Development Control Plan policies
Noise and Vibration
Contains guidelines for the submission of acoustic reports for proposed developments that could create offensive noise and/or vibration. Recommendations have also been included to reduce potential noise and vibration impact.
Policy and Guidelines for Noise and Vibration Generating Development - 236kb
Waste Minimisation
Contains design specifications and best practices to ensure waste minimisation techniques are employed before, during and after the construction of buildings. The guide also helps proponents of development complete a Waste Management Plan - 272kb
Waste Minimisation and Management Guide - 5.3MB
Standard Waste Collection Easement Terms - 113kb
Vegetation Management and Restoration
Assists with the preparation of a vegetation management plan or a restoration plan, which is required when a development application or landform modification activity impacts on land with ecological values.
Vegetation Management and Restoration Plan 2008 (VMRP) - 3.7MB
Guidelines for Flora and Fauna Assessment
Advises when a Flora and Fauna Report may be required to accompany a development application. Specifies the minimum level of information required for a flora and fauna report and provides advice on how the Council will process reports. Also worth seeing is the Indigenous Planting Guide - 2.5MB
Guidelines for Flora and Fauna Assessment - 168kb
Water Sensitive Urban Design
Provides guidance to development applicants in meeting the water quality targets of Council's Development Control Plan.
Water Sensitive Urban Design Guidelines - 1MB
Sustainable Water Best Practices
Complement the Stormwater Management element of the HDCP 2013. Seeks to promote water sensitive design and management practices, improve water quality and sustain a water balance appropriate for present and projected development in the Shire.