Town Planning Report · MCU18/0015

Town Planning Report                                                                          January 2018


Planning Scheme Overlays

40. The land is mapped as being constrained by some Planning Scheme Overlays (refer Overlay Map Extract
    included with the Statutory Mapping Extract at Attachment 2). These overlays are discussed below:


   (a) Biodiversity Overlay Code – The subject site is mapped as being affected by “Environmental
       Protection Area” and a “Watercourse” under this overlay code. The intent of this code is to ensure
       that the natural resources of the Noosa Shire are conserved with wildlife corridors / vegetation links
       / riparian vegetation managed and rehabilitated to ensure the longer term ecological viability and
       sustainability of native flora and fauna. As discussed in the Ecological Report included at Attachment
       6 a site specific assessment has been undertaken determining that the proposed development is
       sited on the areas of the site with the least environmental significance and that the substantial
       wildlife corridor proposed will allow for fauna movement through the site. We would also note the
       community benefits of the proposed development in particular that it will result in a significant
       portion of the site (36%) being transferred to public ownership to ensure its long term protection for
       the benefit of Noosa.


   (b) Natural Hazard Overlay Code – A small part of the land is mapped as being affected by Low Potential
       Acid Sulfate Area 5-20m AHD and Medium Bushfire Hazard Area as well as parts of the land being
       affected by the Landslip Hazard Overlay. The proposed development has been designed such that it
       is responsive to the constraints of the subject land and appropriate construction methods will be
       implemented to minimise hazards and safety risks. Furthermore, the subject land also currently has
       access to reticulated water which will provide an adequate water supply for firefighting purposes in
       the event of bushfire.


41. Town Planning Comment – There are no planning scheme overlays that cannot be overcome by sound
    design solutions and in any case, do prevent development of the type proposed by this application.




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