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NOTE: This Chapter should not be read in isolation. You may need to consider other chapters of this DCP when preparing your application.

CHAPTER G4: REMOVAL AND AMENITY OF TREES

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Table of Changes

Old Section

New Section

Recommended Change Reason

5.1 - Amended 1. To read ‘1. In an area mapped in Chapter G4 ‘Supporting Maps’ that are not listed as an exemption in Section 5.2.3 of this Chapter’.

To improve readability and ensure that there is no confusion regarding prescribed trees and vegetation for the purpose of Clause 5.9 of SLEP 2014.

5.2.3 - Removed the following text from Non-urban area exemptions b) “or that is otherwise permitted under the Native Vegetation Act 2003”.

This amendment will ensure consistency with Clause 5.9 in Shoalhaven LEP 2014 and ensure that readers are clear that Section 5.1 outlines prescribed vegetation and trees for the purpose of Clause 5.9.

5.5 - Update objective numbers. For consistency.

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Chapter G4: Removal and Amenity of Trees

Contents

Purpose ........................................................................................................................ 4 1 Application .................................................................................................................... 4 2 Context ......................................................................................................................... 4 3 Objectives ..................................................................................................................... 5 4 Controls ........................................................................................................................ 5 55.1 Prescribed Trees or Vegetation for the Purpose of Clause 5.9 of the SLEP 2014 .. 5

5.2 When is Approval Required? .................................................................................. 6

5.2.1 Heritage Items and Heritage Conservation areas ............................................ 6

5.2.2 Urban Areas and Trees and Vegetation within the Curtilage of a Dwelling in a Non-urban Area ............................................................................................................ 6

5.2.3 Non-urban Areas .............................................................................................. 8

5.3 Council Owned and Managed Lands ...................................................................... 9

5.4 Application procedures ........................................................................................... 9

5.4.1 Arborist Report ............................................................................................... 10

5.4.2 Heritage Trees ............................................................................................... 10

5.4.3 Assessment of Significance (7 part test) EP&A Act 1979 .............................. 11

5.5 Assessment Criteria for Tree Removal and Pruning ............................................. 11

5.5.1 Risks Caused by the Destabilisation of Foreshore, Water Courses and Agricultural Land are Minimised. ................................................................................ 11

5.5.2 Maintain the Character and Scenic Amenity of Rural Roads ......................... 12

5.5.3 Amenity Considerations ................................................................................. 12

5.5.4 Heritage Considerations ................................................................................. 13

5.5.5 Other Important Vegetation ............................................................................ 14

Advisory Information ................................................................................................... 15 66.1 Other legislation or policies you may need to check ............................................. 15

Figures

Figure 1: Example of the 45 degrees line from the vertical extension .................................. 6 Tables Table 1: Non-native and/or Invasive Tree Species .............................................................. 7 Table 2: Non-native trees of amenity value .......................................................................... 8

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Amendment history Version Number Date Adopted by Council Commencement Date Amendment Type

1 14 October 2014 22 October 2014 New

2 Draft

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Purpose 1

The purpose of this Chapter is to nominate trees and other vegetation for the purpose of clause 5.9 of the Shoalhaven Local Environment Plan (SLEP) 2014, which states: ‘A person must not ring bark, cut down, top, lop, remove, injure or wilfully destroy any tree to which this development control plan applies without development consent or council permit except as otherwise stated in clause 5.9 Preservation of Trees or Vegetation of the SLEP 2014.’ This Chapter also provides guidance for the removal or pruning of trees on land in the Shoalhaven Local Government Area (LGA). This Chapter outlines where and when approval is required under the Environmental Planning and Assessment (EP&A) Act, but is also subject to other legislation listed in Part 6. It also outlines the application process for approval. Advisory Note: In addition to the provisions outlined in this

Chapter, you must refer to the supporting maps.

Application 2

This Chapter applies to all land within the Shoalhaven LGA. You should also refer to the Supporting Maps for further information.

Context 3

Appropriate management of trees on public, rural and residential land is essential to preserve the attractiveness and natural character of the City. Trees are part of the wider habitat that supports our native wildlife and birds. Controls also need to allow for the removal of unsafe or unsuitable trees and plan for their replacement to ensure the tree canopy is maintained into the future. Council embraces a whole of life approach to tree management in order to prevent exposure to unnecessary risk. Note: There are penalties for the illegal removal of

vegetation. People who clear trees and other vegetation without approval can face significant fines. People who illegally clear in areas covered by the Native Vegetation (NV) Act 2003 can face penalties of up to $1,100,000. Under the National Parks and Wildlife (NP&W) Act 1974 it is an offence to harm or pick threatened species, populations or Endangered Ecological Communities (EECs). The criminal prosecution penalty for harming species, populations or EEC is up to $220,000 or two years in prison or both.

Penalties for clearing threatened species, populations or ecological communities listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999 are up to $550,000 for an individual and $5.5 million for a body corporate, or a criminal penalty of seven years imprisonment and/or a penalty of $46,200.

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Objectives 4

The objectives are to:

i. Provide a consistent framework to respond to applications for approval to remove trees outside the development approval process.

ii. Recognise trees as a highly valued asset to maintain the visual appeal and amenity of the local area.

iii. Enable land owners to remove trees from their property that are a risk to buildings. iv. Control inappropriate ring-barking, cutting down, lopping, topping, removing,

injuring, poisoning or wilful destruction trees. v. Minimise the risk caused by destabilisation of foreshore, riparian or agricultural land. vi. Ensure that high value trees or trees in environmentally sensitive locations are

preserved unless assessed as a risk to life or property. vii. Recognise the intrinsic value of trees to support native birds and wildlife. viii. Facilitate the removal of undesirable exotics, noxious weeds, dangerous trees and

any other inappropriate plantings, and to replace these with suitable local indigenous species which will positively contribute to visual and environmental amenity and ecological sustainability.

ix. Avoid inappropriate removal of vegetation in paper subdivisions or areas where a Tree Preservation Order has historically applied.

Controls 5

5.1 Prescribed Trees or Vegetation for the Purpose of Clause 5.9 of the SLEP 2014

The following defines prescribed trees or vegetation which a person must not ringbark, cut down, top, lop remove, injure or wilfully destroy without the authority conferred by either a development consent or a Tree Removal Permit granted by Council. All species of trees or vegetation which occur: 1. In an area mapped by Chapter G4 ‘Supporting Maps’ that are not listed as an

exemption in Section 5.2.3; or 2. On publically owned land or; 3. In an urban area (residential, business, industrial, commercial, special use and RU5

Village zoned land) that meets the following criteria: a) More than 5 metres tall; or b) More than 5 metres wide across the foliage crown; or c) Having a trunk circumference of more than 500 mm measured 1 metre above

ground level; or d) Where the tree in question is a Toona Australis (Red Cedar); or e) Where the tree contains a hollow; or

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f) Subject to a development consent condition or Section 88B restriction-as-to-user that prohibits tree clearing or removal of the tree in question; or

g) Part of an EEC; or h) Is not listed as an exemption in this Chapter.

5.2 When is Approval Required?

5.2.1 Heritage Items and Heritage Conservation areas None of the exemptions listed in this Chapter apply to Heritage listed trees. Approval is always required by a Development Application (DA) except where specifically exempt by clause 5.10(3) of the SLEP 2014.

5.2.2 Urban Areas and Trees and Vegetation within the Curtilage of a Dwelling in a Non-urban Area

Note: An urban area for the purpose of this Chapter is any Residential, Business, Commercial, Industrial, Special Use and RU5 Village Zones.

In Urban areas, if more than ten (10) trees require removal, a development approval must be lodged with Council. For less than 10 trees a Tree Removal Permit must be submitted where the owner seeks to remove a prescribed tree, unless one of the following exemptions applies. Urban Area Exemptions The following tree removal/lopping activities do not require a Tree Removal Permit from Council: a) Where a tree is closer than its own height from a building it can be removed, or pruned

to Australian Standard Pruning of amenity trees (AS 4373-2007) without consent. This means where any part of a tree is above a line 45 degrees from the vertical extension of the wall of any building measured from its base (as shown in Figure 1).

Figure 1: Example of the 45 degrees line from the vertical extension

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b) Severe weather event or windstorm (e.g. wind speeds of above 80km per hour) – any work to prune or remove a tree posing an immediate risk to persons or property during or immediately following a storm event (within 3 days) where the land owner has given verbal notification to Council, or provided the details of the tree works within 14 days in the form of a plan showing the property and location of the tree; or

c) Removal or pruning of any species declared under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 or any of the non-native/ invasive tree species listed in Table 1, regardless of size (unless the land or tree is listed as a heritage item).

Table 1: Non-native and/or Invasive Tree Species

Common Name Botanical Name

Cootamundra Wattle Acacia baileyana

Black Wattle Acacia decurrens and Acacia mearnsii

Cape Leeuwin Wattle Albizia lophantha

Evergreen Alder Alnus jorullensis

Tree Lucerne Chamaecytisus sp

Indian Coral Tree Erythrina x sykesii

Silky Oak Grevillea robusta

Privet Ligustrum species

African Olive Olea africana

Canary Island Date Palm Phoenix canariensis

Sweet Pittosporum Pittosporum undulatum

Umbrella Trees Schefflera species

Cocos or Queen Palm Syagrus romanzoffianum

Rubber Trees Ficus elastica

Willows Salix species

Camphor Laurel Cinnamomum camphora

Fruit trees being specifically grown for their edible fruit for human consumption

Note: You can check if a species is declared as noxious at the Department of Primary Industries website.

d) Removal or pruning of any of the tree species in Table 2 if less than 10m tall

(unless the land or tree is listed as a heritage item).

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Table 2: Non-native trees of amenity value

Common Name Botanical Name

Camphor Laurel Cinnamomum camphora

Liquidambar Liquidambar styraciflua

Radiata Pine Pinus radiata

Poplars Populus species

5.2.3 Non-urban Areas Note: A non-urban area for the purpose of this

Chapter is any mapped area with a Rural (excluding RU5), Environmental and/or Recreational Zone.

In non-urban areas (excluding RU5 and trees and vegetation within the curtilage of a dwelling) a DA must be submitted for the removal or lopping of prescribed trees and vegetation where the: a) Tree in question is a Toona Australis (Red Cedar); or b) Tree contains a hollow or hollows; or c) Land is subject to a development consent condition or Section 88B restriction-as-to-

user that prohibits tree clearing or removal of the tree in question: or d) Land was originally part of the ‘paper subdivision’ deposited plans listed in Schedule

2(i) of the Shoalhaven Tree Preservation Order that was in force prior to commencement of SLEP 2014; or

e) Vegetation is less than 20 metres from the bank of a creek or water body deemed Category 1 (large creek/river) as defined by the SLEP 2014; or

f) Vegetation is verified as supporting an EEC; or g) Vegetation is mapped as supporting rainforest vegetation species; or h) Vegetation is mapped on the scenic preservation overlay of SLEP 2014; or i) Vegetation is within 30 metres from a rural road boundary Note: Items (d)-(i) are depicted on the supporting

maps for this Chapter.

Non-urban Area Exemptions The following tree removal/lopping activities do not require a DA from Council: a) Where a tree is closer than its own height from a building it can be removed, or

pruned to Australian Standard Pruning of amenity trees (AS 4373-2007) without consent. This means where any part of a tree is above a line 45 degrees from the

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vertical extension of the wall of any building measured from its base (as shown in Figure 1).

b) The clearing of native vegetation that is authorised by a development consent or property vegetation plan under the NV Act 2003; or

c) Severe weather event or windstorm (e.g. wind speeds in excess of 80 km per hour) – any work to prune or remove a tree posing an immediate risk to persons or property during or immediately following a storm event (within 3 days) where the land owner has given verbal notification to Council or provided the details of the tree works within 14 days; or

d) Crown maintenance pruning in accordance with Australian Standard Pruning of amenity trees (AS 4373-2007) by up to 10 percent in any one year; or

e) Removal or pruning of any species declared under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 or any of the non-native/ invasive tree species listed in Table 1 regardless of size.

f) Removal or pruning of any of the tree species listed in Table 2 if less than 10m tall.

5.3 Council Owned and Managed Lands

Approval is always required for any vegetation removal on land owned and managed by Council including road reserves to which Council is the Roads Authority and crown reserves to which Council is the Trust Manager. Tree removal on public land generally needs to go through a Review of Environmental Factors (under Part 5 of the EP&A Act) prior to any works being undertaken. There is a cost associated with this process. Public Land Exemptions The following tree removal/lopping activities do not require a permit or DA from Council: a) Works carried out by Council or its agents provided that assessment of the work has

been carried out in accordance with the ‘Tree Management Policy – Council Managed Lands’.

5.4 Application procedures

When do you need to Apply for a Tree Permit or a Development Consent? If the tree(s) are on land to which this Chapter applies and the proposed removal/pruning/lopping is not exempt, an application must be submitted to Council in the form of either a: 1. Tree Removal Permit (for urban and RU5 zones for less than 10 trees); or 2. A DA (for non-urban zones excluding RU5 and urban areas where seeking approval

to remove more than 10 trees.)

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All applications must be accompanied by a Tree Plan which is drawn to scale and illustrates:

Property boundary, existing structures and access roads; Location of all trees on the lot and identification of those trees or vegetation proposed

for removal with approximate heights and widths; A description of the trees (species name if known) proposed for removal; Distance of those trees or vegetation proposed for removal from the nearest

boundary and/or structure; If relevant, placement of drainage and sewer mains, and overhead power lines; A north arrow.

The application must be signed by the owner(s) of the property on which the trees are growing. Note that fees apply. Upon submission of the Tree Removal Permit Form, Tree Plan and relevant fee, Council staff will ensure that the form is correctly filled out and contains all necessary information required to allow lodgement.

5.4.1 Arborist Report An arborist is determined as a person with training, minimum Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 3 in Arboriculture or equivalent recognized and relevant experience that enables the person to perform tasks required by Aust. Standard 4373-2007. (Ref: AS 4373-2007) Council will require the submission of an Arborist Report prepared by a suitably qualified and practising Arborist to assess the health and condition of the tree to support the removal application in the following circumstances:

1. On slopes greater than 20 degrees 2. Within an EEC 3. Within riparian vegetation 4. Within a Paper Subdivision 5. Where the tree is a heritage item or part of a heritage conservation area 6. Where the tree is a Red Cedar

Unless Council is satisfied the tree is a risk to human life or property.

5.4.2 Heritage Trees In the case of Heritage trees, Council will require the submission of a Heritage Assessment Report and an Arborist Report prepared by a suitably qualified and practising Arborist to assess the health and condition of the tree to support the application, in accordance with clause 5.10.5 of the SLEP 2014.

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5.4.3 Assessment of Significance (7 part test) EP&A Act 1979 If the tree contains hollows, is a threatened species or is a component of an EEC, Council will require the applicant to provide an Assessment of Significance (7 part test) prepared by a suitably qualified person in accordance with the EP&A Act 1979 to determine impact on threatened species, populations or ecological communities or their habitats, unless Council is satisfied it is a risk to human life or property. All trees proposed to be removed or pruned to Australian Standard Pruning of amenity trees (AS 4373-2007) need to be clearly marked on site for inspection purposes. Where hollow bearing trees are approved to be felled, a condition of consent will require an animal handler to be on site to rescue any animals living in the hollows.

5.5 Assessment Criteria for Tree Removal and Pruning

5.5.1 Risks Caused by the Destabilisation of Foreshore, Water Courses and Agricultural Land are Minimised.

The intent of this Section is to:

i. To encourage the retention of vegetation along water courses, foreshores and steep land to provide for erosion control and maintain amenity.

Performance Criteria Acceptable Solutions

P1 Vegetation is maintained to ensure the protection of: Bank stability by protecting

against erosion Water quality by filtering

sediments, nutrients and pollutants

Terrestrial habitat

A1.1 Clearing of trees and vegetation only occurs within 20 meters of a bank of a large (category 1) water course when it is dangerous to life or property and erosion control measures have been considered; and;

A1.2 A program of replanting of endemic species is proposed to maintain bank stability, water quality and terrestrial habitat; and

A1.3 The application is supported by an Arborist Report prepared by a suitably qualified and practicing Arborist to assess the health and condition of the tree/s.

P2 Rural land with steep slopes is maintained in a stable condition.

A2.1 Clearing of trees on mapped land with a slope in excess of 20% only occurs where the trees are dangerous to life or property and erosion control measures have been considered; and

A2.2 A program of replanting of endemic species is proposed to maintain slope stability. Note: An Arborist Report prepared by a suitably qualified and practicing Arborist to assess the health and condition of the tree/s is provided where necessary.

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P3 Vegetation associated with State Environmental Planning Policy No 14 – Coastal Wetlands (SEPP 14) wetland areas is retained to maintain the viability of the wetlands.

A3.1 Tree vegetation removal only occurs:

a) In an artificial wetland; and b) 100 metres or more away from any natural

wetland, unless

A3.2 The trees are dangerous to life or property and erosion control measures have been considered;

A3.3 A program of replanting of endemic species is proposed to maintain wetland environment. Note: An Arborist Report prepared by a suitably qualified and practicing Arborist to assess the health and condition of the tree/s may be required.

5.5.2 Maintain the Character and Scenic Amenity of Rural Roads The intent of this Section is to:

i. To encourage the retention of vegetation along rural road corridors to ensure character and biodiversity value is maintained and enhanced.

Performance Criteria Acceptable Solutions

P4 Vegetation along rural road boundaries is retained for its aesthetic, habitat and water quality value.

A4.1 Tree removal only occurs within 30 meters of a rural road boundary where they are hazardous to life or property; and

A4.2 A program of replanting endemic or suitable plant species is proposed to maintain aesthetic, habitat and water quality values.

5.5.3 Amenity Considerations The intent of this Section is to:

i. To ensure that the unique character and environmental integrity of towns and villages in the Shoalhaven LGA is retained through the appropriate management of tree removal.

Performance Criteria Acceptable Solutions

P5 Character of towns and villages is maintained and improved by the retention of mature trees.

A5.1 Trees are only removed under the exemptions where they are hazardous to life or property. Where trees have been removed they are replaced with trees endemic to the region in an appropriate location;

A5.2 Trees not covered by an exemption are only removed if they are hazardous to life or property; Note: An Arborist Report prepared by a suitably qualified and practicing Arborist to assess the health

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and condition of the tree/s may be required.

P6 Encourage residents to access solar power alternatives.

A6.1 Trees removed to facilitate solar access for the tree owner or their neighbours are kept to the minimum necessary to ensure solar efficiency.

P7 Retain and value a healthy streetscape.

A7.1 Removal of a tree that is a poor specimen and is in a state of decline that is prolonged and irreversible as supported by an Arborist Report prepared by a suitably qualified and practicing Arborist in relation to the health and condition of the tree/s.

P8 Protect public and private assets from unnecessary damage.

A8.1 Removal of trees that have caused or are likely to cause significant structural damage and is supported by relevant evidence; and

A8.2 The application is supported by written expert advice and other reasonable alternatives are not available.

P9 Reduce bushfire hazard A9.1 Trees removed are consistent with the minimum requirements for asset protection zones in Rural Fire Service Planning for Bushfire Protection 2006 and the land is bushfire prone.

5.5.4 Heritage Considerations The intent of this Section is to:

i. To ensure that the heritage values and unique character of towns and villages in the Shoalhaven LGA are retained through the appropriate management of tree removal.

Performance Criteria Acceptable Solutions

P10 Heritage values and character of towns and villages is maintained and improved by the retention of heritage trees or trees within the curtilage of a heritage item.

A10.1 Trees to be removed will not adversely affect the heritage significance of the heritage item or heritage conservation area; and

A10.2 A heritage management document prepared by a suitably qualified heritage consultant; and an Arborist Report prepared by a suitably qualified and practicing Arborist to assess the health and condition of the tree/s is provided; or

A10.3 The tree and/or vegetation removal is carried out in accordance with clause 5.10(3) of SLEP 2014.

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5.5.5 Other Important Vegetation The intent of this Section is to:

i. To ensure that sensitive areas of the Shoalhaven are protected.

Performance Criteria Acceptable Solutions

P11 Verified EECs are protected A11.1 The trees to be removed are not part of a listed EEC (Mapped in this DCP) in accordance with an assessment by a suitably qualified person.

A11.2 Tree removal in mapped EECs where the tree is hazardous to life or property as demonstrated by an arborist’s report that recommends removal for the protection of life or property.

P12 Removal of trees in deemed paper subdivisions is avoided or minimised

A12.1 Removal of any trees in Jerberra Estate is in accordance with Chapter N20 Jerberra Estate

A12.2 Removal of any trees in other paper subdivisions within Shoalhaven where they are ancillary to an approved development or use and meet other criteria in this plan.

P13 Toona Australis are protected. A13.1 A report from a suitably qualified arborist is provided and determines that the Toona Australis is an unacceptable risk to an existing structure; or

A13.2 Upon inspection the subject tree is obviously damaged, decayed or causing structural damage.

P14 Areas recognised for their scenic value are preserved.

A14.1 Removal of trees on land covered by the Scenic Preservation Overlay of SLEP 2014 where it is demonstrated that it is a hazard or there is another compelling reason for removal and a program of replanting of endemic species is proposed.

P15 Land mapped by the Illawarra Regional Environmental Plan (REP) No. 1 (Deemed SEPP) identified as supporting rainforest vegetation species is conserved.

A15.1 The trees to be removed are not part of a rainforest community (Mapped in this DCP) as demonstrated by an assessment by a suitably qualified person.

P16 Development is maintained in accordance with existing conditions of development consent.

A16.1 Removal of trees on land covered by conditions of development consent or Section 88B restriction to user instruments where an application is submitted which demonstrates a hazard or other compelling reason for removal. Note: Applicants may choose to apply for a Section 96 amendment to their existing 88B Restriction.

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Advisory Information 6

6.1 Other legislation or policies you may need to check

Note: This section is not exclusive and you may be required to consider other legislation, policies and other documents with your application

Exemption under this Chapter does not equal an exemption under other legislation controlling the removal of trees and vegetation. Consideration should be given to the following legislation before carrying out any work: Council Policies &

Guidelines

Tree Management Policy – Council Managed Lands

External Policies &

Guidelines Australian Standard Protection of trees on development sites: AS

4970-2009 Australian Standard Pruning of amenity trees: AS 4373-2007 Rural Fire Service Planning for Bushfire Protection 2006

Legislation Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Fisheries Management Act 1994 Forestry Act 1916 Illawarra Regional Environmental Plan No. 1 National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (Schedules 12 and 13) - fauna

habitat Native Vegetation Act 2003 and Regulation New South Wales Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 New South Wales Heritage Act 1977 (Sections 129A and 139) Noxious Weeds Act 1993 - clearing of noxious weeds Rivers and Foreshores Improvements Act 1948 Rural Fires Act 1997 State Environmental Planning Policy No 14 – Coastal Wetlands State Environmental Planning Policy No 26 - Littoral Rainforests State Environmental Planning Policy No 44 - Koala Habitat Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 Water Management Act 2000 (Guidelines for Riparian Corridors and

Waterfront Land) – explains approval processes for removal of vegetation on waterfront land.

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PALERANGLGA

GOULBURN MULWAREELGA

Shoalha

ven

River

Endrick

River

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 002

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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PALERANGLGA

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 003

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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PALERANGLGA

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 004

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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EUROBODALLALGA

PALERANGLGA

Creek

Currowan

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 005

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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WINGECARRIBEELGA

GOULBURN MULWAREELGA Lak

e

Yarrunga

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 006

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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GOULBURN MULWAREELGA

Shoalhaven

River

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 007

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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PALERANGLGA

River

Endrick

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 008

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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PALERANGLGA

River

Endrick

Clyde

River

Vines

Creek

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 009

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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Clyde

River

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 010

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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EUROBODALLALGA

NORTHDURRAS

DEPOTBEACH

Clyde

River

Durras

Lake

Cockwhy

Creek

CurrowanCreek

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 011

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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WINGECARRIBEELGA

KIAMALGA

Kangaroo

KANGAROOVALLEY

Lake

Yarrunga

River

Yarrun

ga

Creek

Kangaro

o

River

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 012

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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NORTHNOWRA

BOMADERRY

NOWRA

BANGALEE

CAMBEWARRA

TAPITALLEE

NOWRA HILL

SOUTHNOWRA

Shoalhaven

WESTNOWRA

SOUT

HShoalhaven

River

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 013

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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FALLSCREEK

WANDANDIAN

TOMERONG

BEWONG

BASINVIEW ST GEORGESBASINSANCTUARYPOINT

St Georges Basin

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 014

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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LAKECONJOLA

SWANHAVEN

CUDMIRRAH

BENDALONG

BERRARA

MANYANA

SUSSEXINLET

Conjola Lake

Sussex

CUNJURONG

FISHERMANSPARADISE

CONJOLAPARK

Swan Lake

Inlet

BerringerLake

SOUTH

PACIFIC

OCEAN

St Georges Basin

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 015

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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ULLADULLA

KINGSPOINT

MILTON

MOLLYMOOKBEACH

LAKETABOURIE

DOLPHINPOINT

MOLLYMOOK

NARRAWALLEE

BurrillLake

Lake

UlladullaHarbour

BURRILLLAKE

SOUTH

Tabourie

TermeilLake

PACIFIC

OCEAN

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 016

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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KIOLOA

BAWLEYPOINT

OCEAN

Lake

LakeMeroo

Willinga

PACIFIC

SOUTH

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 017

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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KIAMALGA

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 018

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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KIAMALGA

BERRY

TERARA

Crookhaven CULBURRABEACH

SHOALHAVENHEADS

GREENWELLPOINT

ORIENTPOINT

River

WORRIGEE

LINE

RAIL

CurleysBay

River

SOUTH

OCEAN

PACIFIC

COAST

SOUTH COASTRAIL

LINE

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 019

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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WRIGHTSBEACH

COMMONWEALTH

TERR

ITORY

BREAMBEACH

VINCENTIA

CALLALABAY

HUSKISSON

CURRARONG

OLDEROWALBAY

CALLALABEACH

MYOLA

WOOLLAMIA

HYAMSBEACHEROWALBAY

ErowalBay

Currambene Creek

WollumboolaLake

SANCTUARYPOINT

Jervis

Bay

SOUTH

PACIFIC

OCEANSt Georges Basin

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 020

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´

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COMMONWEALTH TERRITORY

SOUTH

St Georges Basin

PACIFIC

Jervis Bay

OCEAN

Land AffectedOriginal 'Paper Subdivision'.Deposited Plans.

Urban Village Areas (RU5)

Endangered EcologicalCommunity

Rainforest

Rural Roads

Large River

Scenic Protection Area

Development Control Plan 2014Removal and Amenity of TreesShoalhaven City

Map of Affected LandChapter G4

October 2014

Map Sheet 021

011

006 012 018

001 007 013 019

002 008 014 020

003 009 015 021

004 010 016

005 017

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000Metres ´