Response to Outstanding Issues - 25-27 Toolar St · MCU21/0083

Figure 13   Landscape concept demonstrates deep planting and street trees to maintain consistency

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Figures 9 & 10 above are extracted from the applicant’s landscape concept plan. The proposal includes
tree (Melaleuca quinqenervia) and shrub (Callistemon sp., Westringia sp., Banksia robur) and
groundcover plantings within the site as well as street trees to add shade and amenity. Lillypillys are
used for screening between adjacent buildings as well as climbing plants.

Except for the driveway entrance, the view of the proposed development from the street will be
predominantly vegetated. Until the observer is directly in line with the driveway, the development will
be dominated by the greenery of the landscaping. Once mature, this landscape stands to be an
excellent example of landscaping in multiple dwelling developments across Noosa Shire and indeed
Tewantin.

PO1 of the Landscape Code seeks to enhance visual amenity, buffer areas, reduce visual impact of
structures and fences, conceal parking and loading areas and provide privacy between dwellings. The
proposed development and landscape concept illustrate how this will be achieved and meets the
performance criteria.

PO5 seeks to maximise safety and promote casual surveillance, avoid concealment and maintain safe
sight distances between pedestrians and drivers.            The proposed landscaping clearly defines the
pedestrian pathway from the rear of the site to the frontage to assist in safety. The combination of trees,
shrubs and low plantings maintain casual surveillance opportunities. The proposed development is
consistent with the performance criteria. The proposed development meets the performance criteria for
the landscaping code. There is no requirement in the code that mandates soft landscaping must be
located between the buildings and driveways. Despite this, the applicant proposes to include soft
landscaping in the form of vertical gardens to enhance the sense of arrival at the development




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