Appeal 26-042 - Lodgement Documents · MCU10/2113.03

                 8.     The open space and setback must be landscaped in accordance with Council’s Policy
                        on Landscaping Guidelines and a properly prepared landscape plan prepared by a
                        suitably qualified Landscape Architect or Horticulturalist. Such landscaping is to be
                        completed prior to the premises being occupied and maintained at all times thereafter.
                 9.     The landscape plans required to be submitted as part of the Operational Works
                        applications are to denote areas of existing vegetation or existing trees proposed, or
                        required to be retained, and shall include:
                        9.1. The rear boundary must be planted with densely growing native vegetation. In this
                             regard:
                 Amended Condition - November 2018
                                i.     a minimum of a 0.75m garden must be maintained along the rear boundary
                                       where the rock wall and entry is proposed; and
                        9.2. A 500mm wide landscaped buffer planted with densely growing vegetation must
                             be provided to the northern side boundary; and
                        9.3. 2 x 45 Litre street trees must be located along the front boundary of the site.
                             Council recommends the planting of appropriate edible fruit tree varieties, where
                             practical; and
                        9.4. Deleted
                        9.5. The Pandanus tectorius located adjacent to the southern boundary and required
                             to be removed for the construction of the driveway must be relocated to a suitable
                             position onsite. The new location must be identified on the landscaping plans for
                             Operational Works approval.
                 10.    The vegetation within the 6m setback to the site’s frontage shall be retained.
                 11.    Any cleared vegetation is to be suitably processed by one of the following methods and
                        removed from the site:-
                        Processing through a woodchipper or shredder. The resulting mulch is to be stockpiled
                        loose in heaps of less than 1000 cubic metres, less than 2.5 metres high with a minimum
                        of 10 metres between edges of heaps.
                        11.1. Disposal for firewood.
                        11.2. Disposal for landscaping purposes.
                        11.3. Transport to alternative site for breaking down materials provided that all
                              necessary permits have been obtained to allow the alternate site to be used for
                              this purpose.
                        11.4. The disposal method for clearing works is to be submitted in conjunction with an
                              application for a Development Permit for Operational Work. The Applicant is
                              advised that other methods may be considered provided full details of the method
                              are submitted.
                                The Applicant is advised that burning off is an unacceptable method of disposal.
                        Fencing
                 12.    Front fencing shall be either setback at least 1 metre from the front property boundary,
                        with at least half of the fencing setback 2 metres; or, where on the property boundary,
                        less than 1.2 metres in height or of open construction.
                        Relevant Period




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Version: 6, Version Date: 09/07/2026