S5.4.2 Mater Dei Rural Residue

The rural residue precinct on the Mater Dei site (depicted in Figure 5.3) is strategically located and should be developed and managed in accordance with the following planning provisions.

Objectives

  1. To maintain the rural landscape character and general visual amenity of the area.

  2. To ensure the compatibility of non-agricultural land uses with the rural, environmental and conservation values of the land.

  3. Not to adversely impact the operational parameters of the Camden Airport.

  4. To ensure development complies with the Wivenhoe Conservation Management Plan dated 1997 and revised 2008.

Controls

  1. The prevailing topography must not be significantly altered.

  2. Adverse impacts on view corridors and vistas must be minimised.

  3. New buildings and structures must minimise any visual impact.

  4. Fencing must be generally of a rural character utilising post and rail or wire.

  5. Screen landscaping must be minimised.

  6. Heritage conservation values are maintained