PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT REPORT - RAL22 0021 - FINAL REPORT [As Published] · RAL22/0021

               ecological corridor through the area linking with vegetation along Noosa Inlet and Noosa National
               Park.




                                        Figure 7 – Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Map

               The Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code requires ecological linkages to be
               conserved, managed, enhanced and rehabilitated.
               The applicant submits that “the proposed subdivision does not further make vulnerable ecological
               linkages or result in further vegetation clearing beyond which has been lawfully undertaken in
               accordance with the Vegetation Management Framework. Notwithstanding this, the applicant is
               open to discussions for some rehabilitation and would consider replanting of appropriate native
               species.”
               The architectural massing exercise suggests future development could be located outside this
               corridor, though the proposed lot boundaries transect this wildlife corridor.
               Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
               The applicant submitted a Bushfire Management Plan with the application which concludes that
               the existing dwelling is within a potential impact buffer area associated with the adjacent medium
               potential bushfire intensity area. The applicant submitted that vegetation clearing was warranted
               to reduce potential exposure to acceptable levels, given the age of the existing building being
               constructed prior to AS3959 commencing. A setback of 37.3m was calculated given the steep




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