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11.2 The maximum building height is 7.5 metres. 11.2 Building height may be varied where it is
demonstrated that buildings or structures are designed
and sited in a manner that does not result in a high
level of contrast with the prevailing landscape
elements. Matters to be considered include the shape,
height, bulk, materials and colours of buildings and
structures, and their appearance in relation to skylines,
and to existing and proposed vegetation.
Planning Comments:
It is noted that the above provisions are only applicable to the extent they do not conflict with the provisions
contained in Schedule 22 in accordance with Clause 22.2.2. In that context, the setback provisions are considered
to be applicable as there are no setback provisions in Schedule 22. The height provisions are not applicable as
Schedule 22 provides standards with respect to height. Further, this standard is considered to apply with respect
to setbacks as even a utility installation meets the definition of building under Part 4 of the Planning Scheme.
The Whilst not a rural building, the facility
The proposed fixed wireless facility is to be setback approximately 60 metres from Pages Rd and 15 metres from
Preolenna Rd. It is setback in excess of 10 metres from other boundaries. Therefore reliance on the Performance
Criteria 11.1 is sought with respect to the setback to Preolenna Rd.
With respect to a) and b), there is another 15m high telecommunications monopole infrastructure facility within
60 metres of the site, setback only 5 metres from Lapoinya Rd so the erection of a 30 m tower within 15 metres
of a road setback is not out of context. Given that powerlines generally follow road corridors, it is not an
unexpected view to see poles or towers from a road and therefore the proposal is considered to comply.
With respect to C), the construction requires minimal earthworks to a small area of land and is considered
acceptable.
22.0 TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SCHEDULE
22.1 PRINCIPLES
22.1.1 (a) To accommodate the provision of telecommunications
infrastructure to allow equitable access by all residents, whilst
minimising the impact of such infrastructure on community values
in accordance with the objectives of the Resource Management
and Planning System.
(b)
(c)
To encourage co-location and sharing of facilities, where such
capacity exists, and where doing so will not compromise the
objectives as stated in Appendix 1.
To ensure proposals for the installation of telecommunications
infrastructure form part of a local or regional network plan to
enable consideration of the proposal on a broader and potentially
regional basis.
Waratah-Wynyard Council – Minutes Ordinary Meeting – 19 November 2012 – Page 365