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An inappropriate, large and intensive use development
​has been approved  ​on the foreshore at Mission Beach
.
OUT OF CHARACTER  
ALMOST TWICE THE HEIGHT AND TREBLE THE FOOTPRINT OF EXISTING  DEVELOPMENT
Dominating the first glimpse of the sea on the approach to the village.
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TRYING TO HOODWINK THE COMMUNITY
"...It's Only 4 storeys with some 5 storey  accommodation pods..."
STILL EXCEEDS THE  PLANNING SCHEME ALLOWABLE HEIGHT BY DOUBLE + 1

It is of serious concern that while  the CCRC has only recently commenced a Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy consultation and planning process in which coastal hazards, erosion and sea level rise inundation are to be scoped and at some stage discussed with the broader community during 2018 and 2019,  that they would  even consider expansion of a development  situated within the immediate vicinity of an eroding, storm tide inundation prone foreshore that is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events.

It is of even more concern there would be consideration for an underground carpark at this location which, it's worth noting, was refused by the former council when approving a different proposal by the same developer on the same site.  

The scale and style of the proposed development is completely contrary to the intent of the  Qld Regional Plan which the CCRC Planning Scheme was required to reflect.  Mission Beach is specifically singled out as a 'village activity centre'.
"The urban footprint at Mission Beach will be constrained to minimise future impacts on ecological values, coastal  hazard risks and loss of the village character. Densities are to be kept low and building heights limited to avoid increasing traffic generation and urban impacts".  
This development proposal couldn't be more opposed to the intent of the plan which was developed through extensive public consultation.  ​​
The application  for a large scale development which includes underground parking in  an erosion zone: 
  • Grossly understates the cumulative and combined impacts of the entire project
  • Grossly exceeds the allowable footprint
  • Grossly exceeds the allowable height by almost double the 2 storey limit
  • Encroaches upon residential zoned areas of the Mission Beach village,  its significant natural environments and its intrinsic scenic amenity
  • Majority located within the High Probability Acid Sulphate  Soil mapped area 
  • Is within the erosion zone
  • is a high impact proposal for the small Mission Beach village community
  • Sets a precedent for  high rise  development within  the whole of the  Tourism precinct
  • Increased traffic will have a significant impact on the important Mission Beach cassowary popultion  
If you wish to see Mission Beach retain its low key, village character,  please help by completing the submission forms below
As the proposed development is spread over two separate sites, there are two development applications currently in consideration and separate submissions must made for each application, with their corresponding reference numbers.​​

SUBMISSION PERIOD CLOSED - DEVELOPMENT APPROVED!!
Download and save the two properly made submissions below. 
Use as a template to change/ add your own words 

Add your name, then email to:
enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au 
Application No:   MCU18/0006​
Application No:   MCU18/0007
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DEVELOPMENT APPROVED
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Critically endangered littoral rainforest
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Residential zone
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High Environmental Significance
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Planning overlays
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Acid Sulphate Soil

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OUT OF CHARACTER  
ALMOST TWICE THE HEIGHT AND TREBLE THE FOOTPRINT OF EXISTING  DEVELOPMENT
Dominating the first glimpse of the sea on the approach to the village.
​You can view the application material for the Castaways development on Council’s website here:
http://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/public-notification


There are two applications, being: 
MCU18/0006 for the Resort at 2-20 & 24 Pacific Parade, Seaview Street and Marine Parade, Mission Beach and: 
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MCU18/0007 for the Function Facility and Seaview Apartments at 2 Seaview Street and 1, 3 & 5 Pacific View Parade, Mission Beach.
The comment period for public submissions is 9 July – 3 August 2018. Submissions can be emailed toto planning@ccrc.qld.gov.au or enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au
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