Planning Report · MCU18/0084

PROJECT URBAN – 18135                                                                                      May 2018

 being created except where maintained as private
 assets and used for other than water treatment
 purposes;

 viii protecting and improving the quality of ground
 and surface water in a manner that ensures its long
 term environmental values, ecological integrity and
 sustainability;

 xi maintaining the conservation of high
 proportions of vegetated land, as compared to
 developed land, to distinguish Noosa Shire from
 other parts of south-east Queensland;

 xii maintaining the distinct vegetated character of
 Noosa Shire and the retention of natural
 vegetation and landscaping with native species;

 xiii protecting sensitive areas of native bushland
 from the impacts of urban activities such as
 domestic animals, escaped garden weeds,
 fertilisers and stormwater run-off;

 xiv increasing the amount of land protected for
 conservation purposes under public ownership
 that ideally represent the full range of habitats and
 species found across Noosa Shire, forming
 corridors for the safe movement and successful
 breeding of wildlife within the Shire and beyond;

 Sport and Recreation Uses

 The creation of sport and recreation opportunities,          Comment: The development proposes eco-
 strongly relating to the outdoors, are established           friendly cabins within a lifestyle farm setting. The
 to facilitate social interaction, healthy lifestyles and     proposal allows visitors to participate in farming
 appreciation and protection of Noosa Shire’s                 experiences and will encourage social interactions,
 natural, cultural and community assets including—            physical    recreational        activities and    an
                                                              understanding and appreciation of basic farming
 a. the subtropical climate;                                  practices. As mentioned above, the site is within
                                                              close proximity to an existing Noosa Trail Network
 b. the beaches, watercourses and foreshores;
                                                              and the use of this trail will be promoted.
 c. the national parks and bushland;

 d. the iconic mountains and landforms;

 e. cultural traditions; and

 f. sporting fields and facilities by:

 i public open space being functional, accessible
 and connected;

 ii public open space supporting a range of formal
 and informal sporting, recreational and community
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Material Change of Use (Visitor Accommodation Type 3 Rural)
340 Pomona Kin Kin Road Pinbarren
Lot 26 on M37911