Development Application part 2 Report and Plans - REC13/0060

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                 Specific Outcomes                                         Solutions

Landscaping and visual amenity
021 Land development responds to the                     The natural landform and landscape is not
distinctive landscape character of the site by           modified to accommodate the
utilising the natural features of the site, which        development. The boundary realignment
include-                                                 passes through an existing crossing point
a)    watercourses and drainage lines;                   at Happy Jack Creek and will not affect it.
b)    significant trees;
c)    understorey vegetation;
d)    rock outcrops; and
e)    views.
022 Native vegetation, including individual
mature trees are retained, protected, maintained         This proposal does not include the
and supplemented, with particular consideration          removal of any high value vegetation. It
given to-                                                allows for the large tract of vegetation on
a) roadsides;                                            Lot 476 to be preserved.

b) the amenity of adjoining land uses; and
c) the protection of environmentally sensitive
      areas.

023 Buildings and other structures do not have a         The proposed house site area is located
significant adverse impact upon the visual               away from adjoining properties and is
amenity of surrounding areas.                            masked from view by surrounding
                                                         vegetation.
Open space
024 Public open space provides for a diverse             Not applicable.
range of passive and active quality recreational
opportunities including sport to meet the outdoor
recreational needs of the community.




025 Public open space is designed and located            Not applicable.
to-
a) be safe and easily accessible;
b) contribute to the legibility, accessibility and
character of the locality;
c) create attractive environment settings and
focal points;
d) enable the retention and protection of
significant vegetation, wetlands, watercourses,
drainage lines and other native
habitat areas, their associated buffers and
linkages/corridors and natural and cultural
features; and
e) be cost effective to maintain.




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