NSRRA CYC Submission Ref -131998.981211.5

Lot 650 M37380

NSRRA also has concerns the CYC application includes a 40-hectare parcel of land that wasn’t part of the original
Development Permit (Lot 650 M37380).

NSRRA considers this major expansion and deviation from the original approval represents a significant increase to
the sites scale and potential impacts.

    (3) Overriding need in the public interest

NSRRA contends the CYC application failed to prove there’s an overriding need in the public interest for a Hinterland
short-term accommodation tourism facility of this scale.

NSRRA notes the considerable public backlash against the unprecedented expansion of short-term accommodation
approvals across the Shire.

Many people believe the last thing Noosa currently needs is more tourism, particularly with the industry already
finding it difficult to secure and accommodate staff.

Conclusion

NSRRA requests Council recommend for refusal of the Christian Youth Council application on the grounds:

    •   The applicant failed to resolve the matter of the ‘existing use’ approval being lapsed in 2011.

    •   The proposal is of an excessive scale and therefore conflicts with the Noosa Plan 2020.

    •   The applicant failed to establish an overriding need in the public interest for the proposal.


NSRRA thanks Council for the opportunity to provide input into this public consultation process. Should Council have
any questions regarding this submission, please do not hesitate to contact us. (Details provided below)

We look forward to your response.

Yours Sincerely,

Secretary
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            Noosa Residents & Ratepayers Association Inc   President: Adrian Williams JP
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            Noosa Heads Queensland 4567                    E-mail: [email protected]