PM Submission - John Cochrane - MCU21/0110

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             i)   the proposed development has been designed, will be constructed and operated to
                  facilitate erosion and drainage control and avoid release of prescribed water contaminants
                  into receiving waters (OO(i)).

         The development has been planned and designed and will be constructed and operated to
         manage stormwater as part of an integrated water cycle management system that protects
         environmental values, water quality and public health.

         The proposed development meets the purpose of the Water Quality and Drainage Code and to
         the extent there is any inconsistency can be conditioned to comply with the assessment
         benchmarks.

         Landscaping Code

         The Place Design Group have provided a Landscape Concept Plan, which is provided with
         Appendix G. The landscape architect has considered the Landscape Code in the assessment and
         provided advice about the relevant performance outcomes of the Landscape Code (refer attached
         letter).

         Having regard to the overall outcomes sought for the Landscaping Code, the following comments
         are made:
             a) the development integrates landscaping into its design, ensuring building and structures
                sit within the landscape rather than dominating it (OO(a));
             b) the proposed landscaping is consistent with the vegetated character and landscape design
                of Noosa Springs and the principles of Noosa Shire more generally (OO(b));
             c) the proposed development minimises the extent of earthworks where possible, retains,
                reinforces, and enhances existing vegetation where practicable, making some use of the
                natural landscape features within the site and the existing streetscape (OO(c));
             d) the proposed landscaping creates aesthetically pleasing, safe, comfortable, and functional
                environment for visitors staying at the Resort Complex (OO(d));
             e) the proposed development makes use of the retention of existing natural vegetation and
                natural features for their ecological and aesthetic values where possible having regard to
                the nature and form of the site and the extent of development being proposed (OO(e));
             f) the proposed landscaping is of a scale and density commensurate with building height,
                bulk, and scale of the development (OO(f));
             g) the proposed hard landscape features make use of natural materials such as timber or
                rock over manufactured materials where possible, including a stone staircase between the
                lagoon pools (OO(g));
             h) the proposed landscaping enhances visual privacy for dwellings, buffers development and
                screens services and storage areas (OO(h));
             i) the proposed landscaping species that have been selected have been chosen to promote
                longevity and ease of maintenance and the existing tropical feel of the Noosa Springs Golf
                and Spa Resort, some of which are native to the local area, suit the local soil, climate,
                aspect, and the site and will contribute to the habitat of local wildlife (OO(i));
             j) the proposed landscaping provides for the revegetation of the disturbed areas of the site
                that will attract local fauna and provide for some biodiversity value (OO(j));



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