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•   Have negligible impact on the environmental quality, ecological values or the natural
    resources in the region as it will be located in a previously disturbed area and only requires
    minimal clearing that does not contain protected vegetation or terrestrial/aquatic ecosystems;
•   Result in minimal impact on the scenic landscape values of the region as it will be located a
    considerable distance from tourist routes and screened by existing vegetation; and
•   Supports economic development and community wellbeing in the Council by providing fixed
    wireless access to local residents, businesses and visitors.

For the reasons outlined above, the proposed Telecommunication Facility is determined to comply
with the Planning Scheme DEOs.


7.2 Applicable Codes

As the proposed use is listed as Impact (Inconsistent) within the Boreen Point, Kin Kin &
Cootharaba Locality, there are no specific assessment criteria or codes identified for the
proposed development. However the following codes are considered relevant to the
assessment of the current proposal:
        •   Planning Area Codes
                o Boreen Point, Kin Kin and Cootharaba Locality Code
        •   Development Codes
                o Land Use Codes
                         Infrastructure Uses Code
                o General Development Codes
                         Earthworks Code;
                         Driveways and Car Parking Code; and
                         Landscaping Code;
        •   Overlay Codes
                o Biodiversity Overlay Code; and
                o Natural Hazards Overlay Code

7.2.1 Boreen Point, Kin Kin and Cootharaba Locality Code

A ‘Tower’ in the Boreen Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality is assessable against the Boreen
Point, Kin Kin & Cootharaba Locality Code. The Overall Outcomes for the Boreen Point, Kin Kin &
Cootharaba Locality which are relevant to the current proposal are addressed below.

    a) New uses and works are located, designed and managed to—
           (i) be compatible with other uses and works;
           (ii) maintain the safety of people and works;
           (iii) avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of other
                 premises, including impacts on acoustic and visual qualities; and
           (iv) avoid significant adverse effects on the natural environment, including native
                 habitat removal, fragmentation and attrition;
    b) The remote setting, small scale village focus, agricultural and natural environmental
       values of the locality are maintained and enhanced;
    c) The rural and bushland character and lifestyle enjoyed by residents and visitors is retained;
    d) Rural lands are protected and made available for sustainable Agricultural Uses;




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