The EPA has adopted the Practice Environmental Management, Siting, Design “Best Operation and Rehabilitation of or Landfills” (September 2010) “Landfill BPEM.”. The Landfill BPEM identifies that: Risks associated with landfill gases may occur for at least 30 years post-closure. Appropriate buffer distances must be maintained between the landfill and sensitive land uses. The BPEM recommends a 500 metre buffer for landfills that contained putrescible waste and 200 metres for landfills that contained non-putrescible waste. Where the recommended buffers are unavailable, it must be demonstrated that risks are suitably mitigated. All buildings and structures and associated infrastructure should be considered. The subject site is located within 500m of the former Newtown landfill site. Conditions are recommended on any permit to issue that require a landfill gas risk assessment to be undertaken by the proponent on the basis that works will be undertaken to the building including ground works associated with plumbing installation for bathrooms and kitchenette. Officer Direct Or Indirect Interest No Council officers have any direct or indirect interest in the matter to which this report relates, in accordance with Section 80 (C) of the Local Government Act. Legislative Issues The Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme are the relevant documents under which Council must consider this application. REFERRALS: Section 55: There were no Section 55 referrals required. Comments on the Advertised Application: Engineering Department Council’s In relation to the carparking the following response was provided based on the advertised plans received by Council on 21 July 2017. Traffic Comments: CoGG’s Prior to granting parking dispensation, the responsible Authority has a number of considerations. Some of the considerations are: Relevant Policies and Strategic Plans for the area The foreseeable impact the waiver of parking will have on the amenity of the area The likelihood of multi-purpose trips in the area The availability of Public Transport in the locality The convenience of pedestrian and cycling access to the land The provision of bicycle parking and end of trip facilities in the area
The EPA has adopted the “Best Practice Environmental Management, Siting, Design Operation and Rehabilitation of Landfills” (September 2010) or “Landfill BPEM.”. The Landfill BPEM identifies that: Risks associated with landfill gases may occur for at least 30 years post-closure. Appropriate buffer distances must be maintained between the landfill and sensitive land uses. The BPEM recommends a 500 metre buffer for landfills that contained putrescible waste and 200 metres for landfills that contained non-putrescible waste. Where the recommended buffers are unavailable, it must be demonstrated that risks are suitably mitigated. All buildings and structures and associated infrastructure should be considered. The subject site is located within 500m of the former Newtown landfill site. Conditions are recommended on any permit to issue that require a landfill gas risk assessment to be undertaken by the proponent on the basis that works will be undertaken to the building including ground works associated with plumbing installation for bathrooms and kitchenette. Officer Direct Or Indirect Interest No Council officers have any direct or indirect interest in the matter to which this report relates, in accordance with Section 80 (C) of the Local Government Act. Legislative Issues The Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme are the relevant documents under which Council must consider this application. REFERRALS: Section 55: There were no Section 55 referrals required. Comments on the Advertised Application: Council’s Engineering Department In relation to the carparking the following response was provided based on the advertised plans received by Council on 21 July 2017. CoGG’s Traffic Comments: Prior to granting parking dispensation, the responsible Authority has a number of considerations. Some of the considerations are: Relevant Policies and Strategic Plans for the area The foreseeable impact the waiver of parking will have on the amenity of the area The likelihood of multi-purpose trips in the area The availability of Public Transport in the locality The convenience of pedestrian and cycling access to the land The provision of bicycle parking and end of trip facilities in the area