2017-11-07 P&E Committee - Attachment 1 to Item 1 - Amendments for Multiple Housing Type 2 Duplex & Minor Corrections

                                                       ix.           heathland areas of Girraween Estate;
            Including amendments to 3 July 2017




                                                  f)         The locality’s landform is maintained as part of a complex system of lowlands
The Noosa Plan




                                                             draining to the Noosa River system, and elevated land and rocky headland of
                                                             Noosa Heads;

                                                  g)         Noosa Hill is maintained as the predominant landscape feature of the locality
                                                             forming the skyline and backdrop for much of the residential and visitor
                                                             neighbourhoods;

                                                  h)         Key vegetated landscapes are protected including-

                                                               i.       significant stands of vegetation in the conservation reserves and in areas
                                                                        that are poorly drained or on very steep or inaccessible land;

                                                              ii.       mangroves that fringe many of the watercourses, including remnant
                                                                        stands in Noosa Inlet and along Weyba Creek;

                                                              iii.      melaleuca stands, which were once common in the floodplain areas, now
                                                                        mainly confined to public lands;

                                                             iv.        remnant rainforest stands in the conservation reserves and in the gullies
                                                                        associated with the headland;

                                                              v.        heath and sedge lands that fringe many of the watercourses associated
                                                                        with significant peat beds in the east of the locality;

                                                             vi.        the area between Noosa National Park and the vegetation stands around
                                                                        Lake Weyba comprising part of a significant koala habitat corridor;

                                                  i)         The locality provides substantial commercial, retail and administrative services with
                                                             two main business centres at Hastings Street and Noosa Junction;

                                                  j)         The locality is well serviced by urban infrastructure;

                                                  k)         The two business centres are designed to cater for the different needs of visitors
                                                             as well as local residents;

                                                  l)         Noosa Heads is the principal focus for visitor accommodation and services in
                                                             Noosa;

                                                  m)         Hastings Street accommodates a high proportion of entertainment and dining
                                                             premises providing interest for visitors;

                                                  n)         The natural landscape and watercourses of the locality strongly influence the
                                                             location of road systems, resulting in some areas having limited accessibility;

                                                  o)         Provision is made for public transport, including the river ferry and buses, walking
                                                             and cycling;

                                                  p)         Access and convenience is maintained to significant open space and recreation
                                                             opportunities including the natural features of the beach, Noosa River and Noosa
                                                             National Park;

                                                  q)         Noosa National Park, Main Beach, surf off the headlands, Hastings Street and
                                                             Noosa Junction are key visitor attractions;

                                                  r)         Noosa Heads provides for various smaller communities defined by topography and
                                                             age of development;

                                                  s)         Noosa Hill and Cooloola Estate maintain good access to the commercial and
                                                             recreational opportunities of Hastings Street and Noosa Junction;




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