09/152 - Referral Agency Response - DNRW [As Published] · 132009.152

NRW – Referral Agency Response 2009/001501




4. Reasons for the concurrence agency response
   NRW has assessed the application against the Concurrence Agency Policy for
   Material Change of Use (MCU) 23 August 2007 (MCU Policy).
    The property supports areas of remnant vegetation.
    These areas are shown on the certified Regional Ecosystem Map.
    The removal of vegetation within these areas is regulated under the authority of
    Vegetation Management Act 1999.
    NRW has determined that the application satisfies the requirements of Criteria
    Table A within the MCU Policy because the proposed dwelling’s location will not
    result in clearing of remnant vegetation to either construct the proposed dwelling
    or protect it from vegetation–related hazards such as wildfire.
    NRW has directed the assessment manager to include conditions in any
    development approval given for the application to ensure that remnant vegetation
    will be conserved and the current setback of infrastructure to remnant vegetation
    will be maintained in order to:
          ensure that future clearing of remnant vegetation is not necessitated by the
           proximity of infrastructure to it; and
           any development approval remains consistent with the MCU Policy.

5. Definitions
   Underlined terms have been defined—Schedule A – Glossary.


6. Delegated officer signature



    Andrew Collins
    Senior Vegetation Management Officer
    South East Region, NRW

     18 March 2009

    Attachment 1            Schedule A – Glossary
                            Schedule B – Natural Resources & Water Advice




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