Objection_Nov18 · MCU18/0015

Proposed ‘benefits’ cont
d) The retention of over 50% of the site for environmental reserve purposes in public
   ownership will ensure the predominant ‘treed’ and green visual character of the Noosa
   Hill will be protected in perpetuity. 3D renders have been provided to demonstrate the
   visual presentation of the proposed development from various important public
   viewpoints.

Objection: The existing site is already preserves ‘Open Conservation Space’ to ensure the
protection of habitat, flora and fauna in perpetuity and retain the green visual character of
the hill.


Statements from Innovative Planning Solutions, Planning Response
Submission preface:3

Preface, pg 1 - “…efforts that have been made by the applicant to commission up to date
technical information and assessments that comprehensively respond to the matters
identified …”


Objection: Some critical assessments and analysis are NOT up to date
A. Ecological assessment is not comprehensive.
Current field data collection is extremely limited with one person conducting one study for
4 hours in one season. Given the biodiversity of fauna and flora in Noosa and complxities
of climate change on weather patterns this appears to be extremely limited. Outdated
reports and databases reference old data from up to 15 years old (2001 fauna assessment,
JWA surveys conducted in 2003) and use them as primary reference sources.


B. Multiple reports do not provide critical detailed plans and instead defer to plans
to be created during Operational Works application (Vegetation Rehabilitation,
Engineering Working platform assessment for heavy machinery, Erosion Control) . Full
decision-making should be open for public opinion and full consideration during this
current Consultation phase.

3 Innovative Planning Solutions, Planning Response