Background

The natural environment and native vegetation is a significant feature of the Harrington Grove landscape.  The retention of a significant area of remnant bushland within proximity to residential development across the subject land has been considered during the preparation of the Indicative Structure Plan. 

Controls

1. Precinct G and J will require a Bushfire Management Plan to be prepared to demonstrate the measures necessary to minimise the impact of fire on buildings in accordance with Planning for Bushfire Protection (NSW RFS).
2. A Bushfire Management Plan is to be prepared in conjunction with a Conservation Management Plan and Landscape Master Plan for Precincts Q, R and T.
3. A Bushfire Management Plan is to be prepared in accordance with Planning for Bushfire 2006 (or a more recent Rural Fire Services policy) and submitted with a Development Application for subdivision.
4. C2 Environmental Conservation zone needs to be located and designed in accordance with a Bushfire Management Plan and//or Conservation Management Plan and/or a Landscape Master Plan.
5. Fire Trails are to be constructed between areas where development is separated by bushland or alternative access is required to a public road. An approved Bushfire Management Plan and/or a Conservation Management Plan and/or a Landscape Master Plan will outline the alignment, construction and management of fire trails.