Information response

e targeted Glossy Black Cockatoo in accordance with the Queensland
Herbarium’s Targeted Species Survey Guidelines for the Glossy Black
Cockatoo'.

A copy of the Ecological Assessment Report (Litoria Consulting, v 1.0, July 2023)
(EAR) is enclosed with this response.

Issue - Biodiversity waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code

The submitted application material does not provide sufficient information to
demonstrate how Performance Outcome(s) POT, POS, PO! of the Biodiversity,
waterways and wetlands overlay code and PO7 and PO26 of the Noosa Head's local
Plan have been addressed in relation to the protection and management of
ecologically important areas.

In particular, the development proposes the clearing of mapped areas of
biodiversity significance, ecologically important areas, koala core habitat, protected
areas, ecological linkages and connecting habitat.

Information Required

2. Provide an amended plan of development to demonstrate how the applicable
Performance Outcomes of the Biodiversity, waterways and wetlands overlay code
and Noosa Head's Local Plan code can be achieved. This must include:

(a) Demonstrate that the development is sited and designed to protect the
physical and ecological integrity and biodiversity of ecological important
areas.

(b) Incorporate siting and design measures to protect and retain ecological
values and ecosystems processes within and adjacent the development site.

(Cc) Avoid development footprint within ecologically important areas by
locating new infrastructure within existing disturbed areas and cleared areas
of the site.

(d) Demonstrate how the development design complies with the Koala-
sensitive Design Guidelines, incorporates revegetation and landscaping that
provides food, shelter and movement opportunities for koalas.

(e) Incorporate a development design that respects the scale of surrounding
vegetation and maximises the opportunity for retention of existing
vegetation and incorporates soft landscaping between buildings.

1 Hourigan (2012). Targeted species survey guidelines - Glossy black-cockatoo
Calyptorhynchus lathami. Department Environment and Science, Queensland
Government..

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