Appendix I - Local Planning response

Landscaping Code
 Specific Outcomes                                               Acceptable solutions (if accepted development subject to              Response
                                                                 requirements) Probable solutions (if code assessment)


 14.133 General requirements
 Streetscape and amenity                                          S1.1 Landscaped areas, not less than the minimum areas                Complies
 O1     Sufficient landscaped areas are provided to—              and dimensions specified in Tables 14-56 or 14-57, are                The proposed landscape design fosters a
 a)     enhance the visual amenity and natural landscape          provided and maintained;                                              human scale and enhances the visual amenity
        character of the area, streetscape and local area;                                                                              of the area.
 b)     retain natural landscape features, such as rock           AND
        outcrops and existing large trees;                                                                                              It assists in screening and softening the built
 c)     retain existing native vegetation and enhance buffer      S1.2 Landscaping is designed, planted and maintained in accordance    form of the development, ensuring that the
        areas around property boundaries;                         with PSP3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines.                          boat shed does not dominate the streetscape
 d)     suit the relative size and nature of the development                                                                            or detract from the visual amenity of
        and its setting;                                                                                                                adjoining properties.
 e)     reduce the visual impact of large or bulky
        structures and fencing along watercourses; and                                                                                  Further, the proposed landscaping assists in
 f)     conceal service, carparking and loading areas of                                                                                improving sightlines to the Noosa River from
        developments;                                                                                                                   residential development on Russel Street.
 g)     screen incompatible land uses; and
 h)     provide privacy between any dwelling units and                                                                                  Detailed landscaping plans for the proposed
        accommodation units on and adjoining the site to a                                                                              development are attached at Appendix F.
        height and density appropriate to the scale of the
        development.
 Building and landscape design                                    S2.1 Below ground components of buildings do not extend beyond       Complies
 O2     Site layout and building and landscape design—            the above ground footprint to allow for landscaping particularly     The building footprint of the proposed
 a)   provides for soft landscaping to be established in          within building setback areas;                                       boatshed does not extend beyond the above
      and around the development;                                                                                                      ground footprint. Appropriate separation
                                                                  AND                                                                  distances between mature trees and built
 b)   maximises the retention of large canopy trees;
                                                                                                                                       infrastructure have been established to protect
 c)   within the Eastern Beaches Locality and Noosa Heads         S2.2 Basement carparks do not encroach into building setback         root systems.
      Locality, avoids the removal of heath vegetation, except    areas;
      where required for internal roads and service and                                                                                Please refer to Appendix F for detailed
      infrastructure construction;                                AND                                                                  landscaping plans.
 d)   minimises the extent of impervious paved areas;
                                                                  S2.3 Plants are grouped in mulched beds rather than planted