Response to Info Request - Attachment 6b - Ecological Assessment Part 2 MCU18-0015 & RAL18-0001 · MCU18/0015

                                                                       Ecological Assessment – Attunga Heights



                   Specific Outcomes                                             Probable Solutions                                      Response
 O2 For the purpose of Reconfiguring a Lot new lots                S2.1 Where clearing vegetation on
 are only created where they minimise the                          the premises is for the purpose of
 fragmentation and maximise the retention of                       Reconfiguring a Lot—
 existing vegetation.                                              a) new boundaries to lots do not transect and
                                                                       fragment existing vegetation;
                                                                   b) new lots are created to allow for suitable
                                                                       house site areas or other future buildings and
                                                                       works to be located within existing cleared
                                                                       areas or areas of low ecological value; and
                                                                   c) building envelopes are designated for each
                                                                       lot.
 O3 Clearing vegetation only occurs where—                         S3.1 No solution provided                            The proposed development layout is considered
 a) no other suitable cleared or partially cleared                                                                      to comply with the requirements of O3.
    area is available on the premises;
 b) the development minimises the total
    footprint within which all activities,
    buildings, structures, driveways and other
    works are contained; and
 c) the development is located in areas of low
    ecological value over other areas, to the
    greatest extent practicable.

 Editor’s note:
 Environmental Protection category Vegetation that falls within
 the Environmental Protection category comprises regional
 ecosystems that possess at least one of the following
 environmental values or criteria—
 •The regional conservation status under the Queensland
 Vegetation Management Act 1999 is “Endangered”;
 •It forms habitat for threatened or protected fauna species,
 as identified in Vegetation of Noosa Shire;
 •It is ‘rare’ or naturally restricted regionally or locally, as
 identified in Vegetation of Noosa Shire; or




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