Development Application part 2 Report and Plans - REC13/0060

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        sustainability of native flora and fauna species;

d)      Activities that may impact upon vegetation are managed so as to minimise
the
        impact upon Noosa’s natural resources, including-

        the ecological values of water catchment areas;


ii      that part of the natural environment that may be environmentally harmed
        by vermin, pests, noxious plants or threats such as fire, development and
        inappropriate land management; and

iii     vistas and scenic amenity of the landscape;


e)     The replanting or rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems and habitat is
achieved;

f)      In the case of urban areas, urban amenity, quality of life and ecosystem
health is
        maintained and enhanced.


Comment:
The proposed boundary realignment is minor and will not impact upon the
environmental value of the land. This proposal does not include the removal of any
vegetation.

The Environmental Protection Area contains sparse vegetation and this boundary
realignment is placed through existing cleared areas.

This proposal ensures that no areas of significant vegetation are affected.


It is considered that the proposed boundary realignment achieves compliance with
the Biodiversity Overlay Code.




Natural Hazard Overlay Code


The overall outcomes sought from the Natural Hazards Overlay Code are-


a)      development in areas at risk from natural hazards is compatible with the
nature of
        the natural hazard;


b)      the risk to people, property and the natural environment from natural hazards
is
        minimised;

c)      development does not result in a material increase in the extent or severity of
        natural hazards; and


d)      for acid sulfate areas-the generation or release of acid and associated
metal
        contaminants into the environment is avoided




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