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

                c.        any natural hazards affecting the site or adjoining land such that the number of
                          properties or persons at risk is not increased;
                d.        the terrain of the land, minimising the need for earthworks;
                e.        any places of cultural heritage significance or character areas present on, or adjoining
                          the site; and
                f.        any important landmarks, views, vistas or other areas of high scenic quality present on,
                          or able to be viewed from, the site.

               Assessment Against PO7 – Reconfiguring a Lot Code
               The proposed lot layout is responsive to the site’s Rural Residential setting, retaining and maintains
               the low-density residential character of the locality. The subdivision retains large lots and using lot
               sizes, uses the existing access handle from Lake Cooroibah Road rather than creating a new
               access. The proposed configuration reflects the existing pattern of rural residential development
               along Lake Cooroibah Road, while providing a practical building envelope for the vacant lot. The
               layout also responds appropriately to the site’s environmental values and mapped hazards. The
               proposed boundary and building envelope have been located to minimise native vegetation
               clearing, maintain ecological linkages and provide a suitable dwelling area. Bushfire risk is
               addressed through the nominated building envelope and recommended bushfire management
               conditions, while stormwater can be managed on-site without impacting adjoining land. The layout
               appropriately responds to the natural environmental values present on and adjoining the site.
               The Senior Environment Officer notes that the site contains native vegetation mapped as priority
               biodiversity and riparian buffer, and is also mapped as priority koala habitat, with a small area of
               core koala habitat along the northern boundary. However, the ecological assessment concludes
               that the proposal will not impact regulated vegetation, threatened flora, essential habitat, koala
               habitat, fish habitat areas, significant wetlands or significant environmental corridor values.
               Although the new boundary traverses land mapped as riparian, it is sparsely vegetated and the
               proposed fenceline has been sited to minimise native vegetation clearing. The layout therefore
               maintains ecological linkages and, subject to the recommended rehabilitation conditions,
               appropriately responds to the site’s biodiversity values.
               The proposal minimises the need for earthworks by using the existing driveway alignment and
               avoiding substantial new access works. It does not adversely affect any identified cultural heritage
               place, character area, landmark, view or area of high scenic quality. Subject to the recommended
               conditions for building envelopes, rehabilitation, bushfire management, access, easements,
               stormwater and earthworks, the proposal satisfies PO7. The development also responds
               appropriately to natural hazards affecting the land.
               The site is mapped within the Bushfire Hazard Area Overlay and is affected by flood and other
               mapped constraints; however, a Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Management Plan has been
               prepared and the Senior Environment Officer confirms that proposed Lot 7 contains sufficient area
               to establish a future dwelling in accordance with the Bushfire Hazard Overlay and the State
               Planning Policy for natural hazards.
               A building envelope has been nominated for the future dwelling and conditions require future
               buildings to be located within that envelope and constructed in accordance with the bushfire
               management recommendations. This ensures the reconfiguration does not materially increase the
               number of persons or properties exposed to unacceptable bushfire risk.
               Flood and stormwater risks are also capable of being managed through on-site stormwater
               disposal, with the Senior Development Engineer recommending a condition requiring runoff to be
               disposed of on-site without causing scour or damage to the subject site or adjoining land.
               Riparian Buffer – Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay
               A detailed ecological assessment was provided with the application material, including assessment
               against the relevant provisions of the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code.
               The ecological assessment has determined the following:

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