Planning Application

throughout the locality to—                     protected from fragmentation and           not applicable.
a) provide for both passive and active          encroachment by development.
recreational pursuits;
b) provide connectivity for pedestrians,
cyclists, and horse riders;
c) provide habitat connectivity for wildlife;
d) protect watercourses and drainage
lines;
e) protect vegetation on steep slopes;
and
f) form a scenic backdrop for residential
development.
Noosa Trail Network                             S17.1 No solution provided                 As the proposed development is
O17 A comprehensive network of bridle                                                      included within a rural area, the
trails and pedestrian and bicycle links is                                                 provisions of this element are
established, enhanced and protected                                                        not applicable.
incorporating road reserves, State forests,
Council owned land and private lands
consistent with the lifestyle and
outdoor recreation needs of Noosa’s
residents and visitors.
O18 Existing and future pedestrian, bridle      S18.1 Development includes linkages        As the proposed development is
trail or bicycle linkages are retained as       to or between existing or future           included within a rural area, the
part of a Shire wide trail network.             components of the Noosa Trail              provisions of this element are
                                                Network, as indicated in Schedule 5 –      not applicable.
                                                Map 3;
                                                AND
                                                S18.2 Development does not have an
                                                adverse impact on the access functions
                                                of the Noosa Trail Network as indicated
                                                in Schedule 5 – Map 3, including
                                                severing of existing or future linkages;
                                                or
                                                S18.3 Alternative linkages to those
                                                indicated in Schedule 5 – Map 3 are
                                                provided;
                                                AND
                                                S18.4 Linkages to the Noosa Trail
                                                Network are designed and constructed
                                                in accordance with—