Noise concerns raised about proposed Torquay development

THE Greater Torquay Alliance (GTA) and 3228 Residents Association (3228RA) are perusing the details of a proposed residential development in Torquay, which they say some neighbours are opposing due to potential noise issues.

A planning permit has been lodged with the Surf Coast Shire council for a $3 million four-dwelling development at 49 Price Street.

The application, submitted by Rosevear Planning Associates, seeks to knock down the existing two-storey house and create four dwellings and an associated games room, gymnasium and swimming pool on the 1,260 sqm block.

“The resulting development will be held in common ownership and will be used by the owners for holidays and corporate functions associated with their established family businesses,” the application states.

The proposed dwellings will comprise two distinct two-storey structures, separated by internal terraces and the swimming pool, with two dwellings contained in each structure.

There will also be a basement level with shared car parking spaces, storage units, the games room, gymnasium, stair well, elevator, service cupboards, the swimming pool shell and associated equipment.

The redevelopment of the subject land as proposed, will deliver a medium-density housing outcome in an appropriate location, which is entirely consistent with the strategic policy context for Torquay,” the application states.

3228RA president Andrew Cherubin said both his group and the GTA were interested in the development, and 3228RA had made a submission about it to the shire.

GTA also posted details about the proposed development and how anyone affected could make a submission on July 22, the day before public submissions closed on July 23.

“The neighbours have concerns. The development indicates that the developed site will be used for commercial purposes, such as corporate functions,” Mr Cherubin said.

“Their concerns are about amenity – noise and visual, such as overlooking.

“The development is over the height guidelines, but only by a minor degree and 3228RA do not think this is of major concern.

“The main issue is about the potential use and possibility of noise late into the night if used for corporate purposes in a residential area.”