Information Request Response

Information Required
8. Submit a plan, prepared by an RPEQ that details the earthworks required for the development including but not
limited to the following details:
   a. Clarification of the extent of retaining structures required for the development (in particular at the rear of Tenancies
   10 to 13 and 14 to 16);
   b. Extent and grade of any batters;
   c. Approximate volumes of cut and or fill required; and
   d. Sectional plans of proposed earthworks.


Response
Please refer the attached Revised Civil Plans, specifically plan C006 for bulk earthworks plan, C007 sections & C009 for
retaining walls.


Issue
The Noosa Plan 2020 Landscaping Code outcomes include; ensuring the amenity and distinct vegetated character of
Noosa Shire and ensuring the building and structures sit within the landscape rather than dominating it. The full frontage
(10m wide buffer) of the site facing Holts Road and also the south-easterly boundary adjoining Lot 7 SP237587 is highly
visible from both Holts Road and the Bruce Highway. The existing vegetation and initial landscaping (RAL20/0017 and
OPW20/0144) does not provide an adequate vegetated buffer considering the proposed developments height, design
and dominating character.


Information Required
9. Update the Landscape Plan to include extensive landscaping to provide a dense buffer designed so that 80% of the
fencing will be screened at maturity (with adequate height vegetation) along both the full frontage (10m wide buffer) of
the site facing Holts Road and the south-easterly boundary adjoining Lot 7 SP237587.


Response
As discussed in response to item 2 of this IR the existing embankment, mature height trees and approved landscaping
(designed by Place Design Group) will not be removed or taken away by this proposal. The Revised Proposal Plans
have included an addiotnal planting buffer which will occupy the full extent of the embankments crest without taking
away from existing landscaping. This proposal will assist in softening the built form noting a mix of plant species has
been adopted to coincide with similar species already planted on-site and considered endemic and compatible with