Town Planning Report

        Table 10 – Desired Environmental Outcomes Response
        e. defines the boundaries to or of each of the  the existing tributary that traverses the
        distinct urban localities of Noosa Shire; and      subject land will be celebrated as an entry
        f. provides linkages beyond Noosa Shire’s          feature into the proposed development;
        boundaries;                                        and
        ii ecologically important areas being protected,  The proposed development achieves a
        rehabilitated and enhanced including their         form and character that will readily
        condition, extent, diversity and connectivity to   assimilate with existing built form
        maintain and improve biodiversity, landscape       character.
        stability, resilience and ecological integrity of
        the natural environment;
        iii koala habitat, connectivity and safety being
        maintained and improved, contributing to a net
        gain in koala habitat assisting with the long
        term stabilisation and recovery of viable
        populations across Noosa Shire, Sunshine Coast
        and South East Queensland;
        iv koala habitat offsets being applied only as a
        last resort and achieving an equivalent or
        better environmental outcome and additional
        protection to environmental values at risk or
        additional management actions to improve
        environmental values;
        v terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity values and
        water quality within the Noosa River system
        being protected;
        vi natural waterways and wetlands being
        maintained in their natural state with
        development providing for rehabilitation and
        enhancement         to     improve      ecological
        functioning and water quality;
        vii constructed water bodies including canals
        not being created except where maintained as
        private assets and used for other than water
        treatment purposes;
        viii protecting and improving the quality of
        ground and surface water in a manner that
        ensures its long term environmental values,
        ecological integrity and sustainability;
        ix maintaining coastal foreshores including
        near shore marine environments, beaches,
        dunes, rocky headlands, beaches and river
        mouths in their natural state;
        x ensuring development protects coastal
        resources and values and provides for physical

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