PM Submission Object - Neil & Julie Cope - MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

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Patrick Murphy
The Assessment Officer
Noosa Shire Council

[email protected]

Dear Mr Murphy,

File No MCU 16/153 REC 16/0041
Postal Address 215 David Low Way, PEREGIAN BEACH
Proposed Development Multiple Housing-Type 4, Visitor Accomodation

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 usage.

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. The statement in
the DA that the current wetland and creek and associated plants were not of any note shows a lack of
understanding of the coastal wallum and associated wildlife that deends on it.

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 schoo! & public holidays. The proposed development risks being a serious source of additional
congestion & given the layout/landform, nigh on impossible to mitigate in the future. Congestion occurs
now on morning and afternoons, when the approval for the supermarket was sought, the traffic
management plan provided by the developer indicated that the proposed supermarket development

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would not adversely impact traffic flow on David Low Way obviously the parameters they used to provide
their report was incorrect and any new development that adds to the amount of traffic on David Low Way
should not be approved.

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’s much sought after relaxed village
character & community engagement.

We urge Noosa Council to protect the village of Peregian Beach & to refuse this DA.

Neil & Julie Cope

58 Kestrel Crescent
Peregian Beach 4573
njcope@bigpond/.com

25th April 2017
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