Planning Proposal - Tweed Shire Council
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Planning Proposal - Tweed Shire Council
Royal Terranora Resort Planning Proposal Table of Contents Part 1 - Objectives or Intended Outcomes ....................................................................... 3 Part 2 - Explanation of Provisions ..................................................................................... 6 Part 3 - Justification ........................................................................................................... 8 Part 4 - Community Consultation .................................................................................... 19 Part 5 – Conclusion ......................................................................................................... 19 Attachment 1 – Preliminary Concept Attachment 2 – Draft LEP map Attachment 3 – Building Height Map PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 2 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au Part 1 - Objectives or Intended Outcomes The purpose of this planning proposal is to enable the redevelopment of the site for an integrated residential development via a change in the lands zoning. The ultimate form of development has not been finalised however it is likely that uses will be limited to residential development comprising attached dwellings, multi dwelling housing, residential flat buildings, semi detached dwellings and dwelling houses. It is proposed to rezone the land to R1 General Residential. A preliminary concept plan has been prepared that demonstrates one possible development scenario. This development plan is included as Attachment 1. The proposal plan is conceptual only and the ultimate form of development will change upon completion of a rigorous constraints analysis. The Site The subject site is legally described as Lot 30 in DP 850230, Parish of Terranora, County of Rous and situated at Marana Street, Bilambil Heights. The sites location, in a regional context is shown below: Site Site shown in regional context – source: google The site is also shown in a more local context in the aerial photo reproduced below. PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 3 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au Aerial Photo - source - TSC The onsite facilities were all part of “Royal Terranora Resort” which was a timeshare tourist facility that ceased operation several years ago. Current improvements on site include a cluster of four two storey accommodation buildings, administration building, porte cochere, swimming pool, outdoor recreational area and car parking areas. There are a total of 48 holiday dwelling units located on the site. The site is adjacent the now defunct Terranora Lakes Country club. The subject lot has an area of 6.782 hectares. The site is currently zoned 6(b) Recreation pursuant to the provisions of the Tweed Local Environmental Plan 2000. In this regard, the relevant extract from the LEP is reproduced below. Extract from Tweed LEP 2010 – site zoned 6(b) Recreation Draft Tweed LEP 2010 is currently on exhibition and includes the site within the 6(b) Recreation zone. An extract of the plan is reproduced below. PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 4 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au Extract of draft Tweed LEP – site to be zoned Proposed RE2 – Private Recreation Height limit Under the draft Tweed 2010 the subject site has been allocated a height limit of 10m. Extract of draft Tweed LEP – site proposed to have height limit of 10m PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 5 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au Part 2 - Explanation of Provisions It is noted that the intent is to alter the zoning to allow the site to be developed for an integrated residential type development. Tweed Council is currently in preparing a new LEP in response to the State Government’s requirement for all NSW Councils to prepare a single LEP which conforms to the requirements of the Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Order 2006. In that regard, Draft Tweed LEP 2010 is currently on exhibition. The most appropriate zone for the subject land to be included into, so as to facilitate an integrated residential development, would be R3 Medium Density Residential. This zone is akin to the current 2(b) zoning under Tweed LEP 2000. The exhibited draft Tweed LEP 2010 provides the following in relation to the R1 General Residential zoning. Zone R1 General Residential 1 Objectives of zone • To provide for the housing needs of the community. • To provide for a variety of housing types and densities. • To enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of residents. • To encourage the provision of tourist accommodation and related facilities and services in association with residential development where it is unlikely to significantly impact on amenity or place demands on services beyond the level reasonably required for residential use. 2 Permitted without consent Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Home occupations; Roads 3 Permitted with consent Attached dwellings; Boarding houses; Child care centres; Community facilities; Dwelling houses; Food and Drink Premises; Group homes; Health Consulting Rooms; Home Industry; Hostels; Kiosks; Markets; Multi dwelling housing; Neighbourhood shops; Places of public worship; Public Administration Building; Residential flat buildings; Semi-detached dwellings; Seniors housing; Shop top housing; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 4 4 Prohibited Agriculture; Air Transport Facilities; Amusements Centres; Boat repair facilities; Brothels; Bulky Goods Premises; Business premises; Cemeteries, Charter and tourism boating facilities; Correctional centres; Crematoriums; Entertainment facilities; Farm Buildings; Forestry; Freight transport facilities; Funeral chapels; Funeral homes; Health services facilities; Highway service centres; Home occupation (sex services); Industries; Industry Retail Outlets; Landscape and Garden Supplies; Marinas; Moorings; Mortuaries; Office premises; Passenger transport facilities; Port facilities; Recreation facilities(major); Registered Clubs; Restricted premises; Retail premises ; Rural industries; Rural Supplies; Rural workers’ dwellings; Sex services premises; Storage premises; Timber and Building Supplies; Tourist and Visitor Accommodation; Transport depots; Vehicle body repair workshops; Vehicle repair stations, Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises; Veterinary Hospitals; Wholesale Supplies. A draft plan LEP map has been prepared that depicts the site as R1 General Residential has been prepared and is shown below. A full copy of this plan is also included as Attachment 2. PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 6 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au Draft LEP zoning map – depicting the site as R1 – General Residential It is noted that the draft Tweed LEP also includes a map that depicts height limits. In that regard, and consistent with the height limits allocated to R1 general Industry lands a height limit of 13.6m is proposed. The 13.6m height limit is annotated with the reference N2 consistent with labelling criteria associated with new LEP template procedures. A draft plan that depicts the proposed height limit of 13.6m has been prepared and an extract of this is reproduced below. A full copy of this plan is included as Attachment 3. Proposed Building Height Map – N2 – 13.6 metres. A preliminary concept plan that depicts one potential option for an integrated residential development has been prepared. This concept is included as Attachment 1. It is emphasised that this is only an initial concept and will be revised upon completion of all requisite planning and environmental studies that are undertaken after the initial gateway determination. PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 7 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au Part 3 - Justification Section A - Need for Planning Proposal Is the planning proposal a result of any strategic study or report? The planning proposal is not a direct result of a specific strategic study or report. There is however other strategic policy that lends support to the proposal. The Far North Coast Regional Strategy, adopted in January 2007, is intended to manage the region's high growth rate in a sustainable manner. The Regional Strategy promotes a settlement pattern that protects environmental values and natural resources while utilising and developing the existing network of major urban centers, reinforcing village character and requiring efficient use of existing services and major transport routes. Rezoning of this site is considered consistent with the provisions of the Far North Coast Regional Strategy. The Regional Strategy explicitly states that infill redevelopment will be encouraged to ensure additional pressure on the environment is minimised. The Strategy also is supportive of plans to efficiently use land allocated for urban development without compromising the localities identity. The rezoning will also potentially facilitate an increase in housing choice and availability of affordable housing. Tweed 04/24 Strategic Plan retains the Bilambil Heights area as an urban release area which includes the subject land. This Strategic plan is for the whole of shire and contains broad strategy goals. The plan does lend support for Council to review the scope to provide additional housing through redevelopment. It is noted that the site adjoins the proposed “Rise Development”. This development recently achieved “major project” status and it is understood that the planning is continuing and the project will be come to physical realization in the very near future. It is noted that the development of “Rise” is not guaranteed. It must also be emphasized that this plan holds no statutory weight. It is however considered relevant to mention the existence of this concept plan as it indicatively provides what may occur on adjacent landholdings. It is noted that the “rise” development also included a preliminary concept depicting preliminary land use designations for adjacent lands. An extract of the plan is reproduced below which shows the subject site included within the residential area. Again, it is emphasized that this plan has not been endorsed by council and is only provided for information purposes only. PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 8 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au www.planning.nsw.gov.au – “rise development” – major project application – the plan holds no formal status Is the planning proposal the best means of achieving the objectives or intended outcomes, or is there a better way? It is considered that the proposed LEP amendment is the most appropriate method to ensure that the lands highest and best use is achieved. To ensure that this occurs in a timely fashion the gateway process is clearly the most appropriate planning mechanism. An option would be to await Tweed Councils Shire wide planning review however this review is not realistically going to be undertaken within the next three years. Is there a net community benefit? It is considered that there will likely be a net community benefit in that the proposal will result in an increase in housing choice for residents. It has been proven through natural market forces that the resort was not a viable option and as such there is some potential for the facilities on site to lay dormant and deteriorate and eventually result in adverse amenity issues on adjoin residents. Section B - Relationship to strategic planning framework Is the planning proposal consistent with the objectives and actions contained within the applicable regional or sub – regional strategy (including the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy and exhibited draft strategies)? Far North Coast Regional Strategy The Far North Coast Regional Strategy was adopted by the Minister for Planning in January 2007. The purpose of the Regional Strategy is to manage the region's expected high growth rate in a sustainable manner. The Regional Strategy aims to protect the unique environmental assets, cultural values and PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 9 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au natural resources of the region while ensuring the future planning maintains the character of the region and provides for economic opportunities. The strategy indicates that, future growth will be managed by preventing the spread of coastal development and encouraging the development of noncoastal centre – ensuring adequate land is available and appropriately located to sustainably accommodate the projected housing, employment and environmental needs of the region's population over the next 25 years. The sites proposed inclusion within the R1 General Residential zone is entirely consistent with the Far North Coast Regional Strategy that depicts the site within the existing urban footprint (see sheet 1 of the adopted strategy). North Coast Regional Environmental Plan 1988 As of 1 July 2009, regional environmental plans (REPs) are no longer part of the hierarchy of environmental planning instruments in NSW. The removal of the REP layer was intended to simplify the State’s planning system. The North Coast Regional Environmental Plan is now deemed to be a SEPP. Accordingly this plan will be addressed in the SEPP section below. Is the planning proposal consistent with the local council’s Community Strategic Plan, or other local strategic plan? At its meeting of 17 March 2009, Council resolved to adopt the Tweed Urban and Employment Lands Release Strategy 2009. The subject land is located with an existing urban area. The site is already occupied with an urban development comprising some 48 units. This Strategy indicates that future demand for housing will be met by a variety of sources including, as is the case in this project, through redevelopment of existing residential and other properties. The Strategy includes broader assumptions in relation to residential land supply and envisages that housing supply is feasible through urban renewal and specifically via redevelopment of deteriorated housing stock. The 4/24 Strategy replaces and updates the Tweed Shire 2000+ Strategic Plan. It sets broad directions for the next two decades and provides a framework for more detailed plans and policies. It applies to the whole Tweed Shire. The purpose of Tweed 4/24 is to: • • • • • To update the Tweed 2000+ Strategic Plan and strengthen arrangements for implementation; To guide sustainable growth and change; To safeguard the Tweed’s quality of life and environment; To enable all key players (Council, other government agencies, businesses and community organizations) to work together in achieving shared goals; and To assist Council in setting priorities in its Management Plan and budget. It is considered the proposal is generally consistent with both Tweed 4/24 and the Tweed Urban and Employment Lands Release Strategy 2009 in that both of these policies promote urban renewal as potential for meeting some of the demand for additional housing. This planning proposal allows for just such an urban renewal project. Is the planning proposal consistent with applicable state environmental planning policies? State Environmental Planning Policies – SEPPs The following SEPPs are applicable to this proposal: PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 10 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au SEPP 14 Coastal Wetlands SEPP 14 seeks to ensure coastal wetlands are preserved and protected for environmental and economic reasons. This SEPP requires consent and the concurrence of Planning NSW for clearing, draining, filling of, or constructing a levee within, the identified wetlands. Wetland areas are not considered available for future development. The development is not designated as having SEPP 14 coastal wetlands. SEPP 26 Littoral Rainforests SEPP 26 provides a mechanism for the assessment of development proposals that are likely to damage or destroy littoral rainforest areas. The policy applies to certain mapped areas and includes a 100m buffer zone surrounding such areas. The likely effects of the proposal must be considered in an environmental impact statement. Littoral rainforest areas are not considered available for future development. The subject site is not identified as having SEPP 26 littoral rainforests. SEPP 44 Koala Habitat Protection SEPP 44 encourages the conservation and management of natural vegetation areas that provide habitat for koalas to ensure permanent free-living populations will be maintained over their present range. Local councils cannot approve development in an area affected by the policy without an investigation of core koala habitat. A preliminary assessment of the site has been undertaken for core koala habitat and the subject site does not meet the testing specifications contained under SEPP 44. SEPP 55 Remediation of Land SEPP 55 provides a statewide planning approach to the remediation of contaminated land. This policy aims to promote the remediation of contaminated land for the purpose of reducing the risk of harm to human health or any other aspect of the environment. Contaminated land is constrained for certain types of development. In accordance with this SEPP a Land Contamination assessment report will be undertaken to ensure that there are no issues relating to contamination. This report shall be undertaken after confirmation that the project can proceed under the gateway process. SEPP 71 Coastal Protection This policy seeks to ensure that development in the NSW Coastal Zone is appropriate and suitably located, to ensure that there is a consistent and strategic approach to coastal planning and management and to ensure that there is a clear development assessment framework for the coastal zone. The site is not located within a sensitive coastal location however the provisions of clause 8 of the SEPP are to be considered in the preparation of an environmental planning instrument. An assessment of the relevant provisons of clause 8 is provided in the table below. PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 11 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au SEPP 71 – Coastal Policy Clause 8 Provision Comment (a) the aims of this Policy set out in clause 2, The proposal complies with the overall aims of the policy (b) existing public access to and along the coastal foreshore for pedestrians or persons with a disability should be retained and, where possible, public access to and along the coastal foreshore for pedestrians or persons with a disability should be improved, (c) opportunities to provide new public access to and along the coastal foreshore for pedestrians or persons with a disability, (d) the suitability of development given its type, location and design and its relationship with the surrounding area, (e) any detrimental impact that development may have on the amenity of the coastal foreshore, including any significant overshadowing of the coastal foreshore and any significant loss of views from a public place to the coastal foreshore, (f) the scenic qualities of the New South Wales coast, and means to protect and improve these qualities, (g) measures to conserve animals (within the meaning of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995) and plants (within the meaning of that Act), and their habitats, (h) measures to conserve fish (within the meaning of Part 7A of the Fisheries Management Act 1994) and marine vegetation (within the meaning of that Part), and their habitats (i) existing wildlife corridors and the impact of development on these corridors, (j) the likely impact of coastal processes and coastal hazards on development and any likely impacts of development on coastal processes and coastal hazards, (k) measures to reduce the potential for conflict between land-based and water-based coastal activities, (l) measures to protect the cultural places, values, PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] The site does not have any access to the coastal foreshore or creek systems or the like. N/A This issue will be dealt with in detail at the development consent stage however the preliminary concept plan illustrates that a residential development is suitable. The proposal will have no detrimental impacts on the foreshore. Appropriate design measures shall be included to ensure visual qualities of the area are respected. Preliminary flora and fauna analysis undertaken by Planit Consulting indicates that there will be no substantial impacts. n/a Preliminary flora and fauna analysis undertaken by Planit Consulting indicates that there will be no substantial impacts. The proposal will have no detrimental impacts on coastal processes. n/a Cultural heritage will be addressed 12 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au customs, beliefs and traditional knowledge of Aboriginals, (m) likely impacts of development on the water quality of coastal waterbodies, (n) the conservation and preservation of items of heritage, archaeological or historic significance, (o) only in cases in which a council prepares a draft local environmental plan that applies to land to which this Policy applies, the means to encourage compact towns and cities, (p) only in cases in which a development application in relation to proposed development is determined: (i) the cumulative impacts of the proposed development on the environment, and (ii) measures to ensure that water and energy usage by the proposed development is efficient. in detailed after initial gateway determination. Appropriate storm water measures will be put in place so as to ensure no negative effects. Future development will comply with Tweed Council's design specification D6 subdivision. No known items exist on the site however further analysis shall be undertaken after initial gateway determination. n/a n/a Clause 18 of SEEP 71 is relevant as the proposal may ultimately involve a subdivision of land within a residential zone into more than twenty five lots. Accordingly, prior to granting development consent, Development Control Plan would need to be prepared for approval by the Minister or alternatively, the Minister would need to waive the requirement for a Development Control Plan. North Coast Regional Environmental Plan 1988 – now deemed a SEPP. Clause 12 - Impact development on agricultural activities. This clause states that council shall not consent to an application to carry out development on rural land unless it has first considered the likely impact of the proposed development on the use of adjoining or adjacent agricultural land and whether or not the development will cause a loss of prime crop or pasture land. A key issue in the development of the concept plan was the sites relationship with adjoining land uses. It is not anticipated that there will be any substantial land use conflicts or detrimental impacts on adjoin agricultural operations. It is noted that final buffers will be determined following finalization of a rigorous constraints analysis which will premise the final concept plan. Clause 15 - Development control-wetlands or fishery habitats. This clause states that council shall not consent to an application to carry out development for any purpose within, adjoining or upstream of a river or stream, coastal or inland wetland or fishery habitat area or within the drainage catchment of a river or stream, coastal or inland wetland or fishery habitat area unless certain issues are addressed. In that regard, it is intended that all stormwater on site shall be treated in accordance with Tweed Council standards. It is anticipated that a comprehensive stormwater report will be prepared following the initial gateway determination. Is the planning proposal consistent with applicable Ministerial Directions (s.117 directions)? The proposal is consistent with all relevant section 117 directions. This is addressed in the table below: PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 13 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au 117 Direction Is it relevant? 1.1 Employment & Resources The objectives of this direction are to encourage employment growth in suitable locations & protect employment land in business and industrial zones, &support the viability of identified strategic centres. 1.3 – Mining Petroleum and Extractive Industries The objective of this direction is to ensure that the future extraction of State or regionally significant reserves of coal, other minerals , petroleum and extractive materials are not compromised by inappropriate development. Is proposal consistent? Yes Yes 2.1 The objective of this direction is to protect and conserve environmentally sensitive areas. Yes 2.2 Coastal Protection The objective of this direction is to implement the principles in the NSW Coastal Policy. Yes Environm ent Protection Zones PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] Comments The proposal does not result in the loss of business or industrial land. It does however potential increase housing choice in areas closed to employment areas and as such can indirectly strengthen these areas. There will also be some short term employment opportunities provided with construction opportunities. The proposal does not preclude future extractive activities. Initial environmental assessment undertaken by Planit Consulting reveals that the site does not contain areas of ecological significant areas. The site has been heavily disturbed via past activities. The proposal does not result in the disturbance of any environmentally sensitive lands. The proposal in no way compromises the objectives of the NSW coastal policy. 14 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au The objective of this direction is to conserve items, areas, objects and places of environmental heritage significance and indigenous heritage significance. Yes 3.1Residential Zones The objectives of this direction are to encourage a variety and choice of housing types to provide for existing and future housing needs, to make efficient use of existing infrastructure and services and ensure that new housing has appropriate access to infrastructure and services, and to minimise the impact of residential development on the environment and resource lands Yes 3.2 Caravan Parks and Manufactured Home Estates The objectives of this direction are to provide for a variety of housing types, and to provide opportunities for caravan parks and manufactured home estates. Yes While it is unlikely the site will be developed for such an estate the proposed zoning does not preclude such a development. 3.3 Home Occupations The objective of this direction is to encourage the carrying out of lowimpact small businesses in dwelling houses. Yes The proposed zoning will allow home occupations, home business and home industry. Yes The site is well located and adjacent existing residential areas. The proposal will 2.3 Heritage Conservation 3.4Integrating Land Use and Transport PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] The objective of this direction is to ensure that urban structures, building forms, land use locations, development designs, subdivision and street layouts achieve the There are no known items of heritage on the site and studies shall be completed to ensure compliance with heritage obligations. These studies shall be undertaken by appropriately qualified professionals and shall occur after the initial gateway determination. The proposal will facilitate an increase in housing choice within the locality while having minimal impact on the environment 15 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au certain planning objectives relating to access, and transport. 4.4 Planning for Bushfire Protection The objectives of this direction are to protect life, property and the environment from bush fire hazards, by discouraging the establishment of incompatible land uses in bush fire prone areas, and to encourage sound management of bush fire prone areas. Yes The objective of this direction is to 5.1Implementation give legal effect to the vision, land of Regional use strategy, policies, outcomes and Strategies actions contained in regional strategies – in this instance the Far North Coast Regional Strategy. Yes have access to public transport, cycle options and pedestrian access. The surrounding road network is essentially an urban network and the demand generated by the proposal will not generate the requirement for significant upgrades. Only a small section of the property is identified as being susceptible to bushfire. A detailed bushfire report demonstrating compliance with the relevant bushfire provisions will be prepared. The proposal is considered consistent with the Far North Coast Regional Strategy in that it provides opportunities for infill development so as to assist in meeting demand for housing. Section C - Environmental, social and economic impact. Is there any likelihood that critical habitat or threatened species, populations or ecological communities, or their habitats, will be adversely affected as a result of the proposal? Initial site investigation by Planit Consulting reveals that the site does not appear to have any significant ecological value. The site has been heavily disturbed via past land uses and there is little native vegetation present. It is acknowledged that a detailed flora and fauna analysis will be required to be undertaken following the initial gateway determination. PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 16 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au Are there any other likely environmental effects as a result of the planning proposal and how are they proposed to be managed? It is acknowledged that detailed environmental studies shall need to be completed however based on initial analysis there does not appear to be any environmental issues that suggest that the project should not proceed to the next stage. Section D - State and Commonwealth interests Is there adequate public infrastructure for the planning proposal? It is considered that the proposal will not result in any significant demand on public infrastructure. While it is anticipated that some minor augmentation of infrastructure will be required it is expected that this will not be cost prohibited. The more relevant items pertaining to infrastructure are addressed as follows: Water Supply The site is located within the Tweed Shire Council water development servicing plan number 3 – North West area. The existing Terranora Resort on Marana Street is supplied with reticulated ‘Town’ water via a service from Marana Street. There is an existing dia 150mm water main on the southern side of Marana Street which is supplied by an existing reservoir on Commurra Avenue off Marana Street and is located at approximately RL200m and as such, should have adequate head pressure to supply the site given the site is located at a maximum RL of 150m. Water Capacity Based upon preliminary discussions with the Tweed Shire Council (Peter Pennycuick) it is believed that the existing water network will have sufficient capacity to adequately service the development. Sewer Reticulation The site is located within the Tweed Shire Council Banora Point sewerage development servicing plan area. Based upon the topography it has been determined that it will not be possible to service the whole of the proposed development area via a gravity system alone. There is an existing sewer connection in the neighbouring property being 31 Fir Street, however due to its existing depth and downstream infrastructure; this main will not sufficiently service the entire development. As a result, it is proposed to construct a new sewer pump station within the open space area proposed in the site. This sewer pump station will pump to the existing dia 150mm uPVC sewer main which traverses the proposed site entry off Marana Street. It is proposed to construct new sewer lines internal to the development which drain to the proposed sewer pump station and pump to this main adjacent Marana Street. The existing Terranora Resort has a privately operated pump station which discharges to an existing manhole in the rear of 53 Marana Street. It is proposed to remove this private pump station as part of the works and establishing a new gravity connection to the proposed pump station maintaining only one connection point to council infrastructure. PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 17 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au Sewer Capacity At the time of issue of this report, Tweed Water was awaiting an external assessment report relating to the capacity of sewerage infrastructure within the servicing plan area. Additional development expected within the area had been modelled in a forecasted scenario and the recommendations of this report will be incorporated at the time of detailed design. It is proposed to construct all sewerage infrastructure using 150 PVC or 160 PE pipe. Gas Reticulation Searches have been undertaken through the Dial Before You Dig service and it has been determined that the area is not supplied with underground reticulated gas. No gas reticulation is therefore proposed for the development. Bottled Gas may be supplied to the site at the discretion of the lot owners or body corporate. Electricity and Telecommunications Electricity and Telstra services are available to the site, and the existing services are located in Marana Street and Fir Street. An existing high voltage line traverses the site from the rear of 31 Fir Street. This line is underground through the Fir Street property and becomes an overhead line within the proposed development site. If augmentation works to the network traversing the site are required these will be undertaken as part of the development. • • The Electrical Reticulation will be designed and constructed by a qualified Electrical Consultant. Telstra will provide Telecommunication services. Road Access Permanent road access to all of the proposed units and lots will be via a new entry road off Marana Street between 45 and 47 Marana Street. At this stage it has not been confirmed whether the road will be held under the control of a body corporate or will become council road. Council standards have been adopted for the proposed internal road network. Marana Street currently services the existing Terranora resort and multiple residential allotments. The road is constructed of full width AC seal with kerb and channel on the southern side and shoulder on the northern side. Marana Street and the site are close to the top of a ridge and as such the road access is flood free at all times. Traffic Demand It is noted that a detailed traffic report will be required to be prepared that demonstrates that existing road infrastructure has sufficient capacity to cater for additional demand generated. In that preliminary findings suggest that there are no significant issues relating to road capacity issues. PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 18 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au What are the views of State and Commonwealth public authorities consulted in accordance with the gateway determination? Following the initial determination of the gateway determination formal views of relevant authorities shall be sought and considered. Part 4 - Community Consultation The planning proposal is considered to satisfy the test of a “low impact planning proposal” and will require public consultation for a period of 14 days. It is noted that the planning proposal is: • The proposal is consistent with the pattern of surrounding land use zones & land uses; • The proposal is generally consistent with the strategic planning framework; • The proposal does not represent any significant infrastructure issues; and • The proposal does not involve reclassification of public land. Part 5 – Conclusion The intent of the planning proposal is to alter the zoning to allow the site to be developed in accordance with the provisions of the R1 General Residential zone. A preliminary concept plan has been prepared to illustrate that residential development is consistent with surrounding land uses. It is noted that further rigorous constraints analysis shall need to be undertaken after the initiation gateway determination. The planning proposal represents a logical step in continuing the strategic vision of both the state and local government. PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 19 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au Attachment 1 Preliminary Concept PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 20 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au Attachment 2 Draft LEP zoning map –R1 – General Residential PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 21 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au Attachment 3 Draft LEP Building Height map PO Box 1623 Kingscliff NSW 2487 Phone: 02 66745001 Fax: 02 66745003 [email protected] 22 Offices also at Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay www.planitconsulting.com.au