6. Appendix C - Noosa Assessment Benchmark Assessment

Specific Outcomes                    Probable Solutions                 Response

         around schools,
         childcare centres,
         shopping areas and
         other high pedestrian
         areas;

    i)   in intensively used
         environments, can
         endure high levels of
         activity; and

    j)   for rural residential
         developments, are best
         suited to less intensive
         maintenance and low
         availability of water for
         gardens.

Safety and security O4             S4.1                                  S4.1 Complies
Landscaping is designed and        No solution provided. Figure 14-16 — The proposal complies with the
located to maximise the safety Landscaping allows for adequate safe specific outcomes because:
and security of public and private vision at driveways and intersections 1. Plant design and species
areas by—                                                                     selection to maintain safety
                                                                              sightlines at road entrances
    a) clearly defining the                                                   off Hoffman Drive and
                                                                              within the carpark zone.
        boundaries between
        private and public
        spaces;

    b) promoting casual
       surveillance of buildings
       and public areas from
       the street and other
       public areas for personal
       security reasons;

    c) avoiding concealment
       spots; and

    d) maintaining safe sight
       distances to and from
       road and building
       corners, carpark
       entrances and driveways
       (see Figure 14- 16);




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