Code Assessment

destinations such as the town
centre,      railway   station,
community and sports facilities
and schools.
PO19 Development integrates AO19 Development on land Not applicable
with and extends the existing including or adjoining a key
street and pathway networks pedestrian/cycle link shown on
including but not limited to those Figure 7.2.2.4 (Cooroy Framework
identified on Figure 7.2.2.4 and Character Plan) facilitates
(Cooroy      Framework         and these connections.
Character    Plan)    such     that
connections to and between key
local destinations are provided
and reinforced.
PO20 Development has no AO20 Connecting Habitat Areas Not applicable
significant adverse effects on as identified on Map SFM-4 -
biodiversity, natural vegetation, Biodiversity (Strategic Framework
native fauna habitat, landscape Map)       are     protected   from
quality, water quality or cultural fragmentation and encroachment
heritage values, including those by development.
related to:
 1. changes to natural drainage; Editor’s Note— Council may
2. disturbance to any of the request additional information on
   wetland systems;             the proposed method of effluent
3. management of landslide disposal to ensure the nature of
   and fire risk;               the development is compatible
                                with environmental values. Refer
4. erosion and the transport of
                                to PSP1 – Preparing a well made
   sediments off-site;
                                application..
5. unmanaged public access;
6. effluent disposal; and
7.   changes to fauna habitat
     and behaviour.

PO21 Development maintains and AO21 Open space corridors Not applicable
protects an integrated open space identified as Ecological Linkages
network throughout the locality and Major Recreation areas on
to—                                 Map SFM-1 - Settlement and Map
 1. provide for both passive and SFM-4 - Biodiversity (Strategic
     active recreational pursuits; Framework) are enhanced and
                                    protected from fragmentation and
 2. provide     connectivity    for encroachment by development.
     pedestrians, cyclists, and
     horse riders;
3. provide habitat connectivity
   for wildlife and fish passage;
4. protect watercourses      and
   drainage lines;
5. protect vegetation on steep
   slopes; and
6. form a scenic backdrop for



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