Appendix E - Local Code Response

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES                                   PROBABLE SOLUTIONS                                          ASSESSMENT

O21 Land development responds to the                S21.1 The natural landform and landscape are not modified   S21.1 Complies
                                                                                                                The natural land form is not being modified
distinctive landscape character of the site by      to accommodate the development.
                                                                                                                to accommodate the proposed
utilising the natural features of the site, which
                                                                                                                development.
include—

    a) watercourses and drainage lines;

    b) significant trees;

    c) understorey vegetation;

    d) rock outcrops; and

    e) views

O22 Native vegetation, including individual         S22.1 Buffers of existing native vegetation around site     S22.1 Complies
                                                                                                                Existing vegetation is to be retained where
mature trees are retained, protected,               boundaries and environmentally sensitive areas are
                                                                                                                possible.
maintained and supplemented, with particular        retained and reinforced through additional planting; AND

consideration given to—

    a) roadsides;                                                                                               S22.2 Not Applicable
                                                    S22.2 For reconfiguring in the Rural Zone and Rural

    b) the amenity of adjoining land uses; and      Settlement Zone—

    c) the protection of environmentally                a) a 10m landscaped buffer area is provided along

        sensitive areas.                                    road frontages;