1 Grasstree Ct Sunrise Beach QLD 4567

I strongly oppose this application as I believe that the slab to be constructed is for the proposed Pickle Ball Court that backs directly onto the boundary of neighbouring homes in Columbia Drive. In a recent plan emailed to me from SunriseCommunity@Keyton I noticed that a pickle ball court (never shown on any earlier plans) has now appeared directly on the boundary of Columbia Drive homes. A recreational facility of this type would not only cause noise disturbances to the neighbouring residents but lighting required for night time use will also have a negative impact on the local amenity. As a resident that would be directly impacted by this Pickle Ball Court, I strongly ask that you please DO NOT APPROVE this application.

We strongly oppose the proposed location of the slab as it appears to be very close to our boundary fence which will have an impact on our residence. After viewing recent plans from sunrisecommunity@Keyton, it appears the slab will be used for a pickle ball court. This will have a huge impact to our residence due to the close proximity to our boundary fence. The facility would cause noise disturbance and should lighting be used around the court it will create a bigger disturbance. A pickle ball court should never be approved in such a small residential area and there is a facility 500 metres down the road at the tennis club which is an appropriate place for it. As an owner since 1996 I request you do not approve this application.

We strongly oppose a pickleball court being built along the back of Columbia Drive residential.
Pickleball will cause excessive noise and will require extensive lighting to be used at night.
A visit to the Noosa Tennis Club just down the road makes it quite evident how loud the game can be.
It is unacceptable to inconvenience local residents to this magnitude when there are plenty of other options of where a pickleball court can be placed on the development.
Please do not approve this application.

Please consider the people that reside on Columbia Drive. The elderly, the young families and the community members that will undoubtedly be affected by the construction of a pickleball court directly in their backyard. Surely there is a more suitable space within the 4.7 hectare village to accomodate this facility. A facility that will not only allow the 250+ residents to use but also friends and extended family of those residents. Low density residential areas should be protected from exclusive use recreational amenities that directly impact neighbouring properties. As a long term resident that has already been directly affected by this development, I feel that a pickleball court on my back fence is going to destroy the enjoyment of my outdoor living space and inconvenience all the Columbia Drive residents affected by this application. Once again, please consider us long term locals that contribute to the Noosa Community and do not allow this application to be approved.

We are residents nearby to this facility and our family strongly oppose the pickleball court proposed on the plan. A pickleball court in close proximity to existing residences does align with the quiet, peacefull character of this area. Pickleball is known to generate noise levels with vibrations in a range that can be extremely annoying to humans. The Pickleball court should be excluded from the approval or at the very least moved to a location well away from existing homes.

As this was not in the initial planning and within walking distance to a well established tennis and pickel ball court , I am opposed to blue care added a pickel or tennis court to the village. I live in Columbia drive and am concerned about the noise and possibility of lights at this area.
Shirley

Objection to Development Application for SUNRISE BEACH VILLAGE at 1 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach

I am writing to express my strong objection to the Development Application (DA) for the SUNRISE BEACH VILLAGE project at 1 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach, which includes the installation of a concrete slab for a proposed pickleball court.

This proposal is deeply concerning for several reasons:

1. **Lack of Community Consultation:** There has been no meaningful consultation with local residents regarding this significant change. The initial plans indicated this area would be green space, with no mention of a sporting facility. The sudden change to a pickleball court has caught the community off guard and has not allowed for proper input or feedback from affected neighbors.

2. **Impact on Local Environment:** The project has already disrupted the habitat of the black glossy cockatoo, a species that is important to our local ecosystem. The further removal of green space for a pickleball court will exacerbate this environmental impact, diminishing the natural beauty and biodiversity of our area.

3. **Noise and Disturbance:** The proposed pickleball court will back directly onto local residences. The noise from such a facility, especially given its proximity to homes, will significantly disturb the peace and quiet that residents currently enjoy. This is particularly concerning given the lack of any plans to mitigate these impacts.

4. **Deviation from Original Plans:** The original plans for the SUNRISE BEACH VILLAGE project did not include a pickleball court. The space was earmarked as green space, which is vital for the wellbeing of the community. The introduction of a sporting facility is a clear deviation from what was initially proposed and expected by residents.

5. **Misleading Development Application:** The DA mentions the installation of a “concrete slab” with minimal details provided. This lack of transparency is troubling and raises questions about the true intentions behind the application. It feels like an attempt to push through a significant change without full disclosure or proper community engagement.

6. **Lack of Communication:** There are elderly residents in the area who have little to no knowledge of ongoing developments as they do not have access to technology and there has been no physical mail provided to inform them. This lack of communication further demonstrates the disregard for community involvement and transparency.

Additionally, it should be noted that the project website advertised the availability of local facilities, as “walking distance” including the Noosa Tennis Club (700 meters away). This makes the need for an additional facility in this location questionable.

For these reasons, I strongly urge the council to reject this Development Application. The project should respect the original plans, preserve our green spaces, and engage in proper consultation with the community before making such impactful changes.

Thank you for considering my objections.

I strongly disagree with this application, particularly as it wasn’t in the original plan. It’s not enough that precious bushland was carved up for this development, but now the peaceful enjoyment and amenity of the residents of Columbia Drive (who have already lost their bush backdrop and the pathway behind their homes) will be severely impacted upon. There are pickleball facilities up the road at the tennis club so there really is no need for this. If you are fit enough to play pickleball, you are fit enough to walk up the road. If it must be built there is plenty of space in this development over near the Uniting Church. It’s funny how Keyton are already advertising this as a done deal on their website. If Noosa Council approves this, it will be just another example of developers’ wants being prioritised over residents’ needs yet again !

Noosa council please do not accept this change in plans and if allowed to go through really question why and the priorities of the council once again:
1. No community consultation again
2. Disturbing local residents amenity
3. More loss of green space
4. Loss of green space pathway that used to run along back of properties in Columbia Dr which was part of a walking trail
5. Developer already advertising Pickleball court on website including plan prior to approval when original plan was green space
6. Pickleball courts already established at tennis club less than 700m up the road

I strongly oppose this application. The slab to be constructed is for the proposed Pickle Ball Court that backs directly onto the boundary of neighbouring homes in Columbia Drive. A pickle ball court (never shown on any earlier plans) has now appeared directly on the boundary of Columbia Drive homes. A recreational facility of this type will cause noise and lighting disturbances to the neighbouring residents. There is local court facilities available at the Noosa Tennis Club within walking distance. As a resident that will be directly impacted by this Pickle Ball Court, I strongly oppose this application and urge council to reject this application.

The pickle ball court was never in the initial application. It will add additional impact to the neighbours - who are already having more than their share of impact from this development. The tennis courts are in easy walking distance, and pickle ball is already played at the Leisure Centre - where new residents can become part of the community. The court area was going to be a green area - so much has already been lost. It isn't OK to keep pushing the boundaries. I say no to this.

I strongly object to this application.

BlueCare are pushing the scope of this project at every opportunity. Their marketing material promoted a feature of the place as being close to the tennis centre, where pickleball courts are located. However, in their current advertising they are already promoting the fact that they have on site pickleball courts. This has not been approved and Council, so they could be accused/charged with false advertising.

As if already destroying habitat isn't enough, they now want to sacrifice dedicated green space (and a buffer to neighbouring properties) in order to build their own courts. Pickleball is not a quiet sport and the impact on the amenity of the neighbouring properties will be immense. We have a zoned sports area nearby with the NAC, skate bowl, tennis and pickleball courts, and the Girraween fields. Ratepayers fund these and the residents of this facility should use them.