Information Request OPW22 0022 · OPW22/0022

Officer: 	Amanda Turner
Direct Telephone: 	07 53296287
Our Reference:	OPW22/0022 51983.3225
Your Reference:	The Hastings
7 February 2022
Sunshine Coast Tree Works
PO Box 1411
NOOSAVILLE   QLD  4566
[email protected]
Dear Sir
Information Request
Planning Act 2016
I refer to your application and advise that Council requires further information to satisfactorily assess the proposal.
application details
Application No.	OPW22/0022
Street Address:	The Hastings 30 Hastings St Noosa Heads Qld 4567
Real Property Description:	GTP 1154
Planning Scheme:	Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020)
INFORMATION REQUIRED
The information requested is set out below:
Issue
The Landscaping Works (December 2021) sheet L001 point 1. details ‘Species and final locations shown in the landscape plans are subject to change and will depend on owner preference and supplier availability’. This wording indicates that the plant selection that is approved could be changed without additional approvals from Council.
Information Required
Reword point 1 of sheet L001 of the Landscape Works to include ‘with approval from Council’.
Issue
It has been detailed briefly that the proposed works will not impact on traffic as it is a closed site and vehicles will be minimal however Hasting Street can be extremely busy. In addition there is an open access pathway from Hastings Street into the proposed works area.
Information Required
Provide further details on the proposed methodology for the tree removal and new planting. The detail must clearly indicate how the proposed works will not impact on traffic and pedestrian movements along Hastings Street and Noosa Parade and provide a safe environment for vehicles and pedestrians. The detail must include but not be limited to:
Vehicle access to the site,
Type and number vehicles,
Parking of vehicles on and off site, and
Specific comment regarding the tree removal on the Hasting Street frontage.
If required provide a Traffic Management Plan prepared by a suitably qualified person that includes the measures/signage required to provide a safe environment for vehicles and pedestrians in Hastings Street and Noosa Parade. Please note that all signage must be in accordance with the MUTCD.
Issue
The Arborist Inspection report (dated 18/01/2022) includes the site plan however the second site plan image is blurred and difficult to read. In addition the site plan identifies the species names however does not link to the number associated with the description. Further the plan includes green stars and species type in addition to red stars but it is unclear what are to be removed.
Information Required
Provide a clear readable site plan.
Include the numbers of each tree description onto a site plan for clear understanding and linkage.
Advise what the difference between the green stars and red stars are.
Issue
The landscaping plan and species list includes a number of palm species. Within the Noosa Plan PSP2 – Landscaping policy it details the use of palms as generally not being suitable especially if individually planted. Due to the significant number of large dense trees proposed to be removed this will be a visible loss of vegetation from Hastings Street and palms do not provide adequate screening of buildings and walls.
Information Required
Amend the landscaping plan and plant list replacing the palm species with other suitable species from the Noosa Plan 2020 – PSP2 preferred plant list. Taking into consideration the requirement to provide screening whilst meeting the Hastings Street landscape character.
Issue
The landscaping plan does not include the pot sizes of the plants proposed. This development is located on Hastings Street and the proposed tree removal includes large, aged plants with the gaps in vegetation likely to be visible when removed.
Information Required
Amend the landscape plan and plant list to include pot sizes. The pot sizes can be a variety but require large sized plants.
Provide justification on the variety of pot sizes proposed depending on the location of the planting and the likely visible gaps in vegetation.
Issue
Within the Arborist Inspection report (dated 18/01/2022) the photographs appear to show significant bare areas which were further evident during a site visit. These bare area will become even barer following the tree removal works. Along the boundaries dense screening is required to limit hard surfaces.
Information Required
Amend the landscape plan to include additional low and mid storey height species along with the proposed tree species to create a dense screening. Ensure species are selected from the Noosa Plan 2020 – PSP2 preferred plant list. Taking into consideration the requirement to provide screening whilst meeting the Hastings Street landscape character.
Issue
The proposed works will require significant loud machinery such as a chipper, chainsaws etc. The location includes a large number of dwellings within The Hastings and also has a significant number of accommodation and shops surrounding. No detail has been included about work hours and managing potential noise impacts.
Information Required
Provide details on what the proposed work hours and days are.
Provide details on how the potential noise impacts will be managed for the duration of the works.
due date for response to information request
The due date for providing the requested information is 16 May 2022. Email your response to [email protected]. Please advise Council of your response to this information request in accordance with section 13 of the Development Assessment Rules.
If you do not provide a response before the due date, it will be taken as if you have decided not to respond to the information request and Council will continue with the assessment of your application.
other details
You can follow the progress of this application online at www.noosa.qld.gov.au. The “Online Services” page can be accessed via "Quick Links" on the left hand side of the screen.
Should you have any further queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number above.
Your Faithfully,

Amanda Turner
Senior Environmental Officer
Development Assessment

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