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Re DP213924 (ex Scout Land Bundeena), Lots 10 - 40 Sussex Street, Bundeena and other areas of concern in Bundeena.

Compliance with Planning Law

1. Under Standard Instrument- Principal Local Environmental Plan, Part 2 Clause 2.5 Direction 2. “A type of development may be included in Schedule 1 only if it is a type of development listed in Direction 5 at the beginning of the Land Use Table.”

2.5 Additional permitted uses for particular land [compulsory] (1) Development on particular land that is described or referred to in Schedule 1 may be carried out: (a) with development consent, or (b) if the Schedule so provides—without development consent, in accordance with the conditions (if any) specified in that Schedule in relation to that development. (2) This clause has effect despite anything to the contrary in the Land Use Table or other provision of this Plan. Direction 1. While this clause and Schedule 1 are compulsory, it is not compulsory to include any items in the Schedule when the Plan is first made. Direction 2. A type of development may be included in Schedule 1 only if it is a type of development listed in Direction 5 at the beginning of the Land Use Table.

Recreation camp is not a development listed in Direction 5, so we question the validity of this Additional Permissible Use. Please note SS Council's minutes from a meeting dated 15 August 2011 regarding the use of Recreation Camp. The report regarding Council's use of Recreation Camp appears to refer to other sites within the Shire that are already developed and have existing use rights. Where is the amendment to the Standard Instrument adding Recreation Camp to the definitions, enabling it to be used in Schedule 1, Additional Permitted Uses? When did Council displayed the written consent from the Director-General of Planning consenting to the addition of recreation camp as an Additional Permitted Use? The definition of Recreation Camp as an APU is incompatible with the zone objectives for E2 zoning as the definition is too wide and offers no protection to this highly environmentally sensitive land.

Additional standard definitions To maintain consistency across the State, LEPs may not alter the standard definitions or directly add definitions to the Dictionary. However councils may suggest new terms to the Department of Planning to be included in the Dictionary for all councils to use. The reasons why a definition is required should be clearly articulated. If there is sufficient justification that the existing standard definitions will not adequately address a particular matter and that the common dictionary meaning of the word is insufficient, the definition may be added in a future amendment to the Standard Instrument. Until the term is added to the dictionary, it cannot be included in the Land Use Tables.

SDC012-12 Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Amendment (Miscellaneous) Order 2011 File Number: LP/06/675654 15/08/2011

Additional Uses A new direction has been added to Clause 2.5 which allows for specific additional uses to be permitted on specified land. This directs that only land uses identified in the list of land uses which can be included in the land use table can be listed in Schedule 1. Council has resolved to include a number of uses which do not meet this requirement in Schedule 1.

There are also instances where the specific uses cannot be accommodated within the existing defined land uses. It is therefore recommended that Council propose additional uses and definitions for inclusion in the Standard Instrument Page 2 of 8

LEP. Whilst it is uncertain whether the Department of Planning and Infrastructure will permit additions to the LEP Dictionary, other Councils have successfully achieved the inclusion of new definitions in specific clauses of their gazetted Standard Instrument LEPs. It is therefore recommended that Council propose the following definitions for inclusion in Schedule 1:

• Recreation camp means a building or place that provides temporary or short-term accommodation (whether or not for the purpose of financial gain) for the purpose of sport or recreation, holiday making or spiritual retreat. It may include permanent caretaker accommodation and facilities for the holding of events, functions, training, conferences and the like.

This definition is required because none of the related Standard Instrument terms (those under the tourist and visitor accommodation, camping ground, caravan park, eco-tourist facility, function centre, place of public worship recreation facility (outdoor), business premises or community facility) adequately describe the land use currently permitted at Camp Coutts (Waterfall), Rathane Telford Road and Gundamaian Road in the and the Scout Camp, Freeman Road, Engadine.

Conclusion The Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plan) Order amends some sections of the Standard Instrument LEP template which have previously been adopted by Sutherland Shire Council. The majority of the changes are minor corrections to numbering, spelling, grammar, punctuation and updated references to government departments and policy documents. These have no policy impacts. There are some implications relating to the application of the community title subdivision provisions and the specific additional land uses listed in Schedule 1, and minor changes to the DSILEP are recommended to address these.

Recommendation: (Johns/Forshaw) and Council Resolution: 1. That the Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Amendment (Miscellaneous) Order 2011, containing the amendments to the Standard Instrument and attached to this report as Appendix 1, be received and noted.

2. That the amendments to the Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plan) as directed by the Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Amendment (Miscellaneous) Order 2011 be adopted where they apply to sections of the Draft Sutherland Shire Standard Instrument LEP which have already been adopted by Council.

4. That the following definitions be included in Schedule 1:

Recreation camp means a building or place that provides temporary or short-term accommodation (whether or not for the purpose of financial gain) for the purpose of sport or recreation, holiday making or spiritual retreat. It may include permanent caretaker accommodation and facilities for the holding of events, functions, training, conferences and the like.

Under Section 117 of the EP and A Act, Local Planning Directions, we query whether the following Directions have been followed?

2.1 Environment Protection Zones

Objective (1) The objective of this direction is to protect and conserve environmentally sensitive areas.

Where this direction applies (2) This direction applies to all relevant planning authorities.

When this direction applies (3) This direction applies when a relevant planning authority prepares a planning proposal.

What a relevant planning authority must do if this direction applies (4) A planning proposal must include provisions that facilitate the protection and conservation of environmentally sensitive areas. (5) A planning proposal that applies to land within an environment protection zone or land otherwise identified for environment protection purposes in a LEP must not reduce the environmental protection standards that apply to the land (including by modifying development standards that apply to the land). This requirement does not apply to a change to a development standard for minimum lot size for a dwelling in accordance with clause (5) of Direction 1.5 “Rural Lands”. Page 3 of 8

Consistency (6) A planning proposal may be inconsistent with the terms of this direction only if the relevant planning authority can satisfy the Director-General of the Department of Planning (or an officer of the Department nominated by the Director-General) that the provisions of the planning proposal that are inconsistent are: a. justified by a strategy which: i. gives consideration to the objectives of this direction, ii. identifies the land which is the subject of the planning proposal (if the planning proposal relates to a particular site or sites), and iii. is approved by the Director-General of the Department of Planning, or (b) justified by a study prepared in support of the planning proposal which gives consideration to the objectives of this direction, or (c) in accordance with the relevant Regional Strategy or Sub-Regional Strategy prepared by the Department of Planning which gives consideration to the objective of this direction, or (d) is of minor significance.

We query whether the inconsistency of applying the Additional Permissible Uses to land identified as environmentally sensitive, has been justified with the Director- General of the Dept of Planning as per the consistency rules of Environment Protection Zones Section 2.1. What justification documentation has Council provided the Director-General with to argue that the APU are compatible with the E2 zoning? When was the justification for the APU and the Director-General's response on public exhibition with the LEP? The asset protection zone required with any development will be extremely detrimental for land that was deemed worthy of conservation and approved for purchase by NPWS early last year.(Documentation received under FOI from NPWS)

We query whether the consistency of the Heritage Conservation Section 2.3 has been followed, knowing that Spring Gully contains several significant Aboriginal sites, and is a significant area of past indigenous habitation.

We query whether the Council has provided the Dept of Planning with documentation from RFS confirming approval of the progression of the planning proposal as per Section 4.4 Planning for Bushfire Protection.

Any development for the ex Scout land is unlikely to meet the requirements for PBP 2006 due to nil road access, a slope of over 18 degrees, and its remoteness from a public road. During a SSC meeting on 5th August, Mark Carlon of Planning at SSC, stated that he could not see how any development proposal could be put up on the land due to challenges posed. The Scout land report exhibited with the draft LEP states that "development of the land is significantly constrained and any development of the land will need to address the associated environmental impacts"

During a conversation with Clr Scott Williams after a council meeting on 29 July 2013, he stated that "Fire doesn't cut it as an argument. You'll have to come up with something better." Ironically, Council have proposed to remove dual occupancy permissibility from the whole SE residential corner of Bundeena due to bushfire risk. There is a considerable inconsistency between this ruling, and the encouragement of development of ex Scout land with APU of Recreation Camp and Eco Tourism, for land that is situated deeper into the bushfire prone area.

The Bundeena Rural Fire Service have publicly stated that they are unanimous in their objection to any development taking place at Spring Gully and have communicated that view to the District Manager Sutherland Fire Control. The Brigade opinion is based solely on fire management principles as Bundeena RFS is the responsible agency for any fire in that location. How can the Councillors continue to ignore the advice from those most experienced in fighting fires that have familiarisation of the topography and challenges of the area? There will be a questionable cost to the community for any fire fighting defence for any development on this land, and how can the Councillors justify this?

The Sutherland Shire DCP2006 Chapter 5 1.3b Controls for all development in the bush fire interface area states:

Except in the case of development or redevelopment of existing single residential dwellings, or alterations and additions to existing dwellings, the asset protection zone shall not be: a. established on slopes exceeding 18 degrees. b. Located within a wetland or riparian zone as defined in this plan. Page 4 of 8

c. located in an Environmental Protection Zone.

In the Gateway correspondence between Council and the Dept of Planning and Infrastructure on public display with the draft LEP, there is no mention of inconsistencies and justification for any relevant sections of s117 for the land at 60 – 70 Bournemouth Street.

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) Section 34A.

We query whether the and Director-General of Office of the Environment and Heritage has been consulted regarding the Additional Permissible Uses, in particular to the use of the label Recreation Camp as threatened species, populations, ecological communities or their habitats will or may be adversely affected by the planning proposal.(Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) Section 34A.)

State Environmental Planning Policy No 19—Bushland in Urban Areas

10 Preparation of local environmental plans

When preparing draft local environmental plans for any land to which this Policy applies, other than rural land, the council shall: (a) have regard to the general and specific aims of the Policy, and (b) give priority to retaining bushland, unless it is satisfied that significant environmental, economic or social benefits will arise which outweigh the value of the bushland.

Can Council prove the significant environmental, economic or social benefits in developing this land under Recreation camp or eco-tourism?

We also wish to raise the following points of concern regarding following:

Re the zoning of the south-east corner of Bundeena to E4, We request that this area be zoned E3, the same as the remainder of Bundeena. The prohibited uses for E3 are greater than E4 and we therefore feel that E3 is warranted to avoid increasing the density of Bundeena further. There is some discrepancy over the mapping as we have been advised the mapping was based on properties that could be viewed from the water. There are areas that have been zoned E3 that are not visible from the water, and much of the E4 zone contains areas that are exposed to high bushfire risk and sand slippage. E3 land is " land highly constrained by geotechnical or other hazards." The area in question is bush fire prone land, and also situated on part of the Holocene sand dunes, which causes ongoing slippage and drainage issues to many houses. "Where lands have higher conservation values, with more restrictive land use permissibility, an E2 or E3 zone may be more suitable than E4 zone. For these reasons, we request that the E4 zone be changed to E3.

Additional Permissible Uses Map Area A and Dual occupancy. We support the removal of dual occupancy from the Additional Permissible Uses Map Area A due to bushfire risk and dangers of increasing the density of this area. There is however, an inconsistency with the zoning of the ex Scout land with additional permissible uses of Recreation Camp and Eco Tourism. If this area of Bundeena on the APU map is considered to be high risk, as per the zoning and bushfire risk report, then how can the zoning of Recreation camp and eco tourism be justified, in an area that is even further situated into the bushfire zone, and does not meet RFS requirements?

Bournemouth Street unmade paper road. Please refer to the attached map of this area. There is a possible drafting error and inconsistency that needs to be addressed. The area zoned E4 is the unmade road bordering no 52 Bournemouth Street, and is unsuitable for any development. It contains significant cliffs, riparian vegetation, is extremely steep and liable to erosion. This section of the unmade road should be zoned E2 in keeping with the remainder of the unmade paper road. Re paper Sussex Street unmade paper road and Bournemouth Street unmade road, we support the zoning of E2.

Re Sussex Street 10 – 40, currently zoned E2, we request that these blocks of land (old sanitation depot) be zoned as E1, as this land was approved by SSC for transfer of ownership to NPWS, and they have agreed to receive the land. (also applicable to new conservation areas proposed for reservation that have been identified and agreed by the NSW Government.). This should be mapped accordingly on the Land Reservation Acquisition Map. Page 5 of 8

Please note however that Council have now withdrawn the land transfer (see copy of minutes below) which was to be in exchange for 3 ovals currently owned by NPWS. This land must retain the E2 zoning if not being transferred to NPWS, due to its high environmental value.(see below NPWS and SYD Water comments) Please also see the attached letter from ex Mayor Kent Johns.

17/06/2013FIN153-13 Proposed Land Exchange with NPWS for Title to Council Playing Fields at Heathcote, Loftus and Grays Point and Council Owned Former Bundeena Sanitary Depot File Number: CP/02/89571 6. That pursuant to Clause 400 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, the following documents be executed under Common Seal of the Council of the Sutherland Shire, subject to the terms and conditions being acceptable to the General Manager, in the presence of the Mayor and General Manager, as the documents relate to the business of Council: Property: Lots 15,16,17 and 18 Sec K DP1782 being 10 - 40 Sussex Street, Bundeena and part of Lot 356 MP144 being sporting fields at Loftus, Heathcote and Grays Point. documentations to effect the subdivision and acquisition of Lot 356 Mp144 from NPWS and the transfer of Lots 15,16,17 and 18 Sec K DP1782 to NPWS Other Part: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Purpose: To transfer Lots 15,16,17 and 18 Sec K Dp1782 to the NSW NPWS for inclusion in the Royal National Park in exchange for a land swap of the three sporting fields at Loftus, Heathcote and Grays Point.

Council have since resolved the following at a meeting 16 December 2013:

That Council support in principle the provision of an Eco-Tourism resort on part of the council site at 10-40 Sussex Street and call for EOI for the development of a suitable Eco-Tourism resort under a leasehold or freehold transaction.

The following is an extract from an email response received from NPWS: -

“The National Parks and Wildlife Service has indicated its desire to ensure the long term protection of this area. The area in question forms part of a sand dune system between Jibbon and Marley that is of particular geomorphological interest. The dunes are relic cliff top dunes formed during the sea level rise of some 6000 to 10,000 years ago and are the most extensive and best preserved examples in NSW.

The dune system supports an assemblage of large shrub species which covered the eastern suburbs peninsula of and is now restricted in the Sydney region. NPWS’s long term aim for the site of the old sewerage dump is to see its rehabilitation as part of this dune system.

The following is an extract from the EIS from Sydney Water Watercycle Management Strategy 1996, describing the Lots 15,16,17 & 18 Sussex Street adjoining 60 -70 Bournemouth. Initial plans for a sewage treatment plant were discontinued due to the high conservation value of the surrounding area including the wetland :-

The site is mainly naturally vegetated with a low woodland Mallee-shrubland community that is peculiar to this corner of the RNP because of the extensive dune system overlying the Hawkesbury Sandstone...... The site is very visible from Bundeena township and possibly further afield. It was noted that the vegetation on most of the site is natural and undisturbed and that the vegetation is contiguous with a larger area of bushland supporting a community which is unique in the region."

Re Lot DP 213924 (ex Scout land) Nos 10 – 40 Sussex Street, (Lots 15,16,17,18 Sec K DP1782) Sussex Street unmade paper road, Bournemouth Street unmade paper road,

60-70 Bournemouth Street, 10 - 40 Sussex Street, Sussex and Bournemouth Street unmade paper roads are not suitable for development for the following reasons:

• The land is densely forested and entirely undisturbed native bushland. • The bushland has high biodiversity values sensitive to degradation by developments that require large scale clearing such as recreation camps. • An example of Sydney Freshwater Wetland along the lower reaches of the gully, an ecological community that is listed as Endangered under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, and which has undergone severe depletion elsewhere. • Possible presence of Swamp Sclerophyll Forest, another Endangered Ecological Community. • An excellent example of Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest that is unusually close to the coast. • An outstanding occurrence of Bloodwoods growing in mallee form with very large lignotubers. Where else in the Royal National Park or Australia does this occur? Page 6 of 8

• Royal National Park is being proposed for World Heritage Listing and one of the important features raised in its proposal is its coastal sampling of scleromorphy in the vegetation, outstanding in world terms in the evolution of plant life. This particular occurrence of mallee Bloodwoods was singled out in the group First National Park’s book The First National Park. A Natural For World Heritage by the eminent conservationist Dr Geoff Mosley as an outstanding example of scleromorphy. • “ First National Park “ community group is proposing that this site be one of a number of sites visited by delegates for the IUCN Convention on World Heritage Sites to be held in Sydney in 2014. We are sure that the international visitors and the IUCN would be greatly impressed when they learn that the site has the potential to be decimated by clearing for any permissible uses under the proposed zoning. • Other communities of significance occurring in the area likely to be affected by any development are Kurnell Dune Forest, and Bangalay Sand Forest, and Coastal Upland Wet Heath Swamp. • Habitats of vulnerable and threatened species including the Eastern Pygmy Possum, Rosenberg’s Goanna and the Broad-Headed Snake and amphibians. • Large number of hollow bearing trees vital for many species. Loss of hollow-bearing trees is a key- threatening process for wildlife. • Continuation of the wildlife corridor is vital for flora and fauna biodiversity. Australia has one of the largest rates of extinction of fauna in the world. • Identified as Sutherland Shire Council’s Greenweb core habitat - areas containing habitat areas, key linkages and threatened species or Endangered Ecological Communities. (usually greater than 3.5ha). • The bushland block is strategically positioned between protected areas, as it adjoins Royal National Park to its east and west, and a Council reserve zoned E2. The Council reserve ownership was supposed to be transferred to NPWS, for inclusion in the Royal National Park. Developments permissible under the proposed Additional Permissible Uses of Recreation Camp and Eco-Tourism zoning will make it extremely difficult and expensive to protect the environmental values on adjoining land. • Spring Gully contains several important Aboriginal archaeological sites. These are extremely vulnerable to inadvertent damage or vandalism. If access to the Gully was increased due to development permissible under the proposed zoning, the risks of such damage would increase considerably. • The block is strategically positioned at the head of Spring Gully and is a major source of clean freshwater to Bundeena Swamp and Bundeena Creek. The clean freshwater flowing through Spring Gully is important for flushing Bundeena Creek which still bears the historical legacy of septic tanks. Any development of this block will pose enhanced risks to the water quality in Bundeena Creek, which flows through the village to the at Hordens Beach. Any decline in water quality associated with development of 60 -70 Bournemouth Street may have serious implications for both human health, and the ecological health of the stream and shoreline. Any benefits of protecting other parts of the Spring Gully catchment in the National Park, and Council reserve, will be significantly compromised by any development and clearing at the head of the gully. • The Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority recently funded bush regeneration works in Bundeena wetland in conjunction with NPWS and Council, listing the wetland as high priority due to its high conservation value. Bundeena Wetlands has been identified as having high conservation value both in the SMCMA Wetlands Prioritisation and the SMCMA Rapid Fauna Habitat Assessment Study. • The SMCMA Wetlands Program 2010-2012 considered Bundeena Wetland significant due to the presence of vulnerable species listed in the Federal EPBA Act and threatened species in the NSW TSC Act, and the presence of Endangered Ecological Communities listed in the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. • The impact of any clearing and development on the ex-Scout land and the adjoining Sussex Street unmade paper road will open up this eastern end of Spring Gully to potential weed infestations. The impacts will be cumulative and extend well beyond just the immediate site. • Any development and required clearing will be clearly seen from the start of the Coast track and in addition, a well used walking track from the Council’s Old Sanitary Depot (30/40/50 Sussex Street) to Marley Beach and Bundeena Drive. • Sydney Water Watercycle Management Strategy 1996 identified the area as unsuitable for a treatment plant due to the high conservation value. • Extensive elevated relict sand dunes which form part of a significant Holocene dune system.

Please also consider the following information regarding a change of zoning use from previous LEPs.

1. There can be no question of existing rights for use of the Recreation Camp label, as this land is undisturbed and has never been used. The land was originally described as “Recreation area” on original subdivision plans, and consequently zoned “Boy Scout camp site” in 1993 LEP. This land use appears to support community use, which was again the zoning in 2000LEP and the current 2006 LEP.

2. Following on from the minutes of meetings below, it appears that the land has been earmarked for development by Council for a considerable amount of time.

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3. Clr Schreiber stated at a Council meeting that he had visited and been through the site in September 2012, before the land was on the open market.

4. Please also refer to the attached Mayoral Minute issued by Mayor Johns in December 2012.

5. It would appear that SSC are keen for a development such as the "glamping" at Lane Cove. This could not be achieved at 60 - 70 Bournemouth Street or its surrounds without a considerable asset protection zone due to its topography and extreme bush fire risk and distance from a public road.

6. The active encouragement from Councillors for development at Spring Gully will bring no social/economical or environmental benefits to our community. If the current owner deems the land not worthy of environmental conservation (as per Eco-logical flora/fauna reports), then this puts into dispute the viability for "ecotourism." Objectives of the definition of eco-tourist facilities are :- to maintain the environmental and cultural values of the land.

SDC013-12 Findings of the Working Party to Review the Proposed SP3 Tourist Zone in Planning for Tourism in the Draft Standard Instrument LEP’ (Report SDC10A-11), Recommendation 1 File Number: LP/06/868662

RECOMMENDATION: (Schreiber/Provan)

2. That support be acknowledged for the local tourism sector and that operators of tourist and visitor accommodation be invited to bring Planning Proposals before Council for new facilities in appropriate locations.

28/06/2010 FIN200-10 Minutes of the Meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the Council of Sutherland Shire, held in the Administration Building, Eton Street, Sutherland on Wednesday, 28 April 2010 commencing at 6.13pm File Number: GO/06B/980646 Director: Corporate Services (LC)

The Research and Marketing Sub-Committee made the following recommendations: Recommendation:

3. That the Planning Department identify all Council, public and private land in the Shire with potential to be developed for both tourism accommodation and business accommodation.

Report Recommendation: 4. That the Manager - Planning be requested to provide a report that identifies all Council, public and private land in the Shire with potential to be developed for both tourism accommodation and business accommodation.

Please also note the attachment from the attached Bundeena/ DCP 2006 which identified a need to preserve the "Boy's Scout campsite", due to its high environmental significance. We also draw your attention to the loophole that currently exists with the definition of "eco-tourist facility. (Coledale Rainforest Retreat, T & K Berry v Wollongong Council 2008) An eco tourism development was approved that ended in a residential dwelling being permitted in an environmental conservation zone that would not normally allow a residential dwelling. No accommodation is provided, merely a guided walk on infrequent occasions.

The current owner of the ex-Scout land has made it clear of his wishes to have a dwelling on the land. His desire to retain the RE 2 zoning from the first draft has been expressed to "preserve the value of his land in the future." The land was valued at A$27,000, which indicates its development potential as very low. There is a “buyer beware” clause in the planning certificate advising of possible changes to the development potential of the land due to the draft LEP.

Additional points re mapping and zoning -

1. On the Floor Space Ratio map, Sussex Street unmade paper road has been included with a maximum floor space ratio C, the same as the adjoining 60 – 70 Bournemouth Street. This portion of land has been zoned E2 and should not have a FSR mapped. This appears to be a drafting error. Page 8 of 8

2. On the Environmentally Sensitive Land map, it is questionable as to why no natural landforms have been mapped on 60 -70 Bournemouth Street, especially as there are three steep ravines on this block. These can be seen on Council’s Shire maps terrain map.

3. Sussex Street unmade paper road has been omitted entirely from the ESL map, and should be mapped in accordance with the surrounding land i.e. Terrestrial Biodiversity, Riparian Lands and Watercourses. This strip of land is still part of the catchment area for the gully and contains watercourses.

4. Bournemouth Street unmade paper road has been omitted entirely from the ESL map, and should be mapped in accordance with the surrounding land i.e. Terrestrial Biodiversity, Riparian Lands and Watercourses. This strip of land should also be mapped for Natural Landforms, containing significant cliffs.

5. Sussex Street numbers 10, 20, 30, 40 include two upland swamps, and watercourses and should be mapped Riparian Lands and Watercourses accordingly, whilst retaining the Terrestrial Biodiversity mapping.

6. Sussex Street no 10, 20, 30, 40 are part of a significant Holocene sand dune which NPWS are keen to preserve and should be noted.

7. In the planning proposal document (amended proposal August 2013) on page 23 and 24 “privately owned land zoned E2 is proposed to have a 20 Hectare minimum lot size in accordance with SSLEP2000 provisions (clause 69(3) and to prevent fragmentation. No minimum lot size is proposed for the remaining land.” There is currently no minimum lot size for 60 – 70 Bournemouth Street under E2 zoning, and it is vital that subdivision is prohibited and a minimum lot size be specified. There would be no protection of Spring Gully and the adjoining Sussex Street areas and this would affect the biodiversity of the entire catchment and adjoining National Park.

Where is the justification from the Councillors to consider the potential clearing of this environmentally sensitive land as qualifying for eco-tourism? Any development of either eco tourism or recreation camp will involve clearing. The density of development allowed for the zoning appears to have increased without due diligence to the significant constraints of any development in this area.

We acknowledge that Council deem this land and the adjoining Sussex Streets/Bournemouth Street and Sussex Street Sanitary depot as worthy of environmental protection and support the zoning to E2. However, we cannot understand the justification of the potential destruction of this area under the permissible uses of Recreation Camp and Eco Tourism added to 60-70 Bournemouth (ex Scout land) The use of this land needs to be decided at the LEP stage, not the DA stage, as it is well known that once development starts, it only increases and the needs of conservation will be increasingly compromised. You cannot have eco-tourism without looking after and not destroying the place in the beginning.

We request that 60 – 70 Bournemouth Street be zoned E2 Environmental Conservation and the Additional Permissible Uses of Recreation Camp and Eco-Tourism be removed. The land needs to be retained for the broader community and be reserved for public open space and added to the Royal National Park by acquisition from the Government.

347 Mayoral Minute No. 15/12-13 Tourism – Accommodation – Sutherland Shire Eco Accommodation, National Parks Georges River File Number: GO/06A/820215, ED/09/787412

Sutherland Shire has become an attractive place to visit and to stay. Over recent years Council has been actively involved, through its Tourism Committee and in partnership with local operators in the community to promote its attractions and activities to a point where:

- there are high occupancy levels at the Rydges Hotel and Quest Apartments at Cronulla. These two properties provide 140 rooms and 444 beds for the region. - there are seven motels in the Shire (2-3.5 Stars) providing 203 rooms, 616 beds - backpacker accommodation has good occupancy with one facility averaging 20,000 room nights per annum. There are 78 rooms and 324 beds across 3 budget accommodation facilities. - B & B’s have been established and continue to be established, there are currently 35 rooms providing 72 beds across 18 facilities. - Accommodation demand exceeds supply on weekends, over summer and when events are hosted in the Sutherland Shire. - The Sutherland Shire has 456 rooms with a total bed capacity of 1456

Our local industry has grown and is becoming well recognised. For example, we have 3 Shire finalists in the 2012 NSW Tourism Awards, Cronulla National Park Ferry Cruises, Sydney Coastal Walks and Sutherland Shire Council in the local government section.

While there have been significant achievements, there are a number of gaps in the industry. Many people have suggested that Cronulla needs a 4-5 star hotel and boutique hotels to enable our product to be experienced by more people, to attract more conferences and events, and be available to the business traveller and the visitor. Since the opening of Rydges and Quest Apartments we have been unable to attract a 4-5 star hotel or a boutique hotel.

To better understand the market and whether there are sites and incentives that may exist in attracting investment in these types of facilities I believe it is necessary to engage an expert in tourism investment to advise Council on whether it is viable to establish a 4/5 star hotel and/or a boutique hotel in the Cronulla area. Further I believe there is an opportunity to pursue environmentally sensitive eco accommodation in our Royal National Park, in addition to the concepts contained within this Minute.

The development of the Grand Pacific Drive route through the Royal National Park to the South Coast has generated in excess of $6.5 million worth of media exposure since 2005. The drive is packaged in 14 countries worldwide and is considered a major tourist drive by Destination NSW and Tourism Australia. Visitation to the Illawarra region has increased annually since the development of the drive, with the region now hosting 1 million domestic overnight visitors, 3.5 million domestic day trippers and 48,500 international overnight visitors. Internationally the drive is attracting the fly/drive market who hire recreational vehicles, campers or cars and seek campsite or cabin accommodation en-route.

There are currently no accommodation options for this market till Coledale. There is opportunity for the Sutherland Shire and Royal National Park to tap into this developing market and develop a facility similar to the Lane Cove River Caravan Tourist Park which has received world tourism awards or other appropriate accommodation.

Ecotourism is defined as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." (TIES, 1990)

“The principles of Ecotourism include; minimal impact, building environmental and cultural awareness and respect, providing positive experiences for both visitors and hosts, providing financial benefits and empowerment for local people, promoting greater understanding and appreciation for nature, local society and culture.” (The International Ecotourism Society)

In this regard I seek Council’s endorsement for the Mayor to take this proposal up with the Minister for the Environment (the Hon. Robyn Parker) and the Minister for Tourism (the Hon. George Souris).

Georges River I recently met with the Mayor of Liverpool City and we agreed that there is a need to explore tourism opportunities on the Georges River. This is a subject for the first meeting of the Sutherland Shire Tourism Committee and having spoken with the Chairperson, Cr Schreiber, I know that he is keen to look at the possibilities that may exist.

RESOLVED: (Johns) 1. That the Mayor and General Manager engage a specialist in tourism accommodation investment to look at opportunities for a 4/5 star hotel, and/or a boutique hotel in the Cronulla area.

2. That the Mayor make representations to the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Tourism seeking the establishment of eco accommodation in the Royal National Park and/or the Botany Bay National Park.

3. That the Sutherland Shire Tourism Committee commences a review of the opportunities which are available on the Georges River to promote its attractions.

4. That the Mayor make representations to the Minister for Transport/Ports and local members of parliament to get support to build a new wharf at Kurnell for tourism .

5. That a strategy be developed for additional tourism accommodation to meet the needs of all tourists such as families.

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08. Other Issues Old Sanitary Depot Objectives Boy’s Scout Campsite Objectives Restricted Development Objectives Land to the south and southwest of the Boy a. Appropriate future management of this site Around 1963-64 Councillor G E Mobbs of a. Seek an appropriate community facility as Various properties in Bundeena and Maianbar, Minimal impact development on land affected by Scout Camp Site is zoned for Sanitary Depot to include Environmentally Sustainable Castle Hill donated 14 acres of land to the NSW permitted by the designated zoning that generally around Bundeena Creek and North flooding, tidal inundation or any other risk purposes as a special use situation. This use Development principles and agreement Branch of the Scout Association. meets Environmental Sustainable of Bundeena Drive have development servicing the villages has been discontinued for with NPWS. Development standards generally and restrictions placed upon them due to the some years and the site still displays evidence In 1986 correspondence via the Local Federal conserves the environmental qualities of likelihood of land slip, bushfire, flooding, tidal Standards of disturbance compared with the surrounding b. Any future strategy for the Old Sanitary Member for Hughes indicated the intention to the site in particular. inundation, subsidence, acid sulphate soils All developments on restricted development terrain to the south being Royal National Park. It Depot site must involve the Community of erect a Scout and Guide Hall on the site. or any other risk. land to comply with the conditions found on will be necessary to undertake appropriate soil Bundeena and Maianbar and benefit the Difficulties with access provision to this site b. Any proposals that involve Royal National Council’s 149 Certificates. analysis to determine the degree of community of Bundeena and Maianbar. resulted in no action being taken to date. Park land shall require approval by the Information on development restrictions can be contamination that exists if any. NPWS. seen on Council’s 149 Certificates. The site comprises a valley setting with a large There is evidence of natural processes of Actions number of mature Eucalypts and other regeneration, which, uninterrupted, would Establish a working party consisting of Council, indigenous species. The valley descends Actions continue to a point approximating original NPWS and community representatives to towards the northwest where it joins the flood- Establish a working party consisting of Council, condition. discuss the issues and make recommendations prone land between Brighton and Bournemouth Scouts, NPWS and community representatives associated with the Old Sanitary Depot. Streets. The Royal National Park flanks this land to discuss the issues and make This site is accessed via a gated road within the on the western and eastern boundaries. A track recommendations associated with the Boy’s Royal National Park linking to the local road currently exists linking to the end of Eric Street, Scout Campsite. system at Eric Street at the south-eastern corner any future use of this to access the Camp Site of the township. Any consideration of a change and a future facility for Scout and Guide of use for this site to include a facility for use by purposes would need to be determined with the village residents would need to resolve the approval from NPWS. question of access from Eric Street. Also a facility would need power and water and it is likely that The environmental qualities of the site shall be these services would need to be provided via maintained in any proposal to provide an RNP land. These are all issues of significance appropriate facility on this site. In particular the that would need to be resolved with NPWS. significant tree canopy is to be conserved together with significant understorey.

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Bonnie Vale Objectives Infrastructure Objectives Standards Bonnie Vale is part of Royal National Park and This requires consideration of an improved a. Recreational activities at the refurbished The Working Party addressed the issues of a. Services to meet the needs of the 1. All sewage management systems to be is managed by a Plan of Management track surface for that portion of the track between Bonnie Vale site according to RNP and alternative power systems(solar and community whilst addressing requisite accredited by the NSW Department of published by National Parks & Wildlife Service, Pacific Crescent and Cabbage Tree Creek (in ESD principles including resolution of the Wind),common trenching total water cycle health standards Health. February 2000. conjunction with Sydney Water) boat ramp issue and maintenance of public management; waste water, pollution inventory’s, b. Undergrounding of all infrastructure 2. Sewage management systems safety for campers, picnickers, swimmers water supply, portable water supply, stormwater services designed and installed in accordance The site is an important recreation and picnic The Royal National Park Plan of Management and other recreational users. and also the impact that such management c. Encourage the use of new environmentally with the Environment and Health facility with high quality panoramas across Port 2000 states that the current launching of boats strategies may have on ground water and sustainable technology for services Protection Guidelines – On-site Hacking. Camping permits can be obtained from from trailers driven across the beach at Bonnie b. Any development to meet the general aquifer systems.(Refer to Section 08 in the infrastructure, alternative energy supply Sewage Management for Park’s staff for areas at the western end of Vale is not appropriate because of the damage urban design standards contained in this Bundeena + Maianbar Environmental Study) and conservation systems.. Households. Bonnie Vale. The shallow aspect of the to seagrass beds, damage to the fore dune, and Development Control Plan. d. Sewage management systems installed on 3. Consider the use of solar collectors, waterway (Simpsons Bay) provides safe conflicts with swimmers and other users of the residential developments that are wind driven generators, eco garbage swimming and paddling. The Bay is also an area. The Plan of Management does however, c. Management of a safe swimming/wading ecologically sustainable, prevent any disposals, rainwater tanks to all important aquatic habitat with good seagrass re- state that the beach at Bonnie Vale will be zone off Simpsons beach area. environmental or public health risk and are residences growth colonies. available for launching of small boats which can suitable for the individual properties given 4. Consider the use energy efficient tap be carried across the fore dune. d. Maintenance of and adherence to heritage site characteristics and environmental fittings, dual flush toilets (dry flush The Royal National Park Plan of Management Vehicles and trailers will not be permitted to conservation principles. sensitivity. toilets) 2000 states that Bonnie Vale will be drive across the fore dune. e. Sewage management systems that are 5. Consider the use of systems that reuse redeveloped for day use and camping. The adequately and regularly maintained. grey water Plan of Management further states that to There is a need for general refurbishment of the minimise conflict with large numbers of visitors to land area much of which is degraded and it is Actions Bonnie Vale, the remaining cabins will be expected this will also be addressed within the Establish a working party consisting of Council, progressively removed. National Parks and proposed Plan of Management of Royal NPWS and community representatives to Wildlife Service will need to consider the local National Park. discuss the issues and make recommendations heritage listing conferred on these cabins and associated with Bonnie vale. adopt appropriate heritage assessment Pensioners occupying cabins at Bonnie Vale, procedures in seeking approval for their as their only residence will be offered life removal. Pensioners occupying cabins at tenancy. Non-renewable 5-year licenses will be Bonnie Vale, as their only residence will be offered to other current licensees. offered life tenancy. Non-renewable 5-year licenses will be offered to other current licensees.

Bonnie Vale is the only formal camping in Royal National Park currently offering 40 camp sites, 9 of which are for tent only. Occupation of any one site is limited to 21 consecutive nights or 6 consecutive nights in the case of school holiday periods if the demand for sites exceeds the number of sites available.

There needs to be an appreciation of the role of this area in linking Bundeena + Maianbar, as a significant water catchment. There is a need to consider the pedestrian linkage issue and resolve where cycle access can be an acceptable mode of transport to access the ferry wharf from Maianbar.

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09.Landscape Character Areas Background Objectives Standards Character Area No.1 Character Area No.2 Character Area No.3 The character of Bundeena and Maianbar 1. All healthy native canopy trees conserved 1. The siting of new dwellings is to avoid any results from a mixture of tree canopy and and enhanced. adverse impacts on healthy native canopy understorey species; topography including The Green Corridor Bundeena Creek Hordens/Gunyah Beaches trees. waterway and Royal National Park interface; 2. No net loss of indigenous native canopy views and vistas. trees 2. Redevelopment sites shall respect and conserve all healthy native canopy trees The identification of character areas provides a 3. The identification of variations in local beyond the new dwelling footprint. system where important and valuable character character which is strengthened by new elements of the locality can be recognised buildings which are in context with the 3. New plantings shall be in harmony with the assessed and protected under this plan. existing character. existing canopy regime for each character area. Development will be encouraged to fit into the 4. New plantings which reinforce local natural and built character of each character indigenous character. 4. Understorey plantings shall be area. Approvals will be given to development predominantly native species in keeping that respects and preserves the existing natural 5. Fencing to respect the local character and with the existing species in each area. elements of the locality and creates harmonious harmonise with the local street setting. design solutions that fit the existing context of Character Area No.4 Character Area No.5 Character Area No.6 5. Streetscapes shall be enhanced with each area. 6. Minimal damage to landform, soil ecology, appropriate existing indigenous species. natural watercourses, water table and Bundeena and Maianbar retain a large number water quality, by pursuing sustainable Rear off Bundeena Frontal Dune Simpsons & Morgans Hills Loftus St. Beachcomber Ave. 6. Residential building materials and colours of quality canopy trees which in some cases catchment management practices. to respect the local character of each provide valuable “green” corridors between the character area. built areas and the Royal National Park. These corridors will be protected and enhanced by this 7. Low key front fencing of generally open plan. form and in conformity with the existing fencing in each character area.

8. Development sites to be managed Character Areas according to sustainable guidelines as detailed in this Development Control Plan. The character areas nominate the essential elements, which make up the essence of the area. In some cases this will mean maintaining the existing character. While in other cases it will Character Area No.7 Character Area No.8 Character Area No.9 mean enhancing some or all of the existing elements that make up the character of the area and in other cases introducing elements which Bundeena Shopping Centre Maianbar Foreshores Central Maianbar Note will reinforce missing elements essential to The following Landscape Character Areas maintaining the character of the various areas in must be read in conjunction with the objectives a sustainable way. and standards in Section 10 “Residential Development” of this Plan.

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Landscape Character Area 1 - The Green Corridor - Bundeena Reserve - Brighton Street - Scout Site Character Area 01 The Green Corridor Additional Planting Preferred Species Canopy Understorey Planting Preferred Species List Streetscape Planting Required Species

· Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) Understorey · Informal group planting of identified canopy trees. · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) See List (Page 34) · Areas next to Royal National Park shall use species identified on Parkland. · Eucalyptus haemastoma (Scribbly Gum), Climbers · Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) · Glochidion ferdinandi (Cheese Tree) · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) See List (Page 34) · Eucalyptus haemastoma (Scribbly Gum), Groundcovers Additional canopy species beyond Bundeena Reserve: · Glochidion ferdinandi Cheese Tree · Eucalyptus piperita (Sydney Peppermint Gum), See List (Page 34) · Ficus rubiginosa (Port Jackson Fig) · Livistona australis (Cabbage Palm). · Angophora hispida (Dwarf Apple) · Banksia serrata (Old Man Banksia)

01. 02. 03. 04. Landscape Character Area 2 - Bundeena Creek Character Area 02 Bundeena Creek Additional Planting Preferred Species Canopy Understorey Planting Preferred Species List Streetscape Planting Required Species

· Casuarina glauca (Swamp She Oak) near creek Understorey · Casuarina glauca (Swamp She Oak) near intersection with the creek · Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) See List (Page 34) · Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) Climbers · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) · Banksia integrifolia (Coastal Banksia) · Banksia integrifolia (Coastal Banksia). See List (Page 34) · Livistona australis (Cabbage Palm) · Eucalyptus robusta (Swamp mahogany) Groundcovers · Informal group planting of other identified canopy trees. See List (Page 34)

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Landscape Character Area 3 - Horderns Beach – Gunyah Beach – Foreshore Character Area 03 Foreshore Horderns and Gunyah Beach Additional Planting Preferred Species Canopy Understorey Planting Preferred Species List Streetscape Planting Required Species

· Land within Foreshore Building Line to be restored to original character with species from the Understorey Formal planting with Sydney Red Gum plus some informal groupings of other identified canopy attached list of understorey and groundcovers. See List (Page 34) trees. Other areas Climbers · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) · Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) · Banksia integrifolia (Coastal Banksia). See List (Page 34) · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) · Angophora floribunda (Rough Bark Apple) Groundcovers · Banksia integrifolia (Coastal Banksia). · Glochidion ferdinandi (Cheese Tree) · Angophora floribunda (Rough Bark Apple) See List. (Page 34) · Eucalyptus robusta (Swamp mahogany) · Glochidion ferdinandi (Cheese Tree) · Eucalyptus haemastoma (Scribbly Gum), · Acmena smithii (Lilly Pilly) · Ficus rubiginosa (Port Jackson Fig) · Acmena smithii (Lilly Pilly)

01. 02. 03. 04. 05. Landscape Character Area 4 – Rear of Bundeena Frontal Dune Character Area 04 Rear of Bundeena Frontal Dune Additional Planting Preferred Species Canopy Understorey Planting shall Preferred Species List Streetscape Planting Required Species

· Casuarina glauca (Swamp She Oak) (near creek lines) Understorey · Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) · Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) See List (Page 34) · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) Climbers · Banksia integrifolia (Coastal Banksia). · Banksia integrifolia (Coastal Banksia). · Banksia serrata (Old Man Banksia) See List (Page 34) Areas next to Royal National Park shall use species identified on Parkland. Groundcovers See List (Page 34)

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Landscape Character Area 5 – Simpsons Hill and Morgans Hill Character Area 05 Simpsons and Morgans Hill Additional Planting Preferred Species Canopy Understorey Planting Preferred Species List Streetscape Planting Required Species

· Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) Understorey · Informal group planting of identical canopy trees. · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) See List (Page 34) · Areas adjacent to Royal National Park shall use species identified on Park land. · Glochidion ferdinandii (Chinese tree) (Morgans Hill) Climbers · Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) · Ficus rubiginosa (Port Jackson fig) · Angophora floribunda (Rough bark apple) See List (Page 34) · Eucalyptus haemastoma (Scribbly Gum) · Eucalyptus robusta (Swamp mahogany) Groundcovers · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) See List (Page 34) · Glochidion ferdinandi (Chinese tree) (Morgans Hill) · Scolopa loraunii (Flintwood) · Acmena smithii (Lilly Pilly)

01. 02. 03. 04. Landscape Character Area 6 – Scarborough Street and Beachcomber Avenue and Loftus Street to Scarborough Street Character Area 06 Scarborough Street Additional Planting Preferred Species Canopy Understorey Planting Preferred Species List Streetscape Planting Required Species

· Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) Understorey · Informal group planting of identical canopy trees. · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) See List (Page 34) · Areas next to Royal National Park shall use species identified on Park land. · Banksia integrifolia (Coastal Banksia) Climbers · Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) · Banksia serrata (Old Man Banksia) · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) See List (Page 34) Understorey for Malibu St to Beachcomber Ave area Coastal Heath species: · Banksia integrifolia (Coastal Banksia) Groundcovers · Banksia ericifolia · Melaleuca quinquenervia (Board leafed Paper Bark) · Kunzea ambigua See List (Page 34) · Angophora hispida (Dwarf Apple) · Melaleuca nodosa · Melaleuca armillaris · Hakea teretifolia · Allocasuarina distyla · Acacia suaveolens · Acacia terminalis

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Landscape Character Area 7 – Shopping Centre, Wharf and Eastern Side of the Creek Character Area 07 Shopping Centre Additional Planting Required Species Canopy Understorey Planting Preferred Species List Streetscape planting Required Species

Additional plantings shall be in accordance with the Urban Design Plan No.11 for the Commercial Understorey · Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum). Centre consisting of native plantings. See List (Page 34) · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) · Ficus rubiginosa (Port Jackson Fig. Climbers · Eucalyptus robusta (Swamp mahogany) · Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo) See List (Page 34) · Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle) · Exotic species can be considered in the main shopping street Groundcovers See List (Page 34)

01. 02. 03. 04. Landscape Character Area 8 – Maianbar Foreshores Character Area 08 Maianbar Foreshores Additional Planting Preferred Species Canopy Understorey Planting Preferred Species List Streetscape Planting Required Species

· Opportunities for canopy plantings in the Foreshore Building Line area shall be pursued. Understorey · Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) · Properties adjacent to Royal National Park shall select local indigenous species. See List (Page 34) · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) · Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) Climbers · Eucalyptus gummifera (Red bloodwood) · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) · Eucalyptus tereticornis (Forest Red Gum) See List (Page 34) · Eucalyptus gummifera (Red bloodwood) · Eucalyptus robusta (Swamp mahogany) Groundcovers · Eucalyptus tereticornis (Forest Red Gum) · Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo) · Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo) See List (Page 34) · Acacia implexa (Hickory Wattle) For Littoral Rainforest Areas Breynia oblogifolia Glochidion ferinandi Acmena smithii

Selection of understorey for sites facing Royal National Park shall meet Fire Protection Guidelines.

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Landscape Character Area 9 – Central Maianbar Character Area 09 Central Maianbar Additional Planting Preferred Species Canopy Understorey Planting Preferred Species List Streetscape Planting Required Species

Properties adjacent to RNP shall plant indigenous species from that area. Understorey · Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) · Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) See List (Page 34) · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) Climbers · Casuarina glauca (Swamp Oak) · Casuarina glauca (Swamp Oak) · Coastal Banksia (Banksia integrifolia) See List (Page 34) · Banksia integrifolia (Coastal Banksia) · Banksia serrata (Old Man Banksia) Groundcovers · Banksia serrata (Old Man Banksia) · Eucalyptus tereticornis (Forest Red Gum) · Acacia implexa (Hickory wattle) See List (Page 34) · Acmena smithii (Lilly Pilly) Selection of understorey for sites facing Royal National Park shall meet Fire Protection Guidelines.

01. 02. Landscape Character Area 10 – Bonnie Vale Character Area 10 Bonnie Vale Additional Planting Preferred Species Canopy Understorey planting Preferred Species List Streetscape Planting Species

Shall respect the Heritage significance of the site and strengthen the existing remnant canopy trees. Understorey N/A (See NPWS Management Plan.) See List (Page 34) · Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo) Climbers · Ficus rubiginosa (Port Jackson fig) See List (Page 34) · Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) Groundcovers · Acmena smithii (Lilly Pilly) · Livistona australis (Cabbage Palm) See List (Page 34) · Casuarina glauca (swamp she Oak) Selection of understorey for sites facing Royal National Park shall meet Fire Protection Guidelines.

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Preferred Species Preferred Species Trees Shrubs Climbers Ferns Groundcovers Grasses and Tufted Plants Acacia implexa (Hickory) Acacia linifolia Flax (Leaf Wattle) Apple Berry Adiantum aethiopicum (Maidenhair Fern) Carpobrotus glaucescens (Native Pigface) Baumea articulata (Jointed Twig Rush) Acacia irrorata (Wattle) Acacia myrtifolia (Myrtle Wattle) Old Man’s Beard Adiantum hispidulum (Rough Maidenhair) Centella asiatica Baumea rubiginosa (Soft Twig Rush) Acmena smithii (Lilli Pilli) Acacia suaveolens (Scented Wattle) Scrambling Lily Blechnum cartilagineum (Gristle Fern) Dichondra repens (Kidney Weed) Blandfordia nobilis (Christmas Bells) Allocasuarina littoralis (Black She-Oak) Acacia terminalis (Sunshine Wattle) False Sarsparilla Calochlaena dubia (Soft Bracken) Glycine clandestinum (Lover’s Twine) Crinum pedunculatum (Crinum Lily) Angophora costata Smooth (Barked Apple) Acacia ulicifolia (Prickly Moses) Snake Vine Doodia aspera Rasp (Fern) Goodenia hederaceavy (Leaf Goodenia) Cymbopogon refractus (Barbed Wire Grass) Angophora floribunda (Rough Barked Apple) Actinotus helianthi (Flannel Flower) Dusky Coral Pea Hypolepis muellerii (Harsh Ground Fern) Polymeria calcina (Swamp Bindweed) Dianella caerulea (Blue Flax Lily) Backhousia myrtifolia (Grey Myrtle) Allocasuarina distyla (She Oak) Pellaea falcata (Sickle Fern) Pratia purpurascens (White Root) Dianella revoluta (Mauve Flax Lily) Banksia ericifolia (Heath Leaf Banksia) Angophora hispida (Dwarf Apple) Rulingia hermanniifolia (Rulingia) Dichelachne crinita (Long Hair Plume Grass) Banksia integrifolia (Coast Banksia) Banksia marginata (Silver Banksia) Scaevola calendulacea (Dune Fan Flower) Doryanthes excelsa (Gymea Lily) Banksia serrata (Old Man Banksia) Banksia spinulosa (Hairpin Banksia) Jointed Twig Bush Echinopogon caespitosus (Hedgehog Grass) Casuarina glauca (Swamp She-Oak) Bossiaea heterophylla (Variable Bossiaea) Gahnia clarkei (Sword Sedge) Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo) Breynia oblongifolia (Breynia) Selection of understorey species for sites facing Gahnia sieberi (Sword Sedge) Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash) Callistemon citrinus (Crimson Bottlebrush) Royal National Park shall meet Fire Protection Juncus krausii (Sea Rush) Endiandra sieberi (Corkwood) Callistemon linearis (Narrow Leaf Bottlebrush) Guidelines. Juncus usitatus (Common Rush) Eucalyptus botryoides (Bangalay) Callistemon pinifolius (Green Bottlebrush) Lomandra longifolia (Spiny Mat Rush) Eucalyptus gummifera (Bloodwood) Ceratopetalum gummiferumm (NSW Christmas Macrozammia communis (Burrawang) Eucalyptus haemastoma (Scribbly Gum) Bush) Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Meadow Grass) Eucalyptus piperita (Sydney Peppermint) Correa alba (Coast Correa) Patersonia sericea (Silky Purple Flag) Eucalyptus punctata (Grey Gum) Correa reflexa (Correa) Themeda australis (Kangaroo Grass) Eucalyptus tereticornis (Forest Red Gum) Dampiera purpurea (Blue Dampiera) Scaevola ramosissima (Purple Fan Flower) Ficus rubiginosa (Rusty Fig) Dillwynia retorta (Eggs and Bacon) Viola hederacea (Native Violet) Glochidion ferdinandi (Cheese Tree) Dodonaea triquetra (Hop Bush) Livistona australis (Cabbage Palm) Eriostemon australasius (Pink Wax Flower) Scolopia braunii (Flintwood) Eupomatia laurina (Native Guava) Gonocarpus teucrioides (Germander Raspwort) Grevillea sericea (Pink Spider Flower) Hakea sericea (Bushy Needlebush) Kunzea ambigua (Tick Bush) Kunzea capitata (Pink Kunzea) Leptospermum polygalifolium (Lemon Scented Tea Tree) Lomatia silaifolia (Wild Parsley) Melaleuca nodosa Ball (Honeymyrtle) Melaleuca squamea Swamp (Honeymyrtle) Pelargonium australe (Coastal Geranium) Phebalium squamulosum (Phebalium) Pimelia linifolia (Rice Flower) Pittosporum revolutum (Hairy Pittosporum) Platylobium formosum (Handsome Flat Pea) Pultenaea daphnoides (Large Leaf Bush Pea) Pultenaea stipularis (Fine Leaf Bush Pea) Synoum glandulosum (Bastard Rosewood) Telopea speciosissima (NSW Waratah) Tetragonia tetragonoides (Warrigal Cabbage) Viminaria juncea (Native Broom) Westringia fruticosa (Coast Rosemary)

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