Information Request OPW26 0033 [As Published]

                 Issue – fencing to protected land
                 The application cover letter states:
                        “We believe that condition 25f(ii) of RAL19/0014 contradicts the requirements in condition 31 and
                        have adopted the requirements of condition 25f(ii) by not showing a fence along the eastern side
                        of the covenant area…”
                 Council does not accept this position. Construction of a fence along the eastern boundary of
                 the covenant area is considered essential to ensure the long-term protection and effective
                 management of the covenant. This fencing provides a clear physical barrier to safeguard the
                 environmental values within the covenant area and assists the owners of Lot 8 in managing
                 their land appropriately.
                 Conditions 25f(ii) and 31 are not inconsistent and can be satisfied concurrently. Access to the
                 covenant area can be facilitated through the installation of a gate from the existing easement
                 within Lot 8, enabling entry for emergency and management purposes while maintaining the
                 required fencing to protect the area.
                 Information Required
                 11.    Provide a revised plan (Roadworks and drainage plan, drawing no. 19660-C201, dated
                        13/02/26) nominating the eastern boundary of the covenant area to be fenced in
                        accordance with condition 31 of the higher order approval (RAL19/0014), and include a
                        gate for access to the covenant area via lot 8 to satisfy condition 25(ii) and provide
                        access for the future ongoing management of the covenant.


                 Issue – vegetation management plan for lots 7-9
                 The application cover letter states:
                        “…As the entire property, outside the proposed covenant, will be cleared, we consider that the
                        VMP required under condition 25f(vi) is unnecessary.
                 Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the entire area outside the
                 covenant area, within lots 7, 8 and 9 is required to be cleared to achieve the required asset
                 protection zones.
                 Information Required
                 12.    Provide a vegetation management plan in accordance to satisfy condition 25 f (vi). This
                        is to include, but is not limited to:
                        12.1. a survey plan showing all trees within lots 7, 8 and 9.
                        12.2. Information to demonstrate clearing is to be to the minimum extent necessary to
                              establish the asset protection zones for future dwellings giving due consideration
                              to the bushfire management conditions of the higher order (RAL19/0014).
                        12.3. Arborist report to identify trees to be retained and any required tree protection
                              measures during construction.


                 Issue – landscaping and covenant rehabilitation plan
                 The cover letter indicates that the landscaping design and covenant-area works required
                 under Conditions 29, 30 and 32 will be addressed in a separate Operational Works application.




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Document Set ID: 24593729
Version: 2, Version Date: 12/03/2026