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Planning & Environment
Committee Agenda
11 February 2020
Item 1 - Attachment 2
IRIS Visual Planning + Design
NBN proposal, 244 Tablelands Road, Cooran
NBN Site No: 4POM-51-45-CRNA
Visual Impact Assessment
Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd
December 2019
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Section 2
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Methodology 3 3. Planning context 6 4. Existing environment 9 5. Project scope 12 6. Visual impact assessment 14 7. Mitigation measures 39 8. Response to planning conditions 40 9. Conclusions 42 IRIS Visual Planning + Design Page 2
Section 3
1. Introduction 2.2. Assessment of representative
viewpoints
The purpose of this study is to provide a visual
impact assessment of the proposed National The assessment of visual impact would be
Broadband Network (NBN) monopole site (no. undertaken in the following steps:
4POM-51-45-CRNA) at 244 Tablelands Road, • Identify the sensitivity of the viewer
Cooran. (Refer table 2.1)
The proposal site is located approximately two
• Identify the level of modification
kilometres northeast of the rural town of
created by the project (Refer table 2.2)
Cooran in the Noosa region.
• Combine these characteristics to assign
a level of likely visual impact (Refer
2. Methodology table 2.3)
The following assessment considers the • Identify opportunities for mitigation to
potential visual influence of the proposal on the reduce the impact where possible.
surrounding landscape and an assessment of
views from these locations. Sensitivity refers to the susceptibility of a view
to accommodate change without losing valued
2.1. Zone of visual influence attributes. The valued attributes of a view refers
to any aspect of landscape or views people
This assessment begins with the identification of consider to be important. Visual values may be
a Zone of visual influence (ZVI). ZVI mapping has reflected in local, state or federal planning
been used to establish the theoretical area from regulations, other published documents or be
which the project could be visible. This established through community consultation
theoretical extent is based on the centre point and engagement, or as professionally assessed.
of the proposed monopole and maps the area (refer table 2.1)
visible from the maximum height of the pole.
The analysis uses a digital terrain model to The level of modification refers to the extent of
identify the areas from which views to this point change that will be experienced by receptors.
may be possible. This change can be adverse or beneficial.
This model uses data to a 1 metre accuracy and Factors that could be considered in assessing
does not include the filtering effect of trees and magnitude are: the proportion of the view
buildings. It therefore shows a much broader affected; extent of the area over which the
potential visual catchment for the project. This change occurs; the size and scale of the change;
area was used as the basis for fieldwork to the level of contrast and compatibility.
identify views to the site.
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T ABLE 2.1 - V ISUAL SENSITIVITY LEVELS T ABLE 2.3 – V ISUAL IMPACT LEVELS
Visual Sensitivity
sensitivity Description Neighbou-
level Local Regional
rhood
Views where visual amenity is important
Moderate High High
at a neighbourhood scale, such as views High
Neighbour adverse adverse adverse
seen from local roads, briefly glimpsed
hood
views to landscape features, and views Minor Moderate High
from small groups of residences. Medium
adverse adverse adverse
Modification
View of high quality or experienced by Minor Minor Moderate
Low
concentrations of residents and/or local adverse adverse adverse
Local
recreational users, and/or large No perceived
numbers of road or rail users. Negligible Negligible Negligible
change
Heavily experienced view to a feature or Minor Moderate High
Improvement
landscape that is iconic to a major benefit benefit benefit
Regional portion of a city or a non-metropolitan
region, or an important view from an
area of regional open space. 2.3. Assessment verification
A crane was placed on the proposal site and
A number of principles have been identified that raised to a height of 25 metres.
relate to how well a telecommunications tower
While the crane was in place, photographs were
can be absorbed into the landscape and what is
taken from a range of representative viewpoint
considered to be more or less visually
locations. These photographs have been used in
harmonious. The principles that will be applied
this report to assist in illustrating the location
generally to the viewpoint assessment, are and height of the monopole.
summarised in Table 2-2 Typical Indictors of
Visual Modification.
Visual impact is the combined result of
sensitivity together with the level of
modification. The visual impact may be adverse
or beneficial and at a level of very high through
to negligible. (refer table 2.3)
Crane located at the proposal site
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T ABLE 2.2 –T YPICAL INDICATORS OF VISUAL MODIFICATION
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TABLE 2.2 —TYPICAL INDICATORS OF VISUAL MODIFICATION
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3. Planning context Noosa Shire into nine geographic localities. The
proposal site is within the ‘Mary River
The following review identifies key documents Catchment Locality’, in the western part of the
which provide the planning context for the Noosa council area. The region’s high value
visual assessment of the NBN site. scenic areas, landscape features, rural areas,
trail network and visual amenity are protected
3.1. SEQ Regional Plan, 2017 in the planning scheme through zoning,
overlays, codes, and planning scheme policies
A key priority of the SEQ Regional Plan is the
that support the local aspects of the planning
protection of regional scenic amenity areas from
scheme.
development that would compromise their
value, including scenic amenity. Mary River Catchment Locality
Relevant outcomes for the Mary River
The site within the Northern sub-region, in a
Catchment Locality include:
‘Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area’
(Map 7), containing ‘Regionally significant scenic (a) New uses and works are located, designed
amenity’ (Map 5c). A key priority for the and managed to:
management of this area is to ‘protect the iii) avoid significant adverse impacts on the
values of this land from encroachment by urban amenity enjoyed by users of other
and rural residential development’ (p.100). premises, including acoustic and visual
The site is approximately 800 metres south of qualities
Woondum National Park, which identified as a
iv) avoid significant impacts to native
‘regionally significant greenspace’ (Map 5C).
habitat including fragmentation,
The proposal site is within an area containing attrition, or removal of vegetation or
regional biodiversity values and corridors (Map significant habitat features.
5b), including ‘large tracts of vegetation’ that
(c) The Mary River Catchment retains its
contribute to the ‘scenic amenity value’ (Table
primary role as a rural and open space
11b).
area, supporting a range of sustainable
agricultural uses
3.2. The Noosa Plan, 2018
(e) Key features of the landform and landscape
A key element of the planning scheme is to
are protected including:
reinforce the region’s unique identity and
character, which provides ‘the gateway between iii) Woondum national park … and
the South-East Queensland region and the Great v) the values attached to the remnant
Sandy region’ (s.1.5.d). In particular it values the stands of rainforest and eucalypt
large areas of natural and rural landscape forest. (s.8.7.2)
(including the national parks, watercourses,
mountains and trail network) which provide a The proposal site is located between Cooran
setting to urban and rural residential areas and and Woondum National Park. The physical
important views and vistas. The high setting of the site is characterised by steeply
proportions of vegetated land, as compared to dissecting mountain ranges and narrow valley
developed land, ‘distinguish Noosa Shire from floors, dominated by the Woondum Plateau,
other parts of south-east Queensland’ (s.3.1.3g). including the Cooran Tablelands/Mothar
Mountain range system. The intrusive volcanic
To provide assessment and control of plugs of Mt Pinbarren, Mt Cooran and Mt
development, the planning scheme divides Cooroora are noted as ‘prominent topographical
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and scenic features’ to be preserved and or adjacent to that land’ (s. 8.7.2mm). Relevant
protected (s. 8.7.2f). outcomes for this zone include:
The Plan also seeks to protect and enhance the Built form on sloping sites & ridgelines:
recreation values of the Mary River catchment
a) is responsive to the natural topography of
through the maintenance of the scenic and
the site and minimises the need for cut
environmental values and Noosa’s open space
and fill (eg. by stepping down the site or
network, including trails through the Cooran
using suspended floor construction);
Tablelands, Mt Cooroora and Black Mountain,
such as along Tablelands Road (Schedule 5, Map b) does not visually dominate the hill slope or
2). interrupt the skyline;
The proposal site is located north of Cooran, ‘a c) is integrated with the natural site
small rural village with an intimate rural characteristics including vegetation; and,
character and identity’ at the foothills of Mt d) the landscape character and visual
Cooran (s. 8.7.2ff). The plan aims to maintain amenity quality of hill slopes and
the rural heritage and character of this locality, ridgelines are retained.’ (s. 8.36 O65-66).
including the level of privacy, open space, vistas
and accessibility. Large rural allotments and Infrastructure Uses Code - Mary River
modest farm houses are noted as key features, Catchment
in particular ensuring:
This code aims to ensure:
The scale and form of buildings and other
(b) Infrastructure Uses do not detract from the
structures are—
visual amenity of the major road network
i. designed to be responsive to the rural nor on the rural or residential amenity
character and amenity of the locality; enjoyed by residents of and visitors to
ii. designed to retain strong historical Noosa;
connections through the use of sensitive (c) Facilities are co-located where appropriate
and traditional building forms; and iii. and practical;
integrated into the landform and
(f) The natural character and environmental
landscape. (s. 8.7.2k)
values of Noosa are protected from adverse
The Plan also requires the design and siting of impacts associated with Infrastructure Uses
development to ensure ‘important scenic vistas (s. 14.37.2).
including those to and from Mt Cooroora, Mt
Relevant outcomes and probable solutions for
Pinbarren and Mt Cooran are protected and
assessable development of infrastructure
uninterrupted to maintain aesthetic and cultural
towers are set out in Table 3.1.
values of the natural landscape. (Table 8.10)
Rural Zone Code - Mary River Catchment
The proposal site is zoned ‘Rural’. The purpose
of the rural zone code is to ensure the ‘scenic
and environmental values, the distinct rural
amenity and agricultural productivity of the
locality are preserved and are not adversely
impacted as a consequence of development on
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T ABLE 3.1 SERVICE & UTILITY T YPE 3 - TOWER (TABLE c) Loss of distinct character associated with
14-23) the various towns, villages or rural areas
Specific Probable solutions (if code of the Shire; or
Outcomes assessment)
d) Alteration to key landform and landscape
Visual Amenity
characters such that they become
O10 The tower is S10.1 The tower is—
visually a) not established in the dominated by the facility; or
integrated Detached Housing, Semi-
with its Attached Housing, Attached e) Impact on views to and from waterways,
landscape or Housing or Visitor Mixed Use beaches and riparian zones. (s.3.2)
townscape Zones;
setting so as b) camouflaged through the use Wherever practical towers should:
not to be of colours and materials
visually which blend into the a) Maintain the integrity of landmarks and
dominant or surrounding landscape; and
obtrusive. c) unobtrusive when viewed
places of significance;
from any part of the major
b) Avoid interrupting significant views;
road network (refer to
PSP23 Telecommunication c) Be architecturally integrated with the
Towers); or
S10.2 The tower is co- building/structure they are mounted on;
located on an existing
telecommunication tower; d) Be positioned to minimise clutter of
AND multiple facilities;
S10.3 The height of the
tower does not exceed— e) Be colour matched to their background,
a) 20 metres where on land
in the Community
using no reflective paint;
Services, Business Centre
f) Be at least partially screened by
or Industry Zones; or
b) 25 metres where on land vegetation; and
in the Rural Zone.
g) Be positioned and designed to be less
visible by pedestrians. (s. 3.4).
Noosa Planning Scheme Policy 23—
Telecommunication Towers
A key objective of this code is to ‘encourage
telecommunication towers to only be located in
areas that will not cause impact on existing
character’ (p.1).
‘Applications on sites containing environmentally
sensitive areas, such as native habitat, steep
slopes or ridgelines are unlikely to be supported,
if those areas are likely to be adversely impacted
upon by the proposed development’ (s.2.2).
Council is unlikely to support proposals that
would result in the following:
a) Loss of vegetation on steep slopes or
ridgelines; or
b) Visual scaring or the degradation of views
or vistas from the major road network; or
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4. Existing environment
The proposal site is set within the Cooran
Tablelands, two kilometres northeast of the
township of Cooran. The site is located in a rural
residential landscape which fringes the
Woondum National Park and State forest land.
Much of the land near the site along Tablelands
Road is privately-owned small acreage blocks.
Although some of the blocks nearing Cooran are V IEW TO MOUNT COORAN FROM THE COORAN TOWNSHIP
used for livestock and horticultural farming, the
site and nearby properties are generally lifestyle
blocks, containing residences with rural
outbuildings.
The site is in close proximity to several
residences along Tablelands Road, including
neighbouring properties approximately 100-180
metres northwest and 200 metres south of the
site.
V IEW FROM THE COORAN TABLELANDS LOOKOUT
There are several built structures within 100
metres of the proposal site, including a primary
and secondary dwelling, ancillary shed
structures, caravans and a shipping container.
There is an existing Telstra facility southwest of
the proposal site at 265 Tablelands Road. This
facility is a 30-metre-high monopole that
currently holds equipment from Telstra,
Vodafone and GWN.
To the northeast of the site, the Tablelands
Lookout (also known as the James McKane ADJACENT RESIDENCE AND LANDFORM
Memorial Lookout) offers southeasterly views
towards the Glass House Mountains including
the volcanic plugs of Mt Pinbarren, Mt Cooran
and Mt Cooroora.
Refer Figure 4-1 Site Context and 4-2 Site
location Plan.
EXISTING TELSTRA FACILITY TO THE SOUTH OF THE SITE
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5. Project scope The construction of the project would require:
• a 300m2 area of trees to be removed for
The project includes the following built
construction of the proposal.
elements:
• a 15 x 12 metre construction zone located
• 25-metre-tall circular streel NBN monopole
immediately northeast of the proposed
with internal cabling
site.
• square concrete slab to locate to monopole
• site access via Tablelands Road.
and outdoor cabinets
A total construction period of approximately ten
• 120 metre square compound, with a 2.4- weeks is anticipated. Once operational, the
metre-high chainwire fence and a 3-metre- facility will function on a continuously unstaffed
wide access gate basis and will typically only require maintenance
• 1 x parabolic dish antenna (600 mm) works three (3) times a year.
located at an elevation of 32 m on the
monopole
• 5 x panel antennas located at an elevation
of 35 m (dimensions 1.07 m high x 0.30 m
wide x 0.15 m deep)
• 2 x metallic grey outdoor cabinets installed
at ground level on a concrete slab
• ancillary equipment associated with
operation of the facility, including cable
trays, cabling, safe access methods, bird
proofing, earthing, electrical works and air-
conditioning equipment
• existing aerial power lines between F IGURE 5-1 THE MONOPOLE
Tablelands Road and the site would be
upgraded
• there would be a 45-metre-long gravel
access track, leading from Tablelands Road
to the site.
F IGURE 5-2 P LAN VIEW OF MONOPOLE FACILITY
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Section 13
F IGURE 5-3 S ITE LAYOUT PLAN
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6. Visual impact assessment 6.2. Zone of visual influence
A Zone of Visual Influence (ZVI) has been used to
The following assessment considers the
establish the theoretical area from which the
potential visual influence of the project on the
monopole may be visible (refer section 2,
surrounding landscape, an assessment of key
Methodology).
views from sensitive viewpoints, and a summary
of key findings. The ZVI shows a large part of the potential visual
influence of the project extending in a 1
6.1. Topography kilometre radius from the site, including along
Tablelands Road. The ZVI extends beyond this to
There is a high degree of topographical variation
the northeast (including Tablelands Lookout and
in the land surrounding the site (Refer Figure 6-1
a group of nearby properties at the end of
Elevation).
Tablelands Road) and east (including several
The Woondum National Park to the north of the properties along Arthy’s and Falls Creek Road).
study area is a densely vegetated, mountainous The site also has the potential to be seen across
area. In the vicinity of the site, the National Park the rural landscapes further east, extending as
rises to approximately 350 metres above sea far as Mt Pinbarren.
level. A series of smaller ridgelines extend south
The ZVI shows potential visibility extending
and southwest from this park, including the
further south to properties in the northern
lower ridgeline on which the site is located.
fringe of Cooran, on Queen Road and King Road.
The landform is much lower to the south of the There are also several residential properties and
study area, descending to around 100 metres at larger rural allotments on the northern outskirts
Cooran to the south west of the site. This area of Cooran that would potentially have views to
includes several prominent hills and mountains the site, including along Brewers Road and
including the Mount Pinbarren approximately Risley Court.
2.5km to the east of the site, Mt Cooran 3km to
This area formed the basis of field investigations
the southwest in Cooran and Mt Cooroora
to identify views to the project.
approximately 6.5km to the south in Pomona.
These mountains are a part of the Glass House Refer Figure 6-2 Zone of visual influence.
Mountains which extend across the Sunshine
Coast Hinterland.
The topography of the site is undulating, with
ground levels ranging from 113 metres at its
lowest point at the south-eastern corner to 192
metres at the highest point at the north-western
corner of the property. The relative height at
proposed monopole site is 164 metres.
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F IGURE 6-2 ZONE OF VISUAL INFLUENCE
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6.3. Viewpoint assessment
The following viewing locations were selected as
representative of the range of views to the
project:
• Viewpoint 1: Views from Tablelands Road
(including views from 250, 268 and 226
Tablelands Road)
• Viewpoint 2: Views south from Tablelands
Road (2a numbers 374 and 382 Tablelands
Road and 2b 398 and 428 Tablelands Road)
• Viewpoint 3: View south from Cooran
Tablelands Lookout
• Viewpoint 4: View south from the Noosa
Trail
• Viewpoint 5: View southwest from the
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• Viewpoint 6: View northeast from Risley
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• Viewpoint 7: Views north from Brewers
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• Viewpoint 8: View north from King Road
• Viewpoint 9: View north from Queen Street
The location of these viewpoints is identified on
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The following sections summarise the daytime
visual impact for each view, based on site visit
observations.
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Figure 6-3 Viewpoint location plan
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6.3.1. Viewpoint 1: View from Tablelands Road
Figure 6.4 Viewpoint 1: View east from Tablelands Road (adjacent to 250 Tablelands Road) – image with
crane in place
Table 6-1 Assessment of Viewpoint 1: View from Tablelands Road
Description of the This view shows an unsealed road providing access to the proposal site from Tablelands Road. The
view site and neighbouring property are surrounded by mature bushland. The land gently rises along the
access road towards the proposal site, and also rises steeply to the right of this view to a local
highpoint. The bushland along the road and within the private properties enclose views to the
proposal site.
Description of the During construction vehicles would be seen travelling along the access road and accessing the site
Proposal at Tablelands Road. The access road would be retained and extended 25 metres to the southeast,
requiring some vegetation trimming in the background of the view. Construction activity at the
tower site would not be seen from this location due to intervening vegetation.
During operation this view would include the upgraded access road in the middle ground of the
view. the monopole would be fully screened by the intervening vegetation.
Visual Sensitivity This view has a neighbourhood visual sensitivity as it is located on a rural road and represents
views from a nearby rural dwelling.
Visual Modification The monopole would be screened by intervening vegetation. The view would include some minor
modifications to the entry driveway and possible glimpses to the removal of a few trees within the
site. Overall, there would be no perceived change in the amenity of this view .
Level of Impact Negligible visual impact
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Location of monopole
250 Tablelands Road
Figure 6.5 Location plan of cross section through 250 Tablelands Road
Figure 6.6 Cross section showing 250 Tablelands Road and proposed monopole
6.3.1.1. View from 250 Tablelands Road
The residence at 250 Tablelands Road is
approximately 100 metres from the monopole
site. The main property is partly screened from
Tablelands Road by a garage and shipping
container. The intervening landform and
vegetation will screen views to the monopole.
(refer to cross section and location plans in
Figure 6-5 and 6-6).
During construction, vehicles would be seen View to 250 Tablelands Road from adjacent
property
from this property travelling along the road and
accessing the site at Tablelands Road. 6.3.1.2. View from 268 Tablelands Road
Construction activity within the tower site would
The residence at 268 Tablelands Road is located
not be visible from this location due to
approximately 200 metres from the monopole
intervening landform and vegetation. It is
site. The landform varies between the residence
unlikely that any would be visible above the
and the proposal site, with the landform rising
treeline during installation of the monopole.
by a three to four metres above the level of the
Overall, as the monopole would be screened by base of the monopole at the proposal site
intervening vegetation and landform there property.
would be no perceived change in the amenity of
The air photograph shows trees between the
this view and a negligible visual impact.
residence and the site that would filter and
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screen views to the proposal. This intervening
vegetation and landform would largely screen
views to the monopole from this property.
(Refer Figure 6.7 and 6.8)
Similarly, during construction, activity within the
site would not be seen from this location, due to
the intervening vegetation and landform. It is
possible that some taller machinery may be
visible glimpsed above the treeline during
installation of the monopole, in the background
of the views from this location. Overall, there
would be no perceived change in the amenity of
this view and a negligible visual impact.
Location of monopole
250 Tablelands Road
Figure 6.7 Location plan of cross section through 268 Tablelands Road
Figure 6.8 Cross section showing 268 Tablelands Road and proposed monopole
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6.3.1.3. View from 226 Tablelands Road The landform on this property rises to the north
and towards the site. The air photograph shows
It is expected that the primary view from 226
trees to the north of the residence that would
Tablelands Road is south across the intervening
filter and screen views to the site. It is expected
ridgelines and to several of the Glass House
that this intervening vegetation would screen
mountains, including Mount Pinbarren.
views to the monopole from this property (refer
to cross section and location plan in Figure 6-10
and 6-11).
During construction, activity within the site
would not be seen from this location, due to
intervening vegetation. Any glimpses to tall
machinery rising above the treeline during
installation of the monopole, in the background
of views from this location would be absorbed
into the view. Similarly, during operation the
Figure 6.9 View from 226 Tablelands Road (source: monopole would be screened by intervening
Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland - Pomona) vegetation with the structure unlikely to be
visible above the treeline.
Overall, this would result in no perceived change
in the amenity of this view and a negligible
visual impact.
Location of monopole
250 Tablelands Road
Figure 6.10 Location plan of cross section through 226 Tablelands Road
Figure 6.11 Cross section showing 226 Tablelands Road and proposed monopole
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6.3.2. Viewpoint 2: View south from
Tablelands Road
There are four properties on the northern
section of Tablelands road, approximately 800m
north of the site. These properties are located
adjacent to Woondum National Park on the
southern side of Tablelands Road.
Each property consists of a private residence
and outbuildings, with generous lawns and
gardens set within the bushland setting.
These properties will be considered as viewpoint
2a and viewpoint 2b as they have different
orientations and the location of the proposal will
be different from each group of dwellings.
6.3.2.1. Viewpoint 2a: Views south from 374
and 382 Tablelands Road
Figure 6.13 Viewpoint 2a: Views south from 374
and 382 Tablelands Road
Figure 6.12 Location of 374 and 382 Tablelands
Road
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Figure 6.14 Cross section showing 382 Tablelands Road and proposed monopole
Table 6-2 Assessment of Viewpoint 2a: View from 374 and 382 Tablelands Road
Description of the view These residences are generally orientated southwest towards Cooran and the Glass House
Mountains. The views from these properties would be filtered and enclosed by the surrounding
vegetation along Tablelands Road.
Description of the The proposal would be located approximately 800 metres to the southeast of these residences.
Proposal It is unlikely that the monopole would be seen above the intervening vegetation. If visible, the
proposal would comprise a small portion of the view due to the distance, screening effect of the
surrounding vegetation. The monopole would be located on the periphery of the main view, not
obstructing the focal points of the distant mountains. Refer Figure 6-12 and 6-14.
Visual Sensitivity This view has a neighbourhood visual sensitivity as it is located on a rural road and represents
views from a small group of rural dwellings.
Visual Modification The monopole would be absorbed into this view. If visible, it would comprise a small element on
a lower ridgeline in the background, set amongst vegetation. It would not be viewed in line with
the focal points of these views.
Overall, there would be no perceived change in the amenity of this view.
Level of Impact Negligible visual impact
Figure 6.15 Viewpoint 2b: Views south from 398 and 428 Tablelands Road
Figure 6.16 Cross section showing 398 Tablelands Road and proposed monopole
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Location of monopole
250 Tablelands Road
Figure 6.17 Location plan of 398 and 428 Tablelands Road
Table 6-3 Assessment of Viewpoint 2b: View from 398 and 428 Tablelands Road
Description of the view These residences are generally orientated southeast towards Mount Pinbarren and other more
distant Glass House Mountains. The views from these properties are therefore oriented away
from the site.
Description of the The proposal would be located approximately 800 metres to the south to southwest of these
Proposal residences. The viewshed diagrams show the site not within view of these properties due to
intervening landform. Refer Figure 6-16 and 6-17.
It is possible that the upper portion of the tower may rise above the intervening landform and
vegetation and be seen from this location. If visible, the uppermost portion of the monopole
would be a very small element in a view, viewed against a backdrop of vegetation, and not in line
with any of the features of these views, which are to the south east.
Visual Sensitivity This view has a neighbourhood visual sensitivity as it is located on a rural road and represents
views from a small group of rural dwellings.
Visual Modification If visible, the monopole would comprise a small element in the background of this view. It would
be a peripheral element and largely absorbed as it would be seen amongst trees, against a
backdrop of trees and not in line with the focal points of these views.
There would be no perceived change in the amenity of this view.
Level of Impact Negligible visual impact
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6.3.3. Viewpoint 3: View south from Cooran Tablelands Lookout
Refer detail
Approximate location
of monopole
Figure 6.18 Viewpoint 3: View south from Cooran Tablelands Lookout, panorama and detail
Table 6-4 Assessment of Viewpoint 3: View from Cooran Tablelands Lookout
Description of the view Elevated view from Cooran Tablelands (James Mc Kane Memorial) Lookout, approximately 1.4km
from the site. View east from the tablelands to the valley floor and the volcanic plugs of Mt
Pinbarren (left of view), Mt Cooran and Mt Cooroora (centre of view) are noted as ‘prominent
topographical and scenic features’ to be preserved and protected in The Noosa Plan (s. 8.7.2f).
Description of the The monopole would be located in the far right of the view, glimpsed between a break in the
Proposal trees at the lookout plateau edge and at a distance of 1.4km. The lower section of the monopole
would be screened by surrounding vegetation and the upper section viewed above the
vegetation but against the vegetated backdrop of the distant ridges.
Construction activity would also be screened by the existing vegetation surrounding the site. Any
tall machinery visible rising above the site would be seen against a backdrop of vegetation.
Visual Sensitivity This view has a regional visual sensitivity as it is a lookout identified in the Woondum National
Park map and located on the Noosa Trail Network (Trail 3: Kin Kin to Cooran via Western Branch
Road).
Visual Modification The monopole would comprise a small element on a lower ridgeline in the middle ground of this
view. It would be imperceptible as it would be seen against the vegetated and rural backdrop, be
small in scale due to the distance, and absorbed into the character of the view.
There would be a no perceived change in the amenity of the view.
Level of Impact Negligible visual impact
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6.3.4. Viewpoint 4: View south from the Noosa Trail
Crane in location of monopole
(at height of 25 metres)
Figure 6.19 Viewpoint 4: View south from the Noosa Trail– image with crane in place
Table 6-5 Assessment of Viewpoint 4: View south from the Noosa Trail
Description of the Elevated view from a short section of the Noosa Trail approximately 1.4km from the site. View south
view to the valley floor and Mt Cooran.
Description of the The monopole would be located in low down in the view at a distance of 1.4km. The focal point of this
Proposal view is above the site towards the mountains and horizon. The lower section of the monopole would
be screened by surrounding vegetation and the upper section viewed above the vegetation but
against the vegetated backdrop of the distant ridges.
Construction activity would be mostly screened by the existing vegetation surrounding the site, any
tall machinery visible rising above the treeline would be seen against a backdrop of vegetation and
absorbed into the view.
Visual Sensitivity This view has a local visual sensitivity as while it is on the Noosa Trail Network (Trail 3: Kin Kin to
Cooran via Western Branch Road) this is an incidental view from an unformed section of the
pathway.
Visual The monopole would be small and indistinguishable at this distance. It would be seen against the
Modification backdrop of trees and rural properties and absorbed into the background of this view.
There would be a no perceived change in the amenity of the view.
Level of Impact Negligible visual impact
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6.3.5. Viewpoint 5: View southwest from the Noosa Trail
Crane in location of monopole
(at height of 25 metres)
Figure 6.20 Viewpoint 4: View southwest from the Noosa Trail– image with crane in place (zoomed)
Table 6-6 Assessment of Viewpoint 5: View southwest from the Noosa Trail
Description of the view Elevated view from a short section of the Noosa Trail approximately 1.4km from the site. View
south to the valley floor and Mt Cooran.
Description of the The monopole would be located at a distance of 1.2km. The lower section of the monopole
Proposal would be screened by surrounding vegetation and the upper section viewed above the
vegetation but against a backdrop of vegetation on the taller ridge beyond. The scale of this
element would be small and indistinguishable at this distance.
Construction activity would be screened by the existing vegetation surrounding the site, any tall
machinery visible rising above the treeline would be seen against a backdrop of vegetation and
absorbed into the view.
Visual Sensitivity This view has a local visual sensitivity as, while it is on the Noosa Trail Network (Trail 3: Kin Kin
to Cooran via Western Branch Road), this is an incidental view from an unformed section of the
pathway.
Visual Modification Overall, the monopole would comprise a small element on a lower ridgeline at a distance of over
a kilometre. It would be seen against the backdrop of vegetation and absorbed into the view.
The monopole would be indistinguishable in this view.
Overall, there would be a no perceived change in the amenity of the view.
Level of Impact Negligible visual impact
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6.3.6. Viewpoint 6: View northeast from Risley Court
Figure 6.21 Viewpoint 6: View northeast from Risley Court (adjacent to number 25) – image with crane in
place
Existing telecommunications tower
Crane in location of monopole
(at height of 25 metres)
Figure 6.22 Viewpoint 6: View northeast from Risley Court (adjacent to number 30), zoomed to show
detail – image with crane in place
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Table 6-7 Assessment of Viewpoint 4: View northeast from Risley Court (adjacent to number 30)
Description of the view The fore and middle ground of this view includes the rural residential outskirts of northern
Cooran, consisting of acreage lifestyle properties with single storey dwellings, large gardens and
lawn areas within a rural bushland setting. The densely vegetated ridges and hillsides of the
Cooran tablelands can be seen in the background of this view, enclosing views to the proposal
site. The existing Telstra 30-metre-high monopole on Tablelands Road is visible but not
perceptible in this view.
Description of the The monopole would be located in the centre background of view, at a distance of
Proposal approximately 1.6km, behind the lower ridgeline vegetation. The proposal would rise above the
trees on the site but not above the ridgeline vegetation beyond. The visible portion of the
monopole would be small and absorbed into this backdrop of vegetation. Construction activity
would also be screened by this intervening vegetation. Tall machinery may be visible above the
treeline but be viewed against the backdrop of vegetation.
Visual Sensitivity This view has a neighbourhood visual sensitivity as it is located on a local road near residential
dwellings and represents views from dwellings on the northern outskirts of Cooran, to the south
of the site.
Visual Modification The lower portions of the monopole would be screened by vegetation with the upper portion
rising above the treeline but viewed against a backdrop of vegetation. The project would be
absorbed into this view and difficult to discern from the surrounding vegetation.
There would be a no perceived change in the amenity of this view.
Level of Impact Negligible visual impact
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6.3.7. Viewpoint 7: View north from Brewers Road (adjacent to number 58)
Crane in location of monopole
(at height of 25 metres)
Figure 6.23 Viewpoint 7: View north from Brewers Road – image with crane in place
Table 6-8 Assessment of Viewpoint 7: View north from Brewers Road (adjacent to number 58)
Description of the view The fore and middle ground of this view includes rural residential properties on the northern
outskirts of Cooran consisting of acreage lifestyle properties with detached dwellings and
outbuildings, large gardens and lawn areas, and small paddocks within a rural bushland setting.
The densely vegetated ridges and hillsides of the Cooran tablelands can be seen in the
background of view, enclosing views to the proposal site. The upper part of the existing Telstra
30-metre-high monopole on Tablelands Road is visible, but not perceptible, in the centre of this
view, rising above the vegetation but seen against a vegetated backdrop.
Description of the The monopole would be located beyond the existing monopole site, on the other side of the
Proposal intervening vegetated ridge. The site is in the background of view, approximately 1,600 metres from
this location. A small portion of the tower would be visible above the adjacent trees, but seen
against a backdrop of vegetation on the upper ridges of the national park beyond.
Activity during construction would be screened by vegetation. Any tall machinery that is visible
rising above the treeline would be seen against the vegetated backdrop and not discernable.
Visual Sensitivity This view has a neighbourhood visual sensitivity as it is on a local road and represents views
from dwellings on the northern outskirts of Cooran, to the south of the site.
Visual Modification The monopole would be largely screened by landform and vegetation and would comprise a
small element in the background of this view. This view includes several other built elements
which are readily absorbed into the view, including the existing monopole.
There would be no perceived change in the amenity of this view.
Level of Impact Negligible visual impact
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6.3.8. Viewpoint 8: View north from King Road (adjacent to number 24)
Crane in location of monopole
(at height of 25 metres)
Figure 6.24 Viewpoint 8: View north from King Road – image with crane in place
Table 6-9 Assessment of Viewpoint 8: View north from King Road
Description of From this section of Kings Road, the landform descends north towards the Six Mile Creek valley. The
the view North Coast rail corridor and Chris Kenny Park can be seen in the foreground of this view. The middle
ground includes an undulating rural landscape consisting of acreage lifestyle properties set within a
rural bushland setting. The densely vegetated ridges and hillsides either side of Tablelands Road are
visible in the background of view, enclosing views to the proposal site. The existing Telstra 30-metre-
high monopole on Tablelands Road is not discernable from this location, due to the distance and
intervening elements.
Description of The monopole would be located on the rear side of the intervening vegetated ridge, in the background
the Proposal of view, approximately 2 kilometres from this location. The upper portion of the tower would rise
above the vegetation on the site and be viewed against the more elevated vegetated ridgelines of the
national park. Activity during construction would be screened by vegetation. Any tall machinery which
rises above the treeline during installation of the monopole would be seen against the backdrop of
vegetation.
Visual Sensitivity This view has a local visual sensitivity as it is from the local centre of Cooran.
Visual The monopole would be largely screened by vegetation and would be imperceptible in the background
Modification of this view. This view has a high visual absorption capacity with several other built elements amongst
the heavily vegetated, undulating landform.
There would be a no perceived change in the amenity of the view.
Level of Impact Negligible visual impact
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6.3.9. Viewpoint 9: View north from Queen Street (adjacent to number 12)
Crane in location of monopole
(at height of 25 metres)
Figure 6.25 Viewpoint 9: View north from Queen Street – image with crane in place
Table 6-10 Assessment of Viewpoint 9: View north from Queen Street (near number 12)
Description of The fore and middle ground of this view includes residential properties on the eastern edge of Cooran,
the view consisting detached dwellings, large gardens and lawn areas within a rural bushland setting. The
densely vegetated ridges and hillsides of the Cooran tablelands are seen in the background of view,
enclosing views to the proposal site. The existing Telstra 30-metre-high monopole on Tablelands Road
is not distinguishable in views from this location, due to distance and intervening elements.
Description of The monopole would be located on the rear side of the intervening vegetated ridge, in the background
the Proposal of view, approximately 2 kilometres from this location on Queen Street. The upper portion of the
monopole would be seen above the vegetation on the site; viewed against a vegetated backdrop. The
monopole would be imperceptible at this distance.
During construction, all ground level works would be screened by the surrounding vegetation,
furthermore the removal of trees would not be perceived at this distance. Some tall machinery may be
visible above the treeline during installation of the monopole, however, this would be a very small
temporary element and imperceptible in the background of this view.
Visual Sensitivity This view has a neighbourhood visual sensitivity as it is on a local road and represents views from
dwellings on the eastern outskirts of Cooran, to the south of the site.
Visual The monopole would be largely screened by landform and vegetation and would comprise a small
Modification element in the background of this view. This view includes several other built elements which are
readily absorbed. The monopole would not be discernable and there would be no perceived change in
the amenity of this view.
Level of Impact Negligible visual impact
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6.4. Summary of visual impact Viewpoint 1) work to install upgrades to the
overhead power connection on existing power
The following tables summarise the potential poles (near 244 and 250 Tablelands Road) and
landscape and visual impacts of the project. extend the access track to the south and into
T ABLE 6.9 D AYTIME VISUAL IMPACT the site would be visible. The operational
monopole, however, would be entirely screened
Location Sensitivity Modificati Impact
on
by intervening vegetation.
1 View east from Neighbou No Negligible There are three dwellings in close proximity to
Tablelands rhood perceived
Road change the proposal site, at 250 and 268 Tablelands
2 Views south Neighbou No Negligible Road to the north west and 226 Tablelands Road
from rhood perceived
to the south of the site. The dwellings at 250
Tablelands change
Road and 268 are at a relatively similar elevation to
3 View south Regional No Negligible the site, and approximately 100 metres and 200
from Cooran perceived
Tablelands change metres from the site respectively. In these views
Lookout the proposal would be screened by intervening
4 View south Local No Negligible vegetation (refer to Figures 6-6 and 6-8).
from the Noosa perceived
Trail change The dwelling at 226 Tablelands Road is located
5 View Local No Negligible
southwest perceived approximately 200 metres to the south of the
from the Noosa change site and below the level of the proposal site by
Trail
approximately 30 metres (refer Figure 6.10 and
6 View northeast Neighbou No Negligible
from Risley rhood perceived 6-11). The primary view from this dwelling is to
Court change the east and south towards Mt Pinbarren and
7 Views north Neighbou No Negligible
from Brewers rhood perceived Mt Cooran. In views up the hill towards the site,
Road change the monopole would be screened by intervening
8 View north Local No Negligible vegetation. As this is a secondary view and in
from King Road perceived
change the middle to background of the view, there
9 View north Neighbou No Negligible would be no impact on this view.
from Queen rhood perceived
Street change Overall, in views from Tablelands Road and
The following section describes the key findings dwellings in close proximity to the site there
of this assessment. would be no perceived change in the amenity of
these views. As these views are of
6.4.1. Views from Tablelands Road and neighbourhood visual sensitivity, this would
adjacent dwellings within close result in a negligible impact.
proximity to the site
6.4.2. Views from the north and Woondum
Tablelands Road is a narrow, partially sealed no National Park
through road, providing access to several rural
properties and the Tablelands Lookout. This There are several residential dwellings to the
road winds along a ridgeline through dense north of the site, on Tablelands Road, where the
bushland vegetation, adjacent to Woondum landform is elevated and undulating, including
National Park. numbers 301, 303, 335, 374, 382, 398 and 428,
there are also properties to the northeast at
The proposal is located approximately 200 414, 486 and 560 Tablelands Road. (refer
metres from Tablelands Road at its closest viewpoint 2, Figure 6.14 to 6.17 and Figure 6.26
point. In the view from Tablelands Road (refer to 6.29) There is also a potential future house
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(which has been identified by Council through seen rising above the surrounding vegetation, it community engagement activities) at number would also be seen against a backdrop of 298 Tablelands Road. vegetation and absorbed into the view. Most of these properties have views oriented Overall, there would be no perceived change in towards the surrounding mountains which are the amenity of views from dwellings to the located to the southeast and southwest of the north, resulting negligible visual impact. site so that the proposal is not in line with the main features of these views. Where vegetation and landform does not intervene, there may be some glimpsed views to the upper section of the monopole from these residential properties. In these views only a small portion of the monopole would be seen rising above the vegetation. This visible portion of the monopole would be viewed against a backdrop of surrounding trees. During construction, views to the ground level View south from 560 Tablelands Road towards Mt works would also be screened by existing Cooran (source: URL www.realestate.com.au) vegetation. Where construction equipment is Figure 6.26 Cross section from 301 Tablelands Road Figure 6.27 Cross section from 486 Tablelands Road Figure 6.28 Cross section from 560 Tablelands Road IRIS Visual Planning + Design Page 36
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Figure 6.29 Cross section from possible future house at 298 Tablelands Road
dwellings to the south there would be no
6.4.3. Views from the Cooran Tablelands
perceived change in the amenity of these views
Lookout
and a negligible visual impact.
The view from the Cooran Tablelands Lookout
(refer viewpoint 3) is oriented to the south and
southeast, and not towards the proposal site.
There is a glimpsed peripheral view towards the
site, and the proposal would be visible in the
background of this view, set below the
viewpoint, and the upper level of the monopole
would be seen against a backdrop of
background vegetation and rural landscapes.
Overall, there would be no perceived change to
the amenity of this view and a negligible visual Northerly view from 17 Weemilah Court towards Mt
impact. Pinbarren (source: URL www.realestate.com.au)
6.4.4. Views from dwellings to the south
and northern outskirts of Cooran
There are several residential dwellings to the
south of the proposal site, on the northern
fringe of Cooran, that would have views to the
proposal site. This would include views from
properties, such as number 9 and 17 Weemilah
Court, 30 Risley Court (refer viewpoint 6) and 40
Brewers Road (refer viewpoint 7).
Northerly view from 40 Brewers Road towards Mt
The landform is gently undulating so that the Pinbarren (source: URL www.realestate.com.au)
intervening hills and vegetation provide some
localised screening of views towards the 6.4.5. Views from Arthy’s Road and the
proposal site. The monopole would be located Noosa Trail
on a lower ridge and seen rising above the
Arthy’s Road is located on a ridgeline, extending
surrounding vegetation and against a backdrop
generally north-south through the Cooran
of vegetation on the hills beyond.
Tablelands, north of Cooran. The landform
Due to the distance between the site and these between this road and the proposal site is
properties is 1 to 2km, and the scale of this undulating and hilly. Properties on the western
change, the monopole would not be discernable side of Arthy’s Road have middle distance views
in these views. As a result, in views from to the proposed monopole. Views to the
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proposal site are obstructed by roadside Similarly, during construction most of the work
vegetation and trees within private properties. would be screened from view. Any taller
equipment which is visible above the treeline
The monopole would be glimpsed, from several
would also be absorbed into these views.
rural properties in locally elevated locations. The
upper section of the monopole would be seen in Overall, there would be no perceived change in
the middle ground of these views, rising above the amenity of views from Arthy’s Road and the
the surrounding vegetation. The monopole Noosa Trail, which are of neighbourhood and
would, however, be seen against a backdrop of local sensitivity respectively, resulting in a
trees and rural properties. negligible visual impact.
6.4.6. Views from the Cooran township
The distance between the proposal site and the
township of Cooran is approximately 2km, so
that any change in the view would be
imperceptible due to the nature of the slim
structure and relatively small section of
monopole that would rise above the
surrounding vegetation.
These views include several other built elements
View from Arthy’s Road with the crane in place
located between the town centre and the
There are also two locations along the Noosa national park such as the railway corridor and
Trail where there are views to the proposal. In several existing power lines, adding to the visual
these views, while the monopole would rise absorption capacity of the landscape.
above the surrounding vegetation, the structure
Overall, there would be no perceived change in
would recede and be absorbed into the
the amenity of views from Cooran township,
background of the view due to the distance and
which are of neighbourhood sensitivity, and a
backdrop of vegetation. (Refer Viewpoints 4 and
negligible visual impact.
5)
Figure 6.30 Cross section from Arthy’s Road
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7. Mitigation measures
This section addresses the mitigation measures
developed to avoid, reduce and manage the
identified potential adverse operational and
construction visual impacts.
Mitigation measures during construction:
• All works equipment and materials would be
contained within designated boundaries of
the worksite.
• Trees outside the construction footprint
would be retained and protected during
construction in accordance with AS4970
Protection of trees on development sites
• Stockpiles, waste, and vehicle parking would
be located within the site and set back from
Tablelands Road.
Mitigation measures during operation:
• The monopole and all attachments would
be treated with a non-reflective finish
• The tower would be painted a bushland
green colour, such as Colourbond© Pale
Eucalypt, which blends into the vegetated
background.
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8. Response to planning conditions
The Proposal is generally consistent with the intent and strategies identified in Noosa Planning Scheme
Policy 23— Telecommunication Towers. The following assessment uses the requirements of this policy as
a guide.
T ABLE 8.1 ASSESSMENT AGAINST N OOSA P LANNING SCHEME POLICY 23— TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS
Requirement Response
Council is unlikely to support proposals that would result in the following:
a) Loss of vegetation on An approximately 300m2 area of trees would be removed for
steep slopes or construction of the proposal. This area is located on the upper
ridgelines; or slopes of the property, but this is not a steep slope, and it is set
down from the ridgeline. This would not result in a significant
change to the vegetation cover on this small ridgeline site, which
has been partially cleared for rural residential use.
b) Visual scaring or the The proposal site is not visible from the any major roads.
degradation of views King Street is the main street in the township of Cooran. Views from
or vistas from the this location would not be adversely impacted and therefore not
major road network; ‘degraded’ or ‘visually scarred’.
or
c) Loss of distinct The proposal site is located approximately two kilometres northeast
character associated of the rural town of Cooran, within the Cooran Tablelands. Although
with the various there may be glimpses to the upper limits of the monopole from
towns, villages or rural some properties of the northern edge of Cooran and within some
areas of the Shire; or properties, roads and trails in the tablelands landscape, the
monopole would be a relatively minor visual element in a landscape
which includes transmission lines and other infrastructure. The
distinct character of this area would not be affected by the
proposal.
d) Alteration to key The landform of the proposal site would be slightly altered, with
landform and some minor earthworks surrounding the construction zone to install
landscape characters the monopole. This would, however, not result in a substantial
such that they become change in the landform and character of the rural residential site
dominated by the nor dominating the landscape character.
facility; or
e) Impact on views to The proposal site is not visible from any waterway, beach or riparian
and from waterways, zone.
beaches and riparian
zones. (s.3.2)
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Wherever practical towers should:
a) Maintain the integrity Although the proposal site is located on Cooran Tablelands, the
of landmarks and monopole would not distract or compete with local landmarks such
places of significance; as the distinctive volcanic plugs of Mt Pinbarren, Mt Cooran and Mt
Cooroora, which are noted as ‘prominent topographical and scenic
features’ (The Noosa Plan, s. 8.7.2f).
b) Avoid interrupting The monopole structure would not disrupt significant views in the
significant views; local landscape, including from Cooran Tablelands lookout. The
tower would be seen as a small and simple component in the
periphery of the view from Cooran Tablelands lookout. The tower
would be seen against a vegetated hillside backdrop and would not
be the focus of this view. The scale of the tower would be reduced
due to distance and position in the background of view (refer
Viewpoint 3).
c) Be architecturally The proposal would be located on a cleared site, separate from any
integrated with the nearby buildings/structures.
building/structure
they are mounted on;
d) Be positioned to While the existing Telstra 30-metre-high monopole is located
minimise clutter of approximately 100 metres southwest of the proposal site at 265
multiple facilities; Tablelands Road, these facilities are separated by landform and
vegetation and there would not be many locations from which
these elements are both visible and perceptible in the view.
e) Be colour matched to The Proposal would not include any highly reflective or gloss
their background, materials. The tower would be a bushland green colour, such as
using no reflective Colourbond © Pale Eucalypt, to blend into the vegetated
paint; background.
f) Be at least partially As described and illustrated in the visual impact assessment, the
screened by vegetation surrounding the proposal site would be retained and
vegetation; and would screen the lower 15-18 metres of the monopole.
g) Be positioned and The proposal is set back from Tablelands Road, and surrounded by
designed to be less bushland vegetation providing visual separation between any
visible by pedestrians. pedestrian using the road.
(s. 3.4).
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References
9. Conclusions
Queensland Department of Infrastructure, Local
It is expected that the monopole would be Government and Planning (DILGP), 2017,
screened from neighbouring properties, within ShapingSEQ, South East Queensland Regional
500 metres of the site, by existing landform and Plan 2017, URL:
vegetation and there would be minor adverse https://planning.dilgp.qld.gov.au/planning/bette
and negligible visual impacts. r-planning/state-planning/seqrp (accessed
There are some minor adverse visual impacts 15/01/2019).
expected from residential properties to the Noosa Council, 2006, PSP23 Telecommunication
south, at a distance of approximately 1km from Towers, URL:
the site. These views would include the upper https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/view-the-noosa-
level of the monopole rising above the plan (accessed 30/01/2019).
surrounding trees but viewed against a
Noosa Council, The Noosa Plan, 2018, URL:
backdrop of vegetated ridges and rural
https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/view-the-noosa-
properties.
plan (accessed 15/01/2019).
In views from the residential properties to the
north on Tablelands Road, and east on Arthy’s
Road it is expected that the relatively small scale
of the visible portion of the monopole would be
such that it would not be perceptible and largely
absorbed into these views. This would result in a
negligible visual impact.
There would be a negligible visual impact on
views from the regionally important Tablelands
Lookout, and the Noosa Trail due to distance,
viewing level and the visual absorption capacity
of the landscape in these views.
There would also be a negligible visual impact
on views from the township of Cooran, due to
the absorption capacity of the landscape and
distance which would make the portion of the
monopole that would be visible above the
intervening landform and vegetation
imperceptible within the view.
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