2021-10-12 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   12 OCTOBER 2021


The pertinent issues arising from the proposal relate to the following provisions within the applicable
codes:
Biodiversity Overlay Code
Vegetation retention and conservation
O1    Vegetation of local origin on premises identified as Environmental Protection Area or riparian
      Buffer Area of the Biodiversity Overlay Maps is retained and conserved in its present form or
      improved to ensure its ongoing contribution to the natural resources and biological diversity of
      the Noosa Shire.
O2    For the purpose of Reconfiguring a Lot new lots are only created where they minimise the
      fragmentation and maximise the retention of existing vegetation.
Riparian Zones
O5    The biodiversity and ecosystem values of watercourses, drainage lines, wetlands and adjacent
      riparian zones are protected by—
      a) avoiding any new development in the riparian buffer area;
      b) retaining aquatic and terrestrial habitat in riparian zones;
      c) maintaining wildlife corridors along watercourses and drainage lines for native fauna
      movement;
      d) avoiding edge effects and incompatible uses in riparian zones;
      e) maintaining bank stability by minimising bank erosion and slumping;
      f) maintaining water quality by filtering sediments, nutrients and other pollutants; and
      g) removing undesirable plant species and replacing them with vegetation of local origin;
Koala Habitat Areas
O7     Development is designed, constructed and operated to—
      a) avoid adverse impacts on koalas and koala habitat;
      b) provide measures to assist the survival of koala populations in the area to mitigate any
      potential threats or risks to koalas;
      c) provide for safe and appropriate koala movement across the landscape; and
      d) provide for a net gain in mature and actively regenerating koala habitat.
Filling and excavation
O15 Vegetation is not adversely impacted upon by earthworks and changes to the hydrological
    regime, including changes to ground water levels, flooding levels, run-off and tidal hydraulics.
Fire management
O17 Fire management measures are adopted based on ecological principles, which—
      a) maintain and enhance biodiversity;
      b) minimise threat of fire to the natural environment, life and property; and
      c) provide for effective use and maintenance of buildings and structures.
Natural Hazards Overlay Code - Bushfire hazard areas
New Uses
O4    The proposed use does not compromise the safety of people or property from bushfire.
O7    Uses and works including building works are sited, designed and constructed to—
      a) minimise the number of people and property subject to bushfire risk; and
      b) maximise the protection of people and property during the passage of a fire front.

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