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CHANGE REPRESENTATIONS UNDER SECTION 75 OF THE PLANNING ACT 2016 Development Application No: MCU21/0110 Applicant: Noosa Springs Real Estate Pty Ltd Premises: Lot 4 SP178340, 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads Pursuant to section 75 of the Planning Act 2016 (Qld), the applicant makes representations about the following conditions of the Development Approval issued by Council on 15 May 2025. The applicant respectfully requests Council’s favourable consideration of the representations and looks forward to discussing the issues as required and receiving a Negotiated Decision Notice accordingly. Decision Notice Condition Comment Requested Amendment 14. Real Time Odour Monitoring The applicant acknowledges the importance of managing It is requested that the condition be deleted and that odour impacts from the Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plan the matter be discussed before the representations are (a) Monitoring Equipment Intent (NWTP) for the comfort of the hotel guests. The applicant’s decided. odour expert strongly advises that the most effective Install and maintain a real time odour response to any odour detection by hotel staff or a guest monitoring system which continuously staying at the resort, if that occurs, is the implementation samples odour on the resort site and of the Odour Complaint Management Plan (OCMP) provides real time updates to resort required by condition 15. management of odour concentrations. The monitoring system must monitor It is intended that the OCMP will manage any complaints, relevant odour indicators (such as if any are received, in an effective and decisive manner. It Hydrogen Sulphide) and provide real will be imperative for the continued operation of the resort, time alerts via email/SMS to resort that the resort operator deal with any complaints, should management when trigger levels are that need ever arise. reached/exceeded. The monitoring weather station with real time output for The applicant has advised that the Noosa Springs Golf and comparison to odour results to identify Spa Resort has operated from the site for over 25 years potential odour source location. without receiving a single odour complaint from the many hundreds of thousand guests that have attended the site during this time. Requiring upfront, continuous real-time Upon receipt of an odour alert, resort staff are to implement management monitoring despite this record implies a risk that has never actions to monitoring results are below materialised and conflicts with evidence-based planning the trigger level. principles considered for the development. Further, it is noted that the condition does not apply to the existing -1- [OCR of page images] CHANGE REPRESENTATIONS UNDER SECTION 75 OF THE PLANNING ACT 2016 Development Application No: MCU21/0110 Applicant: Noosa Springs Real Estate Pty Ltd Premises: Lot 4 SP178340, 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads Pursuant to section 75 of the Planning Act 2016 (Qld), the applicant makes representations about the following conditions of the Development Approval issued by Council on 15 May 2025. The applicant respectfully requests Council’s favourable consideration of the representations and looks forward to discussing the issues as required and receiving a Negotiated Decision Notice accordingly. Decision Notice Condition 14, Real Time Odour Monitoring (a) Monitoring Equipment Intent Install and maintain a real time odour monitoring system which continuously samples odour on the resort site and provides real time updates to resort management of odour concentrations. The monitoring system must monitor relevant odour indicators (such as Hydrogen Sulphide) and provide real time alerts via email/SMS to resort management when trigger levels are reached/exceeded. The monitoring weather station with real time output for comparison to odour results to identify potential odour source location. Upon receipt of an odour alert, resort Staff are to implement management actions to monitoring results are below the trigger level. Comment The applicant acknowledges the importance of managing odour impacts from the Noosa Wastewater Treatment Plan (NWTP) for the comfort of the hotel guests. The applicant’s odour expert strongly advises that the most effective response to any odour detection by hotel staff or a guest staying at the resort, if that occurs, is the implementation of the Odour Complaint Management Plan (OCMP) required by condition 15. It is intended that the OCMP will manage any complaints, if any are received, in an effective and decisive manner. It will be imperative for the continued operation of the resort, that the resort operator deal with any complaints, should that need ever arise. The applicant has advised that the Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort has operated from the site for over 25 years without receiving a single odour complaint from the many hundreds of thousand guests that have attended the site during this time. Requiring upfront, continuous real-time monitoring despite this record implies a risk that has never materialised and conflicts with evidence-based planning principles considered for the development. Further, it is noted that the condition does not apply to the existing Requested Amendment It is requested that the condition be deleted and that the matter be discussed before the representations are decided.
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(b) Odour Monitoring Action development, which will form part of the integrated Resort
Management Plan Complex.
Prior to operational works approval, Currently, there is no OCMP in place for the existing
prepare an odour action management operation, which has not been necessary. The existing
plan and submit to Council for approval facilities currently operate for most days of the year. It
which details the following: makes no sense to install the monitoring system in the
circumstances, given the current operation on the site.
(i) Specifications for real time odour
monitoring system including: It is also noted that the applicant’s odour expert has
advised that the equipment is primarily used by mine
operators where there is a risk to people safety for a
a. Equipment requirements including
particular compound/s and where required for a work
relevant Australian Standards to
place health and safety reasons. Further, this is in
which the equipment must be
circumstances, where management could direct staff and
provided and maintained;
visitors to vacant an area as required. The operator of the
resort would not be able to direct guests to leave part of
b. Odour indicators to be monitored
the site and stay indoors. This is simply not practical and
(i.e. Hydrogen Sulphide or other
would result in an unworkable situation for the
representative indicators)
management of guests staying at the resort.
c. Trigger concentrations of odour
The odour expert has also advised that the cost to
indicators which are representative
establish the odour monitoring equipment, weather
of odour concentrations which may
station and data storage equipment could be in the order
result in exceedance of the
of 40k-50k. This cost could also depend on the type and
Queensland Odour Guideline
number of compounds to be measured. Further, there is
standard.
also going maintenance and recalibration costs that could
be in the order of $5k per year.
d. Location of monitoring point/s
It is also understood that the equipment will need to be
e. Co-located weather station with
replaced while the proposed resort remains operational,
real time output for comparison to
the frequency of which could be every 5 – 10 years. The
odour results to identify potential
equipment can also provide false readings at times. In the
odour source location.
circumstances, the requirements of this condition are not
reasonable.
f. Data storage and record keeping
equipment.
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(b) Odour Monitoring Action
Management Plan
Prior to operational works approval,
prepare an odour action management
plan and submit to Council for approval
which details the following:
(i) Specifications for real time odour
monitoring system including:
a. Equipment requirements including
relevant Australian Standards to
which the equipment must be
provided and maintained;
b. Odour indicators to be monitored
(i.e. Hydrogen Sulphide or other
representative indicators)
c. Trigger concentrations of odour
indicators which are representative
of odour concentrations which may
result in exceedance of the
Queensland Odour Guideline
standard.
d. Location of monitoring point/s
e. Co-located weather station with
real time output for comparison to
odour results to identify potential
odour source location.
f. Data storage and record keeping
equipment.
development, which will form part of the integrated Resort
Complex.
Currently, there is no OCMP in place for the existing
operation, which has not been necessary. The existing
facilities currently operate for most days of the year. It
makes no sense to install the monitoring system in the
circumstances, given the current operation on the site.
It is also noted that the applicant’s odour expert has
advised that the equipment is primarily used by mine
operators where there is a risk to people safety for a
particular compound/s and where required for a work
place health and safety reasons. Further, this is in
circumstances, where management could direct staff and
visitors to vacant an area as required. The operator of the
resort would not be able to direct guests to leave part of
the site and stay indoors. This is simply not practical and
would result in an unworkable situation for the
management of guests staying at the resort.
The odour expert has also advised that the cost to
establish the odour monitoring equipment, weather
station and data storage equipment could be in the order
of 40k-50k. This cost could also depend on the type and
number of compounds to be measured. Further, there is
also going maintenance and recalibration costs that could
be in the order of $5k per year.
It is also understood that the equipment will need to be
replaced while the proposed resort remains operational,
the frequency of which could be every 5 - 10 years. The
equipment can also provide false readings at times. In the
circumstances, the requirements of this condition are not
reasonable.
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g. Calibration and maintenance The installation of the equipment will also provide a record
requirements. of any non-compliances that could be associated with the
operation of the NWTP. This could also have unintended
(ii) Actions to be undertaken by resort consequences for the continued operation of the NWTP,
management upon receipt of odour which is not desirable.
alert rom real time odour monitoring (ie
relocating external guests/persons to It is requested that the condition be deleted as it will not
indoor areas, closing up of open serve any real purpose other than to notify and provide a
windows/doors to communal space record of potential odour impacts which may or may not
areas etc). be caused by the NWTP.
(iii) Records to be kept of odour alerts, Should a complaint be received from a guest, then the
actions undertaken and any odour applicant will implement the OCMP, which is specifically
complaints received in respect to odour intended to deal with this issue. It is reiterated that there
alert events. has been no complaints received to date from patrons
attending the site.
(iv) Records to be available for review by
Based on the technical expert advice received, the
Council officers upon request.
implementation of the OCMP along with the other
mitigation measures to be implemented under conditions
8 and 9, including full air-conditioning with activated
carbon filtration, is a reasonable and relevant requirement
to be imposed and have been accepted by the applicant.
Performance Bond The applicant understands other hotel or resorts Amend the amount of a cash bond or trading guarantee
developments in South-East Queensland have typically by replacing the sum of $200,000 with $75,000. Further,
24. Security in the form of a cash bond attracted performance bonds much lower. As the clarify that the bond will be returned once the use
or trading bank guarantee to the sum of proposed bond of $200,000 is significantly above industry commences operation and the conditions of approval
$200,000 must be submitted to Council, benchmarks and is also disproportionate to the risk profile requiring specific infrastructure works have been
to secure performance of all conditions of the development as: completed and does not relate to ongoing operational
of this approval, prior to pre-start • it is to be developed in a single stage; issues.
meeting. The cash bond or trading bank
guarantee will be returned on
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g. Calibration and maintenance
requirements.
(ii) Actions to be undertaken by resort
management upon receipt of odour
alert rom real time odour monitoring (ie
relocating external guests/persons to
indoor areas, closing up of open
windows/doors to communal space
areas etc).
(iii) Records to be kept of odour alerts,
actions undertaken and any odour
complaints received in respect to odour
alert events.
(iv) Records to be available for review by
Council officers upon request.
Performance Bond
24. Security in the form of a cash bond
or trading bank guarantee to the sum of
$200,000 must be submitted to Council,
to secure performance of all conditions
of this approval, prior to pre-start
meeting. The cash bond or trading bank
guarantee will be returned on
The installation of the equipment will also provide a record
of any non-compliances that could be associated with the
operation of the NWTP. This could also have unintended
consequences for the continued operation of the NWTP,
which is not desirable.
It is requested that the condition be deleted as it will not
serve any real purpose other than to notify and provide a
record of potential odour impacts which may or may not
be caused by the NWTP.
Should a complaint be received from a guest, then the
applicant will implement the OCMP, which is specifically
intended to deal with this issue. It is reiterated that there
has been no complaints received to date from patrons
attending the site.
Based on the technical expert advice received, the
implementation of the OCMP along with the other
mitigation measures to be implemented under conditions
8 and 9, including full air-conditioning with activated
carbon filtration, is a reasonable and relevant requirement
to be imposed and have been accepted by the applicant.
The applicant understands other hotel or resorts
developments in South-East Queensland have typically
attracted performance bonds much lower. As the
proposed bond of $200,000 is significantly above industry
benchmarks and is also disproportionate to the risk profile
of the development as:
e itis to be developed in a single stage;
Amend the amount of a cash bond or trading guarantee
by replacing the sum of $200,000 with $75,000. Further,
clarify that the bond will be returned once the use
commences operation and the conditions of approval
requiring specific infrastructure works have been
completed and does not relate to ongoing operational
issues.
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performance of the conditions of • is subject to multiple overlapping controls, including
approval less any costs incurred by Operational Works approvals, certifications and
Council in respect of enforcing multiple inspections; and
performance of this permit. Council • there are no new public roads or major public
reserves the right to call upon the bond infrastructure handovers as part of the project that
or guaranteed some to affect usually attract a bond requirement given the potential
compliance with conditions. for uncompleted works to occur that could burden
general community.
It is also requested that the condition be amended to
clarify when the bond will be returned given some of the
conditions relate to operational issues, which are ongoing.
It is suggested that the bond ought to be returned once the
use has commenced and the infrastructure and other
works required by the approval have been provided.
37. After hours access to loading docks, Currently it is not intended to install a security gate to the Delete reference to ‘basement car park’ and the last
storage areas and the basement car basement carpark. As the condition presumes this sentence of the condition so it states:
park (including the vehicle ramp and all infrastructure, it is requested the condition be reworded to
stairwells) must be restricted by a remove this requirement. Further, being a Resort Hotel, After hours access to loading docks and storage areas
security gate, lockable doors and/ or the operation will be 24 hours per day with staff on site to must be restricted by a security gate, lockable doors
other suitably appropriate means. The manage any unruly or unsafe behaviour in the basement and/or other suitably appropriate means.
basement car park must be kept closed should that be the reason to require gates to the basement
and locked at all times while the use is carpark.
not operating.
51. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities It is requested that the requirement have regard to the Amend the condition to replace ‘53’ with a minimum of
must be provided for the development. location of the site, existing bicycle use and reasonable ‘20’ bicycle spaces to be provided.
The works must include in particular: anticipated use upon completion of the development,
having regard to the nature of the use being for luxury
(b) a total of 53 bicycle parking spaces: tourist accommodation.
and
The current operational experience at Noosa Springs
shows minimal demand for bicycle parking by staff or
guests. Three (3) staff members currently use a bicycle to
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performance of the conditions of
approval less any costs incurred by
Council in respect of enforcing
performance of this permit. Council
reserves the right to call upon the bond
or guaranteed some to affect
compliance with conditions.
37. After hours access to loading docks,
storage areas and the basement car
park (including the vehicle ramp and all
Stairwells) must be restricted bya
security gate, lockable doors and/or
other suitably appropriate means. The
basement car park must be kept closed
and locked at all times while the use is
not operating.
51. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities
must be provided for the development.
The works must include in particular:
(b) a total of 53 bicycle parking spaces:
and
e is subject to multiple overlapping controls, including
Operational Works approvals, certifications and
multiple inspections; and
e there are no new public roads or major public
infrastructure handovers as part of the project that
usually attract a bond requirement given the potential
for uncompleted works to occur that could burden
general community.
It is also requested that the condition be amended to
clarify when the bond will be returned given some of the
conditions relate to operational issues, which are ongoing.
It is suggested that the bond ought to be returned once the
use has commenced and the infrastructure and other
works required by the approval have been provided.
Currently it is not intended to install a security gate to the
basement carpark. As the condition presumes this
infrastructure, it is requested the condition be reworded to
remove this requirement. Further, being a Resort Hotel,
the operation will be 24 hours per day with staff on site to
manage any unruly or unsafe behaviour in the basement
should that be the reason to require gates to the basement
carpark.
It is requested that the requirement have regard to the
location of the site, existing bicycle use and reasonable
anticipated use upon completion of the development,
having regard to the nature of the use being for luxury
tourist accommodation.
The current operational experience at Noosa Springs
shows minimal demand for bicycle parking by staff or
guests. Three (3) staff members currently use a bicycle to
Delete reference to ‘basement car park’ and the last
sentence of the condition so it states:
After hours access to loading docks and storage areas
must be restricted by a security gate, lockable doors
and/or other suitably appropriate means.
Amend the condition to replace ‘53’ with a minimum of
‘20’ bicycle spaces to be provided.
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commute to work and up to another five (5) customers use
a bicycle to travel to the fitness facilities each day. Existing
bicycle parking allocations within the clubhouse grounds
are adequate for that use. The other parts of this condition
are acceptable.
The provision of 53 spaces, either incorporating or in
addition to the existing use, is considered excessive and
unnecessary and out of proportion to the current use and
expected demand. It is suggested a revised requirement of
20 bicycle spaces would be more than adequate having
regard to the nature of the proposed use and existing
facilities.
56. Operating roof water harvesting The original rainwater harvesting tank volume was based Please replace 135,000 litres with 54,000 litres
tanks must be provided for the on the evaporation rates calculated for a significantly consistent with the amended pool design having a
development. The tanks must be larger pool surface area. The size of the swimming pools substantially reduced surface area.
provided in accordance with an was reduced significantly as part of the minor change. In
operational works approval and must particular, the pool surface area has reduced by
include in particular: approximately 60% and a revised capacity of 54,000 litres
reflects this proportional change.
(a) a total tank capacity of 135,000 litres
Although part of the landscaped areas within the hotel
may be irrigated from the freshwater harvesting, a
significant proportion on the landscaped areas would be
irrigated from the Noosa Springs irrigation system that
draws water from the freshwater lakes of Noosa Springs. It
is noted that any rainwater not harvested and stored in the
tank at the hotel would flow into the drainage system that
eventually discharges into the freshwater lakes of Noosa
Springs. Therefore, using that Noosa Springs lake water for
irrigation purposes is making productive use of the
rainwater harvested in another manner and does not
require use of potable water.
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56. Operating roof water harvesting
tanks must be provided for the
development. The tanks must be
provided in accordance with an
operational works approval and must
include in particular:
(a) a total tank capacity of 135,000 litres
commute to work and up to another five (5) customers use
a bicycle to travel to the fitness facilities each day. Existing
bicycle parking allocations within the clubhouse grounds
are adequate for that use. The other parts of this condition
are acceptable.
The provision of 53 spaces, either incorporating or in
addition to the existing use, is considered excessive and
unnecessary and out of proportion to the current use and
expected demand. It is suggested a revised requirement of
20 bicycle spaces would be more than adequate having
regard to the nature of the proposed use and existing
facilities.
The original rainwater harvesting tank volume was based
on the evaporation rates calculated for a significantly
larger pool surface area. The size of the swimming pools
was reduced significantly as part of the minor change. In
particular, the pool surface area has reduced by
approximately 60% and a revised capacity of 54,000 litres
reflects this proportional change.
Although part of the landscaped areas within the hotel
may be irrigated from the freshwater harvesting, a
significant proportion on the landscaped areas would be
irrigated from the Noosa Springs irrigation system that
draws water from the freshwater lakes of Noosa Springs. It
is noted that any rainwater not harvested and stored in the
tank at the hotel would flow into the drainage system that
eventually discharges into the freshwater lakes of Noosa
Springs. Therefore, using that Noosa Springs lake water for
irrigation purposes is making productive use of the
rainwater harvested in another manner and does not
require use of potable water.
Please replace 135,000 litres with 54,000 litres
consistent with the amended pool design having a
substantially reduced surface area.
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(b) a catchment of not less than The combined roof areas of Pavilions 1 to 4 of the hotel Amend the reference in the subclause of ‘2,800m2’ to
2,800m2 of building roof area has a total of 2,439m2. Reducing the minimum catchment ‘2,000m2’
area to say 2,000m2 is reasonable and provides for some
areas that may not be efficiently drained to the rainwater
harvesting catchment. In any event, a smaller catchment
is consistent with the lower volume of water proposed to
be stored in the preceding subclause.
67. The development site must be Some of the existing mature vegetation provides valuable Amend the subparagraph by stating it applies to new
landscaped in accordance with a screening and amenity to the site and it is intended to planting as follows:
Council endorsed landscape package retain the existing trees, where possible. Full removal and
prepared by a qualified person. The replacement with new low-flammable plantings may have (i) the band of vegetation up to 20 metres to
works must be undertaken in unintended environmental and visual amenity impacts. the north of the Resort Hotel and fronting
accordance with an operational works Resort Drive will be reinforced with
approval and the Noosa Plan for that It is suggested the condition be amended to make it clear landscaping that contain 100% less
specific area and must include in the requirement for 100% less flammable plant species flammable plant species.
particular: applies to new landscaping only and to the north of the
Resort Hotel fronting Noosa Drive. Confirm that retention
a) … of existing mature vegetation within this 20m area is
b) … intended even if the species are not classified as ‘less
c) … flammable’.
d) clear integration of the bushfire
requirements and
recommendations identified with
the approved Bush fire hazard
assessment report and mitigation
plan version dated 25 February
2025, including landscaping
treatments where maximum
distances are permitted including:
(i) a band of vegetation up to 20
metres wide along Resort Drive
is to contain 100% less
flammable plant species
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(b) a catchment of not less than
2,800m2 of building roof area
67. The development site must be
landscaped in accordance with a
Council endorsed landscape package
prepared by a qualified person. The
works must be undertaken in
accordance with an operational works
approval and the Noosa Plan for that
Specific area and must include in
particular:
a)
b)
c) ..
d) clear integration of the bushfire
requirements and
recommendations identified with
the approved Bush fire hazard
assessment report and mitigation
plan version dated 25 February
2025, including landscaping
treatments where maximum
distances are permitted including:
(i) a band of vegetation up to 20
metres wide along Resort Drive
is to contain 100% less
flammable plant species
The combined roof areas of Pavilions 1 to 4 of the hotel
has a total of 2,439m?. Reducing the minimum catchment
area to say 2,000m’ is reasonable and provides for some
areas that may not be efficiently drained to the rainwater
harvesting catchment. In any event, a smaller catchment
is consistent with the lower volume of water proposed to
be stored in the preceding subclause.
Some of the existing mature vegetation provides valuable
screening and amenity to the site and it is intended to
retain the existing trees, where possible. Full removal and
replacement with new low-flammable plantings may have
unintended environmental and visual amenity impacts.
It is suggested the condition be amended to make it clear
the requirement for 100% less flammable plant species
applies to new landscaping only and to the north of the
Resort Hotel fronting Noosa Drive. Confirm that retention
of existing mature vegetation within this 20m area is
intended even if the species are not classified as ‘less
flammable’.
Amend the reference in the subclause of ‘2,800m7”’ to
‘2,000m”’
Amend the subparagraph by stating it applies to new
planting as follows:
(i)
the band of vegetation up to 20 metres to
the north of the Resort Hotel and fronting
Resort Drive will be reinforced with
landscaping that contain 100% less
flammable plant species.
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Condition 67 continued: There are compelling horticultural, environmental, and Delete the requirement of a tree pot size by removing
practical reasons why smaller native trees outperform the words “of a minimum pot size of 100L” so the
(l) Native trees or by minimum pot size larger 100L trees in the medium to long term. condition states:
of 100 L to replace existing trees to be
removed from the site, at the rate of 1 • The smaller trees establish root systems faster after (l) Native trees to replace existing trees to be removed
replacement tree for every tree removed transplanting as they suffer less root disturbance, from the site, at the rate of 1 replacement tree for every
that has a diameter greater than 200 adapt more quickly to site conditions, and begin new tree removed that has a diameter greater than 200
millimetres measured at 1.2 metres root growth almost immediately. A 100L pot size tree millimetres measured at 1.2 metres from ground
from ground surface level. experience transplant shock and studies show it can surface level.
take 2-3 years for that size tree to match the health
and vigour of smaller stock.
• Smaller trees have much lower mortality and
maintenance requirements.
• The smaller stock also has a better root-to-shoot ratio
i.e. the larger tree tends to have an overdeveloped
canopy relative to root mass leading to instability,
windthrow risk, and poor long-term form.
• Native trees at 100L size may be difficult to source
and the selected species and health of the tree may
be compromised.
• The 100L trees are significantly more expensive and
costly to transport.
Accordingly, the requirement of 100L trees imposes an
unnecessary cost and risk and smaller native trees
enhances growth performance, improves survival and
adaption, and delivers a better long-term landscape
outcome.
The landscaping and tree planning undertaken for the
existing development demonstrates the level of
commitment by the Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort to
this issue , which has been established for over 20 years.
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Condition 67 continued:
(l) Native trees or by minimum pot size
of 100 L to replace existing trees to be
removed from the site, at the rate of 1
replacement tree for every tree removed
that has a diameter greater than 200
millimetres measured at 1.2 metres
from ground surface level.
There are compelling horticultural, environmental, and
practical reasons why smaller native trees outperform
larger 100L trees in the medium to long term.
e The smaller trees establish root systems faster after
transplanting as they suffer less root disturbance,
adapt more quickly to site conditions, and begin new
root growth almost immediately. A 100L pot size tree
experience transplant shock and studies show it can
take 2-3 years for that size tree to match the health
and vigour of smaller stock.
e Smaller trees have much lower mortality and
maintenance requirements.
e The smaller stock also has a better root-to-shoot ratio
i.e. the larger tree tends to have an overdeveloped
canopy relative to root mass leading to instability,
windthrow risk, and poor long-term form.
e Native trees at 100L size may be difficult to source
and the selected species and health of the tree may
be compromised.
e The 100L trees are significantly more expensive and
costly to transport.
Accordingly, the requirement of 100L trees imposes an
unnecessary cost and risk and smaller native trees
enhances growth performance, improves survival and
adaption, and delivers a better long-term landscape
outcome.
The landscaping and tree planning undertaken for the
existing development demonstrates the level of
commitment by the Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort to
this issue , which has been established for over 20 years.
Delete the requirement of a tree pot size by removing
the words “of a minimum pot size of 100L” so the
condition states:
(l) Native trees to replace existing trees to be removed
from the site, at the rate of 1 replacement tree for every
tree removed that has a diameter greater than 200
millimetres measured at 1.2 metres from ground
surface level.