Delegated Planning Report Conditions - Approval (As Publihed) · OPW25/0077

                              For example, while hydromulch can provide an immediate and effective stabilising
                              cover to soils, the protective cover can be relatively short-lived if vegetation fails to
                              establish before the thin layer of mulch decomposes. So if hydromulch is selected as
                              the method of temporary short term stabilisation, Council Officers will seek to confirm
                              that perennial as well as annual grasses are well established at the time of plan sealing
                              to reduce the risk of instability of the site in the medium to long term. As a general rule,
                              hydromulch will only be accepted as a “patch” fix and should comprise no more than
                              20% of the exposed site area due to the high risk of failure. Due to the requirement to
                              progressively stabilise exposed areas, it is not envisioned that this will present any
                              difficulties for an appropriately managed and compliant site.
                      Retention of Existing Trees
               34.    The existing trees on adjoining properties must be retained and protected during construction
                      wherever achievable. To avoid doubt, this advisory note is not intended to exclude the
                      operation of Chapter 3 of the Neighbourhood Dispute Resolution Act 2011 following
                      construction of the development which is the subject of this development approval.
                      Removal of Existing Trees and Vegetation
               35.    Stockpiling mulch to the appropriate volume and separation is required for fire mitigation as
                      well as optimum weed seed sterilisation.
                      Qualified Person
               36.    Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
                      a.      Supervising landscape works and preparing a landscape certification, is considered to
                              be a landscape architect, landscape designer or horticulturist with a minimum of three
                              years current experience in the field of landscape design.
                      b.      Undertaking landscape construction and establishment works is considered to be a
                              person with five years current experience in commercial landscape construction
                              projects.
                      c.      Undertaking, supervising tree works and preparing arboriculture certification, is
                              considered to be a person with a minimum three years current experience in tree
                              protection, hazard identification/mitigation and Specifying Trees – a guide to
                              assessment of tree quality (NATSPEC) assessment and either:
                              i.       International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
                              ii.      A Diploma of Arboriculture.
                      d.      Managing Fauna protection is considered to be a certified Fauna Spotter Catcher.
                      Landscape Works
               37.    The applicant must pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with Council's Fees and Charges
                      Register where:
                      a.      An inspection revealed that any constructed rehabilitation/landscape works do not
                              comply with the conditions of the Decision Notice, Approved Plans and or Approved
                              Documents
                      b.      Certification is submitted to Council falsely stating that works comply with the approved
                              plans, documents and or conditions of the Decision Notice.


               8.     PROPERTY NOTES

               Not applicable.
               9.     VARIATION APPROVAL DETAILS

               Not applicable.

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