Appendix E - Noosa Plan 2020 Assessment

 Performance Outcomes                   Acceptable Outcomes                 Response

 Design                                 AO2.1                               PO2 Complies

 PO2                                    Existing site trees and landscape   The development proposed a site
                                        features such as rock outcrops      layout, building and landscape
 Site layout and building and
                                        are integrated into the             that that:
 landscape design—
                                        development wherever possible.
                                                                            a) provides just under 40% soft
      a) provides for soft
                                        AO2.2                                  landscaping over the site that
         landscaping to be
                                                                               softens building bulk;
         established in and             Below ground components of          b) provides impervious areas in
      b) maximises the retention        buildings, including basement          the front, side and rear of the
         of large canopy trees;         carparks, do not extend beyond         site, including in between
      c) minimises the extent of        the above ground footprint to
         impervious paved areas;                                               townhouses;
      d) provides for suitable plant    allow for deep landscaping          c) provides suitable plant
         layouts and densities;         particularly within building           layouts that facilitate
      e) facilitates the adoption of    setback areas.                         appropriate planting and
         appropriate planting
         techniques; and                                                       ongoing maintenance
                                        AO2.3
      f) considers on-going                                                    requirements; and
         maintenance                    Alternatives to impervious          d) ensures that planting does
         requirements to assure         pavement are provided and are          not impact on buildings and
         the establishment and          located where landscaping and          structures.
         ongoing survival of            existing vegetation will benefit
         plantings                      from increased infiltration of
      g) reduces the impact of          rainwater.
         buildings and structures.
                                        AO2.4
Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3-4A
                                        Plants are grouped in mulched
and Figure AP3-4B for appropriate
                                        beds rather than planted
landscaping outcomes for residential
                                        individually to provide for
development and Figure AP3-11B and
                                        optimum growing conditions and
Figure AP3-5A for landscaping
                                        less maintenance.
outcomes for centre development.

                                        AO2.5

                                        Plants do not rely on extensive
                                        maintenance regimes such as
                                        hedging.

                                        AO2.6

                                        Plants do not generally rely on
                                        watering systems, however
                                        where necessary the design
                                        includes a sprinkler or drip
                                        irrigation system that delivers
                                        water for optimum plant growth
                                        and minimum evaporation.

                                        AO2.7




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