Development Application part 2 Report and plan REC13/0015

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024 Public open space provides for a diverse           This proposal does not include the creation
range of passive and active quality recreational       of public open space however it retains
opportunities including sport to meet the outdoor      existing open space that can be used for
recreational needs of the community.                   this purpose if needed.




025 Public open space is designed and located
to-
a) be safe and easily accessible;
b) contribute to the legibility, accessibility and
character of the locality;
c) create attractive environment settings and
focal points;
d) enable the retention and protection of
significant vegetation, wetlands, watercourses,
drainage lines and other native habitat areas,
their associated buffers and linkages/corridors
and natural and cultural features; and
e) be cost effective to maintain.

026 Land provided for active recreation areas is
of a physical standard and condition suitable for
the intended uses and is not subject to physical
or other constraints   including contamination,
environmental or biophysical constraints or
legislative protection that would encumber its
use.



027 Active parklands will provide a diverse range      This proposal does not include the
of recreational opportunities for all age groups       provision of active parklands.
and are designed as attractive and enjoyable,
functional and safe places to recreate and meet.


028 The natural environmental and cultural             Not applicable.
values of land in the Open Space Conservation
Zone are not adversely affected by subdivision,
and land in freehold tenure in this zone is not
subdivided.


029 Lands with high biodiversity values which          This proposal does not involve any
warrant conservation status are formally               vegetation of high biodiversity status but
protected for the long term.                           still allows for the retention of vegetation
                                                       where possible.

030 Buffers are provided incorporating                 The reconfiguration of lots allows for a
development setback/s from the stream that will        buffer to be maintained from the
ensure that the development does not result in a       watercourse on the proposed balance Lot.

negative impact upon the long-term viability of
the stream.


Road and rail corridors
031 Lots for residential development are not           The proposal is not located near any
subjected to high traffic noise levels from the        major noise generating roads and is
major road network or rail corridors.                  located 280 metres from the railway line.




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