FURTHER REPORT - Planning & Environment Committee 6 May 2025 MCU21/0110

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                      6 MAY 2025


Whilst the modifications to the clubhouse result in an increase in the use area of the clubhouse
this is primarily related to additional storage area and as such does not generate a need for
additional parking, noting the traffic consultant has reviewed the proposed car parking and is
satisfied that it adequately meets the needs of the proposed resort.
The Other Change was not required to be publicly notified on the basis that the change would not
be likely to attract a submission objecting to the thing comprising the change if public notification
were to apply to the change (s 27.3 Development Assessment Rules), this was on the basis that
the use has long been established and the proposed building alterations are minor.
Minor Change submitted 27 February 2025, including the deletion of pavilion 5:
Ecology
The applicant has provided a revised development layout that has reduced the extent of
disturbance to areas of mapped biodiversity. The original design that included pavilion 5 caused
disturbance to an overall area of approximately 1,562m², while the amended design with pavilion
5 removed has reduced the total extent of disturbance by 380m² to 1,182m².
Notably, 455m² of the 1,182m² affected area is comprised of low-impact pathways and decking.
These sections have minimal ecological effects since this infrastructure can be built to avoid trees
and valuable features, while providing access for maintenance and pedestrian way finding to open
spaces. Consequently, the actual disturbance on the mapped areas is reduced to just 727m².
From an ecological standpoint, the proposed changes to the development represent a notable
improvement. The initially proposed environmental outcomes are still in place, ensuring a
satisfactory ecological result and creating a net positive impact.
Previously proposed positive ecological outcomes remain part of the application, these include:
   •   Retention of mapped Koala habitat.
   •   Weed management.
   •   Landscaping and rehabilitation utilising suitable native species.
   •   Planting of 120 koala habitat trees.
   •   Planting of a minimum 25 Glossy Black-cockatoo feed trees.
   •   Relocation of hollow logs and installation of nest boxes.
Bushfire
The applicant has provided a revised bushfire report which includes the addition of ‘note 1’ which
addresses the setback distance requirements for the revised development proposal.
The original design needed to meet a minimum setback requirement to achieve a radiant heat flux
of less than 29kW/m², or a separation of 15.7 meters from the hazardous vegetation to the north.
The design exceeded this requirement by providing a separation of 21.9 meters from the northeast
and 24.4 meters from the northwest, resulting in a radiant heat flux within the range of 19-29kW/m².




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