Arcare MCU Submission

We note the Noosa Planning scheme provisions for determining approval of residential development
states:

“RESIDENTIAL USES Urban and rural settlement for residential use is contained within the defined
urban growth boundaries shown on zoning maps ZM1- ZM9. It is developed to be consistent with—
the landform, natural environmental and climatic conditions of the locality; v energy efficiency and
water conserving design principles; vi convenience and accessibility to urban services employment
and infrastructure; and vii suitable separation from incompatible land uses.”

We contend this application presents itself as an inconsistent use with the natural environment and
is uncompliant as it does not provide a suitable separation from incompatible land uses.

We also note the Noosa Planning Scheme states:

“Factors such as changing demographics, changing composition of households, ageing and in-
migration to Noosa Shire alter the housing needs of the community. Whilst it is necessary to cater for
these changing needs, resultant development should not impact on the amenity of residential
neighbourhoods or environmental values.”

Therefore the applicants argument the requirement for aged care should be a consideration in this
proposal, fails to overcome the conflict with the Noosa Plan priority to protect its environmental
values.

5. Bushfire Risk

The site in question may be exposed to significant bushfire risks.

Although there may be bushfire mitigation programs in the area, with increased risk of wildfire from
climate change impacts and the difficulty in predicting future weather conditions, we consider
reliance on prevailing winds as a defence is insufficient to protect a development immediately
adjacent to a highly combustible forest area.

It is likely the applicant would have to remove vegetation in extensive buffer areas to reduce wildfire
risks and therefore would be required to undertake more habitat removal than has been proposed.

6. Stormwater Run-Off

We have concerns development of this site will have inevitable pollution impacts from flood events.
Considering the site is surrounded by bushland, oil, grease, litter, fertilisers from gardens, weed
seeds and pollutants such as tyre rubber may adversely affect the adjacent natural environment.

The risk of urban activity to the surrounding National Park is significant and we note the Noosa
Planning Scheme states under 3.1.3

“Sensitive areas of native bushland need protection from urban impacts such as domestic animals,
escaped garden weeds, fertilisers and stormwater run-off”.




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