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Planning Authority
The proposal cannot demonstrate compliance with Part 12 of the Scheme in relation to landscape
protection and potential landslip arising from excavation.
The proposal is contrary to Part 17 of the Scheme in relation to vehicular access issues.
Landslip hazard associated with the development particularly in respect of excavation and the construction
of retaining walls. It was raised that the information informing the geotechnical investigation was
potentially out-dated and that more stringent and detailed assessment may be required.
Planning Comment:
The proposal is assessed against the relevant provisions of the Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme below.
In that assessment, specific consideration has been given to the matters raised above.
Planning Assessment
The site is zoned Residential under the Waratah-Wynyard Planning Scheme 2000 (the
Planning Scheme). The proposed use and development falls within the ‘Residential’ Use
Class, which is a permitted use class in the zone.
Standards for development in the Residential zone are provided in Part 6. It is noted that
the ‘Boat Harbour Beach Urban Design’ standards under sub-Clause 6.4.1 Issue 1.0
prevail over any inconsistency with provisions contained elsewhere within the
Residential zone or the Residential Development Schedule of the Planning Scheme.
2.0 Planning Scheme Objectives
2.2.2 Values of the Residential Zone
2.2.2(e) Boat Harbour Beach
The overwhelming character of Boat Harbour Beach settlement is that of housing nestled
at the foot of an escarpment with development contained to the narrow lower slopes and
behind the beach. The close proximity to a beautiful beach, safe swimming, views and
picturesque qualities contribute to a strong identity and ‘sense of place’ for both locals
and visitors. The built form is dominated by traditional shacks of unpretentious designs
using simple forms and light construction. With the recent installation of sewerage
infrastructure and transfer of shacks on Crown land to private freehold titles, there will be
pressure for redevelopment of existing buildings and vacant areas. However there are a
number of environmental constraints that will influence how or whether development can
occur including landslip prone areas on the escarpment, vegetation retention on slopes to
assist in stabilising land and buildings, coastal hazards and over use and inappropriate
development of some sensitive areas. The important values are:
Waratah-Wynyard Council – Minutes Ordinary Meeting – 19 November 2012 – Page 210