Assessment against provisions and benchmarks

                                                                                        NOOSA HEADS LOCALITY CODE
 Specific Outcomes                                                        Probable Solutions                                                              Complies   Applicant’s comments
        designed so as not to dominate or detract from the                                                                                                           areas of public open space or the Noosa
        scenic and environmental qualities of the site and its                                                                                                       River or the beaches.
        setting; and
  b) the external colour scheme of buildings is designed to
        blend with the natural elements of its surroundings.
   Public transport node                                                   S19.1 A public transport node is located within Noosa Heads as identified in     N/A      S19.1 Not applicable. The site is not
                                                                           Schedule 5 — Map 1.                                                                       identified as containing or within
   O19 An accessible and safe public transport node is established and                                                                                               proximity to a public transport node on
   operated within Noosa Heads that—                                                                                                                                 Map 1 of the Schedule 1 of the Noosa
   a)     links public transport services to other centres on the                                                                                                    Plan 2006.
          Sunshine Coast; and
   b)     forms part of an integrated transport network that is
          accessible via pedestrian and bicycle pathways.
   9.10    Environment, conservation and recreation
   Environmental and cultural heritage values
   O20 There are no significant adverse effects on biodiversity, native                                                                                             O20 Complies. The changes to the
                                                                                                                                                                     maintenance shed site do not impact on
   vegetation, habitats, landscape quality, water quality or cultural      No solution provided
   heritage values, including those related to—                                                                                                                      biodiversity, native vegetation, habitats,
   a)     changes to natural drainage;                                                                                                                               landscape quality, water quality or
   b)     disturbance to any of the wetland systems;                                                                                                                 cultural heritage values, given the current
   c)     management of landslide and fire risk;                                                                                                                     approval and subsequent Operational
   d)     erosion and the transport of sediments off site;                                                                                                           Works approvals which have been
   e)     unmanaged public access;                                                                                                                                   enacted upon. The car wash bay will be
   f)     changes to fauna habitat and behaviour; and                                                                                                                provided with appropriate treatment
                                                                                                                                                                     measures.
   g)     disturbance of buildings and features, including natural
          features, of cultural heritage significance.
   Open space network
   O21 The integrated open space network is established, enhanced
   and protected throughout the locality to—                               S21.1 Open space corridors and existing native vegetation in areas                       S21.1 Complies. The changes to the
                                                                                                                                                                     maintenance shed site do not impact
   a)     provide for both passive and active recreational                 indicated in Schedule 5 – Map 3 are protected from fragmentation
          pursuits;                                                        and encroachment by development.                                                          upon native vegetation, given the current
   b)     provide connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists;                                                                                                         approval and subsequent Operational
   c)     provide access to community uses and buildings, public                                                                                                     Works approvals which have been
          open space and recreation areas, the beaches, Noosa                                                                                                        enacted upon.
          National Park and Noosa River;
   d)     provide habitat connectivity for wildlife;
   e)     protect watercourses and drainage lines;
   f)     protect vegetation on steep slopes; and
   g)     form a scenic backdrop for residential development.
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