Extract Planning Scheme 20222 · OPW22/0022

          (a)    Creative landscape works can effectively combine structures with planting. The use of timber slatted screens, pergolas,
                 planters, sleeper walls, pervious paving, rockwork etc, in combination with planting is encouraged.
          (b)    Concrete retaining structures such as crib block walls are generally not desirable, as the materials do not integrate as well
                 with natural vegetation as timber and local stone. Further, it can take considerable time to soften the look of concrete walls.
          (c)    Utilisation of ‘bio­engineering’ techniques in preference to more traditional engineering forms is also encouraged (e.g.
                 vegetated swales to drainage lines rather than concrete­lined drains).
          (d)    Tree grates provide for water and natural air movement however are not to be used as a drain.

  (13)    Design for Low Maintenance
          (a)    Landscaping schemes should be designed with consideration to maintenance requirements. Landscaping with simple
                 maintenance requirements will achieve a better long­term result. Careful preparation of garden areas prior to planting is
                 also essential for successful growth of plants.
          (b)    Local species are better suited to the local environment and therefore have lower maintenance requirements. In addition,
                 extensive use of mulched areas provides a better growing environment for plants, suppresses weeds and retains water.
                 Re­mulching at regular intervals, particularly in high use areas, will be a necessary component of any ongoing maintenance
                 programs.
          (c)    In some instances, landscaping may become Co uncil’s responsibility to maintain (e.g. parks). Landscaping works with
                 high maintenance requirements in such areas will not be accepted. For example, hedges are not desirable as they require
                 high maintenance and do not form part of Noosa Shires natural landscape.

  (14)    Service areas
          (a)    Waste bin storage areas and bin wash down areas are to be effectively screened from public view using creative
                 landscaping techniques ­ refer to section (12).
          (b)    On­site landscaping is not to interfere with pedestrian and vehicular access to waste bins.

  (15)    Planting in the Vicinity of Sewers and Manholes
          (a)    Tree roots can infiltrate household drains and sewer mains causing blockages and damage to pipes. Nothing should be
                 planted within 2 metres of a sewer manhole so that access to the manhole is not impeded. The following species are best
                 kept well away from underground pipes, sewer manholes, and water meters:
                 (i)     Gum trees (particularly those species that grow into large trees)
                 (ii)    Fig trees
                 (iii)   Rubber trees
                 (iv)    Lilly Pilly trees
                 (v)     Umbrella trees (an environmental weed in this area)

          (b)    The following list provides some examples of suitable native species for planting near sewers.


   Species Name                   Varieties                               Growth Habitat
   Callistemon                    Wilderness White                         weeping shrub 3m x 2m
                                  Wildfire                                bushy, weeping shrub 4.5m x 3m
                                  Taree Pink                              3m x 2m
                                  Little John                             dwarf, compact shrub 1.5m x 1.5m
                                  Candy Pink                              2.5m x 2m
                                  Captain Cook                            2m x 1.5m
                                  Eureka                                  4m x 1.5m
                                  Firebrand                               compact shrub with arching branches 2m x 1.5m
   Grevillea                      Coastal Glow, Elegance, Firesprite, Kay 3m x 2m
                                  Williams, Misty Pink and Strawberry
                                  Blonde
   Grevillea                      Coconut Ice, Bon Accord, Golden Lyre, 2m x 1.5m
                                  Ned Kelly, Orange Marmalade, Robyn
                                  Gordon, Splendor and Superb
   Grevillea                      LIttle Miss Muffet, Scarlet Spirte      1.5m x 1m
   Grevillea                      Honey Gem, Majestic, Moonlight, Pink 4m x 2m
                                  Surprise, Sandra Gordon and Sylvia
   Leptospermum                   Brachyandrum                            dense weeping medium shrub 3m x 1.5m
                                  Cardwell                                bushy weeping shrub 2m x 1.5m


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Version: 1, Version Date: 18/01/2022                  NOOSA PLAN 2020                                                                Page 21 of 99