Appendix 4 - Planning Scheme Code Responses

6.8.3 Rural Zone Code

6.8.3.2 Purpose and overall outcomes

                               Purpose and Outcomes                                                                     Response
 The purpose of the Rural zone is to:                                               Existing rural uses on the properties to remain unchanged
 (a) provide for rural uses and activities; and
 (b) provide for other uses and activities that are compatible with                 Resultant lots sizes can accommodate future compatible rural uses
     (i) existing and future rural uses and activities; and
     (ii) the character and environmental features of the zone; and
 (c) maintain the capacity of land for rural uses and activities by protecting      The boundary changes do not reduce overall rural productivity. No impacts
     and managing significant natural resources and processes.                      on existing resources or processes
 The overall outcomes sought for the Rural zone are as follows:-                    The lots are capable of accommodating a range of rural uses
 (a) The establishment of a wide range of rural activities is facilitated,
     including animal husbandry, aquaculture, cropping, horticulture,
     roadside stalls, rural industries, forest practices, wholesale nurseries and
     other primary production and compatible uses.
 (b) The viability of existing and future rural activities is protected from the    No changes to existing uses proposed – boundary realignment only
     intrusion of incompatible uses.
 (c) Existing extractive industries and key resource areas are protected from       N/A
     the intrusion of incompatible uses.
 (d) Areas for primary production are conserved and lot fragmentation is            Overall area available for rural production retained
     avoided.
 (e) Rural activities embrace sustainable land management practices and             N/A – boundary realignment only
     contribute to the amenity and landscape of the area. Livestock
     enterprises are predominantly pasture fed, free range operations.
 (f) More intensive rural activities including animal keeping, intensive            N/A – boundary realignment only
     horticulture and extractive industry may be established in the zone
     provided that adverse environmental and amenity impacts including
     the generation of noise, dust or odour are avoided with sensitive land
     uses buffered from impacts.
 (g) Lot reconfigurations are typically limited to instances of protecting          N/A – boundary realignment only
     remnant vegetation or riparian corridors or improving the delivery or
     function of regional infrastructure.
 (h) The establishment of outdoor recreation and small-scale tourism                N/A – boundary realignment only
     facilities in suitable locations is facilitated in a manner that does not
     significantly compromise the rural productivity or ecological values of
     the land.

                                                                                                                             Appendix 4 – Planning Scheme Code Responses
                                                                                                             Reconfiguring of a Lot – Boundary Realignment (2 Lots into 2 Lots)
                                                                                                                        51 Hamersley Lane, Lake Macdonald – Lot 5 RP203483
                                                                                                                        81 Hamersley Lane, Lake Macdonald – Lot 6 RP203483