Appendix E - Local Code Response

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES                                   PROBABLE SOLUTIONS                                            ASSESSMENT

Species selection


O3 Landscaped areas include plant species           S3.1 Plantings—                                               S3.1 Complies

that—                                                   a) comprise plant species identified for the relevant     The development will comply as required.
   h) are appropriate to the biophysical                    landscape character area in PSP3 Landscaping
                                                                                                                  It is proposed that local native species will
        conditions and landscape character of               Plants and Guidelines; and
                                                                                                                  be selected where appropriate.
        the area;                                       b) avoid undesirable plant species identified in PSP3

   i)   are suitable for the space available, the           Landscaping Plants and Guidelines; OR

        level of visual and climatic exposure,      S3.2 For landscaping around pool areas—
        the functional requirements of the site
                                                        a) no more than 30% of the landscaped area is a
        and the scale of the development;                                                                         S3.2- S3.3 Not Applicable
                                                            mixture of plants of local origin and exotic plant
   j)   provide for appropriate levels of shade             species, provided none of the plant species are
        and sunlight to occupants of the                    undesirable plants identified in PSP3 Landscaping
        development throughout the year;                    Plants and Guidelines; and

   k) minimise the demand for water use;                b) palms are specifically located in group plantings in

   l)   in road reserves, provide street trees              accordance with PSP3 Landscaping Plants and

        with effective canopy shading having                Guidelines; AND

        regard to the size and scale of the road    S3.3 Root guards are utilised around species with