LATE RFI - MCU17-0024.04 - Supplementary Information · MCU17/0024.04

        a) A comprehensive landscape layout plan identifying all proposed landscaped areas, planting zones,
           site interfaces, and relationships with adjoining residential properties and public viewpoints.

        b) A plant species schedule detailing species, pot sizes, spacing, and quantities, with emphasis on:
           • Native and locally appropriate coastal species;
           • Replacement and supplementary planting that offsets the removal of native vegetation; and
           • Planting designed to reinforce the existing coastal landscape character.

        c) Landscaping treatments that demonstrate how visual impacts will be:
           • Avoided and minimised through appropriate screening and buffering;
           • Softened at residential interfaces; and
           • Managed to reduce the visual prominence of built form when viewed from adjoining properties
              and public areas.

        d) Retention and integration of existing vegetation, where feasible, to ensure continuity of landscape
           character.

        e) Establishment and maintenance measures to ensure the successful long-term performance of
           landscape works.


Applicant’s Response

Item 1(a) – Comprehensive Landscape Layout Plan

    •   A detailed landscape plan has been prepared by Element Design Landscape Architecture (Issue B, dated
        19 October 2026), identifying the proposed landscaped areas, planting zones, existing vegetation and
        relationship with surrounding areas.

    •   In response to Council's concerns, the proposed building has been realigned and repositioned further
        down the site, allowing for increased landscaping and screening, particularly when viewed from Webb
        Road, Duke Street and nearby residential properties.

    •   The revised landscape design integrates the proposed facility with the existing coastal landscape
        character and surrounding public open space.

Relevant Plans: Element Design Sheets 01, 02 and 03.

Item 1(b) – Plant Species Schedule

    •   A comprehensive planting schedule has been provided, identifying proposed species, container sizes and
        quantities, including locally appropriate coastal native trees, shrubs and groundcovers.

    •   The proposed planting includes Coastal Banksia, Tuckeroo, Beach Bird's Eye, Coastal Rosemary,
        Lomandra and other coastal native species appropriate to the locality.

    •   The planting design provides replacement and supplementary vegetation to compensate for vegetation
        removal associated with the development and enhance the existing landscaped areas.


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