Appendix J - Code Assessment · RAL25/0004

                                                                                                                           which are both plantation timber and were planted
                                                                                                                           in 1973 / 74 for future harvest and reducing weed
                                                                                                                           infestation at the time. These species are not
                                                                                                                           endemic to the area and accordingly a tree clearing
                                                                                                                           permit has been granted (OPW23/0190). While
                                                                                                                           the pine plantation may provide some low value
                                                                                                                           habitat, it has a more negative effect on
                                                                                                                           surrounding native biodiversity values. The new
                                                                                                                           native plantings in the 2,500m² of open space plus
                                                                                                                           the landscaped buffer will provide high value
                                                                                                                           ecological benefits.
                                                                 AO7.6                                                     Complies.
                                                                 Development does not result in significant modification
                                                                 to natural landform or landscape features including:      See Appendix C to G for details.

                                                                 (a)   waterways and drainage lines;
                                                                 (b)   native vegetation or significant character trees;
                                                                 (c)   understorey vegetation;
                                                                 (d)   slope;
                                                                 (e)   rock outcrops; or
                                                                 (f)   views.
                                                                 AO7.7                                                     Not applicable.
                                                                 Development retains or provides viable ecological
                                                                 corridors for wildlife movement.
                                                                 AO7.8                                                     Not applicable.
                                                                 Where no riparian buffer is nominated through
                                                                 the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands
                                                                 Overlay Map in Schedule 2, a vegetated buffer is
                                                                 provided no less than 10 metres wide, measured from
                                                                 the centreline of any stream.
                                                                 AO7.9                                                     Not applicable.
                                                                 Ecologically important areas are formally protected for
                                                                 the long term through environmental covenant or           Refer to comment above in relation to AO7.5.
                                                                 transferal to public ownership or through gazettal of a
                                                                 nature reserve.
Climate Responsive Design                                        AO8.1                                                     Not applicable given the nature of the subdivision
PO8                                                              The lot design maximises the number of lots where the     proposal and the size of the resulting lots.
The street design and lot orientation facilitates the
                                                                 longest axis of the lot has a general east-west
construction of energy efficient buildings that respond to the
local climate conditions by:                                     orientation.
                                                                 AO8.2                                                     Not applicable.
(a) maximising solar access to the north;                        The street pattern maximises the number of streets
(b) minimising solar access to the west;                         running in a general north-south direction.