B - Code Compliance

Landscaping Code

Overall Outcome                                                                Response
The Overall Outcomes of the Low Density Residential Code are:
2a). Development integrates landscaping into its design, ensuring building and 2a - Complies
structures sit within the landscape rather than dominating it.                 The existing development integrates with the sub-tropical landscape, ensuring the
                                                                               buildings blend naturally with their surroundings.
2b) Landscaping is consistent with the vegetated character and landscape         2b - Complies
design principles of Noosa Shire.                                                The landscaping is consistent with the lush, vegetated character typical of the Noosa
                                                                                 Shire, enhancing the area's natural beauty.
2c) Development retains, reinforces and enhances existing vegetation where 2c - Complies
practicable and natural landscape features of the site, streetscape and locality. The development retains and enhances existing vegetation, preserving the natural
                                                                                  landscape features that define the site and streetscape.
2d) Landscaping creates aesthetically pleasing, safe, comfortable and 2d - Complies
functional environments in which people live, work and visit.                     The landscaping creates an aesthetically pleasing and functional environment,
                                                                                  contributing to a comfortable and inviting space for residents and visitors.
2e) Development relies on the retention of existing natural vegetation and 2e - Complies
natural features for their ecological, aesthetic and cultural values.             The development does not involve any works and retains all existing vegetation.
2f) Plantings are of a scale and density commensurate with building height, 2f - Not Applicable
bulk and scale.                                                                   The development does not propose any new plantings. However, the existing plantings
                                                                                  are well-scaled to the building height, softening the bulk and scale of the buildings
                                                                                  from the street and adjacent properties.
2g) Hard landscape features use natural materials such as timber or rock over 2g – Complies
manufactured materials.                                                           The existing landscaping utilises hard landscape features, including rock and timber.

2h) Landscaping enhances visual privacy for dwellings, buffers development 2h - Complies
and conflicting land uses, and screens services and storage areas.                The landscaping enhances visual privacy, effectively buffering the development from
                                                                                  surrounding areas and screening service and storage areas including the hardstand
                                                                                  manoeuvring area. The adjoining uses are generally compatible accommodation
                                                                                  related.
2i) Landscaping species are chosen and established in a manner that promotes 2i - Complies
longevity and ease of maintenance, such that species:                             The development retains the existing landscaping which is consistent with other local
    i.  are predominantly those naturally occurring in the area;                  properties and includes sub-tropical species.
   ii.  suit local soil, climate, aspect and the site situation; and
  iii.  contribute to the habitat of local wildlife.
2j) Revegetation and rehabilitation of native wildlife habitat and riparian areas 2j - Not Applicable
protect and enhance ecological and biodiversity                                   There are no works associated with the development, retaining all existing vegetation.
values.