FurtherAdviceResponse_2020.09.07 (002) · 132008.1128.04

Our ref: PR132983-1

From a planning perspective, RPS reiterate that this application is for a minor change to an existing approval
only and does not alter the bushfire hazard risk to the approved vulnerable use. In this respect, the
development is not required to comply with current State Planning Policy benchmarks given these came into
effect after the development permit was granted. We also further note that Council has approved the
Bushfire Management Plan for the RAC as part of Operational Works Approval in 2019 (OPW18/0342) which
sufficiently demonstrates that the proposed RAC provides an acceptable level of risk and creates the plan
should a bushfire occur. As the proposed minor change does reduce setbacks to move the RAC building
closer to bushfire hazard, no further assessment of bushfire hazard is warranted.
Notwithstanding, the accompanying documentation provided at Attachment E confirms the proposal
(including the existing approved use) does not result in unreasonable bushfire hazard to a vulnerable use.
Moreover, the State Planning Policy assessment benchmarks are specifically addressed at Table 1 of the
originally lodged Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Management Plan prepared by Meridian Urban dated
July 2020, from page 22, as required.



Landscaping – condition 26

Issue
The landscape concept report submitted does not meet the requirements of condition 26 of the approval.
The minor change application appears not to seek to change condition 26.
Information Required
14. Clarify the lodgement of the landscape concept report and its relevance to condition 26 of the approval,
      in particular the use of non-native species in close proximity to National Park and Nature Refuge

Response

No alterations to Condition 26 are proposed. The landscape report was provided as concept only to support
the minor change as historically done. A Landscape Plan will be prepared and approved as part of a future
Operational Works application.
An Amended Landscape Report (Attachment F) has been prepared to reflect the amended architectural
drawings and similarly amends the planting palette to reflect only Noosa native species as identified in
Planning Scheme Policy (PSP) 03 Landscaping plants and guidelines. The Amended Landscape Report also
includes a new section to cover koala and Black Cockatoo vegetation feeding species.



Landscaping – front setback

Issue
The landscape concept plan shows limited landscaping to the front 6m setback area, in particular the
eastern front setback area. Furthermore there is a requirement for a 2m wide footpath along the frontage of
Grasstree Court. There appears to be limited opportunity to provide screening landscaping the frontage.
Information Required
15. Provide an amended landscape concept plan demonstrating sufficient screening vegetation can be
      provided within the lot to screen the bulk of the building.

Response

Additional landscaping has been provided between the servicing area and the eastern front setback – refer
to Figure 5 below. This landscaping will provide screen planting along the frontage to soften the development
and create a pleasant pedestrian environment while still allowing sufficient area for vehicle manoeuvring.




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