Information Request Response

Response
An Arborist Report prepared by Tree Solutions has been attached to this document in response to this item. In
summary, the existing mature vegetation is more than 7m from the site cut (measured to trunk of tree) for the
proposed retaining walls. The trees inspected are observed to require a 5-6m clearance based on the height and
canopy spread which will be achieved by this proposal. Root systems are considered to be contained to within the
observed spread which is also at a lower ground height than what will excavated to for the proposal.


Issue
Some of the plant species selected within the Landscape Plan are more suited for a coastal community. Cooroy being a
hinterland township requires the plants selected to be suitable for the area and reflect the character of the local
vegetation.


Information Required
14. Review the species selected within the Landscape Plan and update to change any non-appropriate species to suit the
hinterland location for example Banksia integrifolia Coastal Banksia.


Response
An on-site inspection confirms a heavy use of plant stock that is considered suitable for coastal environments also
(Callistemon, Grevillea, Melaleuca etc). The revised landscape plans have maintained use of the Coastal Banskia in
addition to implementing plant stock which has been approved by higher order approval for the site. Having reviewed
the Planning Scheme policy for Landscaping within Schedule 6 of the Noosa Plan we have determined the soil type at
the subject site to be; 2 Average topsoil, reasonable drainage, and some moisture retention and 3 Boggy soil, heavy
clay, wet for part of the year. Having regard for this the Coastal banksia is noted as a suitable plant species for this soil
type and is referred to in Table SC6.3.4.2 Woodland/ Open Forest Area Species.