2017-06-06 - P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 6 Draft Alignment Amendments Part 1 (Pages 1-907)

Community implications of Open Space, Environment & Conservation:




                                                                                                                            Including amendments to 3 July 2017
                                                                                                           The Noosa Plan
•   The conservation of high proportions of vegetated land, as compared to developed land is important
    to Noosa’s residents and visitors in distinguishing Noosa Shire from other parts of south-east
    Queensland.

•   The distinct vegetated character of Noosa Shire relies on the retention of natural vegetation and
    landscaping with native species.

•   Sensitive areas of native bushland need protection from urban impacts such as domestic animals,
    escaped garden weeds, fertilisers and stormwater run-off.

•   An increasing amount of land is protected for conservation purposes under public ownership.
    Ideally these reserves will represent the full range of habitats and species found across Noosa
    Shire, and form corridors for the safe movement and successful breeding of wildlife within the
    Shire and beyond.

•   The integrity of conservation reserves is supported by wider networks of open space across Noosa
    Shire and beyond, comprising both natural habitat and areas capable of regeneration or
    rehabilitation.

•   The upper reaches of the Noosa River remain substantially undeveloped and development in the
    lower reaches is consolidated within existing settlements to protect integrity of core habitats
    within ecologically important areas and connecting linkages.

•   Views and vistas characterise particular localities in Noosa Shire. For this reason it is vital
    development does not impact on views to or from watercourses, beaches or riparian corridors.
    Visual scarring of the hill slopes is also to be avoided.


         h)     SPORT & RECREATION USES

                i     The creation of sport and recreation opportunities, strongly relating to the
                      outdoors, are established to facilitate social interaction, healthy lifestyles and
                      appreciation and protection of Noosa Shire’s natural, cultural and community
                      assets including—

                      a.     the subtropical climate;

                      b.     the beaches, watercourses and foreshores;

                      c.     the national parks and bushland;

                      d.     the iconic mountains and landforms;

                      e.     cultural traditions; and

                      f.     sporting fields and facilities

                      by-.

                ii    pPublic open space is being functional, accessible and connected;

                iii   pPublic open space supportings a range of formal and informal sporting,
                      recreational and community activities; and

                iv    Noosa Shire accommodatinges outdoor recreation and adventure sports
                      with minimal impact on the natural environment;.



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