6. Appendix C - Noosa Assessment Benchmark Assessment

Specific Outcomes                   Probable Solutions                   Response

Species selection                   S3.2                                 S3.2 Complies
                                                                         The proposal complies with the
                                    For landscaping around pool areas
O3 Landscaped areas include                                              specific outcomes because:
                                       a) no more than 30% of the
plant species that—                                                      1.   All proposed plant species
                                          landscaped area is a mixture
                                                                              are native and includes a
                                          of plants of local origin and
   a) are appropriate to the                                                  majority that are endemic.
                                          exotic plant species, provided
      biophysical conditions              none of the plant species are 2.    NOTES on Sheet 2
      and landscape character             undesirable plants identified       reference the requirement
      of the area;                        in PSP3 Landscaping Plants          for tree root guards within
                                          and Guidelines; and                 carparks.
   b) are suitable for the space     b) palms are specifically
      available, the level of            located in group plantings in
      visual and climatic                accordance with PSP3
                                         Landscaping Plants and
      exposure, the functional           Guidelines;
      requirements of the site
                                 AND
      and the scale of the
      development;               S3.3 Root guards are utilised around
                                 species with potentially invasive
                                 roots.
   c) provide for appropriate
      levels of shade and
      sunlight to occupants of
      the development
      throughout the year;

   d) minimise the demand for
      water use;

   e)    in road reserves,
        provide street trees with
        effective canopy shading
        having regard to the size
        and scale of the road
        reserve and the location
        of services and other
        structures;

   f)   for street trees in towns
        are villages, are
        consistent with the
        existing streetscape
        character;

   g) do not cause potential
      damage to buildings or
      structures;

   h) are not harmful to
      pedestrians, particularly
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