Development Application part 2 OF 2 All of CD, Information in notes - MCU12/0216

Specific Outcomes                                                                 Probable Solutions                                 Compliance   Comments
                                                                                                                                        / /NA
O3                                                                                S3.1                                                            Refer to Section 5 – Assessment of Impacts and
Interference with vegetation only occurs where—                                   No solution provided.                                           Recommendations of ATTACHMENT 6 – ECOLOGICAL
a) no other suitable cleared or partially cleared area is available on the                                                                        ASSESSMENT REPORT which provides a summary of the
      premises;                                                                                                                                   proposed extraction works against the provisions of the Noosa
b) the development minimises the total footprint within which all activities,                                                                     Shire Planning Scheme’s Biodiversity Overlay Code.
      buildings, structures, driveways and other works are contained; and
c) the development is located in areas of low ecological value over other
      areas, to the greatest extent practicable.

Wetlands
O4                                                                                S4.1                                                            Refer to Section 5 – Assessment of Impacts and
Wetlands are protected from removal or degradation and any adverse impacts on     A minimum separation distance of 100m is                        Recommendations of ATTACHMENT 6 – ECOLOGICAL
wetlands are prevented, minimised or mitigated by—                                provided between a wetland and any adjacent                     ASSESSMENT REPORT which provides a summary of the
a) maintaining adequate separation between the wetland and any adjacent           development or use.                                             proposed extraction works against the provisions of the Noosa
     development or use;                                                                                                                          Shire Planning Scheme’s Biodiversity Overlay Code.
b) minimising any modification of the natural characteristics of the wetland,
     including the topography, surface and groundwater hydrology, water quality
     and flora and fauna species;
c) preventing any new development within wetlands;
d) minimising access to the wetland;
e) minimising impacts associated with pest insect control and invasion by
     undesirable plant species; and
f) providing for the rehabilitation and replanting of degraded wetlands.

Riparian Buffer Area
O5                                                                                S5.1                                                            Refer to Section 5 – Assessment of Impacts and
The biodiversity and ecosystem values of watercourses, drainage lines, wetlands   No new development occurs on, or partly on,                     Recommendations of ATTACHMENT 6 – ECOLOGICAL
and adjacent riparian zones are protected by—                                     premises indicated as Riparian Buffer Area on                   ASSESSMENT REPORT which provides a summary of the
a) avoiding any new development in the riparian buffer area;                      Biodiversity Overlay Maps OM1.1 to OM9.1,                       proposed extraction works against the provisions of the Noosa
b) retaining aquatic and terrestrial habitat in riparian zones;                   except for—                                                     Shire Planning Scheme’s Biodiversity Overlay Code.
c) maintaining wildlife corridors along watercourses and drainage lines for       a) temporary use of the land; or
     native fauna movement;                                                       b) infrastructure which provides access to a
d) avoiding edge effects and incompatible uses in riparian zones;                      watercourse for recreational purposes;
e) maintaining bank stability by minimising bank erosion and slumping;
f) maintaining water quality by filtering sediments, nutrients and other          OR
     pollutants; and
g) removing undesirable plant species and replacing them with vegetation of
     local origin;

                                                                                  S5.2                                                  NA
                                                                                  Where constructing a Detached house and on
                                                                                  an allotment situated wholly within the Riparian



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