Town Planning Assessment Report · 132005.307.01

SUNCOAST BUILDING APPROVALS                                             TOWN PLANNING REPORT SBA 22792



     (b) removing species likely to displace native
         flora species or degrade fauna habitat;
     (c) replanting and rehabilitating degraded
         habitat;
     (d) replacing any vegetation removed with
         suitable local native species;
     (e) providing for fauna habitat; and
     (f) avoiding the planting of pest plant
         species.
PO11                                                  Not applicable.
Development is designed, constructed and
operated to—
     (a) protect and enhance koalas and koala
         habitat and avoid adverse impacts;
     (b) provide measures to assist the survival of
         koala populations in the area to mitigate
         any potential threats or risk to koalas;
         and
     (c) provide for safe and appropriate koala
         movement across the landscape.
PO12                                                  Not applicable.
Bushfire management measures are adopted
based on ecological principles, which:
     (a) maintain and enhance biodiversity;
     (b) minimise threat of fire to the natural
         environment, as well as life and property;
         and
     (c) provide for effective use and
         maintenance of buildings and structures.
PO13                                                  Not applicable.
The scenic amenity and vegetated character of
the landscape is protected by retaining
vegetation:
     (a) along and around watercourses and
         drainage lines;
     (b) on steep slopes and ridgelines;
     (c) along the major road network; and
     (d) that forms coastal vistas to and from
         beaches.

8.2.3 Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
PO1                                                   Not applicable.
Development maintains the safety of people and
property from the adverse impacts of bushfire.
PO2                                                   Not applicable.
Bushfire mitigation measures do not adversely
impact on:
     (a) biodiversity values, connectivity and
           ecosystem functioning; and
     (b) the long term physical integrity of
           waterways, wetland and areas of native
           vegetation.
PO3                                                   Complies.
Development provides an adequate water supply         The existing dwelling house would provide
for fire fighting purpose which is reliable, safely   adequate water supply for the purpose of
located and freely accessible.                        meeting PO3
PO4                                                   Not applicable.
Essential community infrastructure is able to
function effectively during and immediately after
bushfire events.



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