APPENDIX B - Local Assessment

Specific Outcomes                  Probable Solutions                    Response
Uses and works maintain an        Buildings and structures
adequate safe distance from       (including swimming pools,
electrical infrastructure         sheds, tennis courts or
including substations, overhead   outbuildings) are not constructed
powerlines, power poles and       under overhead electricity
transformers.                     transmission lines, or within
                                  electricity easements.
Steep slopes and Landslide hazard areas
O7                            S7.1
                                                                 N/A
Detached houses and           If on premises identified as a
associated uses are sited or  Landslide Hazard Area on
constructed to maintain the   Overlay Maps OM1.3–9.3 or on
safety of people and property steep slopes, the use does not—
from the risk of landslide.   a) involve the removal of
                                   vegetation other than grass
                                   from use areas;
                              b) involve excavating or filling
                                   of more than 50m3 of
                                   material (other than
                                   placement of topsoil not
                                   exceeding 100mm in depth
                                   relative to natural ground
                                   level;
                              c) involve cut or fill with a
                                   vertical depth of more than
                                   2m relative to natural ground
                                   level;
                              d) redirect or impede water
                                   flows in an existing
                                   watercourse or stormwater
                                   drain; or
                              e) involve construction of an
                                   on-site effluent disposal
                                   system;

                                  S7.2
                                  A site specific geo-technical
                                  report prepared by a registered
                                  professional engineer either—
                                  a) certifies that the site is not at
                                       risk from landslide
                                       emanating from the site or
                                       from other land; or
                                  b) identifies methods of
                                       stabilising all buildings,
                                       accessways and use areas;

                                  S7.3
                                  If the geo-technical report
                                  identifies methods of stabilising
                                  buildings, accessways and use
                                  areas, those methods are
                                  implemented.
Water Supply Infrastructure
O8                                S8.1                                   N/A