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P ROJECT R EVIEW
The project proposes the redevelopment of the existing site at Unit 16 / 30 Hastings Street,
Noosa Heads. Currently, the #16 townhouse unit stands on the southern side of the complex
next to the driveway entrance leading onto Noosa Parade.

The project unit is one of the remaining original complex townhouses and it is proposed that
the structure is removed, and a new dwelling constructed to maximise the Lot in a manner
similar to the adjacent townhouse units within the site.

The trees and general vegetation found within the Lot space of Unit 16 are limited to the
southern boundary abutting the complex southern boundary wall.

The existing vegetation includes a mixed species lower understory, a Fishtail Palm and two
Lilly Pillyiesthat were likely planted as part of the original landscaping of the site.




     Figure 1: Overview of Unit 16 with the subject vegetation located behind the southern boundary wall.
              The recently completed redevelopment of the adjacent townhouse unit on the right.




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P ROJECT D ESIGN
The project design proposes the removal of the existing structure and the construction of a
multi-level dwelling similar to the adjacent unit. With the maximum usage of the Lot proposed,
the existing vegetation is deemed unsuitable for retention.

The ground floor design, concept option 3, illustrates the likely intrusion into the existing
garden bed area on the southern side of the site where the subject vegetation is located. The
plan depicts the vegetation as Tree 1 (Lilly Pilly), and Tree 2 (Lilly Pilly), with the Fishtail palm
positioned within the proposed footprint of the new dwelling.




                                         Figure 2: Concept option 3




             Figure 3: Extract of Concept option 3 with additional vegetation information added.




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S UBJECT V EGETATION
The existing vegetation currently occupying the site consists of three main plants, that were
likely planted as part of, or added to, the original landscaping. It was noted the vegetation
garden bed is in poor condition, the soil appears dry, compact, and devoid of beneficial mulch
or soil life.

Tree 1
Tree 1, a local Lilly Pilly species, is planted towards the south eastern corner of the site,
standing 6-7m in height with a trunk diameter of 200-250mm. The general health of the tree
has reduced vigour for its potential age. The health has likely been affected by the poor ground
conditions and the restrictive planting space where the foundations of the boundary wall within
1m would limit the root spread.

A severed root, 60-70mm in diameter, was observed that once grew across into the
neighbouring Lot. This appears to have been cut to facilitate the constitution of the dwelling
and the installation of the services.

The proposed design would be located within 1.5m of the tree, this measurement does not
allow for the constructability of the dwelling including the erection of safety scaffolding, etc.
The limited space that it is afforded in the new design would likely cause a further reduction in
growth rates and reduce its amenity value further.

The retention of Tree 1 within the proposed project design is not supported.




   Figure 4: Tree 1 in proximity to the neighbouring   Figure 5: Tree 1 close to the front wall. Past root
                        dwelling                                severance is circled in orange.




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Tree 2
Tree 2, also a Lilly Pilly species, is planted towards the gateway entrance. It stands 2-3m in
height with a trunk diameter no greater than 100mm. The tree’s general health and condition
are poor with a dead section and no recent growth. The tree offers little amenity value and has
a limited useful life expectancy.

The retention of Tree 2 within the proposed project design is not supported.




    Figure 6: Tree 2 with a dead top that has been   Figure 7: Limited amenity value or future potential.
                       removed




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Fishtail Palm
The Fishtail Palm is located close to the southern side of the existing dwelling. It is evident
that it has been cut back in the past to manage its ultimate large size, and multiple stems
remain. The project design directly conflicts with the plant’s position within the Lot.

The retention of the Fishtail Palm within the proposed project design is not supported.




 Figure 8: Fishtail Palm positioned next to the existing   Figure 9: Multi-stem clump forming habit
                        dwelling




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C ONCLUSION
With the existing vegetation not deemed to be beneficial to the project design, its removal
would facilitate the uninhibited buildability of the project and allow a new landscaping design
and a planting scheme that is more in keeping with modern design and sustainability.

During the landscaping process, the garden beds should be replenished and the soil quality
improved, this in turn would benefit the aesthetics of the site and the Noosa Parade frontage
of the complex.




                       Figure 10: Google Street View of the site from Noosa Parade.
                The site is obscured by the statement Weeping Fig and street tree planting




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