Planning Report

       Specific Outcomes                         Probable solutions                          Proposal
the natural elements of             its
surroundings.
Public transport node
O19 An accessible and safe public     S19.1 A public transport node is          Complies
transport node is established and located within Noosa Heads as                 Existing public transport is retained
operated within Noosa Heads that— identified in Schedule 5 — Map 1.             and enhanced with the proposal.
a) links public transport services to
other centres on the Sunshine
Coast; and
b) forms part of an integrated
transport network that is accessible
via     pedestrian    and     bicycle
pathways.
9.11 Environment, conservation and recreation
Environm ental and cultural                                                     Complies
heritage values                           No solution provided                  The      proposed     mixed    use
O20 There are no significant                                                    development will not contribute to
adverse effects on biodiversity,                                                significant adverse impacts on the
native      vegetation,       habitats,                                         natural environment.
landscape quality, water quality or
cultural heritage values, including                                             The proposal will not have any
those related to—                                                               adverse effects on the existing
a) changes to natural drainage;                                                 natural drainage of the site.
b) disturbance to any of the
wetland systems;                                                                The site is not subject to wetlands,
c) management of landslide and fire                                             landslide or erosion.
risk;
d) erosion and the transport of                                                 No significant adverse impacts to
sediments off site;                                                             fauna or habitat will result from the
e) unmanaged public access;                                                     development.
f) changes to fauna habitat and
behaviour; and
g) disturbance of buildings and
features, including natural features,
of cultural heritage significance.
Open space netw ork
O21 The integrated open space             S21.1 Open space corridors and        Not applicable
network is established, enhanced          existing native vegetation in areas   The site is not identified on Map 4
and protected throughout the              indicated in Schedule 5 – Map 4 are   as containing open space corridors.
locality to—                              protected from fragmentation and
a) provide for both passive and           encroachment by development.
active recreational pursuits;
b)      provide   connectivity  for
pedestrians and cyclists;
c) provide access to community
uses and buildings, public open
space and recreation areas, the
beaches, Noosa National Park and
Noosa River;
d) provide habitat connectivity for
wildlife;
e)     protect   watercourses and
drainage lines;
f) protect vegetation on steep
slopes; and
g) form a scenic backdrop for
residential development.
AND

O22   Physical and visual links           S22.1 No solution provided            Complies
between public open space areas                                                 The proposed development will
and watercourses are retained.                                                  improve physical and visual links to