Appendix C - Ecological Assessment

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



 Element                                      Outcome                                                                         Acceptable Outcome (where relevant)
 Biodiversity Overlay Code                    13.7.2 - Overall Outcome (a)
                                              The overall outcomes sought for the Biodiversity Overlay Code are
 Extract 1 – Biodiversity Overlay             the following: -
                                              a)         The natural resources of Noosa Shire are conserved including:
                                                    i.        land which is of scenic, cultural, historical, educational,
                                                              recreational, scientific, ecological, biodiversity, economic,
                                                              social or aesthetic value;
                                                   ii.        soil or landforms such as watercourses, drainage lines,
                                                              foreshores, dunes and steep slopes;
                                                   iii.       the ecosystem health and quality of the water, land and
                                                              other natural resources; and
                                                   iv.        the extent and condition of native and remnant
                                                              vegetation, including ecologically important areas,
                                                              wetlands and areas of significant regrowth of local origin;
                                              13.7.2 – Overall Outcome (c)
                                              …
                                              c)         Ecologically important areas, wildlife corridors, ecological
                                                         linkages and riparian vegetation are conserved, managed,
                                                         enhanced and rehabilitated to ensure the long term ecological
                                                         viability, integrity and sustainability of native flora and fauna
 Extract 2 - Schedule 7 Koala Habitat Areas              species, and to improve biodiversity, landscape stability, and
                                                         resilience;
 (see O7 and S7.1)
                                              13.7.2 - Overall Outcome (d)
                                              The overall outcomes sought for the Biodiversity Overlay Code are
                                              the following: -
                                              …
                                              d)         Development is managed so as to avoid, or where avoidance
                                                         is not practicable, minimises or mitigates the impacts upon the
                                                         Shire's biodiversity values and natural resources, including: -
                                                    i.        ecologically important areas;
                                                   ii.        the ecological values of water catchment areas;
                                                   iii.       the water quality of waterways, the Noosa River system
                                                              and ground and surface waters;
                                                   iv.        that part of the natural environment that may be
                                                              environmentally harmed by vermin, pests, noxious plants
                                                              or threats such as fire, development and inappropriate
                                                              land management;
                                                   v.         vistas and scenic amenity of the landscape;
                                                   vi.        coastal resources and values including coastal
                                                              foreshores, near shore marine environments, beaches,
                                                              dunes, rocky headlands, beaches and river mouths; and


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