Council meeting agenda - 4 June 2012 - Clarence City Council

CLARENCE CITY COUNCIL – PLANNING AUTHORITY MATTERS- 4 JUNE 2012 73
Through provision of a no-build zone on the beach-side of Lot 2, the
subdivision proposal can be appropriate to the coastal location. Additionally,
any future development will be required to be designed to comply with the
requirements of the Scheme.
4.5. Coastal Erosion Hazard Overlay
The purpose of the Coastal Erosion Hazard Overlay is to identify areas which
may be subject to erosion, recession or wave run-up related to coastal process
and to promote sustainable coastal development.
A permit is required under this Overlay for all use and development, including
subdivision. The site is specifically subject to the CEH (2050) and CEH
(2100) areas.
The Application Requirement under Clause 7.4.4 of the Overlay required that
a report was provided from an engineer with suitable experience in coastal,
civil and/or hydraulic engineering demonstrating that the following Specific
Decision Requirements of this Overlay are satisfied. A report by a civil
engineer was provided addressing these requirements and indicates that the
proposed Lot 2 will be able to be developed taking into consideration risks
from coastal processes whilst minimising disturbance to the existing ground
conditions. Council’s Engineers consider this approach acceptable.
4.6. External Referrals
No external referrals were required or undertaken as part of this application.
5. REPRESENTATION ISSUES
The proposal was advertised in accordance with statutory requirements and 1
representation was received. The following issues were raised by the representor.
5.1. Construction on the Dune System
Concern is raised that the proposed vacant lot is predominantly sand and
contains a dune system and any future works on this lot may cause instability.
This in turn may affect the stability of adjoining properties.