Attachment 3 - Koala Impact Assesssment

The proposal within the planning scheme


The site is mapped as core koala habitat, but it is not within a koala priority
area, hence development that interferes with koala habitat is not per se
prohibited development and can be assessed against the various planning
instruments.


Noosa Planning Scheme 2020


The Noosa Planning Scheme 2020, expressed in the Biodiversity, Waterways
and Wetlands Overlay Code intends that development:


       “…is designed, sited, constructed and operated to avoid or minimise
adverse impacts on koalas and their habitat and to provide for connectivity and
safety for the long-term viability of the koala population.”


Further, criteria for assessable development states that it must:
   a) protect and enhance koalas and koala habitat and avoid adverse
       impacts;
   b) provide measures to assist the survival of koala populations in the area
       to mitigate any potential threats or risk to koalas; and
   c) provide for safe and appropriate koala movement across the landscape


The acceptable outcomes in Table 8.2.2.3 of the Noosa Plan 2020 are:


   11.1)       Development design complies with the Koala sensitive Design
Guideline: A guide to koala sensitive design measures for planning and
development activities.
   11.2)       Development incorporates revegetation and landscaping that
   provides food, shelter and movement opportunities for koalas.
   11.3)       Development is designed to maximise and enhance connectivity
   between koala habitat trees and ensure safe koala movement.
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                     Lot 3 on SP 126203 Report prepared for Aspect Architects June 2022