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sunshine Coast Regional Strategy and Planning
Council Notice of Submission

 

Sustainable Planning Act 2009

  

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File No MCU13/0092
Postal address of Land (as advertised) 5-7 Rufous St. , Peregian Beach Qld 4573 Lot 94 SP 137431
Nature of Proposed Development - Development Permit for Material change of use of premises

  

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Full name of Submitter: Robyn Hewitt
Postal address PO Box 269 re
‘Suburb Peregian Beach a 7p _ - - "State QLD BC Postcode 4573
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‘Date of Submission - - a . sy . 0 ] 2

N. B. This form has been designed f for the convenience of the te public, a and d any persons wishing te to > lodge a a submission are not of obliged ta to use ° this form.

  
  

 

3. Details of Submission
Pursuant to the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, |, the undersigned make the following submission:

1 object to the proposed commercial development of the Peregian Beach Bowls Club site which. is currently
zoned Open space/ Recreation.

The development of the site as a shopping complex and carpark will significantly affect the unique and relaxed
character of Peregian Village which is focussed around the existing “Village Square” with its gathering of small _
retail and commercial premises. Creation of a competing retail centre will negatively impact on the economic |
viability of the existing small businesses as well as being totally out of character with our beachside community
which so far has avoided mundane prototype developments such as the one proposed which have little
concern for regional character or place making. | believe that the resulting loss of character would be
detrimental to the attraction of local and other tourists who come here to get away from the large scale and
mono-cultured developments such as the one proposed.

 

Peregian Beach is already well serviced with all major shopping retailers within 10km radius as well as the local
shops. The proposed development would offer no additional choice in retail than what already exists.

 

The site is in the middle of an established community precinct including the Community House, Veggie Village,
Kindergarten, Tennis Club and Di Hurst Oval. The proposed shopping centre is inconsistent with the existing
current zoning and adjacent land use of the area and would mean the loss of this precious community asset of |
open space for current and future residents. With the inevitable i increase in population and development |
pressures on the coast, preserving this significant parcel of land as open space is imperative. The Sunshine
Coast Council Open Space Strategy 2011 identifies that Peregian Beach is generally underprovided with
recreational space. The nature and location of the site presents a wonderful opportunity to create a vibrant |
community recreational hub with the will of both the local Council and residents. Development of this land as |
‘a shopping complex would be a shameful loss of this opportunity to create a recreational place for future
generations which supports our community in remaining vibrant, healthy and connected.

 

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