Appendix H. Planning Scheme Code Responses

                                                                                                                                                               LANDSCAPING CODE
                                                                                                                                       Performance Criteria and Acceptable Solutions



Table 14-54 - Landscaping

                                                           PROBABLE SOLUTIONS                                                                                         COUNCIL USE
             SPECIFIC OUTCOMES                                                                   SOLUTIONS*                       COMMENTS
                                                           (IF CODE ASSESSABLE)                                                                                          ONLY

    14.156 General requirements
    Streetscape and amenity                                                                          ✓        Complies with probable solutions
    O1 Sufficient landscaped areas are             S1.1 Landscaped areas, not less than the                   As demonstrated by the submitted Landscape Concept
    provided to—                                   minimum areas and dimensions specified                     Plan provided at Appendix E, the proposed landscaped
    (a) enhance the visual amenity and natural     in Tables 14-53 or 14-54, are provided and                 approach ensures accordance with the minimum areas
        landscape character of the area,           maintained.                                                and dimensions specified by the planning scheme.
        streetscape and local area;                S1.2 Landscaping is designed, planted             ✓        Complies with probable solutions
    (b) retain natural landscape features, such    and maintained in accordance with PSP3                     With reference to the Landscape Concept Plan provided
        as rock outcrops and existing large        Landscaping Plants and Guidelines.                         at Appendix E, the proposed landscaped approach has
        trees;                                                                                                been designed in accordance with Councils’ landscape
    (c) retain existing native vegetation and                                                                 design policy.
        enhance buffer areas around property
        boundaries;
    (d) suit the relative size and nature of the
        development and its setting;
    (e) reduce the visual impact of large or
        bulky structures and fencing along
        waterways; and
    (f) conceal service, carparking and
        loading areas of developments;
    (g) screen incompatible land uses; and
    (h) h) provide privacy between any
        dwelling units and accommodation
        units on and adjoining the site.
    Building and landscape design                                                                   N/A       Not applicable
    O2 Site layout and building and landscape      S2.1 Below ground components of
    design—                                        buildings do not extend beyond the above
    (a) provides for soft landscaping to be        ground footprint to allow for landscaping
        established in and around the              particularly within building setback areas;
        development;                               AND
    (b) maximises the retention of large           S2.2 Basement carparks do not encroach           N/A       Not applicable
        canopy trees;                              into building setback areas;
    (c) within the Eastern Beaches Locality        AND
        and Noosa Heads Locality, avoids the
1       Solution: ✓ = Acceptable Solution                                                                                                                                Appendix H
                  A/S = Alternative Solution
                  N/A = Not applicable to this proposal

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