Appendix I - Planning Scheme Code Response · REC15/0011

R                                                                                LANDSCAPING CODE
                                                                                       The Noosa Plan


Overall Outcomes                                             Comment
        A)          Noted. Landscaping will reinforce the natural landscape character of the site and the
                    locality in terms of species selected.
       B)           The proposal seeks to retain the sites existing vegetation where practicable.
       C)           Noted. Rehabilitation works will be undertaken where required and can be conditioned
                    accordingly.
       D)           A bio-retention basin is proposed on Lot 800 for treatment of stormwater run-off.
       E)           Noted. It is expected that landscaping will be of a scale and density commensurate
                    with existing vegetation on the site.
       F)           Not applicable. No dwelling units or accommodation units are proposed as part of this
                    application.
       G)           The balance of the site will be dedicated for reserve (park) to accommodate the
                    recreational needs of residents.
       H)           Noted. Treatment to steep slopes unstable landforms will be implemented where
                    required.
Specific Outcomes                                            Comment
        O1          Noted. Landscaping will reinforce the natural landscape character of the site and the
                    locality in terms of species selected.
       O2           Noted. Landscaping will be designed, planted and maintained in accordance with
                    PSP3 Landscaping Plans and Guidelines.
       03           Noted. Landscaping will comprise a combination of shrubs and streets and selected
                    species well suited to the coastal climate.
       04           Noted. Landscaping will be designed and planted in a manner that does not present a
                    risk to the safety and security of public and private areas.
     05 & 06        Noted. Landscaping works will ensure that trees are planted at adequate separation
                    distances such that safety issues are minimized and casual surveillance opportunities
                    are maintained.
       07           Noted. Landscaping will maintain adequate safe distances from services and utilities.
    O8 & O9         Not applicable. No estate entry statements are proposed as part of this application.
    O10 - 018       Not applicable. Multiple Housing & Visitor Accommodation are not proposed as part of
                    this application.
    019 & 020       Not applicable. Business Uses are not proposed as part of this application.
    O21 & O22       Noted. The balance of the site will be utilized for the purposes of an environmental
                    park. It is expected that existing vegetation over this portion of the site will be retained.
       023          Noted. Where required, landscaping will incorporate street trees within the road
                    reserve.
      O24           Noted. A bio-retention is proposed on Lot 800 for treatment of stormwater run-off so as
                    to avoid concrete drains.
      O25           Please refer to Koala Habitat Assessment prepared by RPS and included at Appendix
                    E.
      O26           Noted. Landscaping will select plant species selected stated in PSP3 Landscaping
                    Plants and Guidelines.
      O27           Noted. Landscaping works will be designed and site so as to ensure the stability of
                    soils and minimize sediment and erosion activity.
    O28 & O29       Not applicable. No car parking areas are proposed as part of this application.