Copy Response to DERM's information request from applicant - REC11/0145

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                       Department of Environment
                       and Resource Management
                                                                                                                                  Guideline

                                                               Reconfiguring a lot in a coastal management district


                       9) Policy 2.4.4 Stormwater management
                           .      Provide details of proposed site drainage particularly with regard to any stormwater runoff across

                                  any coastal dune or wetland areas.

                       10) Policy 2.8.1 Areas of state significance (natural resources)

                           .      Details of potential impacts on areas of State significance (natural resources).

                       11) Policy 2.8.2 Coastal wetlands

                           .      Details of potential impacts on coastal wetland systems.

                       12) Policy 2.8.3 Biodiversity
                           .      Details of potential impacts on ecosystems and habitats including the following in regional and local

                                  context:

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                                       availability and quality of migratory and resident shorebird roosting and feeding habitats;
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                                       survival of native plant or animal populations including marine ecosystems, in particular benthic
                                       communities;

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                                       retention of the existing extent, quality and functionality of seagrass beds, particularly in dugong

                                       protection areas or known areas of turtle habitat; and
                                  -    effect of the development on any existing mangrove areas with particular reference to the effect
                                       of changes in the fresh/saltwater balance on the mangrove plants and the need for adequate
                                       buffer areas between the development and the existing mangroves.

                   Please note that other coastal plan policies, or further information on key policies, may be relevant to an
                   assessment of your development application. If so, DERM may request further information in order to decide the

                   application.

                   Other matters to consider

                   Information request

                   When considering the application DERM may issue an information request or seek, or require the applicant to

                   seek, the views of other authorities.

                   Further approvals

                   An approval under SPA does not remove the need to obtain any further approval(s) for the work that may be

                   required pursuant to other legislation, both State and Commonwealth. Applicants are advised to check with all
                   relevant statutory authorities for such approvals as may be required.




                   Disclaimer

                   While this document has been prepared with care it contains general information and does not profess to offer legal,

                   professional or commercial advice. The Queensland Government accepts no liability for any external decisions or actions
                   taken on the basis of this document. Persons external to the Department of Environment and Resource Management should

                   satisfy themselves independently and by consulting their own professional advisors before embarking on any proposed
                   course of action.




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