Development Application part 2 Planning Report MCU13/0051

   .   The proposed development will not increase the number of people living or working
       in the area and does not require the provision of any formal parking; and
   .   The site access is considered to be appropriate given the NBN Co facility will not
       be a significant generator of traffic and is not anticipated to adversely impact on the
       surrounding road network or residential amenity.

For these reasons, the development is considered to           comply with the Driveways and
Carparking Code.


7.2.5 Landscaping Code

The Code for Landscaping is required to be assessed            as   part of this application. The
Overall Outcomes of this code state the following:


   a) retains, reinforces and enhances the natural landscape character of the site,
      streetscape and locality;
   b) retains existing vegetation and other natural features for their ecological, aesthetic
      and cultural values;
   c) ensures the revegetation and rehabilitation of native wildlife habitat and riparian
      zones to protect and enhance ecological and biodiversity values;

   d) facilitates water management including on-site detention and the efficient infiltration
       of storm water;
   e) enables the establishment of appropriate plantings that are of a scale and density
      commensurate with building height, bulk and scale to buffer development and
      conflicting land uses;
   f) enhances privacy between dwelling units and accommodation units;
   g) accommodates the outdoor recreation needs of dwelling occupants; and\
   h) provides adequate vegetation treatment to steep slopes and unstable landforms.


Compliance

The current development does not propose the establishment of additional landscaping.
The proposed facility is located in an area which is bordered by existing mature vegetation
in order to reduce visual dominance. Additional landscaping to screen the facility is not
considered necessary. Therefore, the proposal is considered to have a minimal impact on
the natural   landscape or built environment as the existing          mature   vegetation will be
maintained and will act as a buffer.


7.2.6 Biodiversity Overlay Code

The   subject lot   is identified   as   containing   ’Watercourses and    Drainage   Lines’ and
’Environmental Protection Areas’ within the Biodiversity Overlay. The Overall Outcomes
relevant to the subject site are as follows:

a) The natural resources of the former Noosa Shire are conserved including-
    (i) land which is of scenic, cultural, historical, educational, recreational, scientific,
          ecological, biodiversity, economic, social or aesthetic value;
    (ii)  soil or landforms such as watercourses, drainage lines, foreshores, dunes and

          steep slopes;
    (iii) the ecosystem health and quality of the water, land and other natural resources;
       and
   (iv) the extent and condition of native and remnant vegetation, including wetlands and
        areas of significant regrowth of local origin;




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