Attachment C Current Development Approval

      NOOSA PLAN 2020 - Landscaping Code
      Performance outcomes                                                                                                                          Acceptable Outcomes                                                                                                                                                                              Comments
      General Requirements

      Amenity                                                                                                                                       AO1                                                                                                                                                                                              COMPLIES
      PO1                                                                                                                                           Landscaping is designed, planted and maintained in accordance with PSP2 Landscaping.                                                                                                             BUFFER PLANTING
      Landscaped areas—                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Incorporates appropriate visual screening and buffer plantings in order to maximise amenity for
      (a) enhance the visual amenity and natural landscape character of the site, streetscape and local area;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          neighbouring residents and road traffic. The buffer planting to the East of the site will utilize the retention
      (b) retain natural landscape features;                                                                                                        Editor’s Note— The quantity of landscaped open space, including landscaped buffers, required for various land uses is specified in the relevant use code.                                          of existing vegetation that lies within the buffer to form the backbone of the screening. To the North &
      (c) enhance buffer areas around property boundaries;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             South of the site informal plantings of native trees underplanted with shrubs and groundcovers will form
      (d) suit the relative size and nature of the development and its setting;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        the buffer. Along the street frontage to the West a 6 meter wide buffer consisting of forest tree planting,
      (e) reduce the visual impact of large or bulky structures and fencing;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           clumps of palms and feature trees located at entry points will screen development form the roadway.
      (f) screen incompatible land uses;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             • Incorporates native and locally endemic species appropriate to the Noosa Region mainly selected from
      (g) conceal service, car parking and loading areas; and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Noosa’s Preferred Plant Species List of Woodland/ Open Forest Area & Closed Forest/ Rainforest Areas.
      (h) provide privacy between any dwellings or accommodation on and adjoining the site to a height and density appropriate to the scale of
      the development.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               AMENITY PLANTINGS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Planting within the site primarily incorporates contextually appropriate species for amenity and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ornamental planting arrangements.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Planting bed areas will be mass planted and mulched in order to minimise irrigation requirements,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ensure rapid establishment and ease of maintenance.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • A comprehensive pattern of amenity shade trees is included in order to provide shade for car parking
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       areas and to reduce heat island effects and glare from hard paved surfaces.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • Iconic plantings are included at key points for visual emphasis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • “Fingers”of vegetation have been planted through and around the buildings to reduce the bulk and scale
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       of the building form.
      Design                                                                                                                                        AO2.1                                                                                                                                                                                            COMPLIES
      PO2                                                                                                                                           Existing site trees and landscape features such as rock outcrops are integrated into the development wherever possible.                                                                          • Existing trees have been retained in buffer areas.
      Site layout and building and landscape design—                                                                                                AO2.2                                                                                                                                                                                            • Impervious pavement materials and surfaces have been minimised with large areas of mulched garden
      (a) provides for soft landscaping to be established in and around the development;                                                            Below ground components of buildings, including basement carparks, do not extend beyond the above ground footprint to allow for deep landscaping particularly within building setback areas.       beds and grassed areas dominating the design to maximise water infiltration.
      (b) maximises the retention of large canopy trees;                                                                                            AO2.3                                                                                                                                                                                            • Plants will be informally grouped in large mulched garden beds rather than planted individually or in
      (c) minimises the extent of impervious paved areas;                                                                                           Alternatives to impervious pavement are provided and are located where landscaping and existing vegetation will benefit from increased infiltration of rainwater.                                  regimented rows.
      (d) provides for suitable plant layouts and densities;                                                                                        AO2.4                                                                                                                                                                                            • Edges will clearly define different surfaces.
      (e) facilitates the adoption of appropriate planting techniques; and                                                                          Plants are grouped in mulched beds rather than planted individually to provide for optimum growing conditions and less maintenance.
      (f) considers on-going maintenance requirements to assure the establishment and ongoing survival of plantings                                 AO2.5
      (g) reduces the impact of buildings and structures.                                                                                           Plants do not rely on extensive maintenance regimes such as hedging.
                                                                                                                                                    AO2.6
      Editor’s note— Refer to Figure AP3-4A and Figure AP3-4B for appropriate landscaping outcomes for residential development and Figure           Plants do not generally rely on watering systems, however where necessary the design includes a sprinkler or drip irrigation system that delivers water for optimum plant growth and minimum
      AP3-11B and Figure AP3-5A for landscaping outcomes for centre development.                                                                    evaporation.
                                                                                                                                                    AO2.7
                                                                                                                                                    Edges of different surfaces and gardens are defined to assist with maintenance.
                                                                                                                                                    AO2.8
                                                                                                                                                    For retaining walls, rock facing or mass rock walls are used rather than rendered block, concrete or other urban style walls.
                                                                                                                                                    AO2.9
                                                                                                                                                    Timbers and other natural materials that reflect the colours and textures of the landscape are incorporated.
                                                                                                                                                    AO2.10
                                                                                                                                                    Timbers which are allowed to fade to grey and metals that are designed to rust are used rather than materials which require regular treatment or maintenance.
      Street Trees                                                                                                                                  AO3.1                                                                                                                                                                                            COMPLIES
      PO3                                                                                                                                           A minimum of 2 street trees are provided per lot or every 8 metres of frontage, whichever is the greater.                                                                                        • New Street Trees are to replace all existing street trees that are damaged of removed are per subdivision
      Street trees within road reserves provide effective canopy shading having regard to the size and scale of the road reserve and the location   AO3.2                                                                                                                                                                                              approval (OPW20/0145.02) .
      of services and other structures                                                                                                              Street trees are planted a minimum of 1m from the back of the kerb in the road reserve verge and are of a species that do not impact on services.
      PO4                                                                                                                                           AO4                                                                                                                                                                                              COMPLIES
      Street trees in towns and villages, are consistent with the existing streetscape character.                                                   Where a street or locality has an identified character derived from existing vegetation, similar or identical species are used.                                                                  • New Street Tree species are from approved subdivision (OPW20/0145.02) species list.

                                                                                                                                                    Editor’s Note— character trees may be exotic species not endemic to the area such as Jacaranda, Poinciana or Fig trees.
      Safety and security                                                                                                                           AO5.1                                                                                                                                                                                            COMPLIES
      PO5                                                                                                                                           Landscaping features like planting, changes of material and texture, pedestrian shelter, changes of level, artwork, signage, low walls, seating and the like define desired movement areas and   • Planting layouts and arrangements are designed in order to maximise both visual amenity and visual
      Landscaping is designed and located to maximise the safety and security of public and private areas by—                                       delineate public and private areas.                                                                                                                                                                cohesiveness. Planting layering has been utilised in order to produce simple and easily maintained lay-
      (a) clearly defining the boundaries between private and public spaces;                                                                        Editor’s Note—Refer to Figure 6.4.4.4 and Figure AP3-5A                                                                                                                                            out whilst maintaining CPTED principles of maximising visibility and maintaining sight lines.
      (b) promoting casual surveillance of buildings and public areas from the street and other public areas for personal security reasons;         AO5.2                                                                                                                                                                                            • Long sections of solid walls have been avoided and fencing along street frontages softened by extensive
      (c) avoiding concealment spots;                                                                                                               Landscaping allows adequate visibility for casual surveillance of public and semi-public spaces.                                                                                                   planting.
      (d) maintaining safe sight distances to and from road and building corners, car park entrances and driveways;                                 AO5.3
      (e) maintain safe sight distances at planting bed ends within car parks;                                                                      Landscaping including fences, walls, outdoor furniture and artworks are designed to avoid blind spots or places of concealment.
      (f) designing to discourage graffiti;                                                                                                         AO5.4
      (g) ensuring vegetation does not inhibit the effectiveness of street lighting or conceal signage; and                                         Blank solid front fences are avoided and where a solid wall is required elements such as a vertical garden, creepers, murals or vandal resistant paint are incorporated.
      (h) separating and defining pedestrian and vehicle circulation routes.                                                                        AO5.5
                                                                                                                                                    Front fences are no more than 1.2 metres high or 1.8 metres if at least 50% transparent
                                                                                                                                                    AO5.6
                                                                                                                                                    Landscaping is provided between the fence and the street frontage.
                                                                                                                                                    AO5.7
                                                                                                                                                    Street trees and trees in car parking areas and next to pathways have a minimum canopy clearance height of 2.4 metres, increasing to 5.0 metres where trucks and buses frequently use the
                                                                                                                                                    route.
                                                                                                                                                    AO5.8
                                                                                                                                                    Root guards are utilised around species with potentially invasive roots to avoid trip hazards.
                                                                                                                                                    AO5.9
                                                                                                                                                    Landscaping allows for safe vehicle sight lines at driveways.
                                                                                                                                                    Editor’s Note— Refer to Figure 9.4.5.4.
      Energy efficiency                                                                                                                             AO6.1                                                                                                                                                                                            COMPLIES
      PO6                                                                                                                                           Landscape elements are positioned to shade walls, windows and outdoor areas from afternoon (western) sun.                                                                                        • Tree planting has been concentrated along the western side of the buildings to provide shade from the
      Landscaping assists in passive solar access, the provision of shade, microclimate management and energy conservation.                         AO6.2                                                                                                                                                                                              afternoon sun while to the north the landscape is more open in structure to allow prevailing summer
                                                                                                                                                    Landscapes facilitate winter sun access to living areas, north facing windows and public spaces.                                                                                                   breezes to permeate the living and public areas.
                                                                                                                                                    AO6.3
                                                                                                                                                    Landscapes, fences and walls allow exposure of living and public areas to prevailing summer breezes and protection against winter winds.
                                                                                                                                                    AO6.4
                                                                                                                                                    Landscape elements do not shade solar collector devices during the middle 6 hours of the day.
      Stormwater Drainage                                                                                                                           No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                                                                                   COMPLIES
      PO7                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • WSUD deign principles have been incorporated into the design in the form of Bio-Retention basins.
      Landscaping integrates stormwater drainage and water sensitive urban design
      Natural Drainage                                                                                                                              AO8.1                                                                                                                                                                                            COMPLIES
      PO8                                                                                                                                           Landscaping works maintain and enhance natural drainage lines (including creeks, gullies, waterways and wetlands) to convey stormwater                                                           • Existing vegetation to the eastern buffer has been maintained.
      Landscaping maintains or enhances the quality of surface water and groundwater.
                                                                                                                                                    AO8.2
                                                                                                                                                    Riparian buffers are maintained and rehabilitated.

                                                                                                                                                    AO8.3
                                                                                                                                                    Within paved or sealed surfaces, tree grates provide for water and natural air movement however are not to be used as drain.



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                   APPPROVED PLAN                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             CLIENT  STOCKWELL                                                    JEREMY FERRIER
           HOFMANN DRIVE, NOOSA APARTMENTS - Landscape Concept
                      MCU21/0146                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SCALE   NTS                               N                          LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
                    NOOSA COUNCIL                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             DATE    MARCH 2022
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              DRAWING 2021-060 SK08
                     16 JUNE 2022                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  P: 07 3844 0700
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