Appendix 3. Planning Report [As Published] · 132007.2399

M1806
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November, 2007

proposed to equate to 527 Dwelling Units. Therefore, it is considered that the existing stormwater
and drainage system has sufficient capacity to service the proposed residential development.

Furthermore a drainage line situated along the north eastern boundary of the site will provide a
channel for stormwater and overflow to travel to a point in which it will be piped into the existing
internal lake systems.

As mentioned throughout this report, the Precinct J site is included within part of Lot 3 on
SP178323, which comprises part of the broader Noosa Springs. The greater part of the Precinct J
site is comprised of vacant land. The south western part of the site impinges slightly on the current
alignment and use of the 18th fairway. As a result, minor works will be required to re-locate the tee
and re-position the fairway in order to retain the function of the 18th hole. We believe that these
works will improve the playability of the 18th hole.

Existing pedestrian pathways are located within proximity to the Precinct J site along Links Drive
which provide accessibility to other parts of Noosa Springs. The intention is to develop the
Precinct J site as a gated community. However, the proposed development promotes connectivity
with the recreation facilities by providing pedestrian and light vehicle (golf cart) access.

6.1.2   Landscaping

The Precinct J site comprises mainly vacant land. At present, the area contains mounds of soil
and several hundred cultivated palm trees. The naturally occurring vegetation existing within the
Precinct J site will be largely preserved, reinforced and enhanced where possible. It should be
noted that no rare, threatened or endangered plant species have been identified within the
Precinct J site. Any vegetation lost due to the proposed development will be replaced by an
extensive revegetation program. A conceptual landscaping site plan as prepared by Jones Flint &
Pike Landscape Architecture PTY LTD is included within the application.

It is intended that the residential area of the proposed development will be cleared of all cultivated
vegetation, whilst the naturally occurring vegetation existing along the proposed private road and
site boundaries is to be retained and augmented where possible to form a vegetated buffer
between the proposed residential development and the golf course fairways.

The landscaping along the site boundaries will be enhanced with supplementary planting
comprising of native species to provide a natural bush setting. The landscaping buffered areas will
be continuous along sections of the Precinct J site boundaries. The landscaping buffered areas
will be broken up by ground covers and shrubs to allow for good visual permeability, which
encourages surveillance and increased security, whilst capturing views and vistas to the Golf
Course.

Landscaping located internally within the Precinct J site will feature lush native planting that will be
comprised of local and other plant species that are evident throughout Noosa Springs.

6.1.3   Parking, Loading and Access

Access to the proposed residential development is to be gained off a round-a-bout located on
Links Drive. Links Drive connects with Noosa Springs Drive, which is the main road access to
Noosa Springs. The proposed road has been designed as a private access road, which is
included within the common property lot of the Community Title Subdivision. As the access road is
private, a gated entrance will be provided. This type of development is consistent with the existing
residential development located to the west of the Precinct J site.

It is anticipated that each proposed allotment will contain a minimum of two (2) covered car parking
spaces and one (1) covered golf cart parking space, with an average of two (2) covered car
parking spaces. An additional, fourteen (14) visitor car parking spaces have been scattered
throughout the development to manage the impact of vehicles parking on the private road. The