Development Application part 2 of 2 , Planning report/Plans MCU12/0036

                                     Planning Report



        Response:
        The proposed development is consistent with this DEO. The proposal seeks approval for a
        telecommunication facility to service the central and southern areas of Cooroy. Consequently, it is
        appropriate to locate the facility at the existing Telstra exchange, between the main commercial strip
        and the railway station. Due to the elevated location, the tower will be limited to 25 metres. It will be
        relatively concealed from the main street by the adjacent commercial development. It will be visible
        from the residential development on the eastern side of the railway line, however its prominence will
        be shared with other poles and wires in the vicinity.

6.3      Definition
Under the Planning Scheme, the proposed development is defined as a Service and Utility        -

                                                                                                   Type 3 Tower.
The planning scheme definition is outlined as follows:
Service and utility: means any premises used for the delivery of a public service not otherwise defined. The
term includes the following types:
        Type 3 Tower The use of premises for a tower, antennas or mast and supporting shelter or
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        equipment, in the provision or supply of electricity or telecommunications. The use excludes facilities
        deemed to be "Low Impact Facilities" under the Telecommunication (Low Impact Facility)
        Determination Act 1997, and excludes power poles. The use includes a telecommunication tower,
        wind turbine, high voltage transmission lines (11Okv or greater).


Given the proposal involves the development of a tower for the provision of telecommunications; the
proposed facility requires assessment against Planning Scheme Policy 23 (PSP23).


6.4      Zoning
The level of assessment is determined from the tables contained in the Cooroy & Lake Macdonald           Locality
Plan under the Community Services Zone Level of Assessment Table. The proposed Service and Utility-
Type 3 Tower development is considered Impact Assessable. Figure 6 illustrates the Community Services
zoning of the site.




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