Appendix A - Response to Noosa Plan

Overall Outcomes                                                                           Comments
mm) Development provides for low impact nature-based recreation activities in and          Not Applicable.
around the Noosa River over other forms of more intensive recreation.
nn) – ss)                                                                                  Not Applicable
tt) For the Rural Settlement Zone—detached housing on large lots—                          The development proposes Rural Residential lifestyle lots on land adjacent to the Rural
i is the dominant building form, to the general exclusion of other uses;                   Settlement Zone.
ii incorporate designs that respond to, and are integrated with site characteristics
including slope and native vegetation;                                                     Notwithstanding, the design of the subdivision layout responds to the site’s
iii contribute to the rural or semi-rural character and amenity of the area;               characteristics; and contributes to the rural and semi-rural amenity and character of the
iv may be located in close proximity to working farms or other rural industries; and       locality through dedication of over 59 hectares of the site as park.
v offers a relaxed rural lifestyle for residents;
                                                                                           Please refer to amended plans of development and Ecological Assessment in Appendix C.

uu) For the Rural Zone—rural land is protected and appropriately managed such that:-       The development is considered appropriate, given that the site adjoins the urban fringe
     i) the scenic and environmental values, the distinct rural amenity and agricultural   of Noosaville, is the next in sequence and is surrounded by urban and rural residential
         productivity of the locality are preserved and are not adversely impacted as a    development to the north and west of the site which is compatible and similar in nature.
         consequence of development on or adjacent to that land; and                       The development has been carefully designed to ensure environmental values on the site
     ii) locally appropriate enterprises such as bed and breakfast accommodation,          are protected and appropriately managed.
         farmstays, cabins, camping grounds, roadside stalls and home based businesses
         enhance the economic sustainability of the hinterland; and                        The scenic and environmental values of the locality and site will be preserved through
                                                                                           dedication of parkland and retention of vegetation by covenants. The site does not
                                                                                           provide for viable agricultural purposes due to environmental constraints, limitation of
                                                                                           land area and proximity to existing residential land uses.

                                                                                           Please refer to Agricultural Assessment in Appendix B and Ecological Assessment in
                                                                                           Appendix C.




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