Development Application part 2 Planning Report MCU13/0051

6.3.2 Remnant Vegetation

Under the VMA, the subject site is mapped as containing areas of Remnant Vegetation
containing that is classified as containing a ’least concern regional ecosystem’ (refer to
Figure 6.2 below and Appendix 5 Environmental Searches). The proposed facility will
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utilise the existing intemal access track which is identified as running through an area
mapped as containing Remnant Vegetation. The location of the existing access track can
be seen on the attached drawings within Appendix 3 and in Figures 5.1-5.4 and illustrates
the internal access track and crossover has been previously cleared by the property owner
for the property owner’s benefit. Additionally the proposed development will not require a
permit or notification to the DNRM as the proposed facility compound will be located
approximately 700m from the assessable vegetation and no clearing is required.




                                                    Remnant vegetation containing endangered
                                                    regional ecosystems
                                           _        Remnant vegetation containing of concern
                                                    regional ecosystems
                                           r::::I   Remnant vegetation that is a least concern
                                                    regional ecosystem
                                           ~ Vegetatiorl Management Act Essential Habitat
                                  Figure 6.2: Remnant Vegetation Map (DNRM)


6.4    State Planning Policy Framework

A State Planning   Policy (SPP)is a statutory instrument developed by the Queensland
State Government under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (or the former Integrated
Planning Act 1997) on matters of State interest. SPPs apply when development is
assessed, land is designated for community infrastructure, and when proposed new
planning schemes are made or amended under the SPA. The state planning policies
(SPP)below are current. State planning policies developed under the Integrated Planning
Act 1997 remain current under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. There are currently
fourteen (14) SPPs, one (1) of which applies to the proposed development, as
demonstrated in Table 6.1 below.




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