Appendix C - Ecological Assessment

                                                                                                                                                                                 Hollett Road Ecological Assessment
                                                                                                                                                               Minor Change Application - 191 Hollett Road, Noosaville




3           Regulatory framework & compliance assessment

3.1         Noosa Planning Scheme Compliance Measures.
Table 3-1 details how the revised plan complies with the relevant elements of Noosa Plan 2006 presented in Table 1-1.
Table 3-1     Compliance measures in accordance with the Noosa Shire Plan 2006
 Element                  Outcome                                                          Compliance statement *




 Strategic Framework      DEO3.1.3(j)                                                      The proposed development layout retains all areas of remnant in addition to tracts of regrowth vegetation
                          Residential uses                                                 within approximately 82% of the site. The following existing conditions protect character trees on lots
                                                                                           through the use of BLEs:
                          …
                                                                                               Condition 38 requires the land areas identified as “Park” on the approved plans (as amended)
                          ix considering the impact new development has on resident             dedicated to the Crown as Reserve(s) for Environmental Purposes.
                          perceptions of Noosa Shire's natural resources, open space,
                          clean environment, integration of the landform and                   Condition 45 provides, among other things, that no clearing of native vegetation including Old
                          landscape, character, natural environment and resident                Growth “Habitat Trees” (i.e. trees with hollow branches and limbs) is permitted during subdivision
                          lifestyle;                                                            construction without the prior written approval of Council’s Environmental delegate.
                          …                                                                    Condition 63 requires that a vegetation protection covenant must be registered against the titles of
                                                                                                Lots 50, 51 and 52 over the land areas identified as Areas A5, B2, A6 and B3 (as identified on the
                                                                                                relevant map). The covenant document (including the relevant requirements) and a survey plan must
                                                                                                be submitted to Council for endorsement prior to registration.
                                                                                           These conditions require updating to reflect the reduced yield and consequential lot renumbering.
 Tewantin and Doonan      12.7.2 – Overall outcome (y)                                     Approximately 82% of the site will be undeveloped and protected by way of dedication as a park or under
 Locality Code            (y) Rural settlement. at varying densities consistent with the   covenant. These areas include all remnant vegetation and some areas of regrowth. Within the remaining
                          environmental constraints of the area, offer high levels of      18% to be developed there is potential for additional tree retention to occur.
                          amenity and moderate to high levels of convenience,
                          accessibility and servicing


                          12.7.2 – Overall Outcome (aa)                                    Approximately 82% of the site will be undeveloped and protected by way of dedication as a park or under
                          (aa) Rural settlements provide tranquil, bushland settings,      covenant. These areas include all remnant vegetation and some areas of regrowth. Within the remaining
                          where open space, privacy and rural and ocean vistas are         18% to be developed there is potential for additional tree retention to occur, demonstrating how the
                          key features.                                                    development preserves the tranquil bushland setting of the area.


                          2.7.2 - Overall Outcome (uu)                                     Approximately 82% of the site will be undeveloped and protected by way of dedication as a park or under
                          The overall outcomes sought for the Tewantin & Doonan            covenant. These areas include all remnant vegetation and some areas of regrowth. Within the remaining
                          Locality are the following:-                                     18% to be developed there is potential for additional tree retention to occur further preserving the
                                                                                           environmental values and outcomes of the locality.
                          (uu) For the Rural Zone—rural land is protected and
                          appropriately managed such that:-


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