APPLICATION
Applicants are to demonstrate that an appropriate planning process has been undertaken. To ensure that this process is recognised, applicants are required to attend a formal pre-lodgement meeting at Council to discuss concept plans and any other issues relevant to the site before formal lodgement of the Development Application.
In preparing plans applicants must also address the submission requirements listed in this Appendix and Section of the DCP. The following plans and details will be required with an application for a child care centre along with the relevant application form(s).
STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS x A description of the potential impacts from the
proposed development, the significance of the impact and how any negative impacts will be addressed;
x Hours of operation and schedule of intended uses;
x Address the potential impact of the development on adjoining residents, particularly at peak times;
x Description of the proposed shade measures having regard to the New South Wales Cancer Council and NSW Health Department guidelines ‘Undercover: Guidelines for Shade Planning and Design’;
x A statement of compliance with Council’s Safer By Design Guidelines;
x Details outlining compliance with the Building Code of Australia’s accessibility requirements;
x A calculation of the private open space area for the dwelling component (where relevant);
x Details of proposed external lighting;
x Details of all proposed fencing; and
x Details of finished car park surface and colour.
SITE PLANS
x Internal layout of building (existing and proposed);
x Access and car parking arrangements including number of car parking spaces and the location of designated spaces for parents with prams and disabled persons;
x Layout of external play area;
x Bin locations;
x The location and height of all fences;
x Layout of external car park lights; and
x An assessment of potential noise impacts on adjoining developments.
SITE SURVEY / ANALYSIS PLAN FLOOR PLANS
ELEVATION PLANS ENGINEERING PLANS
x Preliminary engineering plans indicating the proposed drainage design and infrastructure are to be prepared by a qualified drainage engineer. The plans shall include the following information:
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x Existing and proposed contours and levels (Australian Height Datum);
x Catchment plan including boundaries of the site and adjacent properties and any areas not able to drain to the OSD system;
x Storage/flow calculations;
x Location and invert and surface level of all proposed pits, pipes and storage chambers;
x High Early Discharge Control pit and orifice detail including levels and location;
x Proposed lawful point of discharge; and
x Location and extent of any floodway, overland flow path or drainage easements through the site.
ON-SITE DETENTION (OSD) PLANS SHADOW DIAGRAMS
LANDSCAPE PLANS
EARTHWORKS PLAN
x Existing and proposed levels/contours.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN SIGNAGE PLAN
FOOD PREPARATION FACILITIES – PLANS x Plans demonstrating compliance with the Food
Preparation Facilities controls in section E2.20 of this Appendix.
COMPLIANCE WITH CHILDREN’S SERVICES REGULATION
The architectural plans are to be accompanied by a statement outlining the proposal’s compliance with the Children’s Services Regulation 2004.
SCHEDULE OF EXTERNAL MATERIALS AND COLOURS (3 copies)
BASIX CERTIFICATE (where relevant)
TRAFFIC STUDY
The estimated traffic and parking generation associated with the proposal and the impacts of the estimated traffic generation on the existing road network.
FLORA AND FAUNA ASSESSMENT (where relevant)
SPECIES IMPACT STATEMENT (where relevant) STREETSCAPE PERSPECTIVE (where relevant) ARBORIST REPORT
GEOTECHNICAL CONTAMINATION ASSESSMENT (where relevant)
SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
An assessment is to be made on the likely impact of the development on existing services/facilities, including an analysis of the needs of residents and workers in relation to child care centres in order to establish demand for childcare services. The Social Impact Assessment must be undertaken by a professional with expertise in social impact assessment.
NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT (ACOUSTIC REPORT)
NOISE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT The Environmental Health Assessment is to identify any risk or health hazard to children and occupants of the child care centre and must include the following information:-
x Description of health hazard;
x A report from a suitably qualified person to address potential exposure impacts (a specific report will be required where a potential health hazard is identified);
x Recommendations on action to be taken to eliminate or reduce the health hazard; and x A statement that verifies that the site is suitable
for the use as a child care centre with regard to the risks identified.
x Section E2.1 ‘Site Requirements’ contains additional information regarding the preparation of an Environmental Health Assessment.
ON-SITE SEWAGE MANAGEMENT REPORT (where relevant)
Plans and details of the proposed on-site sewage management facility are required. This is to include a detailed site assessment addressing the
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requirements of those documents referred to in Appendix B On-Site Sewage Management Systems of Part B Section 1 – Rural.
BUSH FIRE ASSESSMENT (where relevant) The Bush Fire Assessment is to address the means of evacuating/relocating children from a child care centre in the event of a bush fire, and to consider local child care densities and public road capacities.
WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Note. Refer to Part A – Introduction section 4.0 for general lodgement requirements and detailed requirements to be included in each of the above documentation.
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ITEM-6 PROTECTION OF WESTERN SYDNEY LONG TERM STRATEGIC TRANSPORT CORRIDORS (FP150)
DOC INFO
THEME: Balanced Urban Growth.
OUTCOME: 6 Safe, convenient and accessible transport options that enable movement through and within our Shire.
STRATEGY: 6.1 Facilitate the provision of integrated transport alternatives that link residents to their home, places of work and services and facilities.
MEETING DATE: 22 MAY 2018 COUNCIL MEETING
GROUP: STRATEGIC PLANNING
AUTHOR: STRATEGIC PLANNING COORDINATOR REBECCA TEMPLEMAN
RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: MANAGER FORWARD PLANNING STEWART SEALE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report recommends that a submission be made to Transport for NSW in response to the exhibition of the ‘Protection of transport corridors in Western Sydney’ discussion paper on the proposed State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) to protect Western Sydney corridors.
The discussion paper and draft SEPP build on work commenced in 2015 to identify and preserve a number of key strategic passenger and freight transport corridors in Western Sydney including:
• Outer Sydney Orbital;
• Bells Line of Road – Castlereagh Connection;
• North south rail line and South west wail link extension corridors; and
• Western Sydney freight line.
The submission as recommended, seeks additional information in relation to the Outer Sydney Orbital and its relationship to the Hills Shire. Key information sought includes an explanation as to the current corridor ending abruptly near Maraylya with no commitment to a timeframe for future investigations into extending the corridor to the Central Coast, and the impact that the ‘road to nowhere’ will have in directing regional traffic through the Shire.
A second key concern is the failure of the north south rail link to connect Sydney Metro Northwest to the Western Sydney Airport. In addition, attention is drawn to a number of other key projects which should be investigated promptly to address regional traffic concerns including:
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• Annangrove Road Dural bypass;
• Corridor between Parramatta and Baulkham Hills; and
• Light rail corridor between Norwest and Parramatta HISTORY
15/12/2009 Council considered a report on the Draft Integrated Transport Direction and resolved that it be exhibited subject to a number of amendments including:
‘Make clear that The Hills Shire Council does not support the construction of the link between the M2 and the F3 at Wahroonga (current State and Federal policy) but instead, supports the M7 to F3 orbital link as a priority’
11/05/2010 Council adopted the Integrated Transport Direction.
23/10/2012 Council considered a report on the draft NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan document and resolved to forward a submission to Transport for NSW outlining a number of recommendations to be included. One of these was:
‘Planning and corridor preservation of the M7 Motorway and F3 Freeway as a short term priority’
28/11/2017 Council considered a report on the Draft Greater Sydney Region Plan and the Draft Central City District Plan, Draft Future Transport Strategy 2056 and Draft Greater Sydney Services and Infrastructure Plan. In relation to the Transport Strategy it was resolved as follows:
‘A submission be made to the New South Wales Government in response to the exhibition of the Draft Future Transport Strategy and the Draft Greater Sydney Region Transport Plan suggesting the following improvements to the plan:
a) The draft strategy and plan be amended to clearly identify the scope and purpose of each project included in the plan, particularly those within the 10 year timeframe.
b) The draft plan be amended to provide clear priorities and actions with measurable targets.
c) Key infrastructure items, including the M9 orbital, M12 link to the future Western Sydney Airport, extension of the Sydney Metro Northwest (the missing link) and the mass transit corridor between Norwest/Castle Hill and Parramatta need to have clearly defined timeframes and commitment to funding.
d) The draft strategy and plan be amended to include priorities and actions that reflect the housing and job target growth identified in the Greater Sydney Commission plans.
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REPORT
The discussion paper seeks feedback on four identified strategic corridors. A copy of the Western Sydney Corridors-Summary Document is included as Attachment 1. The overview map (Figure 1) shows the location of the corridors and alludes to ‘Potential future connections’ for the Sydney Metro Northwest and a future connection between Parramatta and the Western Sydney Airport, both of which have been identified in the Region and District Plan.
Figure 1 Overview Map
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a) Outer Sydney Orbital
Investment in motorways and orbitals is essential for a connected, efficient, productive Sydney. The rapid growth means that identifying and securing corridors to aid new construction is essential.
The intent of the Outer Sydney Orbital Corridor is to preserve land for a future motorway and freight line which will eventually provide a connection from the Central Coast south through to the Illawarra. The discussion paper identifies a corridor extending from the Hume Highway in the south, though to Maraylya with options to extend through to the Central Coast and Illawarra in the future pending additional investigation.
The southern connection to the Hume Highway will provide connectivity to the new Western Sydney airport and provide an alternative option for vehicles travelling north to connect to the M7 at Ropes Crossing, or potentially to traverse through The Hills Shire to connect to the M2.
The figure below demonstrates the location of the corridor in relationship to the Hills Shire boundary.
Figure 2
Outer Sydney Orbital Corridor (pink)
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The end point for the corridor as nominated is demonstrated in the Figure 3:
Figure 3
Northern most extent of the Outer Sydney Orbital Corridor
Council’s Integrated Transport Direction adopted in May 2010 included an action to lobby Government for the early construction of the link between the (then) F3 Freeway and the M7 Motorway to promote connections that facilitate the movement of freight and build upon economic growth in the Shire. In response to the draft Transport Master Plan in October 2012 Council’s submission sought the planning and corridor preservation of the link as a short term priority. More recently in response to the Draft Future Transport Strategy and Draft Greater Sydney Region Plan in November last year, Council asked that key infrastructure items, including the M9 Outer Sydney Orbital, have clearly defined timeframes and commitment to funding.
The current discussion paper and accompanying reports do not give a clear indication as to why the corridor has been capped near Cusack Road/Maguires Road, nor why the investigation did not extend to the Central Coast at this time.
The end of the corridor raises questions as it in essence creates a ‘road to nowhere’ with no firm commitment to an extension. Given the purpose of preserving the corridor is to provide certainty of outcomes for all stakeholders and inform precinct planning in the Hawkesbury City Council LGA, it seems to be premature and insufficient. The expected timeframe for the delivery of the road is approximately 20 years. The end of the corridor adjacent to Maguires Road is near to Box Hill North. Should the area develop in such a way that further land is required to the north of Maguires road, this could seriously impede the preservation of a corridor through this area into the future. There is not enough detail to allow informed decision and community consultation on the link beyond Windsor Road. This is not ideal and makes it difficult to comprehend the final outcome/impact.
Given the rapid rate at which the Shire is growing and will continue to grow in the next 20 years, it is critical for the extension of the corridor to be investigated, consulted and then preserved as soon as possible in order to prevent potential land use conflicts into
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the future and to better assist road and rail movements at the regional level. Until such time as those investigations take place, a more appropriate location to end the corridor would be at Windsor Road. This would ensure that if the future connections were not made for any reason, then the Corridor would result in a meaningful connection.
b) North South Rail Line
The discussion paper identifies a corridor for the north south rail line connecting from Macarthur in the South, through the Western Sydney Airport to St Marys in the north.
The document identifies a potential future extension of the line to connect from St Marys to the Sydney Metro Northwest at Cudgegong Road but gives no indication of when detailed study of this extension will be undertaken.
This link is considered to be critical to achieving the vision of a 30 minute city as detailed in the Regional Plan. At present nearly a third of the Shires workforce comes from the Western Sydney area, prioritising this link will not only provide a critical transport link for our existing workforce, it will provide additional connectivity making our employment areas more attractive to a wider range of employers, facilitating the growth in employment anticipated under the Region and District plans.
Figure 4 North South Rail Line
The Hills Shire has a relatively family oriented demographic providing key skills, labour and resources for the productivity of Sydney. This linkage is critical to deliver these skills, resources and labour to the planned aerotropolis and capitalise on the economic impact of the Western Sydney Airport. Clearly access to the future airport by The Hills Shire residents will be far more equitable and easier if this connection is made.
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c) The Missing Links
The discussion paper and corridor investigations to date have failed to address a number of key missing links in regional infrastructure which are critical to managing the rapid growth anticipated over the next 20-40 years as detailed in the Region and District plans. Key strategic links of concern to the Hills Shire include:
• Annangrove Road: The Annangrove Road bypass is an important regional transport link which whilst previously identified as a priority has not been identified in the Region or District plans and does not feature as an area of future investigation in the corridor preservation discussion paper. Investigation and preservation of this corridor is required to be undertaken as soon as possible.
With investigations continuing into urban capacity around Dural, it is critical to preserve any required corridor now to ensure that future development options do not inhibit the ability to undertake required transport improvements into the future.
• Light rail corridor between Norwest and Parramatta: The Region and District plans point to a future light rail link between Norwest and Parramatta. Despite the strategic importance of this corridor in supporting economic growth and achieving jobs targets, it does not feature in the discussion paper for future investigation.
IMPACTS Financial
This matter has no direct financial impact upon Council's adopted budget or forward estimates.
Strategic Plan - Hills Future
The formulation of a submission on the discussion paper seeks to ensure a clear framework at State level to effectively and responsible guide land use and transport planning outcomes to ensure that strategic transport links are delivered, providing greater opportunities for residents to access employment, education and recreation opportunities, and connecting the Shire to the region.
RECOMMENDATION
1. A submission be made to Transport for NSW in response to the exhibition the exhibition of the ‘Protection of transport corridors in Western Sydney’ discussion paper on the proposed State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) to protect Western Sydney Corridors suggesting the following:
a) Outer Sydney Orbital
Corridor investigations be continued to include the final link to the Central Coast to ensure any required corridor is preserved as soon as possible.
Until such time as the remainder of the corridor is investigated, corridor preservation should end at Windsor Road.
b) North South Rail Link
Corridor investigations between Cudgegong Road and St Marys be prioritised to ensure that the regional transport network is capable of delivering on the 30 minute city vision of the Region and District Plans.
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c) Missing Links
Investigations into the Annangrove Road bypass and light rail link between Norwest and Parramatta be prioritised to ensure expected growth does not inhibit the ability to provide critical infrastructure.
d) A copy of this report be forwarded to give context to the recommendations.
2. The Mayor and General Manager write to the local Federal and State Members of Parliament (the Hon. Alex Hawke MP, David Elliot MP, Raymond Williams MP and Dominic Perrottet MP) so that they are aware of Council’s submission.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Western Sydney Corridors-Summary Document March 2018 (41 pages)
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Western Sydney corridors
Summary document
Transport for NSW March 2018
ATTACHMENT 1
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2 | Western Sydney corridors | Summary document | March 2018