MCU180015 - Submission - Narelle Kearney · MCU18/0015

     •     undulating and some very steep and that forms part of the greater coastal headland and constrains
           built form possibilities; and
     •     the importance of gullies in managing stormwater flow.
The points above ultimately demonstrate, several irreconcilable conflicts with the planning scheme. This is
confirmed in the following sections of the planning scheme and referenced throughout this submission.

Part 3- Desired Environmental Outcomes

(i) Residential uses

   Urban and rural settlement for residential use is contained within the defined urban growth boundaries shown
   on zoning maps ZM1- ZM9 by-

         iv development considering the landform, natural environmental and climatic conditions of the locality;

         ix considering the impact new development has on resident perceptions of Noose Shire's natural
         resources, open space, clean environment, integration of the landform and landscape, character, natural
         environment and resident lifestyle;

Comments: the proposed development seeks to establish residential uses (of a significant density) within the
Open Space Conservation zone which does not support this form of development and is therefore inconsistent
with the zoning map ZM6. The application also seeks to subdivide within this zone to create lots for this
inconsistent urban development which is not supported in the planning scheme as it will result in fragmentation
of conservation and space land and create new parcels exposed to landslide hazard. Furthermore, the proposed
development does not appropriately consider the prevailing land form and natural environmental conditions of
the locality which is compnsed of very steep and constrained topography and native coastal forest habitat.

Part 9 Noosa Heads locality

   9.7.2 The overall outcomes sought for the Noosa Heads Locality are the following—


         (c) Urban development within the locality is limited to lands within the Urban Footprint as shown on Map
             ZM6;
Comments: the proposed multiple dwelling component is to be located on land with the Open Space
Conservation zone This zone does not support urban development and all residential uses are considered
inconsistent uses. Reconfiguring a lot is also not supported in this zone where on freehold land as is confirmed
in the Reconfiguring a lot code.

         (ww) For the Open Space Conservation Zone—natural environmental values of high order and warranting
         conservation status are—
            i protected for their importance in contributing to ecological sustainabiliry including maintenance of water
            quality and provision of habitat and open space linkages: and
            ii appropriately managed to the general exclusion of development or any further subdivision of freehold
         lots.

Comments: the proposed development fails to meet any of the policy tests for the Open Space Conservation
zone. This zone recognises land that has 'natural values of high order and warranting conservation status' and
clearly the proposal for 12 multiple dwelling units is contrary to achieving these outcomes. Furthermore, there
is no evidence suggesting the existing remnant vegetation does not exhibit the biodiversity values that warrant
conservation. Council's own Biodiversity overlay and Koala Habitat mapping confirm this. In addition to this, the
site functions as a habitat and open space linkage with the contiguous Lot 114 SP188650 (along Alma Way)
which is also zoned Open Space Conservation. Critically, the proposed development fails to comply with section
9.7.2(w)(ii) which excludes development and subdivision in this zone. The proposed 12 multiple dwelling units


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