6-8-3RuralZoneCode_102_08-Sep-2026 (4) · MCU26/0104

Noosa Plan 2020: Current - Amendment 3
Part 6 Zones \ 6.8 Other Zones Category \ 6.8.3 Rural Zone Code




                                                         AO11.3
                                                         Where there is a nominated building envelope on the                N/a – there is no approved BLE on the site.
                                                         lot, clearing of native vegetation and building works do
                                                         not extend beyond the building envelope, except for
                                                         the purposes of a driveway access.

PO12                                                     AO12                                                               Complies –
Development and associated site works do not directly,   Development and associated site works, including                   While the site is flood affected, the dwelling will
indirectly or cumulatively cause adverse impacts         filling and excavation are designed and constructed to             achieve the required habitable floor level. Minor
external to the development site by:                     ensure overland flow and/or flooding is not worsened,              filling of the site has occurred however the site has
(a) causing ponding of water;                            impeded, or otherwise diverted to adversely affect                 been highly modified in the past through the creation
(b) increasing flooding, which adversely affects the     other properties.                                                  of a series of interlined dams. The proposed
      safety or use of any land upstream and                                                                                development will not significantly impact on the
      downstream;                                                                                                           operation of the man-made dams on the site, nor will
(c) adversely affecting the flow of water in any                                                                            the works have any impact off site.
      overland flow path.

Scenic amenity                                           AO13                                                               Complies –
PO13                                                     Development on land adjoining the major road                       The lot is adjacent to both a State Controlled Road –
Development does not detract from the scenic amenity     network, Lake Macdonald or the Noosa River system                  Louis Bazzo Drive and the Noosa River system –
of the hinterland as experienced from the major road     minimises visual impacts on the scenic amenity of the              Lake Cootharaba. The dwelling has been
network or waterways.                                    roadway or waterway by:                                            thoughtfully located on the site. While some
                                                         (a) sensitive siting and design of buildings,                      vegetation has been removed, it does not detract
                                                              structures, driveways and works;                              form the scenic amenity of the hinterland or
                                                         (b) retaining existing vegetation;                                 waterway network. The development is setback
                                                         (c) incorporating landscape treatments to visually                 from the road some 173m so will not be seen from
                                                              screen and soften development; and                            the road networks and is well screened by the
                                                         (d) incorporating building materials and external                  retained vegetation on the site. The dwelling is
                                                              finishes that are compatible with the site’s visual           single storey and low set and is compatible with the
                                                              character and landscape setting.                              site’s visual character and landscape setting.
                                                         Editor’s Note— Residential buildings should be                     Council may condition a colour pallet should it
                                                         predominantly finished in colours and materials that blend         believe necessary.
                                                         well with the colours and hues of the surrounding vegetation
                                                         and landscape without causing glare or reflection.
                                                         For agricultural buildings, colours and textures that blend
                                                         with the natural setting are preferred however if not practical,
                                                         buildings should at least be well maintained and/or visually
                                                         screened.
                                                                                                                            N/a for a dwelling.

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