2017-08-08 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     08 AUGUST 2017


Vegetation within the site
No new clearing of the site is proposed with the proposed camp sites being located within and
under the existing canopy. It is anticipated on-going vegetation management will be required
associated with site maintenance.
Restoration of esplanade and previously disturbed areas subject to historic camping encroachment
The applicant has proposed to restore areas where historic camping encroachment has occurred
on the esplanade and National Park land. Suitable conditions can be applied to rectify the
encroachments and restore the dune system, which will provide added resilience to storm surge
impacts.
Lawful disposal of waste waters
A recent site visit noted the discharge of grey water into the dune system. These areas are highly
sensitive to changes in nutrient status. Increases in phosphates and nitrates in this low nutrient
system will cause damage to the ground water and associated vegetation community. Regulation
of waste water discharge will reduce vegetation management requirements and groundwater
pollution.
State Planning Regulatory Provisions
The SEQ Regional Plan Regulatory Provisions do not apply to the application as Lot 32 is
considered urban property in the context of the SEQ Regional Plan and approximately 20 camp
sites will be located on the existing National Park. Therefore, it is considered that the 300 person
threshold will not be exceeded.
Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
The subject site is located in the Noosa North Shore Locality and is zoned Open Space Recreation
and Open Space Conservation. The proposed use is identified as a consistent use within the zone
and is required to follow an impact assessable application process.
Locality Provisions
    Noosa North Shore Locality Code
A number of overall outcomes of the Noosa North Shore Locality Code are applicable to this
application, specifically:
10.7.2 The overall outcomes sought for the Noosa North Shore Locality are the following—
      c.     New uses and works are located, designed and managed to—
            i.    be compatible with other uses and works;
            ii.   maintain the safety of people and works;
            iii.  avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of other
                  premises, including acoustic and visual qualities; and
            iv.   avoid significant adverse effects on the natural environment, including native
                  habitat removal, fragmentation and attrition;
      d.    The Noosa North Shore Locality retains its primary role as a substantial coastal area
            largely dedicated to conservation;
      e.    Development is secondary to and dominated by its open space setting with a very low
            intensity and scale of operation;
      f.    Limited visitor accommodation and services are provided in the locality, confined to the
            Visitor Mixed Use Zone, and the wilderness camp in the Open Space Recreation Zone;
      h.    The locality maintains its substantially natural state, with little effect from development;
It is considered that the proposal complies with these outcomes as:
     The proposed works and extension to the campground area are consistent with the existing
       approved use on Lot 32;
     Site amenity and safety is improved with facilities upgrades;
     The re-vegetating of the foreshore area improves the natural environment;


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