Noosa VMU RFI Response Lodged 23.11.23 · MCU23/0078

   e)     retention of mature trees and the provision of new landscaping which create attractive spaces
          between buildings.
 While the Landscape Concept Design report provides a response to the Landscape Code at part 5.1, there are no
 comments provided explaining how the development as a whole meets the overall landscaping objectives for the
 NBC, including being consistent with a Noosa Style. Landscaping is to be integrated with the built form and
 provide for significant areas of deep planting.

 The report claims the proposal complies with all the applicable provisions; however, it is unclear if compliance is
 with the acceptable outcomes (AO) and/or the performance outcomes (PO). Further, how the landscaping will be
 integrated with built form and the expected with the village green and open space is not adequately explained.

 Information Required:

 36. Provide a summary of landscape areas and number of canopy trees to demonstrate compliance with
     AO11.1 and AO11.2 or otherwise how the development meets the performance outcome 11.
 37. Provide landscape elevations of the Main Street (including under croft frontage), Civic Spine and eastern
     car park to demonstrate compliance with performance outcomes PO2, PO3, PO5, PO6, and PO11.
     Landscaping should be depicted at 5 years growth.
Response:
The revised Landscape Concept Plan includes a detailed assessment of compliance all of the applicable
provisions of the Noosa Plan.
Key aspects of the proposed landscaping which ensure compliance with the applicable provisions and
provide a direct response to the general statements made by Council regarding the Landscape report
include:
    •   The proposed design centres around a high amenity, functional and welcoming Village Green,
        surrounded by high quality landscaped streets. The Village Green incorporates open space that is
        welcoming and malleable, and that uses undulating lawns with high quality native planting,
        feature trees and seating areas creates to create a vibrant and attractive hub. The streets feature
        native street trees, providing colour and shade to both sides of the streets, and lush sub-tropical
        understorey that reflects the surrounding natural environment. Differentiating surface treatment
        delineates between pedestrian, vehicular and parking areas, with landscape acting as a buffer.
        Bio-retention swales collect and filter water and incorporate trees and shrubs where areas allow.
        The elevated pedestrian crossing across the retained vegetation leads the public into the open
        space in the Village Green, delivering people to a breathable and landscaped space.

    •   The proposed design creates a Main Street identity that differs from other areas through the use
        of high-quality landscaping, surface treatments and pedestrian circulation routes. Native and
        colourful trees and understorey creates a lush and cool character, with additional landscaping
        opportunities along building frontages to soften and green the architecture fronting Main Street.
        On street parking is provided to the Main Street frontages, with cyclist and pedestrian
        infrastructure catering to non-vehicular traffic. Active frontages and pedestrian infrastructure
        means the Main Street will be a vibrant and highly utilised space.



    •   The proposed design positions car parking areas to the rear of buildings, avoiding any significant
        visual imposition on the street. The proposed landscape creates a soft, green and lush screen to
        the car park areas, while retaining critical views into and out of the space as required. Pedestrians
        are connected from car park areas through dedicated pedestrian corridors, directed towards the
        Village Green and surrounding precincts. Shade and protection is positioned over vehicles and
        pedestrians to create a journey and experience that is as enjoyable as possible within carparking
        areas.
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