Development Application part 2 of 2 Plans and reports REC13/0094

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       e)   The dominant land uses are-                                                             ....


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                   rural settlement, at varying densities consistent with the environmental       t::~
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            The distinct boundaries between urban Tewantin and rural settlement in Cooroibah      o E
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            are maintained,   preventing the localities from merging;                             <:~
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       g)   Physical expansion of the Cooroibah village is avoided to-                            ~~
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                   protect the village’s discrete and informal character; and                       ..<::

            ii     ensure urban    development is consistent with infrastructure capacity;

       h)   Residential and rural settlement uses in the area are supported by a community
            focal point, with basic services to support the local community;


       i)   Extractive resources are protected for their economic importance for this locality
            and the Shire and extraction of resources is carried out with minimal adverse
            impact on the sensitive environments of the Cooroibah Locality;

       j)   Land unsuited for development, including land which is flood prone or boggy in wet
            weather, is left in its natural state;

       k)   Areas of ecological and environmental significance are protected through the
            consolidating and securing of such lands;

       I)   Areas of native remnant or regrowth vegetation, including their biodiversity and
            habitat values are protected;


       m)   McKinnon Drive, and Louis Bazzo Drive are protected as parts of Noosa’s major
            road network;


       n)   The function, safety and visual amenity of Noosa’s major road network are
            protected;

       0)   The natural core values and the water quality of watercourses of the Cooroibah
            Locality, including the Noosa River and Lake Cooroibah, are protected and
            enhanced;

       p)   The major open space network is based on the following links-

                   Tewantin to Lake Cooroibah and the Noosa River;

            ii     Ringtail Creek to Lake Cooroibah and the Noosa River; and

            iii    a   riparian corridor along the Noosa River, Cooloothin Creek, Cooroibah
                   Creek and Ringtail Creek;


       q)   Recreational pursuits are based on-

                   water activities, particularly small-scale non-motorised craft on Lake
                   Cooroibah, the Noosa River and creeks;

            ii     the Noosa Trails Network; and

            iii    public picnic grounds and children’s playground;

       r)   A sealed bikeway between Cooroibah and Tewantin allows residents to commute
            to other localities;




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