Delegated Report - Code - Planning RAL26 0015 (As Published) · RAL26/0015

               Assessment of AO6.1/PO6 of the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
               The proposal is considered to achieve PO6 and to be acceptable having regard to AO6.1. The
               Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay identifies riparian buffer values on the site
               associated with Lake Cooroibah and mapped riparian vegetation. The ecological assessment
               confirms that development impacts are appropriately setback from Lake Cooroibah within the
               riparian buffer designation and that no significant wetland, waterway, fish habitat, or environmental
               corridor values will be impacted by the proposed development.
               The proposed reconfiguration does not involve new development or vegetation clearing within the
               riparian buffer area adjoining Lake Cooroibah. While the new lot boundary traverses land mapped
               as riparian under the overlay, the boundary itself does not constitute a built development footprint
               and the associated fenceline has been located to avoid clearing native vegetation. The mapped
               area affected by the boundary is identified as sparsely vegetated, and the subdivision design
               retains the vegetation that contributes to aquatic and terrestrial habitat values.
               The proposal maintains wildlife connectivity along the vegetated northern part of the site and avoids
               fragmentation of significant environmental corridor values. Conditions requiring implementation of
               the approved Rehabilitation Management Plan will assist in maintaining and improving riparian and
               biodiversity values, including rehabilitation of identified areas with appropriate native species.
               Stormwater is also required to be managed on-site without causing scour or damage to the subject
               site or adjoining land, which assists in maintaining water quality and bank stability. Subject to these
               conditions, the development protects the biodiversity and ecosystem values of waterways,
               wetlands and adjacent riparian zones and therefore achieves PO6.
               4.     CONSULTATION
               4.1. Referral Agencies
               The application was required to be referred to SARA under Schedule 10, Part 17, Division 3, Table
               5, Item 1 of the Planning Regulation 2017. This referral was for development for reconfiguring a lot
               in a coastal management district. On 25 June 2026, a Referral Agency Response with conditions
               was given by SARA. SARA conditioned that the development be carried out in accordance with
               the approved Subdivision Plan.
               4.2. Internal Council Referrals
               The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers for review and/or comment:
               •     Senior Development Engineer, Development Assessment
               Council’s Senior Development Engineer has provided a memo dated 18 August 2026, which
               includes the details of their assessment and recommended conditions.
               •     Senior Environment Officer – Engineering, Development Assessment
               Council’s Senior Environment Officer has provided a memo dated 17 August 2026, which
               includes the details of their assessment and recommended conditions.
               5.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               The proposed development generally complies with the requirements of the planning scheme and
               does not raise any significant issues that cannot be addressed by reasonable and relevant
               conditions. The application is therefore recommended for approval.
               The report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.




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