Reference Document Ecological Assessment Report - Urban Catalyst 3 18 July 2025

         Plate 2 – Vegetation characteristic of the gully systems


         Calochlaena dubia (soft bracken), Dianella caerulea (blue flax lily), Lepidospema laterale (variable
         swordsedge), Ottochloa gracillima (forest grass), Xanthorrhoea latifolia (grass tree) and Zieria
         minutiflora (twiggy Zieria) were all prevalent within the ground storey, while Blechnum
         cartilagineum (gristle fern) was more prevalent at lower elevations. Vines including
         Geitonoplesium cymosum (scrambling lily), Cissus hypoglauca (five-leaved water vine) and
         Calamus muelleri (lawyer vine) were observed within the community.

         Whilst the proposed dwelling and the larger shed can be accommodated within the existing
         cleared area and access to the location of the premises already exists, minor clearing of adjacent
         mature vegetation is proposed to accommodate the residence’s asset protection zone and the
         establishment of clear zones around the two new sheds. In addition, further clearing is proposed
         south of the proposed residence, to access soil stockpiles from extractive industry that used to
         occur on the site. The soils will be used to rehabilitate the development site (refer to Plate 3 and
         Plate 4). The stockpile areas do not intersect mapped regulated vegetation, but are covered in
         part by Council’s Biodiversity, waterways and wetlands overlay.

         Clearing of native vegetation on freehold land is exempt clearing works where it is for residential
         clearing as per Schedule 21, Part 2, Section 2(b) of the Planning Regulation 2017. In this regard,
         referral to the State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) is not required for assessment
         against State Code 16 for clearing native vegetation. Notwithstanding, given the area is mapped


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Ref: 23-068                     Proposed Dwelling House at 555 Louis Bazzo Drive, Pomona