Response to Information Request · RAL22/0006

9. Provide justification as to why the covenant area on proposed lot 2 does not
include the cut out section along the western boundary between the riparian buffer
areas?

10. Justify the proposed use of an electric fence only as a protection measure for
the covenants rather than a fauna friendly fence.

Applicant’s Response:
In response to Item 7 of Council’s Information Request, an Environmental
Assessment and Management Report is not considered necessary as the proposed
subdivision will not result in any adverse impacts to the mapped vegetation.

In response to Item 8, covenant areas have been provided in order to preserve the
mapped Riparian Buffer Area on the site in accordance with the pre-lodgement
meeting outcomes / agreements. These vegetation covenant areas are considered
appropriate as they demonstrate the intent to preserve the environmental values
of the site.

In response to Item 9, the covenant area on Proposed Lot 2 does not include the
cut out section along the western boundary between the riparian buffer areas as
this portion of the site does not comprise any vegetation of importance. This area
of the site has been converted from a dense weed infestation to highly productive
and high value pasture.

In response to Item 10, the purpose of the vegetation covenant is to preserve and
protect the vegetation in these areas. The use of an electric fence is crucial in
preventing the livestock on the site from entering the covenant area and degrading
the vegetation. A fauna friendly fence is not considered a sufficient measure in
stopping livestock from venturing into this portion of the site.

ITEM 11

Issue:
As detailed within the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
ecologically important areas are required to be protected and enhanced.

Information Requested:
11. Provide a Rehabilitation Concept Plan detailing how the ecologically important
areas across the entire site are proposed to be protected and enhanced.

Applicant’s Response:
In response to Item 11 of Council’s Information Request, a Rehabilitation Concept
Plan is not considered necessary. The proposed development represents a logical
vinculum subdivision, which will simply result in a rural dwelling being established
on Proposed Lot 1. Given the simple nature of the subdivision, the proposed
development will not result in any adverse impacts to the ecologically important
areas on the site. All built form is to be sited entirely outside of these mapped areas
and the ongoing rural pursuits within Lot 2 will be preserved.

It is noted that the existing rehabilitation measures on the site will be retained,
which include weed management, increasing soil cover, reducing runoff, greatly




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