2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 7 - Final New Noosa Plan - Part 8-10 Schedule Appendix - Clean version

      (c)   Desirable and undesirable views,
      (d)   Outlooks from neighbouring locations,
      (e)   Noise sources such as busy roads, and
      (f)   Connectivity within the locality.

(4)   Obviously different types of landscape treatments are required for different types of development that occur throughout the Shire
      (e.g. housing, commercial, industrial, roads and recreation). The Landscaping Code within the Noosa Plan 2019 includes various
      specific outcomes and probable solutions in relation to landscape treatments for the various types of development. Other aspects
      to consider in landscape design are outlined below.
(5)   Gateways and Entrances to Town/Communities
      (a)   As the first impression of a town is gained from its approaches, landscape treatment of these areas is vital.
      (b)   Mounding and mass plantings of large­growing trees within the road reserve signals entry to a new community, as well as
            screening unsightly land uses which often occur in the outskirts of town.
      (c)   Vegetation types should be based on the species occurring naturally in the particular area in order to differentiate
            communities. However, some non­local species have historical significance to particular towns and consideration may be
            given to the inclusion of these species in plant selections.


(6)   Palms
      (a)   Within Noosa Shire palms generally occur in natural settings in gullies and along creek lines. Where palms do occur
            naturally, they are generally in groups or clumps with other native species. Consequently, the use of palms as major
            elements in landscaping schemes is not encouraged.
      (b)   Canopy trees with narrow trunks and vines supported on fences or screens are more appropriate than palms in narrow
            gardens.
      (c)   Where palms are used, for example around pool areas or a water feature within a development, they should be planted in
            clumps or groups with other native species, listed in this policy. Sentinel planting of palms is inappropriate (i.e. individual
            palms standing guard to either side of a building/structure.
      (d)   The use of palms in side or rear setback areas is also inappropriate, as they do not provide sufficient foliage to screen and
            soften buildings.


(7)   Understorey
      (a)   Creative use of ground covers and understorey plants is important to achieve an overall landscaped effect. The use of native
            grasses for both gardens and open space areas is encouraged particularly for developments in or adjoining remnant
            bushland.
      (b)   Mulched planted areas are often a better landscape solution than turfed open areas.
      (c)   Where areas are to be grassed, native grasses are desirable due to their resistance to drought, pests and disease, their
            low maintenance, their significantly lower nutrient and water requirements, and their distinctive Australian attributes of
            texture, colour and form, compared with the artificial “high nutrient” greenness of turf grasses.

(8)   Wet Areas
      (a)   These areas include irrigation areas for domestic sewerage treatment plants, areas downstream of septic trenches,
            overland flow paths, creek banks and damp spots in general.
      (b)   The use of species whose root systems can tolerate damp conditions is essential. Use of these species will also aid in
            uptake of excess water and nutrients.
      (c)   Planting in wet areas assists with the prevention of erosion.


(9)   Planting to Restore Habitat
      (a)   In the past, large areas of formal habitat have been destroyed to make way for farming and development in Noosa. In order
            to protect biodiversity, it is important that revegetation and landscaping incorporate native species that are important either
            as food or habitat for local faunal species.
      (b)   Planting and weed removal may be required to restore habitat where development has encroached upon remnant native
            bushland, commonly located along watercourses. Often escaped garden plants, some of which can dominate the native
            vegetation, invade the bushland, particularly its edges. Dumping of garden waste in adjacent bushland also causes
            degradation of the natural vegetation and all such waste should be disposed of thoughtfully.


  **FINAL DRAFT ­ Post Consultation 2019**
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