1293-1299 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach QLD 4221

This application is clearly outside the G C council guide lines which states the height limitations on the for sale sign on the property. To purchase this land under the advertised conditions and then put in a application which is MUCH higher than the known height limit is ridiculous and the builder/owner must have had information from someone that he can build whatever he wants. This is so wrong

This development will directly effect myself and a large number of people who live at 19th avenue and the new Magnolia towers across the road. The density of the proposed site, 17.6 sqm / bedroom is much greater than the code proposes (33sqm / bedroom for medium density development. To achieve that density they propose a height increase of 50% beyond the codes height limit of 29m. The design is basically a large rectangle and gives a form and bulk that is out of character with area and does not meet the intentions of the building code. The placement of the building away from the highway will have a greater impacts
on the views and values of the neighbouring properties at 19th avenue. The shadow will greatly effect the neighbouring surf club. Positioning this large building close to the beach rather then setting it back like 19th avenue is grossly out of character with building height and baulk as seen by beach users. This proposal in it's present form should not be approved.

This development is outside of the height guidelines for the property. I have no issue with a development being there, I just want it to remain within the guidelines, particularly the height guidelines, density and set backs. The Magnoli development originally proposed heights less then this development, and it was not approved, and it had to provide bigger setbacks, including a park! Therefore, this should not be approved either.

I always expected a building would be going onto this site but not one with heights way above the plan restrictions. We expected 8 levels only.

The proposed development is outside of the height restrictions of this lot and the current approved eight levels which were known to the buyer at the time of purchase.

These height and level restrictions were also taken into account by many Magnoli residents when purchasing their dream apartments.

Height restrictions should be adhered to and the proposal should be rejected until such time that it does.

I really don’t understand how the council can consistently ignore the concerns of residents who simply ask that planning restrictions are adhered to.

These Developments that are DRASTICALLY OUTSIDE THE CITY PLAN must STOP being APPROVED just because the State Government are Planning to put the Light Rail down the Gold Coast Highway through Palm Beach.
The residents of the area DO NOT WANT OR NEED THE LIGHT RAIL.
We will fight to Stop the Light Rail destroying our coastal communities and our Priority Koala Conservation Area on Burleigh Headland. The construction of a Light Rail Bridge will have a massive negative impact on pristine Tallebudgera Creek and the construction of the tracks will kill small businesses the entire length of the Planned Light Rail Route.
These Light Rail changes Zonings to allow for high density development and high density high rises, that the community do not want. It is destroying our community and our lifestyle.
The Developers greed and the reckless decisions from the GCCC are the by product of the State Government’s plan to INFILL our coastal communities, using the Light Rail as the catalyst for zoning changes. Read the State Government’s SEQ REGIONAL PLAN 2017. Then you’ll understand why the Gold Coast City Council are ignoring the City Plan Guidelines.
This Development is just another example of the destruction of our community by inappropriate development applications that are drastically outside the City Plan.
This Development should be rejected.Podium Style Development along the entire length of the Gold Coast Highway is unacceptable and outside the City Plan for Setbacks.
There are no deep plantings and very little green or open space.
Absolutely disgusting Developments that will eventually destroy our tourism industry as holiday makers flock to Northern NSW and Noosa to escape the CONCRETE CANYON our Council are creating against the wishes of the Community.

These Developments that are DRASTICALLY OUTSIDE THE CITY PLAN must STOP being APPROVED just because the State Government are Planning to put the Light Rail down the Gold Coast Highway through Palm Beach.
The residents of the area DO NOT WANT OR NEED THE LIGHT RAIL.
We will fight to Stop the Light Rail destroying our coastal communities and our Priority Koala Conservation Area on Burleigh Headland. The construction of a Light Rail Bridge will have a massive negative impact on pristine Tallebudgera Creek and the construction of the tracks will kill small businesses the entire length of the Planned Light Rail Route.
The Light Rail changes Zonings to allow for high density development and high density high rises, that the community do not want. It is destroying our community and our lifestyle.
The Developers greed and the reckless decisions from the GCCC are the by product of the State Government’s plan to INFILL our coastal communities, using the Light Rail as the catalyst for zoning changes. Read the State Government’s SEQ REGIONAL PLAN 2017. Then you’ll understand why the Gold Coast City Council are ignoring the City Plan Guidelines.
This Development is just another example of the destruction of our community by inappropriate development applications that are drastically outside the City Plan.
This Development should be rejected.Podium Style Development along the entire length of the Gold Coast Highway is unacceptable and outside the City Plan for Setbacks.
There are no deep plantings and very little green or open space.
Absolutely disgusting Developments that will eventually destroy our tourism industry as holiday makers flock to Northern NSW and Noosa to escape the CONCRETE CANYON our Council are creating against the wishes of the Community.
This Development is Too High and is outside the City Plan.

This is absolutely not ok. The beach is not for shade. This application needs to be denied. It’s not within regulation or city planning and should not go ahead with 14 floors

This development will directly effect myself and a large number of people who live at 19th avenue and the new Magnolia towers across the road. The density of the proposed site, 17.6 sqm / bedroom is much greater than the code proposes (33sqm / bedroom for medium density development. To achieve that density they propose a height increase of 50% beyond the codes height limit of 29m. The design is basically a large rectangle and gives a form and bulk that is out of character with area and does not meet the intentions of the building code. The placement of the building away from the highway will have a greater impacts
on the views and values of the neighbouring properties at 19th avenue. The shadow will greatly effect the neighbouring surf club. Positioning this large building close to the beach rather then setting it back like 19th avenue is grossly out of character with building height and baulk as seen by beach users. This proposal in it's present form should not be approved.

This development must not be approved-

It will adversely impact fragile flora and fauna which has been decimated by developments north of 19Th Av.
There is no set back from the sand dunes and Palm Beach has a ongoing history of beach erosion which will lead to property damage.
It is interesting to note the $10m dumping of sand off shore and the millions spent on the artificial reef at 19th Av, by the GCCC. Was there a 'hidden' agenda for this?
As with the Regis proposal, the height of the building and the footprint are way outside of current regulations.
Consideration must be given to the impact on the neighbouring buildings on 19Th Av on the beach and Magnolia.

Development is necessary but to abuse it though excessive height of buildings over and above current legal height is absurd plus to allow a building to cover nearly the entire footprint of the land lot is not in the best interests of anyone except the developer trying to squeeze every cent out of for personal gain .
Take a look at how smart the design is with the 1988 Building “ 19th ave Apartments on the Beach” Reduce the footprint and reduce the height. The Council have the power to control this monstrosity ! Don’t destroy Palm Beach

Late last year, the local media reported a positive proposal for the vacant blocks to the South of 19th Avenue on the Beach. Very unexpectedly, a new development proposal has been put to council. It is 14 stories (around 43.5m) high and right down to the beach and I mean “right down to the beach”. The development is outside both the relevant provisions of the code re height, density, and setbacks and also the provisions of the High-Rise Accommodation Code. As a result, the proposed development is for a building of bulk and unacceptable proportions which would certainly not add to the amenity of our beautiful Palm Beach.
Suddenly, and with little time, those of us with concerns need to rally the property owners, tenants, visitors, and the friends of Palm Beach and make as many submissions as possible to object to Council re this development and others like it.

Put simply ”WE NEED YOU” and “YOU NEED US” to try to reduce the height, the density and the incredible proximity to the sea of this development with an aim to protecting the local character of Palm Beach, to protect adjacent building from the massive damage that has been well documented from developments in this sand environment and to protect our precious beach from this bulky development right onto the sand dunes.
In the December 2020 weather event, the high tide mark was incredibly close to this proposed building site which has 2 basement car parking levels which surely would be below the water table?

This proposal almost onto the sand dunes is clearly environmentally unsound with evidence of rising sea levels worldwide and no protective buffer zone in place.
It is clear, that new developments benefit to a massive extent by exploiting the conditions legally imposed by previous councils. By building right to the dune line, the new developments assure their future owners of magnificent views because adjacent developments were forced to build well back from the beach, to provide a low recreational buffer zone on the beachfront and to share views with adjacent properties.

In a clear win/lose situation the new developments apply for approval to block out the views and breezes of the existing properties.
Why do developers obtain approval to maximize their profit in a manner which disadvantages existing buildings by exploiting the conditions imposed on those building by previous regulations?
This is why we object! Every submission, every voice is massively important!
Sandra St Ledger

The reckless disregard of the City Plan Guidelines is destroying our coastal communities and our lifestyle.
This Development is drastically outside the City Plan. Council must be made accountable for their ignorance of the community backlash against these Developments.
The Light Rail will never come through Palm Beach ... The community will not allow the Trams to further destroy their lifestyle...
The Trams will add to congestion and our tiny streets are choked already.
To add these dense buildings and then remove 2 lanes from the GC Highway to squeeze in the Light Rail is UNACCEPTABLE.
FOLLOW THE CITY PLAN...
STOP USING THE LIGHT RAIL OVERLAY TO JUSTIFY THESE HIGH DENSITY HIGH RISES.

Development is necessary but to abuse it though excessive height of buildings over and above current legal height is absurd plus to allow a building to cover nearly the entire footprint of the land lot is not in the best interests of anyone except the developer trying to squeeze every cent out of for personal gain .
Take a look at how smart the design is with the 1988 Building “ 19th ave Apartments on the Beach” Reduce the footprint and reduce the height. The Council have the power to control this monstrosity ! Don’t destroy Palm Beach

Proposals such as this one that fall so far outside the City Development Plan must be denied with the scathing critique they deserve. The attempt by the developer to flagrantly disregard a well-researched and considered published City Plan is disgraceful; the height and footprint requests are contemptible. I ask the GCCC to please deal with this proposal responsibly and strictly adhere to our city's planning regulations.