BoralSubmission(MCU19_0054)

       limits are external noise limits, that is they will apply to the facade of any nearby premises.

Consequently, there is potential for noise from the concrete plant to cause external noise limits to
be exceeded at the proposed development particularly during the early morning and evening.

For Air, due to the proximity of the proposed development, there is potential for air emission from
the concrete plant to cause ambient air quality objectives and guidelines to be exceeded at the
proposed development which may result in environmental nuisance.

Summary
The proposed development will bring sensitive receptors within close proximity of the existing, and
long established, industrial estate. Despite this, the application is not supported by air or noise
impact assessment. Due to this lack of information, the development has not adequately
considered the potential impacts of the neighbouring industrial estate and conversely it has not
considered its effect on the compliance position of neighbouring industrial uses. The cost of
compliance in these circumstances (capital, operating capacity and reputation), invariably falls to
industry.

Prior to approving this proposal, we strongly urge Council to seek further information from the
developer to ensure existing, and long established, industrial uses such as Boral’s Noosa concrete
plant are adequately considered and allowed to continue to operate without additional constraints.

If conditioning an approval, we request that:
      direct line of sight view corridors are removed from the design and boundary fence
         treatments are conditioned to be extensive (i.e. to minimum height of 6 metres)
      air and noise reverse amenity conditions are embedded within the approval such that
         these matters must be considered in the final building design. Conditions are best
         expressed as absolute limits at the sensitive receptor. The absolute limits should be higher
         than those prescribed under legislation and guidelines for air and noise such that the
         developer is aware of the industrial estate, acknowledges a reduced level of amenity and
         designs according
      covenants are required to be placed on Title acknowledging the order of occupancy and
         limiting the ability of tenants to make complaints on nuisance grounds

If you require further information please contact me.

Yours sincerely,




Ian Baldwin
Planning and Development Manager




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