MCU15/0034 Representations to Decision Notice

For these reasons we respectfully request Condition 8 be amended as follows:

8. Warning information signs and security fencing must be provided on the site to prevent
unauthorised entry.

Landscaping Plan

11. Dense screening vegetation shall be established around the enclosure in accordance with
Council’s Policy on Landscaping Guidelines and a properly prepared landscape plan. Such
landscaping is to be completed prior to the commencement of the use and maintained at all
times thereafter. The Landscape Plan shall include at a minimum:
    (a) The identification and retention of the existing trees within a 50m distance around the
        fenced compound area of the tower.
    (b) Appropriately selected tree species and understorey plantings to achieve dense visual
        screening of the tower and having regard to the soil conditions. Trees included shall be
        able to achieve up to 20m in mature height, though inclusion of fast growing species is
        also desirable to achieve early visual screening.
    (c) The planting areas should maximise the screening opportunities surrounding the tower
        and include appropriate planting for a distance up to 20m beyond the perimeter of the
        lease area, whilst maintaining access and electricity supply.
A development application for Operational Works shall be required in this regard.

NBN Co does not consider a 20 m buffer of landscaping around the entire facility with species up to 20
m in height will provide any further screening benefit to screening the facility, given the existing mature
vegetation surrounding the site and considerable set back to the surrounding area.

While it is acknowledged that the facility may be visible when viewed from the south east, NBN Co has
proposed a 7 m buffer of landscaping along the north western compound boundary with planting
ranging from understorey shrubs to species that will grow up to 20 – 25 m in height.

This additional landscaping in conjunction with the abovementioned points, is considered to provide
adequate screening to the facility. Figures 1-3 illustrate the proposed compound area and existing
nearby mature vegetation.