The State Planning Policy Framework and It is considered that the proposal will accord with the and State Planning Policy Framework. the Local Planning Policy Framework, including the Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning policies The purpose of the zone, overlay or The proposal adequately addresses the Farming Zone and other provisions (Clause 52.09). provision. Any matter required to be considered in the The proposal adequately addresses matters to be considered zone, overlay or other provision in the zone and other provisions (Clause 52.09) The orderly planning of the area. This proposal is an orderly and practical response to land situated within a Farming Zone. The effect on the amenity of the area. The proposal and Work Plan adequately addresses effects on amenity. The effect on the amenity of the area. The proposal and Work Plan adequately addresses effects on amenity. The proximity of the land to any public land Public land nearby will not be effected by the proposal Factors likely to cause or contribute to land The Work Plan and Rehabilitation Plan adequately addresses degradation salinity or reduce water quality. salinity and quality issues Whether the proposed development is Does not apply. designed to maintain or improve the quality of stormwater within the existing site. The extent and character of native The Work Plan indicates some native vegetation may be lost vegetation and the likelihood of its and an appropriate offset is required by condition destruction Whether native vegetation is to be or can be Native vegetation present outside of the quarry site can protected planted or allowed to regenerate remain and allowed to regenerate naturally. The degree of erosion or fire hazard The subject site is not exposed to flood or erosion. An associated with the location of the land and adequate Fire Management Plan forms part of the Work Plan. the use, development or management of the land so as to minimise any such hazard. KEY CONSIDERATIONS Comments made in objection Each objection letter is attached to this report, the application’s agent’s response is also attached for Councillors’ information. The relevant topics of objection and the officer response to each are set out below. Concern: The roads are inadequate in width and formation to accommodate the heavy and large vehicles associated with the proposed quarry. Response: The applicant has stated that the average vehicle movements per day will be six, with none at weekends / Public Holidays. are not considered to be significant however, conditions are recommended that will address the – concerns, including the sealing of Vine Road North, the installation of signage, the creation of passing places, and the submission of a Transport Management Plan.
The State Planning Policy Framework and the Local Planning Policy Framework, including the Municipal Strategic Statement and local planning policies It is considered that the proposal will accord with the and State Planning Policy Framework. The purpose of the zone, overlay or provision. The proposal adequately addresses the Farming Zone and other provisions (Clause 52.09). Any matter required to be considered in the zone, overlay or other provision The proposal adequately addresses matters to be considered in the zone and other provisions (Clause 52.09) The orderly planning of the area. This proposal is an orderly and practical response to land situated within a Farming Zone. The effect on the amenity of the area. The proposal and Work Plan adequately addresses effects on amenity. The effect on the amenity of the area. The proposal and Work Plan adequately addresses effects on amenity. The proximity of the land to any public land Public land nearby will not be effected by the proposal Factors likely to cause or contribute to land degradation salinity or reduce water quality. The Work Plan and Rehabilitation Plan adequately addresses salinity and quality issues Whether the proposed development is designed to maintain or improve the quality of stormwater within the existing site. Does not apply. The extent and character of native vegetation and the likelihood of its destruction The Work Plan indicates some native vegetation may be lost and an appropriate offset is required by condition Whether native vegetation is to be or can be protected planted or allowed to regenerate Native vegetation present outside of the quarry site can remain and allowed to regenerate naturally. The degree of erosion or fire hazard associated with the location of the land and the use, development or management of the land so as to minimise any such hazard. The subject site is not exposed to flood or erosion. An adequate Fire Management Plan forms part of the Work Plan. KEY CONSIDERATIONS Comments made in objection Each objection letter is attached to this report, the application’s agent’s response is also attached for Councillors’ information. The relevant topics of objection and the officer response to each are set out below. Concern: The roads are inadequate in width and formation to accommodate the heavy and large vehicles associated with the proposed quarry. Response: The applicant has stated that the average vehicle movements per day will be six, with none at weekends / Public Holidays. are not considered to be significant – however, conditions are recommended that will address the concerns, including the sealing of Vine Road North, the installation of signage, the creation of passing places, and the submission of a Transport Management Plan.