Town Planning Report

        Table 10 – Desired Environmental Outcomes Response
        coastal processes to occur naturally where
        adverse impacts are avoided as far as is
        practicable, or where avoidance is not
        practicable, minimised and mitigated;
        xi maintaining the conservation of high
        proportions of vegetated land, as compared to
        developed land, to distinguish Noosa Shire from
        other parts of south-east Queensland;
        xii maintaining the distinct vegetated character
        of Noosa Shire and the retention of natural
        vegetation and landscaping with native
        species;
        xiii protecting sensitive areas of native
        bushland from the impacts of urban activities
        such as domestic animals, escaped garden
        weeds, fertilisers and stormwater run-off;
        xiv increasing the amount of land protected for
        conservation purposes under public ownership
        that ideally represent the full range of habitats
        and species found across Noosa Shire, forming
        corridors for the safe movement and successful
        breeding of wildlife within the Shire and
        beyond;
        xv the integrity of conservation reserves being
        supported by wider networks of open space
        across Noosa Shire and beyond, comprising
        both natural habitat and areas capable of
        regeneration or rehabilitation;
        xvi the upper reaches of the Noosa River
        remaining substantially undeveloped and
        development in the lower reaches being
        consolidated within existing settlements to
        protect the integrity of core habitats within
        ecologically important areas and connecting
        linkages; and
        xvii development not impacting on views and
        vistas that characterise particular localities in
        Noosa Shire including views to or from
        watercourses, beaches or riparian corridors
        avoiding visual scarring of the hill slopes.
        SPORT & RECREATION USES
        The creation of sport and recreation The proposed development is consistent with
        opportunities, strongly relating to the DEO – Sport and Recreation uses on the
        outdoors, are established to facilitate social following basis:

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