Uniting Kingscliff Redevelopment

I OBJECT ON SEVERAL GROUNDS, SEE BELOW plus attachments with further details and photos:

Principally because the Development is on Flood Prone land , and has a propensity for flooding into neighbouring properties, the increased traffic into Lorien Way, the narrow lane entrance from Kingscliff Street and the nearby Roundabout, and the fact the Development is landlocked. This area is completely inappropriate for such a huge/mega development. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE DEVELOPMENT DENIED but if not it needs to be severely reduced. I have no objection to building Aged Care but this Development is not appropriate to the site and appears to care more about making profit from Independent Living Units and selling them to probably wealthy retirees or near retirees wanting to escape from the cities with only an increase of 8 Aged Care places.

I object to the Uniting Kingscliff Redevelopment (SSD-47105958)
I moved to this lovely village 12 years ago due it’s focus on low rise development and love the laid back, low rise, beachside village atmosphere.
I feel that this is a gross overdevelopment, out of character with surrounding homes and Kingscliff generally. It would affect the character, fabric, amenity and liveability of Kingscliff.
Concerns are :
• Increase in height limits for Kingscliff
• Flood impacts
• Traffic impacts
•Insufficient Infrastructure at present
• Loss of amenity for nearby residents
• Lack of community consultation

I object to the Uniting Kingscliff Redevelopment (SSD-47105958) by Uniting Aged Care application. I have lived in Kingscliff my entire life and whilst Kingscliff has changed over the last 30 years, the height restrictions in Kingscliff have been key to keep the feel of our nice little beach community. I have seen pictures of the proposed building, and the size of the redevelopment is out of character of the rest of Kingscliff and does not fit with anything else in our area.
The streets surrounding the site (Beach Street and Lorien Way) are always very busy and jammed with cars parked either side of the street. If the second entrance in Lorien Way goes ahead it is going to create even more traffic in an already busy area. I am also really concerned about the impact the redevelopment will have on future floods. We had big floods here in 2022 and the redevelopment site was completely under water during these floods. The streets surrounding were also covered in water with a lot of houses narrowly avoiding being flooded. If this redevelopment goes ahead and fill is added to the site then I am very worried about what will happen in future floods, where will that water go? It is going to hugely impact the surrounding houses and increases chance of houses in our town flooding.
The size of the proposed redevelopment really doesn’t fit in with the feel of our town and I think it would be a big mistake to go ahead with a redevelopment of this scale.

I object to the Uniting Kingscliff Redevelopment (SSD-47105958) by Uniting Aged Care application. From the plans I have seen the building scale and height is way out of character compared to the rest of Kingscliff. The size of the proposed development and the height appears to be much larger than anything else in town and would not match our little beachside town. I am also very concerned about the impacts this will have in future floods. We have had big floods in the area with the most recent and biggest flood being in February 2022. The proposed building site was completely covered in water during the floods and surrounding streets also flooded with some houses only just avoiding water going into their properties. If this redevelopment goes ahead and more fill is put into the area, then where will that water go? It will greatly increase the risk and chance of flooding for all the surrounding properties with disastrous effects for many home owners. My other concern is more traffic in the area. Two of the surrounding streets, Lorien Way and Beach Street are always full of cars along both sides of the streets due to the high number of units and townhouses in the area. If this redevelopment goes ahead and an entrance is put into Lorien Way, then it will increase traffic in streets that are already very busy and crowded.
I moved to Kingscliff 10 years ago because I loved the feel of the town and the fact that there are heigh restrictions in place to keep it looking and feeling like the lovely beach community that it is, is great. The size of the proposed redevelopment really doesn’t fit in with the feel of our town and I have big concerns about impact on future floods. I think it would be a big mistake to go ahead with a redevelopment of this size.

I would like to comment on the scale of this project and the impact on the surrounding residential area. The main issue is parking. I agree that more aged care facilities are needed but this does not address this as it only adds a minimum number of beds and appears to be primarily an over 55 medium density complex. There are not enough car spaces and our local roads around the development are already full of cars parking on narrow streets as many of the current townhouses and villas were built 30 + years ago to accommodate one car. Times have changed and baby boomers couples will usually have two vehicles. This development should consider two spaces per unit. In addition, the height limit in Kingscliff is three storeys and this appears to have four. How is this permitted? At the 2021 floods, water entered the local streets surrounding the proposed development and almost reached into homes. This had never happened before. What impact will this development have on future flood risk?

I object to the Uniting KingscliffRedevelopment (SSD-4715958 ) for the following reasons.
It is a gross over development of land, not in keeping with the ambience of the town.
It will create significant issues with road and pedestrian traffic, particularly in Pearl Street, with major improvements to the roadway and paths.

I object to the extended height limit for the units proposed
I object to the risk of potential localised flooding in my street and surrounding streets as I was affected in 2002 (when I tried to claim damage through my insurance company I was told the flood water was from the Tweed River. This was NOT the case as it was run-off water from the flood plains off Ozone Street. I saw the water coming down Sand Street from this area before I was impacted from both Sand Street and Kindee Street that was similarly impacted. Another similar situation occurred in March 2017 but water only came up to my carport on that day – it was still run-off water from the flood plains off Ozone Street.)
I object to the social impact of noise and traffic congestion during the construction stage
I object to the lack of suitable parking and accommodation for the workers involved in building this huge development
I object to the change in character for Kingscliff which was renowned for its beauty and peaceful village atmosphere

I object to the Uniting Kingscliff Redevelopment (SSD-47105958).
My main personal areas of concern are:
• The effect it will have on the traffic in Lorien Way. This is a very family friendly street with a mix of elderly and young families with predominately one level houses. Children are forever playing and riding their bikes street in the street. Busses pass through (Route 601) from 5.30am until 11pm at a rate of four an hour, plus the school busses. They often have to pull over to let each other pass because of the large amount of cars that are parked. Already I have noticed the increase in traffic since the hospital has opened. The intersection of Beach and Lorien is now very slow.
• They only allow one car space per ILU. This can only mean that anyone with two cars will take up visitor’s spaces. This only leaves the street for genuine visitors. I dread to think of holidays when their families come to stay with them.
• The increased likelihood of flooding due to the huge footprint this proposal presents. We had street flooding here in 22 and all the residents are extremely anxious that this will only lead to much more serious levels, especially as they are going to raise the site level. Surely this will flow over into surrounding properties.
• The gross overdevelopment with the proposed height level will affect the character of this area. I am concerned with noise and light levels, shading possibly affecting my solar panels, lack of sea breezes and overshadowing.

Rhonda Belbin

I strongly object to SSD-47105958 Uniting Kingscliff Redevelopment
This project impacts me personally as the proposed 4 story buildings will rob me of privacy, access to natural light and natural airflow from the south as outlined in appendix f, appendix b (part a) and appendix e. My property value will be negatively impacted which I see the developers have “noted” in appendix e. The 4 story height is completely unacceptable given the limit in kingscliff is 3 storey and the surrounding established homes are mostly single storey. This is clearly a cash grab by the developers under the guise of improving access to aged care. They are increasing aged care beds by a total of 8 and adding 199 luxury units, based on appendix e these will not be affordable housing so one would expect market price - locals can’t afford this. I also have concerns that the Tweed Shire Council will not be able to provide adequate infrastructure such as water and sewage to the development. Additional fill to the development site will exacerbate flooding issues in the area noting thanks to other poorly thought out development in the area Lorien way and beach street and surrounding streets have already been impacted by flood waters in recent rain events. The surrounding streets already can’t support the traffic they have now, this development will make that worse. I have read the reports, I’m not just some crackpot objecting for the sake of objecting. This will impact my day to day life and my comfort in my own home. I am struggling to pay a mortgage and I can’t afford to move and would likely lose money if I try to sell with this monstrosity approved so I will be stuck in the dark, with no natural breeze, the development closer to the fence line than it already is (appendix b part a) and cashed up retirees looking straight into my bedroom and living area windows from their flash million dollar units. And the added bonus of no genuine addition to the sorely needed aged care beds when my time comes. The building process will be an absolute nightmare for residents and can’t see any positive to the community. I don’t even believe Anglicare care for their own church given that wasn’t included in their original plans so that says a lot about how much they care about the local community, they also can’t even fully staff the facility as is. I truly fear for kingscliff if this is allowed to proceed, this is a small town that doesn’t have the infrastructure to support existing development and this could easily be the straw the breaks the camels back. We’re a small town that is already loosing its community feel and starting to look like another Noosa. If they want to build a fancy retirement village, please find somewhere else to do it. Plenty of land south of here through Hastings, bogangar, Pottsville and wooyung that isn’t already in use and that won’t impact people battling to pay a mortgage and put food on the table if they feel a need to advertise it as relaxing seaside living. Please reconsider. The one positive thing about this development (the additional aged care beds) is barely being delivered and could easily be done without this massive development and 199 luxury units being added.

To whom it may concern,
I vehemently oppose this development. My major concerns are:

1. **Potential Flooding**: The addition of more than 3 meters of fill to raise the site in some places significantly exacerbates flood risks. This is particularly concerning given the flood issues already affecting many areas of North Kingscliff.

2. **Loss of Privacy and Natural Light**: The proposed building height of 16.75m above ground level is significantly higher than the current Kingscliff height limit of 13.6m. This will overshadow adjacent properties, leading to a substantial loss of natural light and privacy for neighboring homes.

3. **Increased Traffic and Noise**: The introduction of a second driveway on Lorien Way and the increased number of residents and visitors will inevitably lead to higher traffic volumes and noise levels, disrupting the quiet character of our neighborhood.

4. **Potential Devaluation of Property**: The construction of such a large, out-of-character development could devalue surrounding properties. Homeowners have invested in this community for its unique charm and current development scale, which this proposal disregards.

5. **Breach of Local Height Restrictions**: The proposed building height of 16.75m exceeds the current local height restriction of 13.6m. This breach sets a concerning precedent for future developments, potentially leading to further disregard for local planning guidelines.

Lisa Fitzhugh

I object to the Uniting Kingscliff Redevelopment on the following grounds:
1. The height of the development is not in keeping with the amenity of the area
2. The extent of the development (number of buildings and residents) will lead to many negative issues such as traffic and other limited infrastructure
3. The raising of the land by 3 metres will impact the surrounding, existing housing with water drainage issues
4. The parking for employees in the development will create traffic issues in surrounding suburban streets

As I found the DA proposal online very difficult to navigate, I’m going out on a limb here to propose one of the reasons for purchasing the 4 duplex lots in Lorien Way, was not only for development, but also to be used as a compound for materials to be stored and accessed during construction.
I can only imagine the other entry site on Kingscliff Steet would not be considered due to the massive disruption to traffic as it is a major connecting road.
Now if my assumptions are correct, this will cause major headaches for all the people who reside in surrounding side streets and are required to travel via Lorien Way to access their homes.
Streets directly affected will be Shoal Place, Sandbank Place, Channel Place and Shore Place.
Streets indirectly affected will be Beach Street, Quail Place and Blue Jay Circuit.
Having worked in both the construction industry and traffic control, all I can see for the residents who live in the above-mentioned streets, is major headaches dealing with the traffic chaos on a day-to-day basis.
This is not my only objection to the DA proposal. My other submission details how out of character this aged care facility is with the surrounding area.
This proposal is a tragedy for all of us who bought here in the 90’s and beyond, with the aim of a peaceful place to live and one day retire in a calm environment with like-minded residents.

I wish to object against this gross overdevelopment of this site . Uniting have used every trick in the book to make their development look like it will fit into the local community and that it is a required by the population . I object on the following basis :

- the development is not in character with surrounding homes . It is excessively high . John Martin the original “fixit” employee of uniting even suggested to myself in a meeting that no surrounding homes have been built to any height like this proposal . He suggested that objections should be made on this basis . He knew himself that the project had strong opposition on this basis . Uniting have tried to bluff the community that they are good neighbours and respect the community . In all reality they are developers trying to extract a maximum return from a parcel of land . They try and sell this as aged care focused . In reality it is a unit development for retirees .
- the development will exacerbate the flooding issue for residents surrounding the development . In the last flood water filled the current site and lower parts of drift court adjoining the development .
- traffic and parking will be a problem . Already wherever apartment blocks have been built on marine parade and pearl and Kingscliff streets residents cars beyond the car park in the complex are parked in the surrounding street . If visitors or residents of this proposed development parked in Lorien way it would be a nightmare for existing residents .
- uniting are using every bit of smoke and mirrors to deceptively try an push through a high rise development under the guise of aged care and affordable housing . Their modus operandi is to go in with a larger scale development and then reduce it back slightly to supposedly appease concerns knowing all along that they will have to play the game and they have given a bit . They send in the team of consultants to smooze their way in as good neighbours and then redeploy some of these to other projects and bring in new ones to move the proposal through the bureaucracy .
- in summary the development is not in character with surrounding homes and interestingly even when one of their consultants let their guard down and admitted as much it just confirms that uniting have little interest in thoughts of surrounding residents and if completed they will then venture off to over develop somewhere else and fill their coffers , all under the guise of being a community service .

My Objection is attached

I think a 4 story development will take away from the existing village feel of Kingscliff - where currently only 3 stories or 13.3m height is allowed.
I live on Pearl St which is already very heavy with traffic and believe this will make it worse - not to mention the potholes that appear at the sight of rain, which are already a traffic hazard.

Please see attached objection letter to Uniting Kingscliff Current Proposal

Aged Care accommodation is extremely important and necessary in the Kingscliff area. As the proposal is an extension of an existing facility it makes sense to establish this project on the site. Little or no impact would be caused to surrounding area. The present facility has existed for many years and should be allowed to expand to provide greatly needed aged care accommodation

Objection to Uniting Kingscliff Re-development (SSD- 47810598) by Uniting Aged Care

I am writing to formally object to the proposed redevelopment of Uniting Kingscliff Re-development (SSD- 47810598) by Uniting Aged Care. While I recognize the importance of urban development and appreciate it is important to plan and develop our community in view of aged care, I have several concerns about this project, which I believe will negatively impact our community. My objections are based on the following grounds:
1. The bulk and scale of the development
The proposed redevelopment's size and bulk are disproportionate to the surrounding area. The increased height and mass of the building will overshadow neighbouring properties, reducing natural light and altering the skyline. Included are buildings to a maximum height of 16.7m above ground level which is metres higher than Kingscliff’s current building height of 13.6m above ground level. This is inconsistent with the existing urban fabric, which comprises predominantly lower-rise structures. The visual impact of such a large building will be overwhelming and out of character with the area's established aesthetic.
2. Loss of Character of the Surrounding Area
The redevelopment threatens the unique character and charm of our coastal neighbourhood. The proposed modern design clashes with the architectural style of nearby buildings and cultural heritage that defines our community. Preserving the area's character is crucial for maintaining its cultural identity and appeal. Our town's identity is closely tied to its historic buildings, picturesque streets, and seaside ambiance, which attract both residents and visitors. This redevelopment, as proposed, does not respect these elements and risks eroding the very qualities that make our town special. The redevelopment should be reconsidered to incorporate design elements that harmonize with the existing streetscape.
3. Flood Potential
The proposed development raises significant concerns regarding flood risk. Increasing the building's footprint and impermeable surfaces can exacerbate local flooding issues, especially in areas already prone to flooding. Some areas are to be raised by 3 metres which will exacerbate flooding issues. The current drainage and sewer systems are not equipped to handle the increased runoff, leading to potential flooding of surrounding properties. A thorough hydrological assessment should be conducted, and effective mitigation measures must be in place to address these risks. Given that the Tweed Valley Flood Study is currently ongoing and not finalised, developers would be unable to base drainage information, essential for design and construction of the redevelopment on up-to-date information, facts and figures. They would be at best guessing how to plan drainage and sewerage logistics for this site. The potential for flooding, given the flood levels of the 2022 flood, to spread throughout the local area flooding properties and businesses previously not flooded is also extremely high. Where would the water go? This needs to be thoroughly investigated and planned.

4. Traffic Impact
The redevelopment is likely to increase traffic congestion in an area already experiencing significant traffic issues. The influx of new residents, employees and visitors will strain the existing road infrastructure, leading to longer commute times and increased pollution. Studies have indicated that during the construction of the redevelopment, there could be up to as many as 440 construction workers parking on site daily. What provision for parking has the developer made? Exactly where are these workers going to park?
Additionally, the increased traffic volume particularly along Lorien Way will pose safety risks to drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Lorien Way is already a throughfare for public buses and a parking area for Uniting Aged Care Workers, additional traffic and parking will only cause more congestion, overcrowding and potential danger. Further to street congestion on Lorien Way, the roundabout at the corner of Beach Street and Kingscliff Street is totally inappropriate for the increased amount of traffic both during and after the development. Currently, it is constantly needing road works and maintenance due to the level of traffic use. More traffic which this redevelopment would bring, will only increase the strain on the local road system.
A comprehensive traffic impact study should be conducted, and appropriate measures, such as improved public transport options and traffic calming initiatives, should be implemented to mitigate these effects.
5. Prolonged Construction Period
The proposed construction period of four years, operating six days a week, is excessively long and will cause significant disruption to the local community. Prolonged construction activities will generate continuous noise, dust, and vibration, adversely affecting the quality of life of nearby residents. Extended exposure to such environmental stressors can lead to health issues, including fatigue, stress, and respiratory problems. Measures to minimize construction impacts, such as reduced working hours, effective dust control, and noise mitigation strategies, must be implemented to protect the well-being of the community.
I urge the planning authority to reconsider the proposed redevelopment or to impose conditions that address these significant concerns. The size and bulk of the building, potential loss of character, flood risks, traffic and prolonged construction time impacts are substantial issues that must be carefully evaluated and mitigated.

Thank you.

I object to the Uniting Kingscliff Redevelopment (SSD-47105958).
I moved to this area12 years ago due to its focus on low rise development and love the laid back, low rise, beachside village atmosphere.
I feel that this is a gross overdeveloped, out of character with surrounding homes and Kingscliff generally.
It would affect the character, fabric, amenity and liveability of Kingscliff.
My concern are -
1. Increase in height limits for Kingscliff
2. Flood impacts
3. Traffic impacts
4. Infrastructure
5. Loss of amenity for nearby residents
6. Lack of community consultation

To Whom it may concern:
I am writing to you in regard to SSDA of Uniting Kingscliff(SSD 47105958).
I have reviewed the application provided & having listed below summary of my objections:
My home is hugely impacted by this construction of 16.75M (B building), 9 M from from fence & a
2 storey (A building) on other side of my house impacting our privacy,sunlight, sea breeze & view.
HEIGHT
I object to the height of B block directly behind my property which was originally 13.6M & is now
16.75M which is gross overdevelopment & was NOT discussed in any discussion with Uniting
Care previous to this SSDA. I am Heavily impacted with this height as I will see no sky from my
house & was told by Uniting to be happy with 2hrs of sunlight /day.The current building height in
Kingscliff is 13.6 - 16.75 is not in keeping with neighbouring properties & beautiful Kingscliff.
This 16.75M will have great view in Kingscliff & that is not affordable housing .This is a gross
overdevelopment & built for greed & profit- there is a need for aged care but this development is
only adding 8 extra beds the other 199 units is for retirement living that is NOT aged care.
FLOODING
I object to building on flood prone land- this area in March 2022 was underwater form Drift Ct to
Lorien Way boundary .We had flood water lapping at our fence line. In this proposal the ground
level will be raised to 3.8m above sea level impacting my property & neighbours to potential
flooding as our properties are 3.3m above sea level by runoff from this property - water has to go
somewhere. I am unsure if the 5 tank’s & valve will stop local flooding to myself & neighbours.
TRAFFIC
I object to huge increase in traffic that will be impacted Lorien Way ,Kingscliff St & Beach St. The
proposed entrance is via Kingscliff St is too narrow & close to roundabout so Lorien Way entrance
will end up being main entrance that will be used especially during construction for heavy & light
vehicles hence huge increase of traffic on Lorien Way.
Beach St & Lorien Way is narrow ,very heavily populated with resident & street parking(both sides
of street).This will impact on an 80 buses / day using Beach & Lorien Way. At present when a bus
is coming down Lorien Way we have to pull over to allow bus to pass as insufficient room for both
so by adding construction trucks this create a nightmare for all travelling Lorien Way & Beach
Street( including neighbours trying to get in & out of the own properties).
During construction up to 400 workers are expected - where will they park. Adding to mess that
will be Lorien way.
LOSS OF VIEW,SUNSHINE & SOLAR
I object to loss of view this B building will have to my property- photos from my property were
taken but not used as I think to see 16.75M property 9 meters from my fence would have been
overwhelming & projecting Uniting in a poor light. Our property will be overshadowed by this
building & beautiful natural sunlight we now get in our property daily ( one of reasons we
purchased this property)will be hugely impacted. Not to mention how 3 hrs sunlight we are
Supposed to get afterDevelopment will impact my solar panels & hence my electricity bill.
Jeff Lane