23677 DA - Approved plans DECISION NOTICE - Planning Services Notice of Decision [As Published] · 132003.221199

Amendments being considered include:

* Requiring decision notices to indicate reasons for the council's decision, an
indication of whether the decision is a departure from the relevant provisions
of the planning scheme, and the reasons for such a departure;

e Requiring wider publication of the reasons for the council's decision, for
example, on the council's website; and

© Giving more explicit guidance about the circumstances which might warrant a
departure from the planning scheme. :

Vegetation Management

Clearing of native vegetation on the site is also subject to the Vegetation
Management Act 1999 (VMA) and is made assessable under schedule 8 part 1 table
4 of the IPA.

This means that in order to lodge a development application to clear native
vegetation, the applicant will still need to seek a determination from the Chief
Executive of NRMW that the purpose is consistent with the requirements of the VMA.

Given the high level of statutory protection afforded to the vegetation on the site, it
can not be taken for granted that such an application would be approved by NRMW.

If any further information is required, please contact Mr Brett Raguse of my office on
telephone number 322 78819.

Yours sincerely

Desley Boyle MP

Minister for Environment

Minister for Local Government and Planning
Minister for Women

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