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Appendix C - Ecological Assessment Report · RAL26/0026
ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT
PROPOSED RURAL-RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
LOT 5 ON RP136445
380 MCKINNON DRIVE, COOROIBAH
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................4
1.1 PURPOSE......................................................................................................................................4
2.0 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ................................................................4
2.1 ASSESSMENT AREA .......................................................................................................................4
2.2 DESKTOP ASSESSMENT ..................................................................................................................6
2.3 FIELD-BASED SITE ASSESSMENT ......................................................................................................6
3.0 DESKTOP ASSESSMENT RESULTS .............................................................7
3.1 TOPOGRAPHY ...............................................................................................................................7
3.2 NOOSA PLAN 2020 – ZONE MAPPING ..............................................................................................8
3.3 NOOSA PLAN 2020 – BIODIVERSITY, WATERWAYS AND WETLANDS OVERLAY MAP (OM-BWW-(I))........9
3.4 NOOSA PLAN 2020 – BIODIVERSITY, WATERWAYS AND WETLANDS OVERLAY MAP (OM-BWW-(II))..... 10
3.5 SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND KOALA CONSERVATION STRATEGY – KOALA HABITAT VALUES MAPPING .. 11
3.6 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SUPPORTING MAP ............................................................................ 12
3.7 PROTECTED PLANTS FLORA SURVEY TRIGGER MAP......................................................................... 13
3.8 WILDNET DATABASE SEARCH ....................................................................................................... 14
3.9 EPBC PROTECTED MATTERS SEARCH ............................................................................................. 14
4.0 FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS.................................................................15
4.1 VEGETATION .............................................................................................................................. 15
4.2 CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANT FLORA SPECIES ................................................................................ 16
4.3 FAUNA HABITAT ......................................................................................................................... 16
5.0 DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS ......................................................................18
5.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................... 18
5.2 NOOSA PLAN 2020 – BIODIVERSITY, WATERWAYS AND WETLANDS OVERLAY ................................... 19
5.3 CORE KOALA HABITAT AREA......................................................................................................... 20
5.4 REGULATED VEGETATION ............................................................................................................ 20
5.5 FAUNA AND FAUNA HABITAT ....................................................................................................... 20
6.0 MITIGATION MEASURES .......................................................................21
6.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................... 21
6.2 FLORA SPECIES AND VEGETATION COMMUNITIES .......................................................................... 21
6.3 FAUNA SPECIES ........................................................................................................................... 21
7.0 LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE....................................................................22
7.1 NOOSA PLAN 2020 - BIODIVERSITY, WATERWAYS AND WETLANDS OVERLAY .................................... 22
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7.2 NATURE CONSERVATION (KOALA) CONSERVATION PLAN ................................................................ 31
7.3 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ACT AND SDAP STATE CODE 16 - NATIVE VEGETATION CLEARING .......... 31
7.4 NATURE CONSERVATION ACT ....................................................................................................... 31
7.4.1 FLORA ........................................................................................................................ 31
7.4.2 FAUNA........................................................................................................................ 31
7.5 COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT ........................................................................................ 32
8.0 CONCLUSION .......................................................................................33
9.0 REFERENCES.........................................................................................34
APPENDIX A – PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT .........................................................35
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Disclaimer
This assessment has been prepared by Equilibrium Ecology Pty Ltd for the specified Client and may only be used and relied
upon for the purposes set out in this report. No responsibility is held to any person other than the Client for any decision or
action arising from or in connection with this report. All opinions and conclusions are based on assumptions detailed in this
report and no responsibility is held for any error or omission arising from these assumptions being incorrect.
Ecological site assessments are necessarily of limited field survey scope and timeframe and may not result in a complete
representation of flora/fauna species abundance and variety across any site due to factors including climatic and seasonal
variation. In this regard, conclusions and recommendations stated herein are provided in good faith in the absence of an
additional long-term environmental study. In the absence of complete ecological data pertaining to a site, a precautionary
principle is generally adopted throughout the assessment process.
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Document Issue
Version Number Date Authorised for Issue
1 21 August 2026 N. Willis (B. Sc., Dip. CLM., mAABR,
mEIANZ, mFPA) – Director/Principal
Ecologist
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE
This Ecological Assessment Report has been prepared for Lot 5 on RP136445 located at 380 Mckinnon
Drive, Cooroibah (herein referred to as ‘the site’). The applicant is seeking a reconfiguration of a lot
development permit from Noosa Council for a rural-residential subdivision (1 Lot into 2 Lots). The
proposed Plan of Development has been provided as Appendix A.
This report provides the following information:
a summary of the ecological features identified within and adjoining the site
an assessment of environmental impacts associated with the proposed development
provides recommendations for minimising environmental impact as a result of the development
undertakes an analysis of compliance with applicable government assessment frameworks.
The Ecological Assessment has been undertaken in general accordance with the Noosa Plan 2020 -
Planning Scheme Policy - Ecological Assessment Guidelines (PSP3).
2.0 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
2.1 ASSESSMENT AREA
The overall site is approximately 3.94ha and currently contains an existing dwelling and associated
outbuildings in the northern extent. The majority of the site has historically been cleared of vegetation
and utilised for horse grazing. The vegetation within the site is characterised by low grass with sparse
regrowth of woody vegetation. A tributary to Cooroibah Creek flows through the centre of the site and
has been impounded to form a small dam of approximately 1,300m2. Another small dam is present in the
south-east of the site. Regrowth vegetation occurs along the waterway, particularly to the east of the
dam. Rural-residential allotments with similar vegetated conditions are located to the east and west of
the site. Extensive areas of remnant native vegetation are located within Tewantin National Park
immediately to the south of the site (across Mckinnon Drive). Plate 1 depicts the existing site conditions
within the assessment area.
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Plate 1: Assessment Area (Source: QLD Globe)
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2.2 DESKTOP ASSESSMENT
To gain an understanding of the existing ecological values and the potential for species of conservation
significance to be present within the site and surrounding area, the following databases and mapping
sources were reviewed:
The Noosa Plan 2020 - Zone mapping
The Noosa Plan 2020 - Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands overlay mapping
The South-East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy - Koala habitat mapping
The Vegetation Management Supporting Map
The Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Area mapping
The Wildnet database
The Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
Protected Matters Search Tool
The results of the desktop assessment are summarised in Section 3. Full transcripts of the Database
searches are saved on file and can be provided upon request.
2.3 FIELD-BASED SITE ASSESSMENT
A field-based site assessment was undertaken in August 2026 to assess the existing ecological value of the
on-site vegetation and included a general flora survey for conservation significant flora species within and
adjacent to the proposed development area. Fauna habitat assessments were undertaken within the site
to identify specific fauna breeding habitat features and determine the potential suitability for
conservation significant fauna species to occur within the site. The fauna assessment was based on the
habitat types present, the conservation significant species known to occur or potentially occurring within
the locality, and the occurrence of specific breeding places or breeding habitat for these species. Where
observed, the following habitat features were assessed for active breeding places and/or habitation value
for native fauna:
Hollow bearing trees which may be used by birds, reptiles or arboreal mammals to Incubate or
rear offspring
Nests or dreys which are used by birds or mammals to incubate or rear offspring
Termite mounds, excavated burrows, ground hollows, caves, and coarse woody debris (e.g. fallen
logs) which may be used by birds, mammals, reptiles or amphibians to incubate or rear offspring
Permanent water courses, dams, wetlands, and seasonally inundated areas which may be used for
breeding by aquatic species, waterbirds or amphibians
Culverts and drainage pipes etc. which may be used by microbat species
No detailed targeted fauna surveys were undertaken within this scope of work. Fauna assessment was
restricted to undertaking passive searches for fauna species and habitat assessments. The results of the
field-based assessment are provided in Section 4.
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3.0 DESKTOP ASSESSMENT RESULTS
3.1 TOPOGRAPHY
The site is located on low-lying land that descends to the waterway in the centre of the site. The site is
located on gentle slopes, with the development area located on a slight northerly to north-easterly aspect.
Site elevation ranges between 12m AHD and 6m AHD. Plate 2 depicts topography conditions surrounding
the site.
Plate 2: Topography/ Hill Shade (Source: QLD Globe)
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3.2 NOOSA PLAN 2020 – ZONE MAPPING
The site is located within the Rural-Residential Zone under the Noosa Plan 2020 (refer to Plate 3).
Plate 3: Noosa Planning Scheme Zone Mapping (Source: Noosa Council Intramaps)
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3.3 NOOSA PLAN 2020 – BIODIVERSITY, WATERWAYS AND WETLANDS OVERLAY MAP (OM-BWW-
(i))
The site is mapped as containing the following biodiversity overlays under the Noosa Plan 2020 –
Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay (OM-BWW-(i)) (refer to Plate 4):
Area of Biodiversity Significance
MSES Environmental Values
Plate 4: Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay (Source: Noosa Council Intramaps)
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3.4 NOOSA PLAN 2020 – BIODIVERSITY, WATERWAYS AND WETLANDS OVERLAY MAP (OM-BWW-
(ii))
The site is mapped as containing the following biodiversity overlays under the Noosa Plan 2020 –
Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay (OM-BWW-(ii)) (refer to Plate 5):
Waterways
MSES Regulated Vegetation - intersecting a watercourse
Riparian Buffer Area
Plate 5: Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay (Source: Noosa Council Intramaps)
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3.5 SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND KOALA CONSERVATION STRATEGY – KOALA HABITAT VALUES
MAPPING
The South-East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy Koala Habitat Values mapping identifies that the
site is located within a Koala Priority Area and contains Core Koala Habitat (refer to Plate 6).
Plate 6: Koala Habitat Values mapping (Source: QLD Globe)
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3.6 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SUPPORTING MAP
The Vegetation Management Supporting Map identifies that Category C regulated vegetation is mapped
within the site (refer to Plate 7). The Category C High Value Regrowth vegetation contains the following
Regional Ecosystems:
Least Concern RE 12.3.5 which is described as Melaleuca quinquenervia open forest on coastal
alluvium
The regulated vegetation is also mapped as containing essential habitat for Phascolarctos cinereus (koala)
which is listed as endangered under the NC Act and the EPBC Act
Plate 7: Regulated Vegetation Mapping (Source: QLD Globe)
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3.7 PROTECTED PLANTS FLORA SURVEY TRIGGER MAP
The Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map identifies that the vegetation within the centre of the site
is partially located within a high risk area prescribed under the Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation
2020 (refer to Plate 8).
Plate 8: Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map (Source: QLD Globe)
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3.8 WILDNET DATABASE SEARCH
The Wildnet database contains flora and fauna records provided by government agencies, researchers,
business, natural resource management bodies and citizen science programs. A search of the Wildnet
database was undertaken prior to the field assessment using a 2km search radius around a centre point
within the site. The database returned results for the following conservation significant flora and fauna
species which have been recorded within 2km of the site.
Flora
Acacia attenuata (attenuate wattle) – vulnerable (NC Act & EPBC Act)
Eucalyptus conglomerata (swamp stringybark) – endangered (NC Act & EPBC Act
Symplocos harroldii (hairy hazelwood) – near threatened (NC Act)
Fauna
Adelotus brevis (tusked frog) – vulnerable (NC Act)
Crinia tinnula (wallum froglet) – vulnerable (NC Act)
Calyptorhynchus lathami lathami (glossy black cockatoo) – vulnerable (NC Act & EPBC Act)
Phascolarctos cinereus (koala) – endangered (NC Act & EPBC Act)
3.9 EPBC PROTECTED MATTERS SEARCH
The EPBC Act Protected Matters Search uses bio-climatic modelling to predict where protected matters
may be present in an area and therefore does not necessarily indicate the actual recorded presence of
protected matters. A search of the Protected Matters database was undertaken prior to the field
assessment, using a 2km search radius around a centre point within the site. The database returned
results for the following Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) which have the potential
to be present within 2km of the site:
Threatened Ecological Communities
Lowland Rainforest of Subtropical Australia (critically endangered)
Coastal Swamp Sclerophyll Forest of New South Wales and South East Queensland (endangered)
Coastal Swamp Oak (Casuarina glauca) Forest of New South Wales and South East Queensland
ecological community (endangered)
Subtropical eucalypt floodplain forest and woodland of the New South Wales North Coast and
South East Queensland bioregions (endangered)
Listed Threatened Species
24 threatened flora species
41 threatened fauna species
Migratory Species
Migratory marine bird species
Migratory terrestrial species
Migratory wetland species
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4.0 FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
4.1 VEGETATION
A site assessment was undertaken in August 2026. The majority of the proposed new allotment consists
of mown grass. Vegetation within the proposed new allotment is characterised by sparse regrowth of
Melaleuca quinquenervia (broad-leaved tea tree) over short, cropped grass. The canopy has attained a
height of approximately 15m and is dominated by M. quinquenervia, with a small number of Eucalyptus
robusta (swamp mahogany) and Acacia melanoxylon (black wattle) also present. The mid-storey is
generally absent throughout the proposed new allotment. The ground stratum is almost entirely
dominated by short, mown grass and herbaceous weed species. Plate 9 depicts typical vegetated
conditions within the proposed new allotment.
Plate 9: Vegetation conditions within proposed new allotment
A small dam is located within the eastern portion of the proposed new allotment. The dam has been
colonised by aquatic species and is fringed by dense regrowth of M. quinquenervia. Plate 10 depicts the
condition of the dam.
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Plate 10: Existing dam within proposed new allotment
4.2 CONSERVATION SIGNIFICANT FLORA SPECIES
No conservation significant flora species listed under the NC Act or the EPBC Act were observed within
the site.
4.3 FAUNA HABITAT
Although disturbed, the vegetation within the proposed development area holds a variety of habitat
features and a range of food sources such as flowering gums and Melaleucas. No arboreal hollows or nests
were observed within the proposed development footprint. No conservation significant fauna species
were incidentally observed during the site investigation. No recent evidence of koalas (e.g., scat or
scratches) was observed within the site, although it is possible that koalas pass through the site from time
to time. Macropod scat was observed within the site which most likely belong to Macropus giganteus
(eastern grey kangaroo). The onsite dam may provide habitat for aquatic species including conservation
significant frogs. Table 1 provides an assessment of the habitat values present for the conservation
significant fauna species recorded from the Wildnet database search (refer to Section 3.8).
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Table 1 – Habitat value for previously recorded conservation significant fauna species
Fauna Species Habitat Requirements Habitat Value within the Site
Adelotus brevis (tusked frog) Inhabits wet eucalypt forest, Suitable habitat within the dams and
– vulnerable (NC Act) rainforest, and sometimes dry central waterway. All development will
eucalypt forest, where it can be found be located external of the identified
in close proximity to suitable breeding suitable habitat.
habitat such as ponds and slow-
moving sections of streams. Also
recorded from dams and garden
ponds in urban and peri-urban areas
(Rowland, 2013).
Crinia tinnula (wallum Inhabits acidic wetlands (pH 4.3-5.2) Potential habitat within low lying land
froglet) – vulnerable (NC Act) within Melaleuca swamps, sedgeland, adjacent to dams. No individuals heard
wet or dry heathland and calling at the time of assessment. All
wallum/woodland areas in the sandy development will be located external
coastal lowlands (<100m asl) of south- of the identified suitable habitat.
east Queensland. Occasionally
animals occur in adjacent forests with
a heathy understorey and are known
to persist in disturbed wallum habitat
such as 4WD-impacted sites,
roadsides, quarry site, and exotic pine
plantations and partly cleared areas
(DETSI, 2025).
Calyptorhynchus lathami This species prefers woodland areas No Allocasuarinas occur within the
lathami (glossy black dominated by Allocasuarina, or open development area. No large arboreal
cockatoo) – vulnerable (NC sclerophyll forests and woodlands hollows suitable for breeding occur
Act & EPBC Act) with a stratum of Allocasuarina within the site.
beneath Eucalyptus, Corymbia or
Angophora (Hourigan, 2012).
Phascolarctos cinereus Koalas inhabit a range of temperate, Marginal habitat is present within the
(koala) – endangered (NC Act sub-tropical and tropical forest, site due to dominance of Melaleucas
& EPBC Act) woodland and semi-arid communities and low number of preferred food
dominated by eucalypt species trees (i.e., Eucalypts).
(DCCCEW, 2025).
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5.0 DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS
5.1 GENERAL
The Plan of Development depicts a building envelope within an existing cleared area in the south of the
new allotment. The building envelope is 20m x 30m (600m2) and is located within an existing cleared area
and outside of the mapped biodiversity overlays under the Noosa Plan 2020. Only one semi-mature
Melaleuca quinquenervia individual is present within the proposed building envelope.
A bushfire hazard assessment has been prepared by Equilibrium Ecology and submitted concurrently with
the development application. The outcome of the Bushfire Hazard Assessment Report is that a 10m wide
managed Asset Protection Zone is recommended to be maintained around the building envelope to
reduce the risk of direct flame and radiant heat impact to new built infrastructure. The Bushfire Hazard
Assessment Report states that the existing vegetated conditions are to be maintained within the APZ, as
the current vegetation consists of discontinuous fuel loads and constitutes a low threat vegetation type.
No specific tree removal is required for bushfire mitigation purposes.
Access to the existing dwelling within proposed Lot 1 is to be provided via a new access handle and
driveway to be provided along the western site boundary. Approximately 75m of the access handle
traverses through an area of biodiversity significance mapped under the Noosa Plan 2020.
The sections below quantify the proposed development impact with reference to the relevant ecological
matters and legislative constraints identified within the desktop assessment.
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5.2 NOOSA PLAN 2020 – BIODIVERSITY, WATERWAYS AND WETLANDS OVERLAY
The proposed Lot 2 building envelope is located wholly outside of any mapped overlay areas. However,
access to the existing dwelling within proposed Lot 1 is to be provided via a new access handle and
driveway to be provided along the western site boundary. Approximately 75m of the access handle
traverses through an area of biodiversity significance mapped under the Noosa Plan 2020. In addition,
approximately 40m of the proposed new common property boundary between Lot 1 and Lot traverses
through a mapped area of biodiversity significance mapped under the Noosa Plan 2020.
The Noosa Plan 2020 provides several vegetation clearing exemptions for property maintenance
purposes. The Planning Scheme defines exempt clearing to include:
Clearing which is a property maintenance activity; construction of a new fence for a width of 5
metres either side the fence line, where outside a riparian buffer area.
Clearing on a Category 3 lot1, where—
o the vegetation is within 10 metres of an existing building or class 10 structure; and
o the clearing is reasonably necessary for access to the building or class 10 structure or has
been approved in a landscape plan; and
o the vegetation is not otherwise required to be retained in accordance with a development
approval.
If the development were to be approved, proposed Lot 2 would be 0.15ha and would therefore be
considered a Category 1 Lot. Lot 1 would be 2.44ha and would therefore be considered a Category 3 Lot.
The proposed new allotment boundary traverses approximately 115m of mapped Area of Biodiversity
Significance under the Noosa Plan 2020 – Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay.
A boundary fence is considered a Class 10b structure under the National Construction Code building
classification system. Therefore, as per the exempt clearing definition provided in the Noosa Plan 2020, a
clearing exemption with a maximum width of 10m could be introduced into Lot 1 for access purposes to
a future Class 10b boundary fence and a clearing exemption of 5m would be introduced into Lot 2. Whilst
10m is the maximum extent of clearing allowable under the exemption, the extent of clearing must be
considered reasonably necessary as per the wording contained in the definition. In this instance, it is not
considered that the full width of 10m allowable under the exemption would be considered reasonably
necessary for access and maintenance purposes. It is considered that a maximum exempt clearing width
of 5m is appropriate as this is a sufficient width to allow for a vehicle to traverse adjacent to a future
boundary fence for access and maintenance purposes. However, as the boundary traverses through a
lightly vegetated area, it is considered that a boundary fence could largely be constructed and maintained
without the need to clear any vegetation. As per the definition of exempt clearing provided under the
Noosa Plan 2020, all vegetation that is located more than 5m from the boundary can be retained as a
condition of a development approval issued by Noosa Council.
In addition, the proposed access handle and associated new driveway servicing Lot 1 has been limited to
a width of 4.5m and has been located adjoining the existing western property boundary which is already
afforded clearing exemptions for property maintenance. In this regard, any trees to be cleared to
1
A Category 1 Lot means a freehold lot of 0.3 hectares or less in the protected vegetation overlay area, a Category 3 Lot means
a freehold lot of 2 hectares or more, other than a category 4 lot, in the protected vegetation overlay area
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accommodate the new Lot 1 driveway could already be cleared under exemption and do not represent a
new impact introduced as a result of the development.
The development does not introduce any impacts into the MSES Environmental Values, MSES Regulated
Vegetation - intersecting a watercourse, or the Riparian Buffer Area.
5.3 CORE KOALA HABITAT AREA
The South-East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy Koala Habitat Values mapping identifies that the
site is located within a Koala Priority Area and contains Core Koala Habitat. No development is proposed
in proximity to the mapped koala habitat within the site which is restricted to the east of the central
waterway. All elements of the development will be located more than 50m from the extent of koala
habitat. In this regard, the development will not result in any impact to the mapped Core Koala Habitat
within the site.
5.4 REGULATED VEGETATION
The Vegetation Management Supporting Map identifies that Category C regulated vegetation is mapped
within the site. No development is proposed in proximity to the mapped regulated vegetation within the
site which is restricted to the west of the central waterway which is to be retained in Lot 1. All elements
of the development will be located more than 100m from the extent of regulated vegetation. In this
regard, the development will not result in any impact to the mapped regulated vegetation within the site.
5.5 FAUNA AND FAUNA HABITAT
The impacts to fauna species anticipated as a result of the development relate primarily to the loss of one
individual Melaleuca tree which is located within the building envelope and a small number of additional
trees to accommodate the driveway access to Lot 1. No arboreal hollows were observed within the
proposed development footprint. Potential direct impacts to fauna species include the possibility of direct
death of native fauna species during the small amount of vegetation clearing proposed. Indirect impacts
to fauna species may also occur as a result of site intensification for residential purposes and the potential
to increase long term impacts to fauna associated with reduced nocturnal foraging suitability within
retained vegetation due to the introduction of artificial lighting. Stormwater runoff generated during site
construction also has the potential to increase sedimentation of the adjoining waterways, thereby
impacting habitat quality of aquatic and amphibious species.
No notable evidence of koalas was identified during the site investigation, although koalas may be present
in the local landscape. The clearing proposed will have minimal impact on koala populations in the context
of the remaining vegetation present on the balance of the site and adjoining allotments.
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6.0 MITIGATION MEASURES
6.1 GENERAL
The following measures have been implemented or are recommended to mitigate against the impacts to
the identified ecological resources within the site.
6.2 FLORA SPECIES AND VEGETATION COMMUNITIES
To mitigate against the impact of clearing a small number of individual trees, the vegetation within the
mapped Riparian Protection Area will have a rehabilitation program enacted to remove weed invasion
and improve the ecological resilience of the vegetation along the waterway corridor. The following
general recommendations are provided to reduce environmental impacts associated with the proposed
development and to achieve compliance with the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code:
Protection of adjacent vegetation
The balance of vegetation within the site is to be retained and impacts avoided as a result of the proposed
clearing by the following:
All trees within the area to be cleared are to be felled into adjacent areas proposed to be cleared
or already cleared areas.
No vegetation is to be felled into adjacent areas where vegetation is to be retained.
Appropriate measures are to be taken to mitigate disturbance of adjacent areas of vegetation by
machinery (e.g. installation of temporary exclusion fencing).
Erosion and sediment control
Appropriate erosion and sediment control measures be employed during site clearing and
earthworks to mitigate site risk
Control measures to be maintained for the duration of construction works.
Property maintenance
Weeds are to be managed to prevent spread during construction works.
6.3 FAUNA SPECIES
The impact of the development to fauna is proposed to be mitigated/minimised by engagement of a
suitably qualified fauna spotter/catcher during vegetation clearing works and enacting a rehabilitation
program within the riparian vegetation to enhance habitat quality and complexity. Appropriate erosion
and sediment control measures will be implemented during construction and vegetation clearing stages
of the development to limit sedimentation impacts to adjoining waterways.
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7.0 LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE
7.1 NOOSA PLAN 2020 - BIODIVERSITY, WATERWAYS AND WETLANDS OVERLAY
Approximately 250m2 of assessable vegetation clearing is required within an area mapped under the
Noosa Plan 2020 – Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay as containing an Area of Biodiversity
Significance. The application therefore triggers assessment against Council’s Biodiversity, Waterways and
Wetlands Overlay Code 8.2.2.3. Table 2 describes the proposal’s potential compliance with each of the
Performance Outcomes and associated Acceptable Outcomes of Code 8.2.2.3.
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Table 2 – CODE 8.2.2.3 - CRITERIA FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES ACCEPTABLE OUTCOMES PROPOSAL COMPLIANCE SUMMARY
Ecologically Important Areas
PO1 AO1.1 AO1.1
Development is sited and designed to protect Ecologically important areas are conserved or improved to The proposed building envelope within the new
the physical and ecological integrity and ensure their ongoing contribution to the natural resources allotment has been located wholly outside of any
biodiversity of ecologically important areas and biological diversity of Noosa Shire. Ecologically Important Areas. Whilst the proposed
through protection of: Lot 1 access handle and driveway traverse a
a) existing habitat areas and ecological AND mapped area of biodiversity significance, very few
linkages; and AO1.2 trees occur in this area, and the area is already
b) existing riparian vegetation, Buildings, structures and associated works are located afforded existing vegetation clearing exemptions.
waterways and wetland habitat within existing cleared areas or areas of lowest ecological The development does not introduce any impacts
values value. into the MSES Environmental Values, MSES
Regulated Vegetation - intersecting a watercourse,
AND or the Riparian Buffer Are which will be conserved
AO1.3 and improved to ensure their ongoing contribution
Where constructing a dwelling house or community to the natural resources and biological diversity of
residence, buildings and associated structures are not Noosa Shire.
located on land identified as an area of biodiversity
significance on a Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands AO1.2
Overlay Map. The building envelope has been located in an
or existing cleared area outside of any mapped
Clearing vegetation (other than for a driveway access) does overlays. The unit of vegetation along the central
not extend beyond— waterway which represents the highest ecological
30 metres of a habitable building or 10 metres of a value is to be retained.
class 10 structure on lots greater than 10 hectares;
or AO1.3
10 metres of a habitable building or class 10 The application can comply with AO1.3.
structure on lots 10 hectares or less but more than
3,000m2; or
3 metres of a habitable building or class 10 structure
on lots 3,000m2 or less. A01.4
AND Council can set a condition of approval limiting
AO1.4 vegetation removal along the new boundary.
Clearing of vegetation for a boundary fence does not
extend beyond 5 metres either side of the fence.
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Reconfiguring of a lot
PO2 AO2 A02
New lots are only created if they maintain Where clearing vegetation for the purpose of Reconfiguring The proposed boundary and building envelopes
ecological linkages and minimise the a Lot— have been located within existing cleared areas as
clearing of vegetation. a) new boundaries to lots do not transect and far as possible. The application complies with AO2.
fragment existing native vegetation;
b) new lots are created to allow for suitable building
envelopes for future buildings and works to be
located within existing cleared areas or areas of
low ecological value;
c) building envelopes are designated for each lot;
and
d) ecological linkages and ecologically important
areas are secured by environmental covenant or
transferred to public ownership or through gazettal
of a nature reserve.
Management of Impacts
PO3 AO3.1 AO3.1
Development is designed and sited to Where clearing of vegetation cannot be practicably Clearing of vegetation cannot be practicably
manage adverse impacts on ecologically avoided, the development: avoided however has been minimised to utilise
important areas by: a) ensures the design and siting limits the loss of areas that are already afforded vegetation clearing
a) minimising the total footprint within which vegetation to the smallest extent possible; exemptions for property maintenance. The
all activities, buildings, structures driveways b) protects and retains ecological values and development:
and other works are contained; ecosystem processes to the greatest extent a) locates new built infrastructure in a
b) locating development in existing cleared possible within and adjacent to the site; predominantly cleared area outside of any
areas or areas of low ecological value over c) provides measures to allow for safe movement of overlays. There is no alternative site to locate a
other areas to the greatest extent possible; fauna through the site; and similarly sized building envelope which would
and d) provides suitable habitat replacement and reduce the amount of vegetation required to be
c) incorporating siting and design measures replanting in accordance with PSP3 Ecological cleared.
to protect and retain ecological values and Assessment Guidelines. b) The ecologically important areas within the site
ecosystem processes within or adjacent to have been protected and retained to the greatest
the development site; and extent possible within and adjacent to the site.
d) where adverse impacts have been c) The proposed development can be undertaken
minimised, any residual impacts on within existing cleared areas and retains the
ecological values are compensated for majority of fauna habitat with direct connectivity to
through suitable habitat replacement and offsite vegetation. The proposed development will
replanting on site in the first instance or in a not unacceptably impact or impede fauna
way that results in a net gain and AO3.2 movement through the site.
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enhancement of the overall habitat values of Habitat trees, recruitment habitat trees, and roosting, d) Revegetation and rehabilitation of the mapped
Noosa Shire. breeding and feeding areas are protected for native fauna Riparian Protection Area is proposed.
habitat.
AO3.2
No significant habitat trees for native fauna were
identified within the proposed clearing area.
PO4 AO4.1 AO4.1
Development provides for effective Vegetation is protected from disturbance or damage from The protection measures listed in AO4.1 can be
measures during construction and operation construction and operation activities by: conditioned by Council within the Development
to protect ecological values including: a) clearly marking trees to be retained with flagging Approval.
a) avoiding disturbance to or clearing of tape;
vegetation in and within the vicinity of the b) installing protective fencing around the dripline of
site; the vegetation and avoid filling and excavating in
b) managing habitat disturbance and these fenced areas;
physical harm to fauna from noise, vibration, c) ensuring stockpiling, storage and vehicle parking
dust, light, dewatering or excavating; and occurs outside the identified vegetation areas; and
c) avoiding clearing in areas where erosion d) using low impact construction techniques around
or slippage could occur. vegetation.
AO4.2 AO4.2
Vegetation which is capable of forming or contributing to a All vegetation on the outside edge of the proposed
buffer between different land uses or a buffer against new allotment will be retained.
pollution, light spillage or noise is retained.
AO4.3
Lighting associated with development: AO4.3
a) does not contribute an unacceptable level of Lighting associated with development can comply
illuminance (greater than 1 lux) for light sensitive with AO4.3 a) and can be conditioned with an
species within or at the boundary of an ecologically approval.
important area; and
b) does not contribute to an unacceptable level of b) N/A
illuminance on landward horizons along coastal
areas and known marine turtle nesting beaches.
AO4.4
AO4.4 The area proposed for clearing is on a gentle slope
Clearing of vegetation does not involve clearing that may of approximately 3 degrees. Appropriate temporary
cause or contribute to hillslope erosion, bank erosion, or sediment and erosion control measures are to be
slippage. installed and maintained once vegetation clearing
has been undertaken. The erosion control
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measures are to be retained in place until such a
time as grass has established.
Connectivity
PO5 AO5 AO5
Development is designed and operated to Development is designed and operated to maintain The development does not propose any significant
maintain and enhance connectivity between ecological linkages and maximise opportunity for volume of vegetation clearing. The small amount of
and across ecologically important areas and connectivity and the movement of fauna by: vegetation impacted is considered minor in the
connecting habitat and support unimpeded a) ensuring protection of wildlife refuges; context of the retained extent of vegetation within
and safe movement of terrestrial and b) maintaining vegetation in patches of the greatest the site and the surrounding landscape. The
aquatic fauna. possible size and within the smallest possible development will only impact edge-based
edge-to-area ratio; vegetation and will maintain connectivity between
c) enhancing connectivity through planting and and across ecologically important areas and
rehabilitation works, including across property connecting habitat and support unimpeded and
boundaries, to areas of national park, state forest safe movement of terrestrial and aquatic fauna.
or reserve;
d) avoiding the creation of physical barriers and
safety hazards (such as roads, pedestrian access
and instream structures) along and within the
ecological linkage;
e) providing mitigation measures such as wildlife
movement infrastructure, fauna exclusion and
directional fencing, underpasses/overpasses and
traffic calming devices, signage and lighting; and
f) where offsets are necessary, delivering offsets that
support and enhance ecological linkages.
Waterways and Wetlands
PO6 AO6.1 AO6.1
The biodiversity and ecosystem values of Development and clearing of vegetation does not occur The development complies with AO6.1
waterways, drainage lines, wetlands and within:
adjacent riparian zones are protected by: a) a riparian buffer area;
a) avoiding any new development in a b) a wetland area; or
riparian buffer area and wetland c) 10 metres either side of the centre line of other
area; waterways identified on a Biodiversity, Waterways
b) retaining aquatic and terrestrial and Wetlands Overlay Map.
habitat in riparian zones;
c) maintaining and enhancing wildlife AO6.2 AO6.2
corridors and connectivity along Development provides for the rehabilitation of land within: A rehabilitation program will be enacted within the
watercourses and drainage lines for a) a riparian buffer area; mapped Riparian Buffer Area to enhance the
native fauna movement; b) a wetland area; and
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d) avoiding edge effects and damage c) 10 metres either side of the centre line of any other ecological resilience of the buffering vegetation to
from adjacent land uses; waterway identified on a Biodiversity, Waterways assist in maintaining water quality.
e) maintaining stream integrity and and Wetlands Overlay Map.
bank stability by minimising bank
erosion and slumping;
f) maintaining water quality through AO6.3
filtering sediments, nutrients and Recreational facilities (e.g. playgrounds, pergolas,
other pollutants; and barbeques) are setback a minimum of 10 metres from the
g) removing pest species and top of the bank of a waterway. AO6.3
replacing them with local native N/A. No public recreational facilities are proposed.
species. Editor’s Note—Setbacks to waterways for certain uses and
works are also specified in the relevant codes.
Editor's Note—Wetland areas are identified on the
Queensland Wetland Program mapping
Editor’s Note – Any clearing of vegetation also needs to
meet the outcomes of the Earthworks Code and the Water
Quality and Drainage Code.
PO7 No acceptable outcome provided. N/A
Vegetation within 400 metres of the full
ponded water within Lake Macdonald is
retained.
PO8 AO8.1 AO8.1
Development on land adjacent to a Development adjacent to a waterway or wetland provides The development complies with AO8.1
waterway or wetland maintains appropriate that:
extent of public access to waterways and a) no new lots directly back onto a riparian buffer
wetlands and minimises edge effects. area; and
b) new public roads are located between a riparian
buffer area or riparian zone and the proposed
development area.
Surface and ground water hydrology
PO9 AO9.1 AO9.1
Development ensures that the natural Development does not impact on the natural surface water The development is not proposing activities which
surface water and ground water hydrologic or groundwater hydrologic regimes and this is facilitated are likely to affect natural surface water or
regimes of waterways, wetlands and by: groundwater hydrologic regimes.
hydrologically-sensitive plant communities a) avoiding or minimising channelization, redirection
are not adversely impacted. or interruption of flow;
b) avoiding groundwater extraction;
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Editor's Note—Groundwater dependent c) maintaining groundwater recharge and discharge
ecosystems are identified on Queensland processes;
Government Wetland Info mapping. d) maintaining natural groundwater fluctuations;
e) avoiding causing ingress of saline water into
freshwater aquifers of wetlands; and
f) avoiding contaminants entering groundwater (e.g.
from runoff, effluent disposal).
Rehabilitation of ecologically important areas
PO10 AO10.1 AO10.1
Development provides for ecologically Landscaping and rehabilitation complements and supports Site landscaping and ecological rehabilitation are
important areas to be restored and ecologically important areas by: proposed to comply with AO10.1 and can be
enhanced through: a) utilising local native species; conditioned by Council.
a) designing landscaped areas to b) utilising suitable plant species identified in PSP2
complement and enhance existing Landscaping;
vegetation and ecological linkages; c) restoring degraded ecosystems to achieve a
b) removing species likely to displace functional ecosystem state that requires minimal
native flora species or degrade human intervention;
fauna habitat; d) replicating adjacent remnant habitats of the same
c) replanting and rehabilitating type, including the understorey vegetation;
degraded habitat; e) creating or enhancing linkages between existing
d) replacing any vegetation removed habitats;
with suitable local native species; f) avoiding the use of pest plant species listed in
e) providing for fauna habitat; and PSP2 - Landscaping;
f) avoiding the planting of pest plant g) planting riparian zones to filter stormwater run-off,
species. stabilise soil and provide for wildlife habitat; and
h) providing ground and arboreal structures for fauna,
which may include ground depressions, rocks,
hollows, nesting boxes and in-stream habitat.
AO10.2 AO10.2
Vegetation cleared is replaced with: Rehabilitation of the mapped Riparian Area is
a) plantings of equivalent area that replicate the proposed and can easily accommodate plantings
floristic structure of the vegetation removed; or to compensate for the small number of trees to be
b) where this is not possible due to the characteristics cleared.
of the site and the development, plantings twice
the number of the removed trees and plants.
Editor’s Note — Revegetation and rehabilitation works are
to be carried out in accordance with an approved
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Revegetation and Rehabilitation Management Plan, as
referred to in PSP3 Ecological assessment guidelines.
Koala habitat protection and enhancement
PO11 AO11.1 AO11.1
Development is designed, constructed and Development design complies with the Koala Sensitive The development is located adjacent to an area of
operated to— Design Guideline: A guide to koala sensitive design mapped koala habitat and retains the majority of
a) protect and enhance koalas and measures for planning and development activities koala habitat within the site within one contiguous
koala habitat and avoid adverse unit. The development does not generate
impacts; unacceptable impact on existing koala movement
b) provide measures to assist the opportunities through the site and between
survival of koala populations in the AO11.2 patches of offsite suitable koala habitat.
area to mitigate any potential Development incorporates revegetation and landscaping
threats or risk to koalas; that provides food, shelter and movement opportunities for AO11.2
c) provide for safe and appropriate koalas Rehabilitation of the Riparian Protection Area is
koala movement across the proposed and will assist in providing food, shelter
landscape; and AO11.3 and movement opportunities for koalas
d) provide for a net gain in mature and Development is designed to maximise and enhance
actively regenerating koala habitat. connectivity between koala habitat trees and ensure safe
koala movement.
Editor's Note—Koala habitat mapping is in AO11.3
Schedule 2 Mapping. AO11.4 Development has been located on the edge of the
During construction, measures are incorporated to not site with any available koala movement
Editor's Note—The Planning Regulation increase the risk of death or injury to koalas, by including opportunities to be maintained via retention of
2017, schedule 10 states that development koala movement measures, as defined in the Planning existing vegetated areas.
that interferes with koala habitat, in an area Regulation 2017
that is both a koala priority area and a koala AO11.4
habitat area, is prohibited development A fauna spotter/catcher is recommended to be
(subject to the exceptions stated in present during any future clearing activities to
schedule 10 of the Planning Regulation satisfy the duty of care requirements under the
2017). Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020.
Clearing is also required to be undertaken as per
Editor's Note- These performance the sequential clearing requirements for Koala
outcomes and acceptable outcomes apply District A as set out in the Nature Conservation
to: (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017.Compliance with
AO11.4 can be set as a condition of approval
a) development on land in a koala priority
area, where the development does not
interfere with koala habitat and where the
benchmarks are additional to and not
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inconsistent with, the assessment
benchmarks stated in schedule 11, part 2 of
the Planning Regulations 2017; and
b) development on land outside the koala
priority area, where the development does
not interfere with koala habitat in koala
habitat areas.
Bushfire Management
PO12 No acceptable outcome provided A Bushfire Hazard Assessment has been prepared
Bushfire management measures are that incorporates the principles of PO12.
adopted based on ecological principles,
which:
a) maintain and enhance biodiversity;
b) minimise threat of fire to the natural
environment, as well as life and
property; and
c) provide for effective use and
maintenance of buildings and
structures.
Editor's note—The performance outcome
applies to properties in bushfire hazard
areas and only where clearing is reasonably
necessary for the control of bushfire risk to
a building or structure. Bushfire hazard
areas are shown on Bushfire Hazard
Overlay maps in Schedule 2.
Scenic Amenity
PO13 AO13.1 AO13.1 All vegetation is proposed to be retained
The scenic amenity and vegetated Vegetation is retained: as per AO13.1 (where applicable).
character of the landscape is protected by a) on and within 30 metres of prominent ridgelines
retaining vegetation: and on sloping sites;
a) along and around watercourses and b) in gullies;
drainage lines; c) along watercourses and drainage lines;
b) on steep slopes and ridgelines; d) within 10 metres of the major road network; and
c) along the major road network; and e) along the front coastal dune system.
d) that forms coastal vistas to and
from beaches.
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7.2 NATURE CONSERVATION (KOALA) CONSERVATION PLAN
The South-East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy Koala Habitat Values mapping identifies that the
site is located within a Koala Priority Area and contains Core Koala Habitat. No impacts to the mapped
extent of koala habitat is proposed. An assessment against the assessment benchmarks of Schedule 11
contained within the Planning Regulation 2017 has been provided as Table 3 below.
Table 3 - Schedule 11 Assessment Benchmarks — Development on premises in koala priority areas not interfering
with koala habitat
Assessment Benchmarks Response
(1) The following matters are assessment (a) The development retains the mapped KHA within the
benchmarks for the development: site and does not impede movement potential within
(a) the development provides, on the premises, the and between the koala habitat located to the east,
safe koala movement measures necessary to
west and south of the site.
maximise the safe movement of koalas:
(i) within a koala habitat area on the premises; and (b) All new works associated with the development are
(ii) between a koala habitat area on the premises located more than 50m from the mapped KHA
(the first area) and a koala habitat area or ecological (therefore no assessment against subsection 2 is
corridor within 200m of the first area; required).
(b) either:
(i) each building, structure or works associated with
the development is at least 50m from a koala
habitat area; or
(ii) the development complies with each of the
criteria stated in subsection (2).
7.3 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ACT AND SDAP STATE CODE 16 - NATIVE VEGETATION CLEARING
No remnant vegetation is present within the site. Therefore, referral to the State Assessment and Referral
Agency (SARA) is not required for assessment against State Code 16 for clearing native vegetation.
7.4 NATURE CONSERVATION ACT
7.4.1 FLORA
The Protected Plants Flora Survey Trigger Map identifies that a high risk area under the Nature
Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020 is located to the north of the development area. The flora survey
carried out in May 2025 was undertaken in general accordance with the flora survey guidelines and no
conservation significant flora species were identified during the site survey. As no vegetation clearing is
proposed within the mapped high risk area, no further consideration of the protected plants legislative
framework is required.
7.4.2 FAUNA
A fauna spotter/catcher is recommended to be present during vegetation clearing to satisfy the duty of
care requirements under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020. Where active breeding
habitat for least concern native fauna is observed, the applicant will be required to comply with the
existing DETSI Species Management Program – low risk of impacts. Where active breeding habitat for
Conservation Significant fauna species is to be impacted, the applicant will be required to prepare and
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submit a DES compliant Species Management Program – High risk of impacts for approval prior to
clearing/impact commencing.
7.5 COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT
No Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) were identified during the field investigation
undertaken within the site. Whilst a fauna survey has not been completed the results of the habitat
assessment infers that the threatened fauna species identified in the Protected Matters Search Report
have a low potential to occur within the site due to the limited amount of suitable habitat and/or a lack
of existing records in the locality. Furthermore, the extent of habitat disturbance is unlikely to result in a
significant impact to any populations of the listed EPBC fauna species hence a referral to the
Commonwealth government under the EPBC Act is deemed unnecessary.
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8.0 CONCLUSION
An ecological assessment has been undertaken in general accordance with Noosa Plan 2020 - Planning
Scheme Policy - Ecological Assessment Guidelines (PSP3) to determine the environmental values present
within Lot 5 on RP136445 located at 380 Mckinnon Drive, Cooroibah. The outcomes of the assessment
identified the following:
The proposed development requires the clearing of one individual tree within the proposed
building envelope. A small number of trees may also be cleared to construct the new access
driveway to Lot 1; however, these could already be cleared under existing exemptions for property
maintenance activities.
No conservation significant flora species listed under the NC Act or the EPBC Act were observed
within the site.
No conservation significant fauna species were incidentally observed during the site investigation.
The habitat within the site is considered suitable to support the following conservation significant
fauna species:
o Adelotus brevis (tusked frog)
o Crinia tinnula (wallum froglet)
o Phascolarctos cinereus (koala)
The mapped extent of the Riparian Protection Area is proposed to be rehabilitated to mitigate
against development impacts.
The application has been assessed against relevant legislative requirements and assessment frameworks.
The legislative compliance is summarised below:
Noosa Plan 2020, Code 8.2.2.3 Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands – Compliant subject to
Council acceptance of the measures proposed and minor encroachment into mapped Areas of
Biodiversity Significance.
Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2017 – No impacts to koala habitat are proposed.
Vegetation Management Act 1999 and State Code 16 Native Vegetation Clearing – No remnant
vegetation occurs within the site, therefore referral to SARA for assessment against SDAP State
Code 16 - Native Vegetation Clearing is not required.
Nature Conservation Act 1992 – No vegetation clearing is proposed within the mapped High-risk
area for protected plants. A fauna spotter/catcher is recommended to be present during
vegetation clearing.
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 – Generally compliant. No
threatened flora species or threatened ecologically communities present. The limited amount of
clearing proposed is considered unlikely to trigger a significant impact to any potential matters of
national environmental significance if present within the site.
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9.0 REFERENCES
Department Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (2025). Species Profile and Threats
Database, Department of the Environment, Canberra. Available from:
http://www.environment.gov.au/sprat.
Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI), 2025. Species profile—Crinia
tinnula (wallum froglet). Available from https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/species-search/details/?id=686
Hourigan, C. 2012. Glossy black-cockatoo, Calyptorhynchus lathami. Targeted species survey guidelines.
Queensland Herbarium, Department of Environment and Science, Brisbane. Available from
https://www.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0030/67953/glossy-blackcockatoo.pdf
Neldner, V.J., Wilson, B.A., Dillewaard, H.A., Ryan, T.S., Butler, D.W., McDonald, W.J.F, Richter, D.,
Addicott, E.P. and Appelman, C.N. (2023) Methodology for survey and mapping of regional ecosystems
and vegetation communities in Queensland. Version 7.0. Updated December 2023. Queensland
Herbarium, Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Brisbane.
Noosa Council, 2020. The Noosa Plan 2020, Overlay Code 8.2.2 Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands
Overlay Code.
Rowland, J. 2013a. Tusked frog, Adelotus brevis. Targeted species survey guidelines. Queensland
Herbarium, Department of Environment and Science, Brisbane.
Wildlife and Threatened Species Operations (2025). Flora Survey Guidelines – Protected Plants.
Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Brisbane.
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APPENDIX A – PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
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LEGEND
LOT BOUNDARY
BIODIVERSITY SIGNIFICANCE AREA
RIPARIAN BUFFER AREA
KOALA HABITAT AREA
m
65.36
PROPOSED
LOT 1
248.9
2.440ha
4m
(2.390ha)
4
RP136445
5
RP136445
410.14m
6
RP136445
5m 4.0m WIDE WATER EASEMENT
8.7
11
152.2
4m
PROPOSED
LOT 2
1.50ha
104.18m
6.3 8m
7m 121.0
9.58m
SCALE 1:1500 (A1) - 1:3000 (A3)
Check all dimensions before commencement of work.
Check Site boundary dimensions from the Title plans
Check Building Boundary clearances by set out.
Notwithstanding the information supplied on this drawing,
the location, depth and extent of underground or overhead
services are to be confirmed and protected on site by the
contractor prior to commencement of works.
Approved
Checked - JD Drawing title - Project - RECONFIGURATION OF A LOT Site - Project No. 264540 Sheet No. R001
E 11/09/26 LOT AREAS AMENDED AH
Design - -- Drawn - NH D 12/08/26 LOT AREAS AMENDED AH RAL 1 INTO 2 380 McKINNON DRIVE, COOROIBAH Digital Ref : R001 SITE PLAN Issue : E
C 10/08/26 LOT 1 AREA AMENDED AD
Scales - AS SHOWN B 07/08/26 PRELIMINARY AH COVEY ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 124 DUPORTH AVENUE Client -
ROGER AND ANGELA WEEKS 4565 This Document is copyright and shall not be copied
A 20/04/26 PRELIMINARY NH
ABN 59 137 305 992 PO BOX 16 without written approval, nor shall it be used except
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PROPOSED
LOT 1 LEGEND
2.440ha LOT BOUNDARY
(2.390ha) BIODIVERSITY SIGNIFICANCE AREA
5 RIPARIAN BUFFER AREA
RP136445 KOALA HABITAT AREA
4.0m WIDE WATER EASEMENT
PROPOSED FACILITY
6
RP136445
4
RP136445
PROPOSED
LOT 2
1.50ha
10m
4.5m
BUILDING
ENVELOPE
10m
14m
EXISTING DRIVEWAY
TO REMAIN
NEW DRIVEWAY
ACCESS
SCALE 1:500 (A1) - 1:1000 (A3)
Check all dimensions before commencement of work.
Check Site boundary dimensions from the Title plans
Check Building Boundary clearances by set out.
Notwithstanding the information supplied on this drawing,
the location, depth and extent of underground or overhead
services are to be confirmed and protected on site by the
contractor prior to commencement of works.
Approved
Checked - JD Drawing title - Project - RECONFIGURATION OF A LOT Site - Project No. 264540 Sheet No. R002
E 11/09/26 LOT AREAS AMENDED AH
Design - -- Drawn - NH D 12/08/26 LOT AREAS AMENDED AH PROPOSED LOT 2 380 McKINNON DRIVE, COOROIBAH Digital Ref : R001 SITE PLAN Issue : E
C 10/08/26 LOT 1 AREA AMENDED AD
Scales - AS SHOWN B 07/08/26 PRELIMINARY AH COVEY ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 124 DUPORTH AVENUE Client -
ROGER AND ANGELA WEEKS 4565 This Document is copyright and shall not be copied
A 20/04/26 PRELIMINARY NH
ABN 59 137 305 992 PO BOX 16 without written approval, nor shall it be used except
Document Stage - PRELIMINARY (07) 5443 7777 MAROOCHYDORE QLD 4558 for the Development and the Site Specified.
Issue Date Description By [email protected]
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