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(ii) whether or not any building affected by the proposal is assessed to be a character building; and
(iii) the measures proposed to complement the valued streetscape character and amenity of any character building.
(4) Should the proposal include partial or complete demolition of a building or structure, an assessment by a suitably qualified
structural engineer will be required which demonstrated that the building or structure is structurally unsound and not capable of
economic repair.
SC6.3 PSP2 Landscaping
SC6.3.1 Purpose
(1) The purpose of the landscaping planning scheme policy is to provide for the distinctive landscape character between different
localities throughout the Shire and to ensure high quality landscaping is provided and maintained as an important visual element
which contributes to the landscape integrity of the shire.
(2) The Landscaping planning scheme policy:
(a) specifies the technical requirements and specifications for preparing landscaping plans;
(b) provides supporting information in relation to the natural landscape character areas of Noosa Shire to help inform
landscaping plans;
(c) provides a plant species schedule for developments which have landscaping requirements; and
(d) provides landscaping design guidelines and requirements for development and Council works on public land.
(3) This policy should be read in conjunction with the Landscaping code and other relevant parts of the planning scheme.
SC6.3.2 Information Council may request
(1) A Landscape Plan is to be provided and prepared by a suitably qualified landscape architect or landscape designer, drawn to
scale and setting out the following details:
(a) an assessment of whether or not the premises contains any undesirable plant species identified in Table 6.1 and if the
assessment identifies any undesirable plant species on the premises, an environmental management plan or property
pest management plan that identifies measures to prevent, control and contain their spread.
(b) the location, size and species of existing trees;
(c) trees proposed to be retained and necessary protective measures;
(d) trees proposed to be removed;
(e) the existing contours;
(f) the natural (and finished) ground levels;
(g) existing soil type and moisture conditions;
(h) details of existing underground and overhead services including water, electricity, gas, telephone, sewer, stormwater,
manhole covers, sewer vents, grease traps, drainage pits and overhead power lines;
(i) details of temporary protective drainage and slope stabilisation measures;
(j) details of protective fencing to be installed around the dripline of any vegetation that will to be retained on the site;
(k) planting schedule of vegetation proposed to be planted and maintained, including botanical and common name of plant
species, number of plants of each species to be used, details of the minimum size at planting, spacing of plants, and
estimated tree canopy spread;
(l) proposed method of preparation and mulching of planting beds;
(m) proposed surface and edging treatments;
(n) proposed methods of drainage; and
(o) any proposed structures, including retaining walls, fences, pools, water features, furniture, recreation facilities and irrigation
systems.
SC6.3.3 Natural Landscape Character
(1) The Noosa Shire is an attractive place due to its landform diversity and natural vegetation. The Shire encompasses beaches,
sand dunes, river systems, wetlands, heath plains, woodlands, rainforests and ranges. The landform and natural vegetation are
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