Appendix C - Code Assessment

Mary River Catchment Locality Code

e) do not create opportunities for residents to
overlook the private open space areas of
neighbouring properties.
8.11 Environment, conservation and recreation
Environment and cultural heritage values
O15 There are no significant adverse effects on      No solution provided.   O15 – Complies
biodiversity, native vegetation, native fauna                                The proposal has been designed to generally
habitat, landscaped quality, water quality or                                maintain the natural streams through the site. These
cultural heritage values, including those related                            areas are currently degraded and will be rehabilitated
to—                                                                          upon completion of the development in accordance
a) changes to natural drainage;                                              with an application for operational works.
b) disturbance to any of the wetland systems;
c) management of landslide and fire risk;
d) erosion and the transport of sediments off
site;
e) unmanaged public access;
f) effluent disposal69;
g) changes to fauna habitat and behaviour; and
h) disturbance of buildings and features,
including natural features, of cultural heritage
significance.

Open space network
                                                     No solution provided
O16 An integrated open space network is                                      O16 Complies
established, enhanced and protected
throughout the locality to—                                                  The proposal will improve pedestrian connectivity by
                                                                             providing an extension of the footpath along Church
a) provide for both passive and active
recreational pursuits;                                                       Street. It will also protect drainage lines and provide
                                                                             for wildlife connectivity through the site along the
b) provide connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists,
and horse riders;                                                            streams.
c) provide habitat connectivity for wildlife;


16 Pines Road, Cooroy                                                                                              Page 7 of 11