Appendix C - Ecological Assessment

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




1.2         Current planning context
1.2.1       Noosa Planning Scheme
Table 1-1 presents the elements of the current Noosa Planning Scheme (Noosa Plan 2006 (incorporating amendments to 08 June 2018)) pertaining to the
natural environment that are relevant to the subject lands.
Table 1-1     Noosa planning scheme requirements governing the site.
 Element                                            Outcome                                                               Probable Solution (where applicable)
 Strategic Framework                                DEO3.1.3(j)
                                                    Residential uses
                                                    …
                                                    ix considering the impact new development has on resident
                                                    perceptions of Noosa Shire's natural resources, open space, clean
                                                    environment, integration of the landform and landscape, character,
                                                    natural environment and resident lifestyle;
                                                    …
 Tewantin and Doonan Locality Code                  12.7.2 – Overall outcome (y)
                                                    (y) Rural settlement. at varying densities consistent with the
                                                    environmental constraints of the area, offer high levels of amenity
                                                    and moderate to high levels of convenience, accessibility and
                                                    servicing
                                                    2.7.2 - Overall Outcome (uu)
                                                    The overall outcomes sought for the Tewantin & Doonan Locality
                                                    are the following:-
                                                    (uu) For the Rural Zone—rural land is protected and appropriately
                                                    managed such that:-
                                                        i.    the scenic and environmental values, the distinct rural
                                                              amenity and agricultural productivity of the locality are
                                                              preserved and are not adversely impacted as a
                                                              consequence of development on or adjacent to that land;
                                                              and
                                                        ii.   locally appropriate enterprises such as bed and breakfast
                                                              accommodation, farmstays, cabins, camping grounds,
                                                              roadside stalls and home based businesses enhance the
                                                              economic sustainability of the hinterland; and
                                                    Specific Outcomes O14 and O15
                                                    Landscape setting
                                                    O14 Tall trees and native vegetation add to the character of the
                                                    locality and are retained;


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