Collated Planning Report · MCU14/0077

            flood plain of the Noosa River system. Periodic flooding occurs, as a
            consequence of the rainfall flooding in the river system.


            The natural landscape has been substantially modified in many areas, though
            stands of vegetation remain in areas that are poorly drained. Mangroves
            fringe many of the watercourses, with remnant stands still in existence along
            Weyba Creek and in Lake Doonella. Melaleuca stands, which were once
            common in the floodplain areas, are now mainly confined to public lands.


            Well-recognised and highly valued features of the landform and landscape
            include—
            • The Noosa River and its foreshore parkland;
            • Keyser Island and Weyba Creek Conservation Parks;
            • Munna Point;
            • Lake Doonella;
            • Lake Weyba;
            • Noosa National Park and the koala habitat within it; and
            • Eenie Creek


            Comment:


            The proposed development is consistent with the physical setting of the
            locality and has been designed to minimise the bulk of the building through
            appropriate landscaping along the northern and eastern boundaries.


            The proposed development will not compromise any well recognised and/or
            highly valued features within the Noosaville locality.


            Accessibility, Infrastructure and Servicing


            The Noosaville Locality provides for much of Noosa’s commercial, retail,
            administrative, industrial and social needs, as well as being one of the major
            focus areas for visitor accommodation and services. Residents of the locality

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Planning Report 53213           Murray & Associates (Qld) Pty Ltd             September 2014