Appendix A - Response to Noosa Plan

                        Specific Outcomes                                                  Probable Solutions                                                Comments
                                                                                                                                     retention as part of condition 45.
12.10 Environment, Conservation and Recreation
Environment and cultural heritage values                               No solution provided                                          O16 - Complies. The design layout has generally been
O16 There are no significant adverse effects on                        Editor’s note: PSP24 – Effluent Disposal details              designed to avoid environmental constraints.
biodiversity, native vegetation, native fauna habitat,                 requirements for the design and siting of effluent disposal   Please refer to Ecological Assessment prepared by Cardno
landscape quality, water quality or cultural heritage values,          systems where located outside a sewerage service area.        in Appendix C.
including those related to—                                            Compliance with PSP24 will be considered as part of
a) changes to natural drainage;                                        Council’s assessment of the plumbing and drainage
b) disturbance of the wetland system;                                  application
c) management of landslide and fire risk;
d) erosion and the transport of sediments off site;
e) unmanaged public access;
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f) effluent disposal ;
g) changes to fauna habitat and behaviour; and
h) disturbance of buildings and features,
including natural features, of cultural heritage significance.
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   Council may request additional information on the proposed method
of effluent disposal to ensure the nature of the development is
compatible with environmental values. Refer to PSP1 – Information
Council May Request.
Open space network                                                     S17.1 Open space corridors and existing                       O17 – Complies. The proposed development extends and
O17 An integrated open space network is established,                   native vegetation in areas indicated in                       consolidates the open space network through protection
enhanced and protected throughout the locality to—                     Schedule 5 – Map 3 are protected from                         of environmental corridors. Development has been
a) provide for both passive and active                                 fragmentation and encroachment by development.                designed around predominantly disturbed areas on the
recreational pursuits;                                                                                                               site. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities is required to be
b) provide connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists, and horse                                                                         provided for this development as part of conditions 25 to
riders;                                                                                                                              29.
c) provide access to Community Uses and buildings, public
open space and the Noosa River;                                                                                                      Please refer to Ecological Assessment prepared by Cardno
d) provide habitat connectivity for wildlife;                                                                                        in Appendix C.
e) protect watercourses and drainage lines;
f) protect vegetation on steep slopes; and
g) form a scenic backdrop for residential development.
Noosa Trail Network                                                    S18.1 No solution provided                                    O18 & O19 - Complies. Pedestrian and bicycle paths are
O18 A comprehensive network of bridle trails and                       S19.1 Development includes linkages to or between             required to be provided for this development as part of
pedestrian and bicycle links is established, enhanced and              existing or future components of the Noosa Trail Network,     conditions 25 to 29.


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