NBN Planning Report_Cooran

The current development does not propose the establishment of additional landscaping. The
proposed facility is located in the south-eastern corner of the property in an area, which is
bordered by existing mature vegetation and is set back from existing dwellings and the road
network in order to reduce the visual dominance. The provision of landscaping to screen the
facility is not considered to provide additional screening benefits beyond what is provided by
the existing vegetation on-site and in the surrounding area and the significant distance to
any public viewpoints. Therefore, the proposal is considered to have a minor impact on the
natural landscape and built environment as the existing mature vegetation will be
maintained and will act as a visual buffer.

7.2.6   Biodiversity Overlay Code

The subject lot is identified as containing ‘Watercourses and Drainage Lines’ and
‘Environmental Protection Areas’ within the Biodiversity Overlay (refer to Figure 6.2). The
Overall Outcomes relevant to the subject site are as follows:
    a) The natural resources of the former Noosa Shire are conserved including—
            i.   land which is of scenic, cultural, historical, educational, recreational,
                 scientific, ecological, biodiversity, economic, social or aesthetic value;
           ii.   soil or landforms such as watercourses, drainage lines, foreshores, dunes and
                 steep slopes;
          iii.   the ecosystem health and quality of the water, land and other natural
                 resources; and
          iv.    the extent and condition of native and remnant vegetation, including
                 wetlands and areas of significant regrowth of local origin;
    b) The biological diversity of native flora and fauna and their habitats is maintained;
    c) Wildlife corridors, vegetation links and riparian vegetation are conserved, managed
        and rehabilitated to ensure the long term ecological viability and sustainability of
        native flora and fauna species;
    d) Activities that may impact upon vegetation are managed so as to minimise the
        impact upon Noosa’s natural resources, including—
            i.   the ecological values of water catchment areas;
           ii.   that part of the natural environment that may be environmentally harmed
                 by vermin, pests, noxious plants or threats such as fire, development and
                 inappropriate land management; and
          iii.   vistas and scenic amenity of the landscape;
    e) The replanting or rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems and habitat is achieved;
    f) In the case of urban areas, urban amenity, quality of life and ecosystem health is
        maintained and enhanced.

Compliance




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