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Environment, natural resources and recreation

Performance Outcome                    Acceptable Outcome                     Compliance
PO25                                   AO25                                   Y- The development has no adverse
Development has no significant         Connecting Habitat Areas as            effects on biodiversity, vegetation,
adverse effects on biodiversity,       identified on Map SFM-4 -              native fauna habitat, landscape
natural vegetation, native fauna       Biodiversity (Strategic Framework)     quality. Water quality or cultural
habitat, landscape quality, water      are protected from fragmentation and   heritage values.
quality or cultural heritage values,   encroachment by development
including those related to—
(a) changes to natural drainage;
(b) disturbance to any wetland
     system;
(c) management of landslide and
     fire risk;
(d) erosion and the transport of
     sediments off site;
(e) unmanaged public access; and
(f) changes to fauna habitat and
     behaviour.
PO26                                   AO26                                   N/A
Development maintains and protects     Open space corridors identified as
an integrated open space network       Ecological Linkages and Major
throughout the locality to—            Recreation areas on Map SFM-1 -
                                       Settlement and Map SFM-4 -
(a) provide for both passive and       Biodiversity (Strategic Framework)
    active recreational pursuits;      are enhanced and protected from
(b) provide connectivity for           fragmentation and encroachment by
    pedestrians and cyclists;          development.
(c) provide habitat connectivity for
    wildlife and fish passage;
(d) protect watercourses and
    drainage lines;
(e) protect vegetation on steep
    slopes; and
(f) form a scenic backdrop for
    residential development.




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