Minor Change Existing Approval - OPW24 0125 01 (As Published) · OPW24/0125.01

               3.     Should any changes or modifications to the approved plans be required as a result of
                      construction constraints, a “Request to change an existing approval” under the Planning Act
                      2016 must be made. Amended plans clearly indicating the changes must be lodged with this
                      application along with the appropriate fees.
                      Prestart, On and Off Maintenance, Rehabilitation Inspections Request
               4.     Contact Council on 5329 6500 to arrange a prestart or an inspection giving a minimum of 5
                      business days’ notice of preferred inspection time.
               5.     If Council officers are required to undertake additional inspections of the same works, a
                      reinspection fee will be applicable in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges register
                      applicable at the time.
               6.     A minimum maintenance period of 12 months will apply to all municipal works and thereafter
                      until such time as the works are performing in accordance with the approved design unless
                      noted otherwise.
                      Prestart
               7.     Tree Protection Bond:
                      a.      may be drawn upon by Council if:
                              i.       the recommendations of the Arborist report are not implemented and,
                              ii.      any trees identified for retention are damaged to the point where they cannot be
                                       saved (as confirmed by the site Arborist and agreed in writing by Council).
                      b.      will be returned upon receiving certification from the site Arborist that all requirements
                              nominated in the Arborist report referenced within this Decision Notice have been
                              completed.
                      Retention of Existing Trees
               8.     The existing trees on adjoining properties must be retained and protected during construction
                      wherever achievable. To avoid doubt, this advisory note is not intended to exclude the
                      operation of Chapter 3 of the Neighbourhood Dispute Resolution Act 2011 following
                      construction of the development which is the subject of this development approval.
                      Removal of Existing Trees and Vegetation
               9.     Stockpiling mulch to the appropriate volume and separation is required for fire mitigation as
                      well as optimum weed seed sterilisation.
                      Qualified Person
               10.    Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
                      a.      undertaking, supervising tree works and preparing arboriculture certification, is
                              considered to be a person with a minimum three years current experience in tree
                              protection, hazard identification/mitigation and AS2303:2018 assessment and either:
                              i.       International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
                              ii.      A Diploma of Arboriculture.
                      b.      managing Fauna protection is considered to be a certified Fauna Spotter Catcher.
                      c.      preparing certification and managing declared plant pests, is considered to be:
                              i.       a landscape architect with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field
                                       of pest plant management;
                              ii.      a botanist or ecologist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field
                                       of pest plant management; and
                              iii.     an environmental consultant with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the
                                       field of pest plant management.



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