Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores Plan of Management - Land - NSW ...

4.4 Management Precinct 4: Happy Valley
4.4.1 Desired Future Character
The existing low key informal recreational and ecological character of the MP is to be retained. The
Aboriginal cultural values of the area generally and of Happy Valley in particular are to be
acknowledged and enhanced through recognition and future use as a gathering place – a point at
which interpretive materials and walks may focus.
The public amenity provided by South Park Beach will be retained. Sand nourishment from future
sand management systems in the harbour will seek to ensure that the South Park Beach remains
in a generally stable and attractive condition.
4.4.2 Land Use / Activity
• Activities are to be limited to walking trails, beach access, low key picnic facilities
• An outdoor area for performance/gathering place in recognition of the traditional gathering
place .
• Bush regeneration to maintain, improve and enhance the bushland quality and setting.
Planning Guidelines
• Built development, apart from low key public entertainment facilities is to be excluded from the
MP.
• Proposed works on or adjoining the site should be undertaken in consultation with the
Aboriginal community.
4.4.3 Urban / Landscape Design Guidelines
Built Form
• Built form within the MP should not be visible from view lines west from South Park Beach.
Built Character
• Architectural style is to reflect the beach side character and indigenous bushland setting.
Pedestrian Amenity And Movement
• Beach access is to be provided for pedestrians only via discrete and contained access tracks
through the dunal zone.
Setting
• The area is to be reinstated as a littoral forest. Picnic shelters and walking paths are to be
strategically located to provide low impact access to and through the MP.
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