Delegated Report - Code - Planning OPW25 0057 · OPW25/0057

                              For example, while hydromulch can provide an immediate and effective stabilising
                              cover to soils, the protective cover can be relatively short-lived if vegetation fails to
                              establish before the thin layer of mulch decomposes. So if hydromulch is selected as
                              the method of temporary short term stabilisation, Council Officers will seek to confirm
                              that perennial as well as annual grasses are well established at the time of plan sealing
                              to reduce the risk of instability of the site in the medium to long term. As a general rule,
                              hydromulch will only be accepted as a “patch” fix and should comprise no more than
                              20% of the exposed site area due to the high risk of failure. Due to the requirement to
                              progressively stabilise exposed areas, it is not envisioned that this will present any
                              difficulties for an appropriately managed and compliant site.
                      Retention of Existing Trees
               11.    The existing trees on adjoining properties must be retained and protected during construction
                      wherever achievable. To avoid doubt, this advisory note is not intended to exclude the
                      operation of Chapter 3 of the Neighbourhood Dispute Resolution Act 2011 following
                      construction of the development which is the subject of this development approval.
                      Qualified Person
               12.    Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
                      a.      Supervising landscape works and preparing a landscape certification, is considered to
                              be a landscape architect, landscape designer or horticulturist with a minimum of three
                              years current experience in the field of landscape design.
                      b.      Undertaking landscape construction and establishment works is considered to be a
                              person with five years current experience in commercial landscape construction
                              projects.
                      c.      Undertaking, supervising tree works and preparing arboriculture certification, is
                              considered to be a person with a minimum three years current experience in tree
                              protection, hazard identification/mitigation and Specifying Trees – a guide to
                              assessment of tree quality (NATSPEC) assessment and either:
                              i.       International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
                              ii.      A Diploma of Arboriculture.
                      d.      Managing Fauna protection is considered to be a certified Fauna Spotter Catcher.
                      e.      Preparing certification and managing declared plant pests, is considered to be:
                              i.       a landscape architect with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field
                                       of pest plant management;
                              ii.      a botanist or ecologist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field
                                       of pest plant management;
                              iii.     an environmental consultant with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the
                                       field of pest plant management.
                      On Maintenance
               13.    Request for On Maintenance is the responsibility of the developer. No credit will be given
                      due to failure to request inspection. Maintenance works are the responsibility of the
                      developer and must include regular inspections, repairs, rectifications and establishment. A
                      single maintenance run immediately prior to inspection is not acceptable.
                      Road Reserve Permit




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