07/2238 - MCU - Service amd Utility Tpye 3 - Tower [As Published] · 132007.2238

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MCU tor Noosa Souih, Lot 15 on SP177649 INTERNATIONAL

 

conservation in the locality. By using previously developed land and an existing access
into the site there will be not need to remove any trees or other vegetation (see Appendix
C - Codes).

5.5.3. Assessment Criteria (Use Code)

Part 14 - Division 5 sets out the assessment criteria for all general Infrastructure type
developments and also then sets out the criteria for Type 3 towers.

A search of the surrounding area reveals that there are not suitable structures in the area
that would be capable of hosting telecommunications equipment. It is considered that
the land use is rural and therefore the assessment criteria allows for a maximum height of
25m. The proposed development requires a 30m tower to provide the required network
coverage, which include Noosa Springs. Due to the topography around Noosa Springs
and the adjoining golf course there is no network coverage. The increased height will also
allow the antennas to be clear and above the surrounding trees, which also provide good
lower level screening.

Comments: It is considered that the proposed telecommunications tower generally
complies with assessment criteria for Infrastructure and sub class Type 3 Towers. The
location of the site which is set back from, housing and main roads in the area, along with
mature trees are all factors which will reduce the visual impact. Views of the site from
passing vehicles and nearby dwellings will be limited, and the structure does not affect
any of the important vistas in Noosa Heads. The additional 5m to the accepted 25m limit
will allow provide the ideal network coverage and reduce the need for Telstra to consider
telecommunication facilities in this locality. The proposed development generally complies
with this criterion. The access track to the site already exists and previous activity on the
site means that no trees or other vegetation will be affected by the proposed
development.

5.5.4 Policy 23 Telecommunication Tower:

The main purposes of the code as stated in the Noosa Plan 2006, is as follows;

a) Encourage telecommunications to only be located in areas that will not cause
impact on existing character

b) Provide site selection to assist applicants

c) Ensure that telecommunications towers meet the aims of The Noosa Plan; and

d) Provide guidance to the community

Comments: - The proposal has been assessed against the details set out in Policy 23
Telecommunication Tower. The proposed telecommunications tower has been assessed
against the criteria sets out in policy 23 and it is considered that the proposed
telecommunications tower complies with the criteria.

 

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