2022-09-06 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                 6 SEPTEMBER 2022


3.    CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The application makes representations to conditions regarding the use of the study rooms and
performance bonds. The applicant maintains that the condition regarding the study is unlawful and
that there is no planning purpose for the condition. It is not agreed that the condition is unlawful as
it was imposed in accordance with the Sustainable Building Design Code, the code was included
in the planning scheme after the scheme was reviewed and approved by the state. However, the
amended unit layout and proposed windows and wall openings now comply with PO8 of the
Sustainable Building Design Code.
The representations also relate to the 2 performance bond conditions. It is agreed that the wording
of one of the conditions could be improved by providing clarity on the timing of the bond’s release.
It is recommended that the condition requiring a performance bond associated with the retention
of vegetation be deleted on the basis that the remaining performance bond can be called upon for
non-compliance with these conditions.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
     Chief Executive Officer          Community Services                      Corporate Services
     Executive Officer                Community Development                   Financial Services
     Executive Support                Community Facilities                    ICT
                                      Libraries & Galleries                   Procurement & Fleet
                                      Local Laws                              Property
                                      Waste & Environmental Health            Revenue Services

     Executive Services           x   Environment & Sustainable Development   Infrastructure Services
     Community Engagement             Building & Plumbing Services            Asset Management
     Customer Service             x   Development Assessment                  Buildings and Facilities
     Governance                       Economic Development                    Civil Operations
     People and Culture               Environmental Services                  Disaster Management
                                      Strategic Land Use Planning             Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                              Design and Delivery




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