Appendix C - Code Assessment

Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code



Connectivity Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part)

Performance outcomes                                           Acceptable solutions                                               Assessment
Connectivity
PO5                                                            AO5                                                                AO5 – Complies
Development is designed and operated to maintain and enhance   Development is designed and operated to maintain ecological        The subdivision has been designed to utilise an existing driveway
connectivity between and across ecologically important         linkages and maximise opportunity for connectivity and the         and causeway crossing to access the rear lot and will not require
areas and connecting habitat and support unimpeded and safe    movement of fauna by:                                              and additional works to establish the new lot.
movement of terrestrial and aquatic fauna.
                                                                a)   ensuring protection of wildlife refuges;
                                                                b)   maintaining vegetation in patches of the greatest possible
                                                                     size and within the smallest possible edge-to-area 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.

Waterways and wetlands Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part)

Performance outcomes                                           Acceptable solutions                                               Assessment
Waterways and wetlands

PO6                                                            AO6.1                                                              AO6.1 – Complies
The biodiversity and ecosystem values of waterways, wetlands   Development and clearing of vegetation does not occur within:      The proposed development will not involve clearing of vegetation
and adjacent riparian zones are protected by:                                                                                     within the riparian buffer area.
                                                                a)   a riparian buffer area;
 a)   avoiding any new development in a riparian buffer         b)   a wetland area; or