Council Report - MCU25 0118 (As Published) · MCU25/0118

               PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                10 FEBRUARY 2026


                    Landscape
                    The application material has provided a set of concept landscape plans that has generally
                    addressed the landscape requirements of the Noosa Plan 2020.
                    North
                    The landscape provided along the northern boundary includes a 50 metre long and 9 metre
                    wide communal open space area consisting of:
                        • Feature native pine trees and ground covers
                        • Recreational nodes with native shade trees and drought tolerant shrubs, seating and
                           deco paving
                        • Raised garden beds on deco paving for residents
                        • A mixture of native shade trees, small shrubs, and ground covers throughout
                        • Large shade trees to the property boundary
                    East
                    The landscape provided along the eastern elevation includes a varied width landscape that
                    includes:
                        • Small narrow trees and shrubs to assist in screening the building façade and fence lines
                        • Small feature trees and dense shrubs between the footpath and bioretention basin in
                           the north-eastern corner
                        • Small feature trees located within the middle of the access ramp in the south-eastern
                           corner
                        • Small clear trunk shade trees and ground covers allowing views through to the street
                           for visual safety
                        • Street trees as per the master subdivision plans.
                    South
                    The southern boundary of the development shares a boundary with landscaping associated
                    with Council Park. The landscaping within the park consists of trees shrubs and groundcovers
                    which when coupled with the landscaping within the development site provide a suitable
                    landscaped buffer.

                    The following image shows the interface between the subject site and adjoining road reserve
                    to the south (“New Road 2”) proposed landscaping treatment to “New Road 2” which adjoins
                    from the south.




                    The landscape design incorporates a stormwater swale required to intercept and convey
                    upstream stormwater sheet flow. This limits the availability of natural ground along the southern



Document Set ID: 24496425
Version: 5, Version Date: 29/01/2026