PM Submission Object - Nick Hutton - MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

Subject: Objection to Peregian Beach Scanlon Development
From: Nick Hutton
Date: 2017-04-26T07:28:30+00:00
To: Mailbox Council Mail

Mr Patrick Murphy,

The Assessment Officer,

Noosa Shire Council

[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> 

Dear Mr Murphy,

 

Objection to the Scanlon Group Development Application 

215-219 David Low Way, Peregian Beach

MCU 16/0153 & REC16/0041

I object to the proposed Development Application on the following
grounds:

Points of Concern for Submission Writing – Scanlon Development Proposal
1)Material Change of use Application contravenes the Noosa Town Plan &
will destroy our point of difference & the attraction of our village to
holiday makers & shoppers.  The Caravan Park amenity that was the real
essence of Peregian village, will be replaced by urban density with
scarce landscaping.

2)No Compliance with Noosa Council requirements with majority of the
accommodation proposed for Permanent Housing.   Priced from $725,000 to
$850,000, this proposal hardly provides low cost visitor accommodation
for the growing needs of the local community.  Peregian Beach is already
surrounded by new small lot housing developments that lack public
amenity, open space & village lifestyle.

3)Setbacks in general & to the Rufous laneway in particular, impinge on
Noosa’s Master Plan for Rufous St renewal which is currently in
progress, community amenity values & the extensive community
consultation process intended to activate the Bush to Beach pathway
upgrade & encourage increased useage.

4)The Development’s impact on the creek & wetland, both during
construction & upon completion is of great concern, as is the planned
density of housing in this ecologically sensitive reserve & adjacent
National Park.   Some 25,000 cubic metres of imported fill will be
required, giving rise to 150 trips per day for at least 3 months.   This
means one heavy vehicle axle load every 3-4 minutes along David Low way,
down Sandpiper Lane, through the IGA carpark & then back out via the
Heron St roundabout.  

5) Significant continuous Noise & Disruption to homes along David Low
Way, adjoining streets, PB Hotel, Hardware store, business & private
premises in the vicinity of the roadways & roundabout guaranteed.

6) Substantially Increased Traffic & Congestion is assured during
construction as standing traffic queues currently form at all accesses
to the roundabout, particularly at daily peak times, exacerbated further
during school & public holidays. The proposed development risksbeing a
serious source of additional congestion & given the layout/landform,
nigh on impossible to mitigate in the future. 

7)Diminished vistas across the National Park to Mt Cooroy due to bulky
Hotel/Motel building’s projected heights.  Council needs to ensure
height specifications are accurate & the current expansive views are
maintained.  Here’s an opportunity to protect & showcase the intent of
Noosa’s logo ‘Different by nature!’

8)Other concerns include density of buildings & infrastructure within
the precinct, the provision of scarce green space/vegetation/shade,
preferred orientation to sunlight & natural breezes, the provision of
public access pathway between two story buildings, with little to
recommend passive surveillance or a non threatening environment,
particularly at night.  

9) So many missed opportunities to work with community in consultation
with Noosa Council’s Master Plan for Rufous St & the adjoining laneway
to add to the amenity. The north western corner’s existing vegetation
could have seen the creation of green space/parkland to embellish the
precinct for visitors & local community with potential to make
connections between Rufous St /laneway with this development instead it
separates itself from the village feel.

10)This proposal conflicts with community values, endorsed by all who
reside & those who choose this relaxed pedestrian location, where
thongs, even bare feet are the norm.  It delivers instead, undesirable
urban density & city lifestyle that’s aesthetically at odds with
Peregian’smuch sought after relaxed village character & community
engagement.

I/we urge Noosa Council to protect the village of Peregian Beach & to
refuse this DA.




Dr Nicholas J Hutton

24 Plover St

Peregian Beach