Planning Statement

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                                                                                          from the greenhouse. These barriers
                                                                                          effectively form a ‘dam’ which slows the
                                                                                          flow of nutrients from the greenhouses.

                                                                                          As detailed in the operational aspects,
                                                                                          only 20% of the nutrient water is not
                                                                                          taken up by the plants, however due to
                                                                                          the cyclical nature of the process these
                                                                                          nutrients are likely to be taken up by the
                                                                                          following crop.

                                                                                          The applicant also advises that the
                                                                                          application of fertilizer is carefully
                                                                                          monitored and any excess reduced due
                                                                                          to costs. It is also noted that the
                                                                                          controlled application of fertilizers within
                                                                                          the greenhouses has a lesser impact that
                                                                                          that of the approved turf farm that
                                                                                          operated on the site.

O4 For Cultivation Type 2, if a             S4.1 Structures or covered areas              Not applicable – not a nursery.
wholesale nursery, the use does not         associated with the use do not exceed
adversely affect the amenity, including     1,000m2in total; AND
visual amenity, enjoyed by users of         S4.2
other premises.                             Any cover to shade houses or similar
                                            is of a colour other than white (colours
                                            that blend with the hues and tones of
                                            the natural environment are preferable)

Environmental Best practice
O5 The use is conducted in a manner         No solution provided
                                                                                          Complies – existing greenhouses have
that minimises risk of environmental
                                                                                          been located away from existing riparian
harm.
                                                                                          areas


The most relevant provisions of the Building Code are detailed below:

        • S1.1 -Minimum setbacks of buildings – Complies - setbacks greater than 10 metres provided to the side boundaries.

        • S2.3 - filling other than for access ways does not extend more than 1m beyond the footprint of the building – Complies

        • S10.1 - The maximum building height in storeys and meters is: 8 metres or 9m where the pitched roof but no other part of
          the building exceeds 8m and not exceeding 2 storeys - Complies - maximum building height of 7.5 metres proposed.

        • S11.1- site cover not to exceed 50% - Complies - site cover approximately 21%

Overlays

The proposal has been assessed against the Biodiversity Overlay and it is noted that no vegetation is to
be removed as part of the development proposal as the greenhouses are to be located in areas
previously used for turf farming activities.

The existing greenhouse is located clear of the mapped riparian areas and it is noted that two of the
proposed greenhouses partially extend into the 100 metre riparian buffer of Six Mile Creek. These two
greenhouses have been located clear of existing vegetation.