Version 2 - Current Planning Scheme

6.2.11 Conservation

6.2.11.1 Application

This code applies to development where the code is identified as applicable in a table of assessment. When using this code, reference should be made to section 5.3.2 and where applicable, section 5.3.3 located in Part 5.

6.2.11.2 Purpose

The purpose of the conservation zone code is to provide for the protection, restoration and management of areas (such as National Parks) identified as supporting significant biological diversity and ecological integrity.
The purpose of the zone will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:
1. The ecological values of land in the conservation zone are protected from the impacts of development.
2. Very low intensity development related to the conservation and environmental values of the area may be facilitated where a demonstrated community need exists.
3. Nature based tourism and outdoor recreation are facilitated where a demonstrated community need exists and the use does not detrimentally affect the environmental values of the area.
4. Adverse impacts from on–site and adjoining sites are minimised or avoided through the location, design and management of development and activities.
5. Activities undertaken by recognised traditional owners in accordance with traditional owner custom and practice may be considered.
6. Land is publically accessible where this does not compromise other overall outcomes.
7. Development does not fragment regional or local environmental corridors and maintains linkages to areas with other ecological values.

6.2.11.3 Assessment benchmarks

Table 6.2.11.3.1—Assessable development

Performance outcomes	Acceptable outcomes
Use – Caretaker's accommodation
PO1 Development: is ancillary to the primary use does not compromise the low density, natural and open space character of the site.	AO1.1 No more than 1 caretaker's accommodation unit is established on the site.
AO1.2 The caretaker's accommodation unit is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.
Uses – Food and drink outlet and Shop
PO2 Development: is very low in scale and size supports and is ancillary to conservation and nature based activities on the land.	AO2 Development is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.
Built form
PO3 Buildings and other structures are of a height and size that reflects the very low density, natural and open space character of the area.	AO3.1 Building height does not exceed 4.5m.
AO3.2 Buildings have a maximum combined GFA of 150m2.
AO3.3 Development does not involve the clearing of native vegetation.
Land use
PO4 Development is limited to: activities which provide information, recreation or education of visitors directly connected to the values of the land ancillary uses that directly support visitation to the land for conservation or recreation purposes the establishment of infrastructure that cannot practicably be located elsewhere.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO5 Development provides for public access to the land except where: environmental values are adversely impacted there is a risk to public safety.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Use - Nature based tourism
PO6 Development protects environmental values and is of a scale and intensity that does not compromise the low density and environmental character of the locality.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Effects of development
PO7 Development responds sensitively to on–site and surrounding topography, coastal foreshores, waterways, drainage patterns, utility services, access, vegetation and adjoining land use, such that: any hazards to people or property are avoided any earthworks are minimised the retention of natural drainage lines is maximised the retention of existing vegetation is maximised damage or disruption to sewerage, stormwater and water infrastructure is avoided there is adequate buffering, screening or separation to adjoining development.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Performance outcomes

Acceptable outcomes

Use – Caretaker's accommodation 

PO1

Development:

is ancillary to the primary use
does not compromise the low density, natural and open space character of the site.

AO1.1

No more than 1 caretaker's accommodation unit is established on the site.

AO1.2

The caretaker's accommodation unit is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.

Uses – Food and drink outlet and Shop 

PO2

Development:

is very low in scale and size
supports and is ancillary to conservation and nature based activities on the land.

AO2

Development is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.

Built form 

PO3

Buildings and other structures are of a height and size that reflects the very low density, natural and open space character of the area.

AO3.1

Building height does not exceed 4.5m.

AO3.2

Buildings have a maximum combined GFA of 150m2.

AO3.3

Development does not involve the clearing of native vegetation.

Land use 

PO4

Development is limited to:

activities which provide information, recreation or education of visitors directly connected to the values of the land
ancillary uses that directly support visitation to the land for conservation or recreation purposes
the establishment of infrastructure that cannot practicably be located elsewhere.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

PO5

Development provides for public access to the land except where:

environmental values are adversely impacted
there is a risk to public safety.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Use - Nature based tourism

PO6

Development protects environmental values and is of a scale and intensity that does not compromise the low density and environmental character of the locality.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

Effects of development 

PO7

Development responds sensitively to on–site and surrounding topography, coastal foreshores, waterways, drainage patterns, utility services, access, vegetation and adjoining land use, such that:

any hazards to people or property are avoided
any earthworks are minimised
the retention of natural drainage lines is maximised
the retention of existing vegetation is maximised
damage or disruption to sewerage, stormwater and water infrastructure is avoided
there is adequate buffering, screening or separation to adjoining development.

No acceptable outcome is nominated.

6.2.11 Conservation