Cooran - Development Application

   •    The proposed facility has been located on a large, rural allotment which
        allows for separation from nearby dwellings, the closest of which are
        located approximately 110 m to the north-west;
   •    Existing mature vegetation within the subject property and adjoining
        properties will help minimise the potential visual impact of the facility
        when viewed from the surrounding area;
   •    The vegetated ridgeline will assist in providing a backdrop to a large
        portion of the monopole when viewed from residential areas to the south;
   •    The proposed facility will be seen in context with the existing Telstra
        facility, an accepted part of the landscape;
   •    The undulating topography of the area will assist in obscuring views
        towards the facility from dwellings and roads in the area;
   •    Significant views within the region are protected and not adversely
        impacted upon;
   •    A monopole was selected as the preferred structure over a lattice tower
        design as this type of facility can remain slim line and is less visually
        obtrusive when viewed from a distance; and
   •    The location enables the height of the proposed facility to be restricted to
        35 m whilst still achieving coverage to all the targeted localities and
        obtaining line of sight to other planned sites in the nbn™ wireless
        network.


For the reasons outlined above, the proposal is considered to be appropriate for
the locality and is unlikely to result in any adverse impacts on existing visual
amenity. Telecommunication facilities, similar to power infrastructure, are an
accepted part of the landscape as they provide a necessary service and
essentially contribute to the wellbeing of areas within Cooran.



7.1.2   Design

The proposed 35 m monopole is the smallest structure capable of meeting
coverage and operational objectives.

The design and construction materials are consistent with similar monopoles
identified elsewhere in the region.

While the structure may be visible from some aspects, based on the siting the
proposed development will not result in adverse impacts on visual amenity in
the local area, or the prevailing rural and landscape form elsewhere in Cooran.




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