2016-10-11 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

COASTAL COMMUNITIES
In Sunshine Beach the surf lifesaving club is a focal
point for the local community however the shops,        Looking Forward                                       Given the topography, visual exposure and sensitivity
                                                                                                              of the landscape, care needs to be taken as older
cafes and restaurants of the village centre are                                                               modest homes along the ridgelines and fore dunes
                                                        Little capacity for growth remains in the coastal
popular week round. Both residents and visitors                                                               are redeveloped in favour of bigger homes with




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                                                        communities and little change is sought by
appreciate various shaded nooks to enjoy a meal                                                               greater impact potential. The presence of mature
                                                        residents. There are numerous well patronised
or a drink from early morning to late evening. The




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                                                        local businesses to provide for day to day needs      vegetation amongst houses continues to be an
Sunrise Beach shops offer essential goods and                                                                 important element of the local character.
                                                        and residents rely on a wider range of higher order
services for nearby residents.
                                                        goods and services outside the locality.




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                                                                                                              Compared to other localities there is relatively little
Employment options are relatively limited in the
                                                        There are instances within the current planning       scope for additional medium density development
coastal villages and jobs are predominantly in




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                                                        scheme where zones are at odds with the current       without it impacting on the amenity and character
retail, accommodation and food services and to a
                                                        and anticipated use of land. For example throughout   of the locality, however land at Grasstree Court
lesser degree in healthcare and social assistance,




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                                                        the coastal villages there are many instances of      represents an opportunity for residential aged care.
construction and education. Apart from the
                                                        well-established units, townhouses and holiday
village centres there are no dedicated enterprise                                                             With further growth anticipated south of Peregian
                                                        resorts within the Detached Housing Zone or Semi-
or business estates, nor would they be likely in                                                              Beach it will be important to retain the low
                                                        Attached Housing Zone, conflicting with the stated
the future. Land at Grasstree Court represents an                                                             rise, low density informal village atmosphere
                                                        intent of those zones. At Peregian Beach, uses on
opportunity for additional community and aged care                                                            despite increasing number of visitors each day.
                                                        the western side of David Low Way from Woodland
facilities.                                                                                                   Opportunities to improve community infrastructure
                                                        Drive to Sandpiper Court are not reflective of the
                                                        current scheme.                                       and spaces should be considered.




                                                                                                                                             Discussion Paper 59