16-02-23 Noosa Council Ltr

 16 February 2023




        Issue
        The application requires the removal of native vegetation along the edge of the vegetation
        protection covenant. The application material has not been accompanied by a fauna
        management plan.

        Information Required
        4. Provided a fauna management plan prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced
        ecologist to direct the clearing of vegetation on the site and the protection of fauna during
        site clearing.


Response:
Fauna Management plan has been appended to this response.

        Issue
        Performance Outcome PO3 of the Landscape Code requires a minimum of 2 street trees per
        lot or every 8m of frontage, whichever is greater. The Landscape Concept Plan is not clear on
        whether street trees have been included.

        Information Required
        5. Amend the Landscape Plan to include streets in accordance with the requirements of
        PO3 of the Landscape Code.

Response:
3 trees have been added between the footpath and building as per agreement. No trees have been
added to the verge due to the verge width (max. 1m) and sightlines to roundabout.

        Issue
        The application includes the removal of vegetation within councils road reserve adjacent the
        north western corner of the site.

        Information Required
        6. Amend the Landscape Plan to include refurbishment of council verges between the kerb
        and property boundary to complement the local environment and assist in providing
        shade and/or visual amenity to pedestrian pathways. This is to be achieved through a
        low maintenance coastal planting palette consisting of trees and tufting grasses

Response:
Low planting has been included in the verge between the kerb and footpath.




 Excellence with Economy in Engineering                                                                 3
 https://mpncnetau.sharepoint.com/sites/administration/shared documents/8000-
 8999/8600-8699/8662/letter/16-02-23 noosa council ltr.docx