Appendix 3. Planning Report [As Published] · 132007.2399

M1806
Page 5 of 19
November, 2007



2.1     The Site and Surrounds

The topography of the site falls at a fairly constant grade from the northeast to the southwest, from
a level of approximately 9.0m on AHD to a minimum level of 1.5m on AHD. The topography can
generally be described as a gradual slope with slight undulations towards the south western
corner. The natural elevation facilitates views and vistas across the lake system and the Noosa
Springs Golf Course, and is an ideal outlook for residential dwellings.

The site is mainly vacant land surrounded by part of the Golf Course and can be serviced by the
standard community infrastructure expected for a residential subdivision. These services include
underground telecommunications, reticulated town water supply, sewerage, electricity supply and
associated sealed access. Other community infrastructure and services such as a Fire Station, a
Police Station and an Ambulance Station are situated to the north east of Noosa Springs.

The proposed development will require a minor alteration to the 18th fairway. It should be noted
from the outset that the remodelling of the 18th fairway will result in a more challenging and
functional final golf hole. A copy of the amended design is attached to the application.

Noosa Springs adjoins the foreshore of Lake Weyba and is situated within the southern pocket of
the Noosa Heads/ Noosaville Locality. It is secluded from the wider Noosa Heads locality due to
existing environmental and physical barriers, which include open space areas to the north, east
and west and the construction of Eenie Creek Road.

The uses surrounding the site relate to the on-going development of the Noosa Springs Master
Planned Community. A Sewerage Treatment Plant is also located to the north east. Some of the
vegetation surrounding Lot 3 is identified as a State significant ecosystem, and forms part of the
Noosa National Park. This application will have no impact on this vegetation.