Appendix B - Code Assessment

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
Part 8 Overlays \ 8.2 Overlay codes \ 8.2.2 Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands
Overlay Code




       other works are contained;                            (b)  protects and retains ecological values and
 (b)   locating development in existing cleared areas or          ecosystem processes to the greatest extent
       areas of low ecological value over other areas to          possible within and adjacent to the site;
       the greatest extent possible; and                     (c) provides measures to allow for safe movement of
 (c)   incorporating siting and design measures to                fauna through the site; and
       protect and retain ecological values and              (d) provides suitable habitat replacement and
       ecosystem processes within or adjacent to the              replanting in accordance with PSP3 Ecological
       development site; and                                      Assessment Guidelines.
 (d)   where adverse impacts have been minimised,            AO3.2
       any residual impacts on ecological values are         Habitat trees, recruitment habitat trees, and roosting,
       compensated for through suitable habitat              breeding and feeding areas are protected for native
       replacement and replanting on site in the first       fauna habitat.
       instance or in a way that results in a net gain and
       enhancement of the overall habitat values of
       Noosa Shire.

 PO4                                                         AO4.1                                                      AO4.1- Complies.
 Development provides for effective measures during          Vegetation is protected from disturbance or damage         The mapped vegetation of importance is located in
 construction and operation to protect ecological values     from construction and operation activities by:             the eastern portion of the site and will be retained
 including:                                                  (a) clearly marking trees to be retained with flagging     and protected.
 (a) avoiding disturbance to or clearing of vegetation             tape;
       in and within the vicinity of the site;               (b) installing protective fencing around the dripline of
 (b) managing habitat disturbance and physical harm                the vegetation and avoid filling and excavating in
       to fauna from noise, vibration, dust, light,                these fenced areas;
       dewatering or excavating; and                         (c) ensuring stockpiling, storage and vehicle parking
 (c) avoiding clearing in areas where erosion or                   occurs outside the identified vegetation areas;
       slippage could occur.                                       and
                                                             (d) using low impact construction techniques around
                                                                   vegetation.
                                                             AO4.2
                                                             Vegetation which is capable of forming or contributing     AO4.2 - Complies.
                                                             to a buffer between different land uses or a buffer        The vegetation in the eastern portion of the site will
                                                             against pollution, light spillage or noise is retained.    be retained and continue to provide a buffer to the
                                                                                                                        adjoining rural residential land uses.
                                                             AO4.3
                                                             Lighting associated with development:                      AO4.3 - Not applicable.
                                                             (a) does not contribute an unacceptable level of            The reconfiguration does not propose external
                                                                                                                        lighting. Future dwelling lighting can be designed to


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