Planning Report

      Connectivity            Table 8.2.2.3 ­ Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes                         Acceptable outcomes
Connectivity                                                                         Justification
PO5                                         AO5                                      The dwelling will be sited towards the front
Development is designed and operated to Development is designed and                  of the allotment preserving the biodiversity
maintain and enhance connectivity between operated to maintain ecological            corridors at the rear. The dwelling location,
                                                                                     size and form is consistent with adjoining
and across ecologically important areas and linkages and maximise opportunity
                                                                                     lots and will not adversely affect existing
connecting habitat and support unimpeded for connectivity and the movement of        ecological linkages.
and safe movement of terrestrial and fauna by:
aquatic fauna.                              (a)    ensuring protection of wildlife
                                                   refuges;
                                             (b)   maintaining vegetation in
                                                   patches of the greatest
                                                   possiblesize and within the
                                                   smallest possible
                                                   edge­to­area ratio;
                                             (c)   enhancing connectivity
                                                   through planting and
                                                   rehabilitation works,
                                                   including across property
                                                   boundaries, to areas of
                                                   national park, state forest or
                                                   reserve;
                                             (d)   avoiding the creation of
                                                   physical barriers and safety
                                                   hazards (such as roads,
                                                   pedestrian access and
                                                   instream structures) along
                                                   and within the ecological
                                                   linkage;
                                             (e)   providing mitigation
                                                   measures such as wildlife
                                                   movement infrastructure,
                                                   fauna exclusion and
                                                   directional fencing,
                                                   underpasses/overpasses
                                                   and traffic calming devices,
                                                   signage and lighting; and
                                             (f)   where offsets are necessary,
                                                   delivering offsets that
                                                   support and enhance
                                                   ecological linkages.




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