2020-02-11 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       11 FEBRUARY 2020


 Summary of Matters Raised                                  Comments
      prominent focal point. It will be seen from the
      base to the top in some locations.
    Will visually dominate the whole valley including
      the view from McKanes Lookout and the entire
      length of the popular section of the Noosa Trail
      that runs from the Lookout to Cooran via Arthys
      Road
    It will impact on the authenticity of the
      experience for tourists and residents.
    Visible against the views to Mt Cooroora.
    Views ruined from No. 226, 250, 268, 298              It is acknowledged that the properties mentioned in
      Tablelands Rd (seen in full – from base to the        these submissions may have a clear view line to the
      top from some properties). The upper section          proposed tower. Their scenic amenity may be
      silhouetted in the sky. 350m from no. 298.            impacted upon as a consequence of the
    250 is in close proximity to the existing tower and   development. No. 250 is in close proximity to the
      the proposed – 2 towers is worrying as we have        proposed tower which will be largely screened by
      a young family. Construction and ongoing              vegetation, but there may be instances where
      maintenance will have an impact on amenity, in        glimpses through the vegetation are possible.
      addition to the scenic amenity impacts. The
      tower is only 100 metres away and will largely
      visible from every part of the property at No. 250
      Tablelands Rd.
    The visual analysis provided by the applicant         It does appear that in some instances this may have
      does not give an accurate visual representation       occurred.
      of the impact of the proposed tower. It shows         Council sought third party perspective in regard to
      sites that have minimal impact and left those         the Visual Impact Assessment report and the
      sites/areas out which have greater impact.            revised Visual Impact Assessment report provided
      Sections of the surrounding road network were         by the applicant.
      not taken into account.         Cross sections
      representation does not reflect accurate amount
      or positioning of trees.
    The applicant’s consultant was contacted to
      provide them with the evidence on visual
      impacts/ viewpoints, prior to the conclusion of
      the visual impact report, but they failed to return
      any calls.
    The tower which impedes on views will have a          There are some impacts on scenic amenity which
      negative effect on future enterprises in this area    detract from the natural environment.
      such as eco cottages.
    Proposal does not comply with all Noosa               The proposal has varying effect on the landscape
      Policies, including Noosa Planning Scheme             and in some instances would be considered that it
      Policy    23     (Telecommunication    Towers)        does not comply with the Mary River Catchment
      (particularly section 3, or Noosa Plan (Locality      Locality Code, Infrastructure Uses Code and PSP
      Code, Rural Zone Code & Infrastructure Uses           23.
      Code) and the SEQ Regional Plan. Please               Comments regarding PSP23 are noted.            The
      enforce this policy.                                  proposed tower is visible to varying degrees in the
    PSP 23 states that towers should be positioned        landscape. Where close proximity and distant
      so they are less visible. The proposed tower is       background is experienced, the tower tends to
      very visible.                                         feature more prominently.

    Contrary to Noosa’s biodiversity and protection       The tower is not located in an area of high value
      of the environment. Infrastructure should be          biodiversity identified in the Planning Scheme.
      placed sensitively and protect rural views and
      character.


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