Development Application part 2 Planning Report MCU13/0051

of the facility (Refer to Section 8). Visual impacts will be further mitigated by the slimline
monopole design and minimal height of 35 m. The facility may also be colour matched to
the surroundings (if requested by Council). Therefore it is considered that the proposed
facility will be effectively screened from nearby residential dwellings and is a suitable use
for this particular area.


The proposed facility has been appropriately located within a low density rural area and
will not adversely impact the rural zone as the facility has been   intentionally located on
private rural land to avoid areas of significant natural resources and minimise potential
environmental impacts associated with the ’development. The establishment of the
monopole on the subject site will not affect the agricultural and grazing capabilities of the
site as it will occupy a relatively small lease area (70m2)of the total 21ha of land and is
located on the periphery of the site outside the area of productive land. It is also located a
sufficient buffer distance from environmentally sensitive locations and no vegetation
removal is required.



While it is acknowledged that the proposed facility will be an addition to the scenic amenity
of the locality, currently the character of the area is not void of man-made structures and
the  amenity is characterised by rural residential land in conjunction with necessary
infrastructure. The wider vicinity of the area contains a number of existing infrastructure
uses, including the Bruce Highway (approximately 2.5km south), an existing Optus Facility
(approximately 4km south) and an approved route for electricity transmission corridor
(refer to Figure 6.3 situated approximately 800m south west).Therefore, it is considered
the proposed facility is consistent with the character of the area as the proposed facility
has been appropriately designed          and   located to minimise     potential impacts.
Telecommunication facilities are now an accepted part of the landscape, much like
powerlines, as they provide a necessary service and will essentially contribute to the
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wellbeing of the Cooran region.

For these re;:lsons the proposal is considered to comply with the Overall Outcomes of the
Mary    River Catchment    Locality. Further compliance with    the   Specific Outcomes and
Probable Solutions is included in Appendix 4     -
                                                     Code Table Assessment.



7.2.2 Infrastructure Uses Code

A ’Tower’ is considered     as an   Infrastructure Use within the Noosa Plan 2009 and is
therefore assessable against the Infrastructure US.es Code. The overall outcomes for the
Infrastructure Uses Code are contained below.


14.37.2
      a) Residents and visitors have access to adequate levels of infrastructure to meet
         their needs;


      b) Infrastructure Uses do not detract. from the visual amenity of the major road
         network nor on the rural or residential amenity enjoyed by residents of and visitors
         to Noosa;


      c) Facilities are co-located where appropriate and practical;

      d) Infrastructure uses are energy efficient;

      e) Infrastructure Uses do not pose a threat to public safety;




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