Planning Report 3032

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Specific Outcomes                                     Proposed Solutions
location of stormwater discharges.                       the drainage lines and watercourse.
O20 Filling or excavation only occurs where it does      The existing drainage lines that traverse the
not adversely impact on—                                 site will be retained.
a)     watercourses, drainage lines and wetlands; or
b)     vegetation on land identified on Biodiversity     There will no impact on any areas of high
       Overlay Maps OM1.1-OM9.1; or                      ecological value of the site.
c)     water levels on properties elsewhere.
                                                         Any filling will ensure that it does not contribute
                                                         to additional flooding on nearby properties.
Landscaping and visual amenity
O21 Land development responds to the distinctive         The natural landform and landscape are not
landscape character of the site by utilising the natural significantly modified to accommodate the
features of the site, which include—                     development.
a) watercourses and drainage lines;
b) significant trees;
c) understorey vegetation;
d) rock outcrops; and
e) views.
O22 Native vegetation, including individual mature       All native vegetation located in environmentally
trees are retained, protected, maintained and            sensitive areas site will be retained and
supplemented, with particular consideration given        enhanced by the development.
to—
a) roadsides;
b) the amenity of adjoining land uses; and
c) the protection of environmentally sensitive
     areas.
O23 Buildings and other structures do not have a         All lots include a building area that will not
significant adverse impact upon the visual amenity of protrude above ridges and can conform to the
surrounding areas.                                       character of the area.

Open space and environmental protection
O24 Public open space provides for a diverse              This proposal includes the creation of active
range of passive and active quality recreational          parkland to the north of the proposed lots.
opportunities including sport to meet the outdoor
recreational needs of the community.

                                                          The proposed public open space is located in
O25 Public open space is designed and located             an accessible location to the north of the
to—                                                       proposed new road.
a) be safe and easily accessible;
b) contribute to the legibility, accessibility and
character of the locality;
c) create attractive environment settings and
focal points;
d) enable the retention and protection of
significant vegetation, wetlands, watercourses,
drainage lines and other native habitat areas, their
associated buffers and linkages/corridors and natural
and cultural features; and
e) be cost effective to maintain.

O26 Land provided for active recreation areas is          It is located on flat terrain and includes a
of a physical standard and condition suitable for the     grassed area that is suitable for active sports
intended uses and is not subject to physical or other     and recreation.
constraints including contamination, environmental
or biophysical constraints or legislative protection
that would encumber its use.




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