Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU23 0032 [As Published]

               lowest ecological value.
               AND
               AO1.3
               Where constructing a dwelling house or community residence, buildings and associated
               structures are not located on land identified as an area of biodiversity significance on a
               Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands.
               or
               Clearing vegetation (other than for a driveway access) does not extend beyond—
                a. 30 metres of a habitable building or 10 metres of a class 10 structure on lots greater than 10
                    hectares; or
                b. 10 metres of a habitable building or class 10 structure on lots 10 hectares or less but more
                    than 3,000m2; or
                c. 3 metres of a habitable building or class 10 structure on lots 3,000m2 or less.
               AO1.4
               Clearing of vegetation for a boundary fence does not extend beyond 5 metres either side of the
               fence.
               PO3
               Development is designed and sited to manage adverse impacts on ecologically important
               areas by:
                a. minimising the total footprint within which all activities, buildings, structures driveways and
                   other works are contained;
                b. locating development in existing cleared areas or areas of low ecological value over other
                   areas to the greatest extent possible; and
                c. incorporating siting and design measures to protect and retain ecological values and
                   ecosystem processes within or adjacent to the development site; and
                d. where adverse impacts have been minimised, any residual impacts on ecological values are
                   compensated for through suitable habitat replacement and replanting on site in the first
                   instance or in a way that results in a net gain and enhancement of the overall habitat values
                   of Noosa Shire.
               AO3.1
               Where clearing of vegetation cannot be practicably avoided, the development:
                a. ensures the design and siting limits the loss of vegetation to the smallest extent possible;
                b. protects and retains ecological values and ecosystem processes to the greatest extent
                   possible within and adjacent to the site;
                c. provides measures to allow for safe movement of fauna through the site; and
                d. provides suitable habitat replacement and replanting in accordance with PSP3 Ecological
                   Assessment Guidelines.
               The applicant has undertaken a detailed ecological assessment of the site, which concludes that
               the site provides a moderate level of ecological value and contributes to foraging resources, shelter
               and movement refuges for local native fauna.
               Overall the development footprint (dwelling and associated structures) will measure 927m2 with an
               on site effluent disposal area of approximately 250m2.
               Construction of the dwelling, shed and associated infrastructure will remove 85 trees, with 32 of
               these trees having a DBH greater than 250mm. An additional 28 trees are recommended for
               removal due to their poor health and/or form to mitigate the risk of trees failing and damaging
               people and/or property.
               Management of vegetation within the 15m bushfire setback zone may require the removal of
               additional trees.
               Figure 5 below includes a map identifying the impact of the development on the site’s vegetation,
               with Figure 6 including a tree retention plan.




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