- Enhancement of the existing natural environment through the implementation of a water management system integrated with the golf course landscape.
- Retention and enhancement of existing significant Cumberland Plain Woodland where practical.
- Protection of important visual elements within the landscape including contained and long views, vegetation, waterbodies and cultural elements.
- Retention where possible of open space and golf play areas visible from Gledswood Homestead and gardens.
- Protection of the WaterNSW Upper Canal.
- Establishment of streetscapes and other public spaces including parks and pedestrian paths which are visually and physically empathetic with the existing character of the site.
- Establishment of natural and built environments which reflect contemporary lifestyles.
- Creation of an urban structure which facilitates the implementation of ecologically responsible long term management procedures.
- Accommodation of relevant bushfire requirements, riparian setbacks and golf safety setbacks.
- Responsible physical integration of residential lots with the activity associated with the golf course and other land uses.
- Maintenance of a golf course, clubhouse and maintenance facility/depot.
Relationship to Other Plans
The Camden Lakeside section was developed following completion of the Camden Lakeside Local Environmental Study (APP, 2007) which summarised the wide range of specialist consultant reports including:
- Cardno Forbes Rigby (July 2007) Civil Infrastructure and Water Cycle Assessment.
- Elton Consulting et al (November 2006) Community Facilities & Open Space Assessment.
- Cumberland Ecology (November 2006) Ecological (and Bushfire) Assessment.
- Lucas, C. et al (November 2006) Landscape Conservation Management Plan for the Former Gledswood Estate.
- Australian Museum Business Services (December 2006) Aboriginal Heritage Assessment.
- LFA (Pacific) (November 2006) Landscape and Visual Assessment.
- Douglas Partners (November 2006) Land Capability and Contamination Assessment.
- Atkins Acoustics (November 2006) Acoustic Planning Report.
- Maunsell Australia (November 2006) Transport Management and Accessibility Plan.