Council meeting agenda - 4 June 2012 - Clarence City Council

CLARENCE CITY COUNCIL – PLANNING AUTHORITY MATTERS- 4 JUNE 2012 88
The relevant requirements of both the Rural zone and the Landscape and
Skyline Conservation zone will be addressed in detail below, however, it is
noted that the impact of the proposed development upon the amenity of the
area has been considered as part of this assessment in terms of possible
impacts and design suitability. Reference to these principles is contained in
the discussion below.
4.3. Rural and Landscape and Skyline Conservation Zones
The western portion of the subject property is within the Rural zone, the
Purpose of which is as follows.
“(a) To implement the Planning Policy Framework.
(b) To encourage:
(i) An integrated approach to land management.
(ii) Development of new sustainable rural enterprises
through value adding to products at source.
(iii) Protection and enhancement of the bio-diversity of the
area.
(c) To ensure residential living in a rural environment is
compatible with rural land uses.
(d) To ensure that rural activities have priority over residential
activities.
(e) To ensure that subdivision promotes effective land
management practices and infrastructure provision and
avoid inappropriate fragmentation.
(f) To provide for rural industries that promote the economic
development of the region”.
The western portion of the subject property is situated within the Landscape
and Skyline Conservation zone, the Purpose of which is described as follows.
“(a) To implement the Planning Policy Framework.
(b) To identify and protect areas of landscape or conservation
significance, including forested skylines, prominent
ridgelines and hills that contribute to important vistas or
provide a natural backdrop, and a contrast to the urban
development in the Hobart Metropolitan area.