MCU180015 - Submission - Narelle Kearney · MCU18/0015

and subdivision of 3 lots will irreversibly prevent this intended planning outcome for the zone and Noosa Heads
locality.

Division 15—Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for the Noosa Heads Locality

   Table 9.11

   9,10 Environmental and cultural heritage values

         020 There are no significant adverse effects on biodiversity, native vegetation, habitats, landscape quality,
         water quality or cultural heritage values, including those related to—
           a) changes to natural drainage;
           c) management of landslide and fire risk;
           f) changes to fauna habitat and behaviour;

Comments: the proposed development will clearly have significant adverse effects on biodiversity, native
vegetation, fauna habitats (especially for birdlife) and landscape quality through the extensive removal of mature
coastal rainforest habitat. The resulting earthworks to accommodate development footprints will exacerbate
landslide risk and permanently alter the natural drainage patterns across the local dune system.

Division 22 Reconfiguring a lot code

Table 14-66—All reconfiguring a lot

14.183 Lot Size and Dimensions
  01 Lots have the appropriate area and dimensions to provide for—
     d) siting and construction of buildings to minimise risk of soil erosion, landslide, flooding and bush fire;
     f) retention of natural environmental values, including native vegetation;
     h) minimisation of earthworks or retaining walls associated with building construction on sloping sites;

Comments:the proposed development includes a subdivision component seeking to create 3 lots. Proposed lot
1 seeks to create a standalone parcel for 12 multiple dwellings. This parcel is in the Open Space Conservation
zone part of the site and 'Table 14-68—Minimum Allotment Areas in the Reconfiguring a lot code clearly states that
in this zone, where on freehold land, no further subdivision is supported. This aligns with 01(d), (f) and (h) of the
Reconfiguring a lot code which seeks to avoid landslide hazards, native vegetation clearing and substantial
earthworks. The proposed subdivision component conflicts with all these outcomes.


     2. The proposed development adversely Impacts on local biodiversity and open space values
As has been described above, the development footprint for the proposed 12 multiple dwelling units will result
in extensive loss of native habitat which will significantly impact on the local biodiversity and open space values
across the site. The importance of these values is confirmed by the extent of the Open Space Conservation
zoning and the Environmental Protection area on the Noosa Head Biodiversity Overlay map 0M6.1.
Furthermore, the site is identified as 'remnant habitat in the Koala Habitat mapping under Schedule 7 of the
planning scheme.

Noose has a rich biodiversity and extensive areas of protected vegetation that are identified throughout the
planning scheme. The shire has a well known commitment to preserving environmental values which is
embodied in the UNSECO biosphere reserve declaration. Critical to ensuring nature conservation and
sustainable development is the correct application of the planning scheme and its policies which reflect
community expectations for both environmental and development outcomes throughout the shire. The proposed
development is in complete contrast to these principles by seeking urban development on land zoned for
conservation purposes through major excavation and habitat removal.




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