Appendix 3. Planning Report [As Published] · 132007.2399

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November, 2007

                 manner that is consistent with the existing development and embody best practice
                 principles in residential design.

“Principle 8.8: Achieve the strategic intent of the Regional Plan at the local level.”

Comment:         The proposed development seeks approval for residential development within a
                 suitably identified site in an ecologically and socially responsible manner.

4.4     Remnant Vegetation Mapping

Lot 3 has been mapped by the Environmental Protection Agency as containing Remnant of
Concern and Remnant Not of Concern Regional Ecosystem.

Extract – 2003 Regional Ecosystem Map




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Lot 3 on SP179323 has been identified above as containing Remnant Of Concern (Sub-dominant)
and Remnant Not Of Concern Regional Ecosystems. It should, however, be noted that the area
which is to contain the proposed development does not contain any remnant vegetation. As a
result no remnant vegetation will be cleared. However, the Development Application is still
required to be referred to the Department of Natural Resources and Water for assessment against
the Vegetation Management Act. Regardless of the separation of the site from the specific location
of the mapped remnant vegetation, no clearing of remnant vegetation is proposed. The correct
Performance Requirements are detailed below: