2017-08-08 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                08 AUGUST 2017


The application has been assessed against each of the above applicable codes. The pertinent
issues arising out of the assessment against the codes are discussed below:
Probable Solution S28.1 of the Community Uses Code requires that for campgrounds outside of
urban settlements:
     i) the site density does not exceed 20 camp sites per hectare
     ii) the maximum number of camp sites on any site does not exceed 100; and
Whilst the facility does not comply with this probable outcome it is noted that the existing facility
has a lease for 200 campsites. The proposal maintains the 200 campsites, is accommodated within
the natural landscape and will not detract from the rural or environmental character of the area.
Overlay Provisions
The following overlay codes are applicable to this application:
      Biodiversity Overlay – Environmental Protection
      Natural Hazard – Bushfire and Acid Sulphate Soils
Whilst the Biodiversity Overlay applies to the site there is no assessment required against this
provision as the proposal does not seek to remove vegetation. Campsites are to be located within
existing cleared areas.
As the proposal only involves minor earthworks the development does not trigger assessment
against the Acid Sulphate Soil provision of the Natural Hazard Code.
The proposal does require assessment against the Natural Hazard Bushfire Overlay. A Bushfire
Risk Assessment and Bushfire Risk Management Plan were submitted with the application. This
report has been reviewed by Council’s Environment Officer who has provided conditions to ensure
compliance with these plans.
4.      CONSULTATION
IDAS Referral Agencies
The application was not required to be referred to any IDAS Referral Agencies.
4.1. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council specialists:
   Environmental Officer
   Environmental Health
   Climate Change Adaptation - Strategic Land Use Planning Branch
Their comments form part of the consideration of this application.
4.2. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for 15 business days in accordance with the Sustainable
Planning Act 2009. Two properly made submissions were received. The following table provides a
summary and assessment of the issues raised by submitters.
     Issues                                             Comments
     Request for a day use area for picnics             It is noted that day use facilities/activities are available
                                                        between the 1st and 3rd cutting in an area that is
                                                        accessible for two-wheel drive vehicles. Furthermore it
                                                        is reasonable for the campground to provide facilities
                                                        only for users of the campground. Provision of public
                                                        facilities within the campground may cause conflict with
     Preference for current level of service which is   other users of the park and result in excessive demand
     basic and occupants need to be self-sufficient.    on facilities.
                                                        The level of service is not changing – visitors to the park
                                                        will still need to be self-sufficient




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