2 Emerald Planning Report

PO17                                                    No acceptable outcome provided                          Performance Solution –
Development facilitates the widening and upgrading                                                              A 1.5m wide resumption from the Wimmers
of laneways in the Cooroy Local Plan Area to                                                                    Lane frontage is proposed in accordance with the previous
accommodate anticipated levels of traffic. Where:                                                               Development Approval for this site.
(a) access to development is taken from a laneway,
       a 2 metre resumption from the
       laneway frontage is required for widening and
       the laneway is to be upgraded to the appropriate
       standard; or
(b) development is undertaken on a property with a
       laneway frontage, and access is not taken, a 2
       metre easement is provided for future widening
       and upgrading purposes.
PO18                                                    No acceptable outcome provided                          Complies –
Development improves local connectivity by providing                                                            A pedestrian/cycle link is provided between Emerald Street
safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle pathways                                                             and Wimmers lane along the full length of the eastern side
to and between key destinations such as the town                                                                boundary as required.
centre, railway station, community and sports
facilities and schools
PO19                                                    AO19                                                    Complies –
Development integrates with and extends the existing Development on land including or adjoining a key           A pedestrian/cycle link is provided between Emerald Street
street and pathway networks including but not limited pedestrian/cycle link shown on Figure 7.2.2.4 (Cooroy     and Wimmers lane along the full length of the eastern side
to those identified on Figure 7.2.2.4 (Cooroy           Framework and Character Plan) facilitates these         boundary as required.
Framework and Character Plan) such that                 connections.
connections to and between key local destinations
are provided and reinforced.
Environment, natural resource and recreation values
PO20                                                    AO20                                                    Not Applicable –
Development has no significant adverse effects on       Connecting Habitat Areas as identified on Map SFM-4 -   The subject site is not identified as a Connecting Habitat
biodiversity, natural vegetation, native fauna habitat, Biodiversity (Strategic Framework Map) are protected    Area.
landscape quality, water quality or cultural heritage   from fragmentation and encroachment by
values, including those related to:                     development.
(a) changes to natural drainage;
(b) disturbance to any of the wetland systems;
(c) management of landslide and fire risk;
(d) erosion and the transport of sediments off-site;
(e) unmanaged public access;
(f) effluent disposal; and
(g) changes to fauna habitat and behaviour.