Cooran - Development Application

Proposed nbn Telecommunications Facility on Lot 22 SP148684
Appendix C – Code Assessment



 Specific Outcomes                            Probable Outcomes   Compliance
     b) disturbance of the remnant
        vegetation      or    wetland                             However, clearing will be minimal as the proposed
        systems;                                                  facility has been deliberately located in an area largely
     c) management of landslide and                               cleared of mature vegetation. All clearing activities
        fire risk;                                                will be undertaken in accordance with nbn
     d) erosion and the transport of                              construction management plans, including measures
        sediments off site;                                       to avoid impacts to fauna species, and vegetation
     e) unmanaged public access;                                  outside of the clearing footprint. All other vegetation
     f) effluent disposal;                                        on site will be maintained for screening purposes, and
     g) changes to fauna habitat and                              clearing of vegetation will only be conducted where
        behaviour; and                                            necessary.
     h) disturbance of buildings and
        features, including natural                               The proposed compound will occupy a relatively
        features of cultural heritage                             small, mostly pervious area (approximately 120 m2)
        significance.                                             and will not result in a significant increase in
                                                                  stormwater runoff from the site, thereby protecting
                                                                  the water quality of nearby watercourses and
                                                                  streams. Furthermore, the proposed facility is non-
                                                                  habitable and does not produce waste.

                                                                  The proposed development is considered to be of a
                                                                  low intensity, of non-urban nature and compatible
                                                                  with the nature of the constraints present on the land.
                                                                  The proposed development is designed and sited to
                                                                  sensitively respond to the physical characteristics of
                                                                  the site including steep land and fire hazard.

                                                                  Being a non-sensitive use, the proposed development
                                                                  is considered to be compatible with the level of risk