Objection_Nov18 · MCU18/0015

Statements from Innovative Planning Solutions, Planning Response
Response to Items (Geotechnical, Slope Stability, Ecological, Constraints Analysis)
cont

Item 19 Page 7 Response to “Clear detail of all of the areas where vegetation is to be
removed and disturbed as a result of the proposed development and associated
infrastructure. “

Response states: Vegetation clearing associated with the proposed development will be
limited to the building envelopes nominated for the two dwelling houses and the building
footprint nominated for the units

>> Objection: Vegetation removal is understated and minimized in the submission.
The total affected area of vegetation removal is 61% of the site (0.57 buildings,
infrastructure and 0.52 bushfire (see ) which is significant. Offsets to compensate for native
plant removal are considered by the developer to ‘not require the provision of offsets’. This
seems erroneous giving the sensitivity of the site and habitats.
Statements from Innovative Planning Solutions, Planning Response
Response to Items (Geotechnical, Slope Stability, Ecological, Constraints Analysis) cont


Item 20 Page 8 Response to Amended Site Comparison Plan to 2006 Proposal detailing
the vegetation removal/disturbance as per point 19.

>> Objection: No reference is made in 2018 from the 2006 Previous Vegetation
Clearing approval to protect the essential habitat and ‘Of Concern Regional Ecosystem
(RE’s) identified on the lot for the endanged skink Ophioscinus Truncatus refer Previous
Vegetation Clearing approval, pg 10 PR P8 ‘Essential Habitat’


Item 21 Page 8 Response – Copy of operational works approval issued by the state for
vegetation removal including detail of the offset arrangements

>> Objection: Offsets arrangements are disregarded as the developer considers the
proposed development does not require the provision of offsets. This would seem to be a
decision for Noosa Council to decide, not the developer.