MCU12/0023 Development Application Part 2 of 2 Town Planning Report

Ms Leanne Simpson, JFP                                                           20/02/12
Re: Essence of Peregian - Development Application                       L03812/PAK/09-047


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                                 Noise Level versus Time
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      v
                                                                                --f- LA10
   0
      Z 50                                                                       - LA90



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          40      -




The above demonstates the variability in noise levels with respect to the LA10 whilst
the background noise level LA90 remains relatively constant by comparison.

The variability in the LA10 levels is primarily due to noise from passing traffic on
David Low Way. Traffic counts during noise measurements ranged from 38 cars and
2 buses in 10 minutes down to 13 cars in 10 minutes at 10pm. The reduction in
traffic as the evening progressed is to be expected.

The noise data demonstrates little variation in the ambient background noise level
over the measurement period. This is typical of a coastal location where noise from
surf is a significant influence on the ambient noise environment.

The intrusive noise levels (L10) are shown to decrease as time progresses in the
evening/night. On my inspection, this was predominantly due to decrease in traffic
movements over time.

In summary, the ambient noise environment is typical of a coastal location with
ambient background noise levels primarily influence by surf and breezes.


2.0            Noise Assessment


      2.1 Inclusion of Outdoor Dining Areas (total 70 square metres)

               The architectural plans which depict the proposed changed (Drawing
               WD2002) show two shaded areas proposed for outdoor dining. A 30 square
               metre area is proposed on the eastern facade of the restaurant tenancy area
               at the northern end of the site fronting David Low Way whilst a separate 40
               square metre area is proposed on the northern facade of the same restaurant
               tenancy area.



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