Landscaping Ground Floor Plan GFP - Lachlan Shire Council

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Development Application PROJECT DETAILSNAME

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Murrin Bridge Preschool Extension & Community Hub

Murrin Bridge, NSW 2672

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Murrin Bridge Preeschool

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Site PlanSite Plan - Landscaping Ground Floor PlanGFP - Play AreasGFP - DemolitionGFP - Slab FoundationPlan - Existing Pre-SchoolExisting Pre-School - refurbishmentPlan - Community HubPlan - Storage PavilionLong Elevation - Community HubShort Elevation - Community HubLong Elevation - Storage PavilionShort Elevation - Storage PavilionCross Section Detail - Portal FrameCross Section Detail - Portal FrameMaterial PaletteLandscaping PaletteIndicative Visualisations

Murrin Bridge Pre-School

SITE BOUNDARY

SITE BOUNDARY

Proposed Parking Area 1


7.40

7.44

12.79

21.56

11.07

Proposed Civic Entrance

Proposed Community Hub Access

Gross Total Area:4.377m2

Existing Access to School

SEWAGE

SEW

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RIVERSIDE

DRIVE

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NYAMPAA

STREET

NYAMPAA

STREET

ARCHIBALD RECREATIONALSPORTGROUND

Existing Tree

Existing Tree

Existing Tree

Existing Tree

Existing Tree

Existing Tree

15.36

EXISTING SECURITY FENCE


EXISTINGCYCLETRACK

101.00m

45.65m

82.6

5m

62.80m62.80m

ELECTRIC WIRE

ELECTRIC WIRE

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

5.43

11.36

2.59

18.53

Scholar Bus Drop-off Area

New water tank

Fire Pit

15.36

Connection to sewer

Spoon drain cross over

Existing storm waterpoint of discharge toground

CentralisedStorm water


Central sewer point

shrubs

1 Disabled (Staff)1 Staff4 Parents

1 Disabled (Parents)5 Parents1.50

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SITE PLAN

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NOTE:Calculations made for 40 children following CCPG(Child Care Planning Guideline) Clausule 31 -Parking, Traffic, and Pedestrian Circulation.

1.500

SITE BOUNDARY

SITE BOUNDARY



7.40

7.44

12.79

21.56

11.07

Proposed Civic Entrance

Proposed Community Hub Access

Gross Total Area:4.377m2

Existing Access to School

SEWAGE

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RIVERSIDE

DRIVE

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NYAMPAA

STREET

NYAMPAA

STREET

ARCHIBALD RECREATIONALSPORTGROUND

Existing Tree

Existing Tree

Existing Tree

Existing Tree

Existing Tree

Existing Tree

15.36



EXISTINGCYCLETRACK

101.00m101.00m

45.65m

82.6

5m

62.80m62.80m

ELECTRIC WIRE

ELECTRIC WIRE

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

lightpole

5.43

11.36

2.59

18.53

Scholar Bus Drop-off Area

New water tank

Zone 1Edible Woodland

Mounds

Fire Pit

Zone 2Medicinal, Ceremonialand Spiritual Woodland

Zone 3Weaving Grasslands

15.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.3615.36

Sensory Garden

15.3615.3615.3615.3615.36

Connection to sewer


Existing storm waterpoint of discharge toground



Central sewer point

shrubs

Sand Pit

1 Disabled (Staff)1 Staff4 Parents

1 Disabled (Parents)5 Parents1.50

1.50

Sensory GardenSensory GardenSensory Garden

Community GardenCeremony Access

1.50

1.50

1.50

Sand PitSand PitSand Pit

Community GardenCommunity GardenCeremony AccessCeremony AccessCeremony AccessCeremony Access

Play BarkEquipment

Sensory GardenSensory GardenSensory GardenSensory GardenSensory GardenSensory GardenSensory GardenSensory Garden

Pigmented Concrete (Terra Cottalight color) - Fine Textured finish

Bark

Grass

Concrete Slab (existing)

Proposed fence (h:40cm, l:178ml)

Sand








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Existing Tree to beretained and mantained

Proposed Tree

LANDSCAPE PLAN

Shrubs

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NOTE: Landscape strategy has been designed inaccordance with CCPG (Child Care PlanningGuideline) Clausules 18, 19 - Landscaping

Pigmented Concrete (Terra Cottalight color) - Rough Brushed finish

Existing fence

Recycled Brick from Demolitions

1.500

16.86

6.36

5.50

4.00

33.31

12.00

24.54

12.59

33.52


Proposed tree

Existing Tree

4.004.00

a) Public Access to Preschoolb) Controled Access for children from Scholar busc) Public Access to Community Hub and Healthcare Servicesd) Private Access to Community Roome) Public Access for Special Events (permanently closed

during Preschool hours)

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN

1 5m2

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1 5m2

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Program

1. Toilet Children2. Indoor Play Area3. Sensory Room4. Community Room/Multipuporse Room5. Reception/Waiting Room6. Toilet7. Meeting / Group workspace8. Office Redi / Centrelink9. Office Local Aboriginal Land Council10. Healthcare Services11. Storage12. Outdoor kitchen13. Gallery Space14. Staff Area15. Adult Toilet16. Laundry

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Access

a) Public Access to Preschoolb) Controled Access for children

from Scholar busc) Public Access to Community Hub

and Healthcare Servicesd) Private Access to Community

Roome) Public Access for Special Events

(permanently closed duringPreschool hours)

1:200

16.86

6.36

5.50

4.00

33.31

12.00

24.54

12.59

33.52


Proposed tree

Existing Tree

4.004.004.004.00

a) Public Access to Preschoolb) Controled Access for children from Scholar busc) Public Access to Community Hub and Healthcare Servicesd) Private Access to Community Roome) Public Access for Special Events (permanently closed

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GFP - PLAY AREAS

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Areas

Unencumbered Indoor Area:184m2

Covered Outdoor Play Area:376m2

Uncovered Outdoor Play Area:480m2

1 5m21 5m2

NOTE:Calculations made for 40 children following NCC(National Codes of Construction) for Educationand Care Services. R107 and R108.

A04

contingency

contingency

16.86

6.36

5.50

4.00

33.31

12.00

24.54

12.59

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GFP - DEMOLITIONS

Demolitionspartial demolitions of theoutdoor storage

existing outdoor shed

existing outdoor shed

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partial demolition ofinternal brick wall

partial demolition ofinternal brick wall

existing fence

partial demolition ofinternal brick wall forextension of existing

window

existing timber board

1 5m21 5m2

General Plan


partial demolition of thefloor slab to conceal newconcrete ring

retention ofexisting tree

proposed tree

partial demolition of floorslab to build with newtank base slab

existing water tank

1:200

16.86

6.36

5.50

4.00

33.31

12.00

24.54

12.59

33.52

4.004.00

Roller Shutter (h: 3,4m)

Sliding Door (h: 3,4m)

Interior Sliding Panels

New Floor Slab (exterior)

New Floor Slab (interior)

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GFP - SLAB - FOUNDATION

extra column toaccomodate the tank

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retention ofexisting treeExtension of sliding door track to

meet the existing fence

1 5m21 5m2

General Plan


NOTE:EXTERIOR FLOOR SLAB MADE OF PIGMENTEDCONCRETE (TERRA COTTA LIGHT) AND TEXTURED

proposed tree

Extension of slidingdoor track to meetthe existing fence

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EXISTING PRESCHOOL

1 2 5m

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2.95

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2.95

4.50

4.79

6.00

1.80

1.05

2.00

1.28

2.70

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EXISTING PRESCHOOL. REFURBISHMENT

extra column to accomodatethe water tank

Demolitions

Additions

New usage of rooms

new reception/exhibition space23.44m2

new staff room13.27m2

partial demolition ofexisting outdoor storage(brick to be recycled)

new outdoor kitchenet

partial demolition of internal brick wall forextension of existing window

1 2 5m

NOTE: FLOOR RESURFACED FOR THE EXISTING PRESCHOOL:OVERALL INDOOR PLAY AREA + STAFF = 210m2

WET AREAS (WC AND KITCHEN) = 42m2

existing slab edge

Interior finish: Forbo WhiteChocolate Linoleum

FINISHES:Floor Exterior - Textured and Pigmented Concrete (Terra Cotta Light)Floor Interior - Forbo White Chocolate LinoleumStructure - Red Powder Coated SteelGuardian Perforated Security Roller Shutter - Pale EucalyptFacade Cladding - Corrugated Steel - Pale Eucalypt

New storage unit(height to conceal with

window sill)

roller shutter (corrugatedmetal pale eucalypt finish)

existing laundry(segregated)

Ambulant toilet

existing slab edge

existing fence

demolition of existingroller shutter

1:100

31.14

12.00

Public Accessto Community Hub and

Healthcare Services

Private Accessto Community Room

1.50

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COMMUNITY HUB / PRESCHOOL EXTENSION

1. Toilet Children ...................................................... 15m2

2. Indoor Play Area .................................................. 46m2

3. Sensory Room...................................................... 31m2

4. Community Room ................................................ 31m2

5. Reception/ Waiting Room ................................... 7.5m2

6. Toilet ................................................................. 3.6m2/7.5m2

7. Meeting Room/Group workspace ................................. 15m2

8. Office Redi/Centrelink .................................................. 5.5m2

9. Office Local Aboriginal Land Council ........................... 5.5m2

10. Healthcare Services ...................................................... 15m2

11. Street Veranda ................................... 97m2

12. Courtyard ........................................... 95m2

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6 8 9

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1 2 5m

Roller Shutter unitsin-between columnsalong the full length ofthe veranda

Extra structural frame toreduce load of the lastmodule for cantilever

BW 4000 Stacking Doors(FSSF), or similar, RedPowder Coated

Water Tank

Sliding Panels Sliding Panels

Sliding doors same finishas facade (corrugatedmetal sheet)


Roller Shutter unitsin-between columnsalong the full length ofthe veranda

Roller Shutterespecial module

Tank Slab

Concrete slab edge(needs to accomodategutter, please refer to detail)

Interior finish: ForboWhite ChocolateLinoleum

Exterior finish:Textured and PigmentedConcrete Slab (Terra Cotta Light)

Exterior finish:Textured and PigmentedConcrete Slab (Terra Cotta Light)

100 x 100 Whitenon-slip Floor Tile

100 x 100 Whitenon-slip Floor Tile(lower wall: 1000mm)

100 x 100 Whitenon-slip Floor Tile(lower wall: 1000mm)

6

1:100

6.30

33.31

Public Entrancefor Special Events

(permanently closed duringpreschool hours)

Door permanently closed duringpreschool hours (only staff)

Community Staff Access only

1.50

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STORAGE PAVILION

1. School Outdoor Storage ..................... 28m2

2. Community Outdoor Storage ............. 14m2

3. Playground Veranda ......................... 70m2

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Sliding doors same finishas facade (corrugated

metal sheet)

Sliding doors corrugatedmetal sheet (perforated)

Sliding doors corrugatedmetal sheet (perforated


Retention of Existing tree

VOIDABOVE

Slab edge

Sliding doors samefinish as facade(corrugated metalsheet)

1 2 5m

3

Exterior finish:Textured and PigmentedConcrete Slab (Terra CottaLight)

Interior finish:Textured and Pigmented ConcreteSlab (Terra Cotta Light)

Door same finishas facade(corrugated metalsheet in both sides)

Exterior finish:Textured and Pigmented ConcreteSlab (Terra Cotta Light)

1:100

1.801.801.801.80

33.43

1.801.801.801.80

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COMMUNITY HUB - LONG ELEVATION

BW 4000 Stacking Doors (FSSF), orsimilar, Red Powder Coated

+4.22m

0.00m FFL

+4.22m

0.00m FFL

NOTE: All portal frames in the veranda contain aroller shutter made with corrugated metal sheet(perforated). The track is integrated within theUB180 profiles. Please refer to section

UB180Red PowderCoated Steel

Corrugated SteelPale Eucalypt

STREET ELEVATION

COURTYARD ELEVATION

Tilt and turn window (towards the interior)with perforated metal sheet in the front.Pale Eucalypt finish

BW 4000 Stacking Doors (FSSF), or similar,Red Powder Coated Tilt and turn window (towards the interior)

with perforated metal sheet in the frontCorrugated Steel - Pale Eucalypt

Corrugated Metal SheetPale Eucalypt finish

FINISHES:Floor Exterior - Textured and Pigmented Concrete (Terra Cotta Light)Floor Interior - Forbo White Chocolate LinoleumStructure - Red Powder Coated SteelGuardian Perforated Security Roller Shutter - Pale EucalyptFacade Cladding - Corrugated Steel - Pale EucalyptBW 4000 Stacking Doors (FSSF), or similar, Red Powder Coated

Tilt and turn window (towards the interior)with perforated metal sheet in the front.Pale Eucalypt finish

UB180Red Powder Coated Steel


Corrugated SteelGalvanized

FFL: Floor Finish Level

A11

2.812.812.812.812.816.206.206.206.206.202.812.812.812.812.81

12.18

1.80

4.22

2.812.812.812.812.81

3.25

6.206.206.206.206.20

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A12

COMMUNITY HUB - PRESCHOOL - SHORT ELEV.

+4.22m

0.00m FFL

+4.22m

0.00m FFL

COURTYARD STREET

STREET COURTYARD

Corrugated SteelGalvanized

Sliding DoorCorrugated Metal Sheet

Pale Eucalypt finish

Metal mesh door (1.8m height)Red Powder Coated

Exposed Door trackMetallic finish



Sliding DoorCorrugated Metal SheetPale Eucalypt finish

Exposed Door trackPale Eucalypt finish


FINISHES:Floor Exterior - Textured and Pigmented Concrete (Terra Cotta Light)Floor Interior - Forbo White Chocolate LinoleumStructure - Red Powder Coated SteelGuardian Perforated Security Roller Shutter - Pale EucalyptFacade Cladding - Corrugated Steel - Pale EucalyptBW 4000 Stacking Doors (FSSF), or similar, Red Powder Coated

1:100

4.22

33.31

4.22

1.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.801.80

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A13

STORAGE PAVILION - LONG ELEVATION

STREET ELEVATION

COURYTARD ELEVATION

(sliding door opened)

Existing Tree Corrugated metal sheet (perforated)Pale Eucalypt finish


Exterior sliding door made withcorrugated metal sheet (perforated)Pale Eucalypt finish

NOTE: All portal frames in the veranda contain aroller shutter made with corrugated metal sheet(perforated). The track is integrated within theUB180 profiles. Please refer to section


Tilt and turn window (towards theinterior) with perforated metal sheetin the front. Pale Eucalypt finish

Tilt and turn window (towards theinterior) with perforated metal sheetin the front. Pale Eucalypt finish

Metal mesh door (acting ascourtyard fence when doors areopened)

BW 4000 Stacking Doors (FSSF),or similar, Red Powder Coated


Door track withPale Eucalypt finish


UB180Red PowderCoated Steel

+4.22m

0.00m FFL

+4.22m

0.00m FFL

NOTE:Floor - Textured and Pigmented Concrete (Terra Cotta Light)Structure - Red Powder Coated SteelGuardian Perforated Security Roller Shutter - Pale EucalyptFacade Cladding - Corrugated Steel - Pale EucalyptusBW 4000 Stacking Doors (FSSF), or simillar, Red Powder Coated

Exterior sliding door made withcorrugated metal sheet (perforated)Pale Eucalypt finish

Exterior sliding doormade with corrugatedmetal sheet(perforated) PaleEucalypt finish

Door with corrugatedMetal SheetPale Eucalypt finish


1:100

4.22

3.25

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STORAGE PAVILION - SHORT ELEVATION

STREET COURTYARD STREETCOURTYARD




Track for corner sliding door incantilever to match with existing

fence of the school

Existing column

Existing fence

Metal mesh (h:1.8m)

Sliding door trackSliding door track

Metal mesh (h:1.8m)


Sliding DoorCorrugated Metal SheetPale Eucalypt finish


FINISHES:Floor - Textured and Pigmented Concrete (Terra Cotta Light)Structure - Red Powder Coated SteelGuardian Perforated Security Roller Shutter - Pale EucalyptFacade Cladding - Corrugated Steel - Pale EucalyptBW 4000 Stacking Doors (FSSF), or simillar, Red Powder Coated



+4.22m

0.00m FFL

1:100

2800

8°40

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6250

2800

1124

2800slope towards storm water collector

cross ventilation

3100

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CROSS SECTION DETAIL. PORTAL FRAMING

Corrugated Steel Roller Doorhanged in between columns Purlins (spacing 900mm) UB180x16.1

Gutter embedded withinroof panelling

UB150x14

UB180x16.1

Roller shuttertrack integratedwith UB profilePale Eucalyptfinish

Rock Wool Insulation Battswith Aluminium Foil Faced

NOTE: All portal frames in the veranda contain aroller shutter made with corrugated metal sheet(perforated). The track is integrated within theUB180 profiles.

Forbo WhiteChocolate LinoleumBW 4000 Stacking Doors

(FSSF), or similar, RedPowder Coated

Textured and PigmentedConcrete (Terra Cotta light)in both verandas


Corrugated MetalSheetPale Eucalyptfinish

Plywood panelling

1:50

FFL +0.00 m

+3.10 m

+4.22 m

+ 2.57 m

2400

2800

8°

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4022

slope towards storm water collector

cross ventilation

3100

cross ventilation

cross ventilation

cross ventilation

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UB180x16.1

BW 4000 Stacking Doors (FSSF),or similar, Red Powder Coated

Roller shutter trackintegrated with UB profile


UB150x14


Corrugated metal sheetPale Eucalypt finish


Roller shutter track integrated with UB profilePale Eucalypt finish

Textured and PigmentedConcrete (Terra Cotta light)

NOTE: All portal frames in the veranda contain aroller shutter made with corrugated metal sheet(perforated). The track is integrated within theUB180 profiles.

Corrugated Galvanizedmetal sheet (h:1,2m)

Corrugated metal sheet (perforated)Pale Eucalypt finish

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Lot 6 in DP 1047452, Murrin Bridge Pre-School, Cnr Nyampaa Street & Riverside Drive MURRIN BRIDGE NSW 2672

Pre-school extension (centre-based child care facility) & Community Hub (community facility)

July 22, 2020

STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

Development Application, Murrin Bridge Pre-School & Community Hub 2

This report was prepared by Trevor Dunbar and approved for release by Gilbert Blandin de Chalain.

Haskew de Chalain

Trevor Dunbar Gilbert Blandin de Chalain MPIA

Senior Associate Partner

Office: Level2, 228 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Post: PO Box A216 Sydney South NSW 1235

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Copyright: The concepts and information contained within this document is the property of Haskew de Chalain. Use or copying of this document in whole or in part without the written permission of Haskew de Chalain constitutes an infringement of copyright laws.


TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................... 3

1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 5

2 SITE DETAILS ..................................................................................................................... 7

VEGETATION ............................................................................................................... 11 SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................................... 12

3 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................... 18

OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................. 18 ACTIVITIES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT ................................................................................ 20 LANDSCAPING ............................................................................................................ 23 VEHICULAR ACCESS ..................................................................................................... 24 WASTE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................. 24 BCA ......................................................................................................................... 25 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ................................................................................... 25 SERVICES, ................................................................................................................... 25 WATER QUALITY AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT .......................................................... 25 NOISE ........................................................................................................................ 27 SITE CONTAMINATION .................................................................................................. 27 FLORA AND FAUNA ...................................................................................................... 27 HERITAGE ................................................................................................................... 28

4 RELEVANT PLANNING CONTROLS ................................................................................ 29

STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICY NO. 55 - REMEDIATION OF LAND ..................... 29 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICY (EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES) 2017 ......................................................................................................... 30 COBAR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2012 – ZONING AND PERMISSIBILITY ....................... 31

Satisfying zone objectives ............................................................................................ 32

Permissibility .................................................................................................................... 32

FAR WEST REGIONAL PLAN 2036 .................................................................................. 39 COBAR LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN 2012 & LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 7.12 CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN .............................................................................. 41

5 ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ................................................................ 43

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INSTRUMENTS - SECTION 4.15(1)(A)(I) .................................. 43 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INSTRUMENTS - SECTION 4.15(1)(A)(II) ........................ 43 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLANS - SECTION 4.15(1)(A)(III) .............................................. 43 ANY PLANNING AGREEMENT - SECTION 4.15(1)(A)(IIIA) ................................................. 43 THE REGULATIONS (TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY PRESCRIBE MATTERS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PARAGRAPH) - SECTION 4.15(1)(A)(IV) ....................................................................... 44 ANY COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN - SECTION 4.15(1)(A)(IIIA) ...................................... 44


ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS - SECTION 4.15(1)(B) ......................................... 44 Impacts on the natural environment .......................................................................... 44

Impacts on the built environment ............................................................................... 45

THE SUITABILITY OF THE SITE - SECTION 4.15(1)(C) .......................................................... 46 SUBMISSIONS - SECTION 4.15(D) ................................................................................... 46 PUBLIC INTEREST - SECTION 4.15(E) ............................................................................... 47 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLANS- SECTION 4.15(3A) ....................................................... 47

6 CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................... 48

7 APPENDIX 1 – CHILD CARE PLANNING GUIDELINE SUMMARY TABLE ............................ 50


1 Introduction

This Statement of Environmental Effects has been prepared as an assessment of a Development Application proposing the:

‘extension of an existing pre-school (centre-base3d child care facility) and addition of a community hub (community facility)’,

within Lot 6 in DP 1047452, commonly known as ‘Murrin Bridge’.

The operation of the Murrin Bridge Pre-School was commenced in 1991 to serve the Murrin Bridge Community.

Until recently the subject property and ‘township’ of Murrin Bridge was located within the Cobar Shire Local Government Area and the Murrin Bridge precinct has since been annexed to fall within the Lachlan Shire Local Government Area (Government Gazette No. 102 of 6 September, 2019). This recent Council LGA boundary adjustment has resulted in the subject property falling under the Consent Authority jurisdiction of Lachlan Shire Council whilst the applicable planning instruments and policies, with land application areas adopted by map inclusion and reference, remain the subject of relevant Cobar planning instruments.

The subject site is zoned RU5 Village pursuant to the Cobar Local Environmental Plan 2012, the current activities that are being undertaken at this property are classified as ‘Schools’ which is a permitted land use of the RU5 Village zone.

The subject site consists of a single lot which encompasses the majority of the ‘township’ of Murrin Bridge and extends north west from the pre-school location towards Lachlan Valley Way. The subject development is sited adjacent the intersection of ‘paper roads’ identified as Riverside Drive and Nyampaa Street with the general site area approximately 4,3377m² (refer to Site Plan).

The Murrin Bridge area occupies Lot 2 DP 1002836 and Lots 4, 5 & 6 DP 1047452, with an area of approximately 3.887 square kilometres. (*10 January 2020 Lachlan Shire Council Media Release)

The existing pre-school is operating within a single storey building on the site which is proposed to be retained with alterations and additions comprising two additional pavilion buildings to form a triangular configuration on the site. The subject construction and alterations work will result in the development providing a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing built form in keeping with the general character of the area which sees generally lightweight metal wall cladding and sheet metal roofing, and site responsive landscaping external works to enhance and to improve the visual appearance of the buildings.

The purpose of this report is:

• To provide a description and general information about the site and the proposed development in accordance with Clause 1 of Schedule 1 of the EPAA Regulation 2000.

In accordance with Clause 2 of Schedule 1 of the EPAA Regulation 2000, to provide:


• the environmental impacts of the development; • how the environmental impacts of the development have been identified; and, • the steps to be taken to protect the environment or to lessen the expected harm to the

environment.

To address the above statutory requirements, this Statement of Environmental Effects considers the:

• description of the site, surrounding development and the wider locality; • description of the proposed development; • assessment of the proposed development in accordance with all statutory controls and

Council's Development Control Plan (DCP); and, • broader environmental assessment of the proposal, having regard to the matters for

consideration contained within Section 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (The EPA Act 1979).

The site, proposal and development controls are discussed, and with a Section 4.15 summary assessment of the proposal, forms the required Statement of Environmental Effects.


2 Site details

The subject site is located at Murrin Bridge. The site is a single lot officially described as Lot 6 in DP 1047452. The subject development is situated within an RU5 Village zone and the subject allotment is extensive in area. The site is provided with concrete surfaces and is devoid of any significant vegetation.

Murrin Bridge is located approximately 12 kilometers north of Lake Cargelligo and having regard to the close proximity the community has had a long-standing social and economic connection with the Lachlan Shire.

The site’s location is shown in the Regional Context (Figures 2 and 3) are aerial photographs depicting the site in its regional and local context and as a detailed site view.

Figure 1: Site Location (Regional Context)

Subject site location


Figure 2: Site Location (Locality Context)

Figure 3: Development Location (internal site context)

Subject development location

Subject Site location within lot 6


Existing development

The subject development area has built improvements including an existing single storey pre-school building which will be retained and altered as part of the scope of building works.

The immediate precinct around the development area has other Murrin Bridge buildings. To the south of the development area there is a recreational cycle track, and to the east on the other side of Nyampaa Street is a sporting oval.

The development area of the Pre-school does not have formal car parking spaces on the site with ample on-street parking available considering there is no other particular demand for car parking in the locality and precinct beside the sport and recreational area.

Reference should be made to the following figures for an indication of the condition and configuration of the existing building and development site area.

Figure 4: Existing Murrin Bridge Preschool _ North Façade


Figure 5: Existing Murrin Bridge Preschool _ East Façade

Figure 6 Existing Murrin Bridge Preschool _ South Façade


Figure 7 Existing Murrin Bridge Preschool _ West Façade

VEGETATION The subject development area has little substantial or significant vegetation, with the exception of 7 established medium to large trees, 6 Eucalypts in the front setback and 1 Claret Ash (Fraxinus raywood) within the Pre School yard. These are to be maintained and protected . Other vegetation consists of lawn area and formal garden areas with a mix of exotic and native species bordering the carparking area and within the Pre School yard.


Figure 8 Existing Murrin Bridge Preschool Courtyard

SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT The local context is derived from low scale and sparse built forms in the Murrin Bridge township area with the sporting and recreational areas providing a focal centre for the township and the existing buildings comprise single detached buildings. Other building uses in the locality include a range of agricultural warehouse buildings from a former vineyard enterprise and a small residential type building used for centrelink, medicare and employment services and a church. The future land uses of the area are likely to be a continuation of these activities. Reference should be made to the following figures for a pictorial record of surrounding development.


Figure 8: Murrin Bridge Township

Figure 9: Murrin Bridge Township


Figure 10: Murrin Bridge Bike Track

Figure 11: Murrin Bridge Sports Oval


Figure 12: Murrin Bridge Church

Figure 13: Murrin Bridge Centrelink / Medicare / Redie


Figure 14: Murrin Bridge Agricultural Building

Figure 15: Murrin Bridge Sports Infrastructure


Suitability of the Site The site is considered suitable for the proposed development as detailed below.

Mater for Consideration Comment

Site constraints Continued development is not limited by hazards or

geotechnical constraints.

Proximity to services. The site can be adequately serviced and will be a key

contributing service to the Murrin Bridge community.

The development area is in close proximity to other

existing service buildings and sporting and

recreational facilities.

Compatibility with adjoining

development.

Site is located within the RU5 Village zone and the

scale and construction of the built forms in the

township are reflected in the scale and materials of

the proposed development. The size and scale of

development is consistent with existing development

in the vicinity of the subject site.

Compatibility with zoning.

The site is zoned RU5 Village. The proposed

development is permitted under the current zone.

Size and shape of site The site is considered to be of appropriate size and

shape for the development as proposed.

Age and condition of buildings Existing building will be subject to upgrade and

integration with the new buildings proposed and will

be able to be maintained ..

Bushfire Hazard. The development site is not identified as bushfire

prone having regard to the available bush fire

mapping

Acid Sulfate Soils. Acid sulfate maps are not available to ascertain the

status of the site area in relation to acid sulfate soils


3 Proposed Development

OVERVIEW This proposal seeks the consent of Council for the:

‘extension of an existing pre-school (centre-based child care facility) and addition of a community hub (community facility)

Having regard to relevant land use planning references for the development proposal the definitions of ‘centre-based child care facility’ and ‘community facility’ are identified as both relevant and applicable.

The capacity of the existing pre-school building is insufficient to meet the Murrin Bridge community’s needs and this development will serve to facilitate desirable services to the local population. The subject property is owned by the Murrin Bridge Local Aboriginal Land Council who have leased the property and operations to the Murrin Bridge Preschool Association who have administered the property and premises since 1991.

The current use of the pre-school building has evolved from the prior authorised activity and has allowed the building to provide community services without creating any adverse impacts upon the locality. The site operations contribute positively to the orderly social and economic outcomes which foster and facilitate community development in Murrin Bridge.

In summary the operations of the extended pre-school and community hub buildings will typically involve an additional intake of preschool children, health services, centrelink, medicare & employment services, Murrin Bridge Local Aboriginal Land Council Office and community activities.

The operations, activities and services to be provided by the extension to the pre-school (centre-based child care facility) and the provision of the multi-purpose community hub (community facility) buildings will look to address the identified demands of the Murrin Bridge community and will assist in facilitating the following services:

A. Preschool

B. Medical

C. Counselling

D. Maternal Care

E. Employment

F. Housing


Centre-based Child Care Facility

The pre-school use is identified as a specific planning use described as a ‘centre-based child care facility’ the proposed development will not require any consolidation of lots to accommodate the proposed development built works. The proposal (Pre-school component only) is a single storey development with a low profile skillion roof form. From the street and all surrounding ‘properties’ the development will maintain a single storey elevation appearance which represents minimal bulk and scale for the site. The ground levels and associated landscaping elements aid and enhance the spatial separation achieved through the siting and design of the building.

The proposed building has been designed to accommodate 40 children in total with 6 car parking spaces to service the Child care facility (Pre-school). The proposed child care breakdown is:

• 40 children aged 3-5 years;

• 12 staff (at full capacity);

All childcare rooms are provided with access to the required amenities and purpose-built rest areas and recreational areas. Storage, kitchen, administration and staff amenities are also included as required. Large areas of secure open space areas are directly accessible from the internal configuration of the building.

Access to the child care centre will be from the principal entry lobby which is located on the north-western street front elevation of the building. Vehicles will access the pre-school via Riverside Drive with 5 (five) formalised parking spaces provided at right angles (90°) to the street. There is no formalised driveway and vehicles typically will not be upon the development area. The floor plan has been designed to ensure pedestrians have safe and easy access to the child care facility. Care has been taken to reduce vehicle/pedestrian conflict while promoting easy parking and vehicular access.

The pre-school (centre based child care facility) will utilise a bus pick up and drop off area which is located at the south-western corner of the development area and is accessed via Riverside Drive. The bus pick up and drop off area has been provided to avoid potential conflict between pedestrians and vehicles and for simplified access to the site given the age of the pre-school and child care attendees.

The development has been designed sensitively having regard to the existing township configuration with substantial separation from the residential dwellings in the context of the Murrin Bridge township. The development is itself a purpose designed, contemporary building(s) that is not only functional, but aesthetically pleasing when viewed from all elevations.

Community Facility

The proposed new buildings comprise a ‘Service Pavilion’ and a ‘Community Hub’ pavilion with the configuration of the 3 (three) buildings, including the pre-school, forming a triangular arrangement on the development area between the street frontages of Riverside Drive and Nyampaa Street. Staff numbers will vary depending upon the nature of the use of the community facility, given the multi-purpose basis of the hub.


ACTIVITIES, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT The principal on-site activities associated with the proposed land use involve the existing pre-school educational function, and community services including medical and counselling services, centrelink, medicare & employment services, Murrin Bridge Local Aboriginal Land Council office and community activities with installations, equipment and designated areas within the building comprising the following:

• Internal - ‘made for purpose’ medical and counselling ;

• Internal - ‘made for purpose’ centrelink, medicare & employment services

• Internal - ‘made for purpose’ Murrin Bridge Local Aboriginal Land Council office

• Internal - ‘made for purpose’ multipurpose hub

• External – ‘made for purpose’ waiting area for community hub

• External – ‘made for purpose’ courtyard

Staff

At capacity the site has 12 staff employed, with 12 operating the Murrin Bridge Pre-School (centre-based child care facility) and varied staffing numbers (maximum 6) operating the Community Hub (community facility).

Staff Parking & Work-related vehicles

Six (6) car spaces (including 1 x accessible car space) are available for the Murrin Bridge Pre-School (centre-based child care facility) staff on the Riverside Drive frontage and these spaces are recessed within the road reserve area immediate to the street.

The Pre-school employs a school bus to collect and drop off pre-schoolers from Lake Cargelligo. There is a dedicated drop off / pick up area and the bus remains onsite during school hours.

Six (6) car spaces (including 1 x accessible car space) are available for the Community Hub (community facility) staff on the Nyampaa Street frontage and these spaces are recessed within the road reserve area immediate to the street. The Community Hub (community facility) does not employ ‘work vehicles’ in the use and operation of the facility and requires no reserved car parking spaces in this regard.


Hours of operation

The proposed hours of operation are:

PRE-SCHOOL

• 8:30am to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday (student days)

• Friday to Sunday (administration and staff only).

The use of the premises during the abovementioned hours of operation has not resulted in adverse impact(s) upon the amenity of the locality.

COMMUNITY HUB :

• 9:00am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday (public/community days)

• Saturday & Sunday (administration and staff only)

MULTIPURPOSE AREA :

• Used for Preschool 8:30am to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday

• Used for Community Events

• 4:00-10:00 pm Monday to Thursday (Via bookings) • 9:00 am to 10:00 pm Friday (Via bookings) • Saturday & Sunday (Via bookings)

It is anticipated that the use of the premises during the abovementioned hours of operation will not result in adverse impact(s) upon the amenity of the locality.


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LANDSCAPING The development area has minimal but culturally and ecologically appropriate landscaping which is suitable for the locality and the open style of the development. The landscaping elements are subtle and enhance the built form in the context of the township and are compatible with the new buildings. The architectural plans include details of all external areas around the development area, including proposed new tree locations, and various ground cover materials (refer to Site Plan and Material Palette). There are 5 principal vegetation strategies.

The courtyard: native lawn area; garden beds of mixed native and mediterranean shrubs, forbes, and ornamental grasses; planter bed; shade tree (Acacia Pendulata)

Site wide strategy: revegetation grass mix; shade trees (Acacia and Eucalypt)

Zone 1 Edible Woodland: mixed small trees/shrubs (Quandong and wattles), shrubs and forbes.

Zone 2 Medicinal, Ceremonial and Spiritual Woodland: mixed small-medium trees (Native Apricot, Wilga), mixed shrubs (Emu Bush); forbes

Zone 3 Weaving Grassland: mixed grasses and small shrubs

The proposal includes minor earthworks. One is located in the lawn area in the courtyard, consisting of 3 small mounds, the largest measuring 2mx1.5mx0.9m. The second located in the courtyard consists of a play sandpit approximately 20m² and 60mm depth.

Figure 16: Proposed Internal Courtyard Landscaping


Proposed hard landscaping consists of a light pigmented concrete pathway and a small circular bricked fire pit, located within the courtyard. The concrete pathway connects the proposed parking area, front and side setback with the entrances, and provides a continuous circular path within the courtyard. Soft Playground mulch is introduced in the 2 locations shown in the courtyard.

Perimeter fencing surrounding the front and side will be minimal and provides a barrier to car access whilst enabling pedestrian access for revegetation of the landscape. Y-post fencing spaced at 1.5m intervals, powder coated to match the architectural elements.

Other furnishings and light landscape construction components will consist of untreated, recycled hardwood, sanded.

The development site will achieve a balanced and enhanced landscaped setting with selected species being planted in strategic locations around the site and contributing in a manner working for both function and aesthetic outcomes.

VEHICULAR ACCESS Current vehicular access is available from both the Riverside Drive and Nyampaa Street frontages, noting that these ‘roads’ are not formally ‘public roads’ given their location is well within the boundaries of the subject lot 6 DP 1047452. Location of the proposed buildings and the existing ‘internal site roads’ are approximately 1.8km from the nearest public road way being Lachlan Valley Way to the north-west. The development proposes to formalise 6 (six) car parking spaces to each of the street frontages as detailed on the architectural plans. The immediate locality provides for ample overflow car parking to both street frontages and the distance from the development area to other township buildings and sites indicates that car parking (and traffic generally) will not be constrained or result in adverse impacts from the intensification of the development in this location of the Murrin Bridge township.

The pre-school (centre based child care facility) will utilise a bus pick up and drop off area which is located at the south-western corner of the development area and is accessed via Riverside Drive. The bus pick up and drop off area has been provided to avoid potential conflict between pedestrians and vehicles and for simplified access to the site given the age of the pre-school and child care attendees

In summary the development proposes improvement to the current car parking arrangements as indicated upon the accompanying architectural plans.

WASTE MANAGEMENT The building and site operations are will be provided with waste storage bins to meet the Council’s requirements.

1. The Pre-school employs recycling, reuse and waste minimisation practices and the collection of waste for disposal will be handled on site with the school part of the MBALC waste collection arrangement with Lachlan Shire Council.


2. All plastic containers, bottles etc. are retained in separate bins for recycling.

3. All paper, cardboard etc.; is segregated and disposed of in a separate bin and will be reused or recycled where possible.

4. Other general waste (e.g. putrescible, non-recyclable items, general waste) is disposed of in and collected currently by Lachlan Shire council. The Council service currently provides for a weekly kerbside collection (undertaken on Thursdays). Thirty (30) bins (240 litre bins) are distributed throughout the Murrin Bridge community and the pre-school is part of this arrangement.

*During the current Covid crisis, Lachlan Shire have been providing temporary rubbish collection services to Murrin Bridge. Discussions are currently underway between the Murrin Bridge Local Aboriginal Land Council and Lachlan Shire about continuing rubbish collection on a permanent basis.

BCA The existing pre-school building is proposed to be altered and upgraded as detailed in the accompanying architectural plans and all new building works have been designed to achieve compliance with the National Construction Code (BCA). The building(s) are identified as class 5 & 9b buildings and the provisions for the particular building uses will achieve all relevant requirements.

Having regard to the potential of fire source features it is identified that the architectural plans indicate ‘boundaries’ which do not represent fire source features as they are not formal allotment property boundaries that would represent a fire risk to the buildings. The ‘boundaries’ are merely delineation lines for areas identified for land management purposes and do not influence the fire safety assessment considerations for the proposed new buildings and building work.

Details of compliance will be included in the subsequent CC (construction certificate) documentation and plans.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT The potential for adverse environmental impact(s) is considered low. Nevertheless, environmental protection controls and management practices have been applied. The site has ample available areas appropriate for on-site storage management for any potential hazardous materials such as paint, thinners, containers. The nature of the building uses does not lend themselves to any immediate environmental management concerns.

SERVICES, WATER QUALITY AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT The Murrin Bridge community has existing services providing for the population including electrical, phone, water and sewerage. The proposed land uses will not involve activities that will discharge pollutants to waters. The new building(s) and the existing building will have appropriate stormwater collection and disposal provisions.


Refer to the accompanying concept stormwater/hydraulic details submitted with the application.

Murrin Bridge has a reticulated water and sewerage system, with water and sewerage supplied to each property in a centralised manner, and no additional on-site infrastructure. Details regarding the existing reticulated water and sewerage systems are below.

Water Supply

• Murrin Bridge has two water supplies: drinking water supply, and a non-drinking (raw) water supply

• The drinking water supply is from Lachlan Shire Council’s water treatment plant at Lake Cargelligo and is piped to Murrin Bridge.

• Drinking water is reticulated to all the properties and the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program (ACWSP) is responsible for the infrastructure up to and including the water meters

• The raw water supply is a non-drinking water supply. Please ensure that all plumbing on site is not accidentally connected to the raw water supply.

• The raw water supply is also reticulated to each property and is usually connected to outside garden taps to be used to water lawns, etc.

• All taps supplied with raw water should have a “Do Not Drink” sign installed

Sewerage

• Sewerage services at Murrin Bridge are also reticulated.

• The LALC/property owner is responsible for services inside the property until the connection point into the reticulated sewer main

Noting Murrin Bridge has existing services in place should you require any details in this regard the following contacts may provide assistance.

CONTACTS

Anne Clair Collee

Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Waste Programs

Waste & Resource Recover, NSW Environment Protection Authority

Ph: 02 9995 6112

Maria Tran

Senior Project Officer - Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program

Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Water

Ph: 02 9842 8785


NOISE The proposal is highly unlikely to result in any noise nuisance or adverse impact having regard to the following:

a. The site activities are limited primarily to the Pre-school and community operations and functions,

b. The location of the development area within the Murrin Bridge township provides extensive

spatial separation from the residential area to the south,

c. The operational and maintenance undertakings for the development area are associated with the low impact buildings only and there are no high frequency service vehicles accessing the development.

SITE CONTAMINATION The requirements of State Environmental Planning Policy No 55 Remediation of Land have been considered. This Policy requires that Council must be satisfied that any development site is suitable for any proposed use. Visual inspection of the development area suggests that there is unlikely to be any contamination currently that might pose any risk to the continued use of the existing pre-school premises. The site does not pose a significant risk of harm to the environment or land users.

As noted above, this proposal relates to the use of existing pre-school premises. This proposal does not, in any way, involve or result in a change of land use where occupants of the site will be placed at a greater risk of exposure to hazardous substances. There is no suggestion that this proposal will result in a more sensitive land use.

Furthermore, there is no evidence to suggest that the site is contaminated to a level where it poses a significant risk of harm to human health or the environment, nor is there any evidence to suggest that the site is not suitable for the proposed continued industrial uses due to site contamination. Preliminary site contamination investigation is neither warranted, nor necessary at this stage.

FLORA AND FAUNA The subject development area has been extensively used for the pre-school and general community purposes with trees and vegetation having been retained, the extent of which is proposed to be enhanced with the landscape works (refer to page 24).

The particular area which will site the new buildings does not contain any particularly significant flora and fauna and in this regard this proposal has insignificant impact on flora and fauna.


ABORIGINAL HERITAGE

Located south east of the Murrin Bridge township is the Murrin Bridge Community Cemetery. A site of significance the cemetery is an Aboriginal burial site that is protected under the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Act 1974. Funded under the Commonwealth Indigenous Heritage Program the Murrin Bridge Community Cemetery went under restoration as part of the Lachlan Burial Restoration Project and is currently managed by the Murrin Bridge Local Aboriginal Land Council in partnership with the Lachlan Catchment Authority, the Lachlan Aboriginal Natural Resource Management Group and the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water.

The proposed Preschool and Community Hub development has no environmental impact on the Murrin Bridge Community Cemetery.

Figure 17: Murrin Bridge Community Cemetery


4 Relevant Planning Controls The relevant environmental planning instruments and development controls are outlined below and comment on compliance provided.

STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICY NO. 55 - REMEDIATION OF LAND Clause 7(1)(a) of State Environmental Planning Policy 55 – Remediation of Land (SEPP 55) states that a consent authority must not consent to the carrying out of any development on land unless it has considered whether the land is contaminated. The Department of Planning publication “Managing Land Contamination – Planning Guidelines SEPP 55 – Remediation of Land” provides advice on the process of determination as to whether a site is contaminated. In this regard, Section 2.2 of the Guidelines states:

When carrying out planning functions under the EP & A Act, a planning authority must consider the possibility that a previous land use has caused contamination of the site as well as the potential risk to health or the environment from that contamination.

When an authority carries out a planning function, the history of the land use needs to be considered as an indicator of potential contamination. Where there is no reason to suspect contamination after acting substantially in accordance with these Guidelines, the proposal may be processed in the usual way.

The Guidelines continue at Section 3.2.1 by stating that:

The potential for contamination is often linked to past uses of land and a good early indicator of possible uses is land zoning. Contamination is more likely to have occurred if the land is currently, or was previously, zoned for industrial, agricultural or defence purposes.

This proposal relates to the continued use of an existing pre-school premises and new buildings comprising community facilities and amenities. in this regard there is no significant shift or change in land use sensitivity. Furthermore, there is no evidence that the subject site poses an unacceptable rise to human health or the environment. It is argued that no further assessment is required at this stage.


STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICY (EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES) 2017 Clause 7(1)(a) of State Environmental Planning Policy 55 – Remediation of Land (SEPP 55) states that a consent authority must not consent to the carrying

Before determining a development application for development for the purpose of a centre-based child care facility, the consent authority must take into consideration any applicable provisions of the Child Care Planning Guideline, in relation to the proposed development. This proposal has been designed to comply with the requirements of the Child Care Planning Guidelines.

Furthermore, State Environmental Planning Policy (Educational Establishments and Child Care Facilities) 2017 prescribes non-discretionary development standards for the purposes of section 4.15 (2) and (3) of the Act in relation to the carrying out of development for the purposes of a centre-based child care facility. These are:

(a) location—the development may be located at any distance from an existing or proposed early education and care facility,

(b) indoor or outdoor space

(i) for development to which regulation 107 (indoor unencumbered space requirements) or 108 (outdoor unencumbered space requirements) of the Education and Care Services National Regulations applies—the unencumbered area of indoor space and the unencumbered area of outdoor space for the development complies with the requirements of those regulations, or

(ii) for development to which clause 28 (unencumbered indoor space and useable outdoor play space) of the Children (Education and Care Services) Supplementary Provisions Regulation 2012 applies—the development complies with the indoor space requirements or the useable outdoor play space requirements in that clause,

(c) site area and site dimensions—the development may be located on a site of any size and have any length of street frontage or any allotment depth,

(d) colour of building materials or shade structures—the development may be of any colour or colour scheme unless it is a State or local heritage item or in a heritage conservation area.

The SEPP also clarifies that a provision of a development control plan that specifies a requirement, standard or control in relation to any of the following matters (including by reference to ages, age ratios, groupings, numbers or the like, of children) does not apply to development for the purpose of a centre-based child care facility:

(a) operational or management plans or arrangements (including hours of operation),

(b) demonstrated need or demand for child care services,

(c) proximity of facility to other early education and care facilities,

(d) any matter relating to development for the purpose of a centre-based child care facility contained in:

(i) the design principles set out in Part 2 of the Child Care Planning Guideline, or


(ii) the matters for consideration set out in Part 3 or the regulatory requirements set out in Part 4 of that Guideline (other than those concerning building height, side and rear setbacks or car parking rates).

This proposal is consistent with the SEPP and consistent with the Guidelines.

Additionally, this application has been accompanied by a plan of Management (POM) which provides significant detail regarding the activities, operations, traffic movements, and operating hours.

COBAR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2012 – ZONING AND PERMISSIBILITY

As identified in Section 1 of this statement, the subject property was previously located within the Cobar Shire LGA and following the 2019 boundary adjustment the site is now within the Lachlan Shire LGA. The primary and applicable planning instrument remains the Cobar LEP 2012, and in this regard, with planning policy instruments typically applicable to referenced maps, it remains that the site falls under all such ‘map referenced’ (where land application areas are identified) policies until such time as the Lachlan Shire instruments are amended to reflect the inclusion of Murrin Bridge land areas consistent with the LGA boundary adjustment.

The subject site is zoned RU5 Village pursuant to the Cobar Local Environmental Plan 2012.

Figure 10: Cobar LEP 2012 land zoning map extract – RU5 Village zone

Development area within site


Satisfying zone objectives

The zone objectives that apply to the subject site are:

• To provide for a range of land uses, services and facilities that are associated with a rural village.

The proposed continued use of the existing pre-school premises is wholly consistent with the zone objective. The proposed ‘community hub’ is also wholly consistent with the zone objective and will directly enhance and expand the available services and facilities for the ‘rural village’ community.

The proposal in its current form does not impact on any other land uses, does not appreciably reduce the availability of viable land for ‘rural village’ purposes, nor detrimentally affect the Murrin Bridge township. The proposed use(s) (centre based child care facility & community facility) are not prohibited and would be able to operate without giving rise to adverse impact upon the amenity of surrounding properties and the locality in general.

Permissibility

The permissible land uses are established by the RU5 Village zone land use table, as detailed below:

2 Permitted without consent

Environmental protection works; Home-based child care; Home occupations; Roads

3 Permitted with consent

Bee keeping; Centre-based child care facilities; Community facilities; Dwelling houses; Liquid fuel depots; Neighbourhood shops; Oyster aquaculture; Places of public worship; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Respite day care centres; Schools; Tank-based aquaculture; Any other development not specified in item 2 or 4

4 Prohibited

Agriculture; Air transport facilities; Airstrips; Boat launching ramps; Boat sheds; Cellar door premises; Charter and tourism boating facilities; Correctional centres; Eco-tourist facilities; Electricity generating works; Extractive industries; Farm buildings; Farm stay accommodation; Forestry; Heavy industrial storage establishments; Heavy industries; Jetties; Marinas; Mooring pens; Moorings; Open cut mining; Pond-based aquaculture; Rural industries; Rural workers’ dwellings; Waste disposal facilities; Wharf or boating facilities

The development application currently before Council seeks consent for the additions to a continuing use of an existing pre-school (Centre-based child care facility) and the proposed construction and use of ‘community hub’ buildings (Community facility) which will facilitate services for the local


community. This application is to be considered pursuant to Cobar Local Environmental Plan 2012 which provides the following definitions relevant to the development proposal.

Cobar Local Environmental Plan 2012 (dictionary extracts)

community facility means a building or place—

(a) owned or controlled by a public authority or non-profit community organisation, and

(b) used for the physical, social, cultural or intellectual development or welfare of the community,

but does not include an educational establishment, hospital, retail premises, place of public worship or residential accommodation.In summary, having regard to permissibility within the RU5 Village zoning, the proposed additions to a continuing use of an existing pre-school (Centre-based child care facility) and the proposed construction and use of ‘community hub’ buildings (Community facility) which will facilitate services for the local community, represents permissible and desirable development consistent with the RU5 Village zone objectives.

The CLEP2012 has Part 6 Additional local provisions to consider in the assessment of the development proposal. And the sections that are relevant for review are 6.1 Earthworks, 6.2 Flood planning, 6.3 Stormwater management, 6.4 Terrestrial biodiversity, 6.7 Wetlands and 6.10 Essential Services. For ease of reference the extracts from the CLEP2012 are included as follows, with comments discussing the relevance and compliance with the provisions.

Part 6 Additional local provisions Comments

6.1 Earthworks

(1) The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a) to ensure that earthworks for which development consent is required will not have a detrimental impact on environmental functions and processes, neighbouring uses, cultural or heritage items or features of the surrounding land,

(b) to allow earthworks of a minor nature without requiring a separate development consent.

(2) Development consent is required for earthworks unless—

(a) the earthworks are exempt development under this Plan or another

The proposed development is consistent with the objectives of 6.1 Earthworks having regard to both the minor extent of earthworks proposed and the particular components not being of such size that would result in any adverse impact(s).

There are no detrimental impacts on environmental functions and processes.

It is unlikely that relics will be encountered or disturbed. There is no adverse impacts on, any watercourse, drinking water catchment or environmentally sensitive area.


applicable environmental planning instrument, or

(b) the earthworks are ancillary to other development for which development consent has been given.

(3) Before granting development consent for earthworks, the consent authority must consider the following matters—

(a) the likely disruption of, or any detrimental effect on, existing drainage patterns and soil stability in the locality of the development,

(b) the effect of the development on the likely future use or redevelopment of the land,

(c) the quality of the fill or the soil to be excavated, or both,

(d) the effect of the proposed development on the existing and likely amenity of adjoining properties,

(e) the source of any fill material and the destination of any excavated material,

(f) the likelihood of disturbing relics,

(g) the proximity to, and potential for adverse impacts on, any watercourse, drinking water catchment or environmentally sensitive area.

Note.

The National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974, particularly section 86, deals with disturbing or excavating land and Aboriginal objects.

6.2 Flood planning

(1) The objectives of this clause are as follows—

(a) to minimise the flood risk to life and property associated with the use of land,

(b) to allow development on land that is compatible with the land’s flood hazard, taking into account projected changes as a result of climate change,

The site development area is appropriately located and having regard to the available Cobar LEP mapping for both Water courses and Wetlands, it is unlikely for the development to be subject to flood inundation.


(c) to avoid significant adverse impacts on flood behaviour and the environment.

(2) This clause applies to flood liable land.

(3) Development consent must not be granted to development on land to which this clause applies unless the consent authority is satisfied that the development—

(a) is compatible with the flood hazard of the land, and

(b) will not significantly adversely affect flood behaviour resulting in detrimental increases in the potential flood affectation of other development or properties, and

(c) incorporates appropriate measures to manage risk to life from flood, and

(d) will not significantly adversely affect the environment or cause avoidable erosion, siltation, destruction of riparian vegetation or a reduction in the stability of river banks or watercourses, and

(e) is not likely to result in unsustainable social and economic costs to the community as a consequence of flooding.

(4) A word or expression used in this clause has the same meaning as it has in the Floodplain Development Manual (ISBN 0 7347 5476 0), published by the NSW Government in April 2005, unless it is otherwise defined in this clause.

6.3 Stormwater management

(1) The objective of this clause is to minimise the impacts of urban stormwater on the land to which this clause applies and on adjoining properties, native bushland and receiving waters.

(2) This clause applies to all land in residential, business and industrial zones.

(3) Development consent must not be granted to development on land to which this clause applies unless the consent authority is satisfied that the development—

(a) is designed to maximise the use of water permeable surfaces on the land having

The site particulars and the extent of the site area surrounding the development area is such that there is no likely impact to arise from the proposed development. The stormwater collection and disposal will be tailored to suit the site configuration.

Refer to the accompanying stormwater and hydraulic details.


regard to the soil characteristics affecting on-site infiltration of water, and

(b) includes, if practicable, on-site stormwater retention for use as an alternative supply to mains water, groundwater or river water, and

(c) avoids any significant adverse impacts of stormwater runoff on adjoining properties, native bushland and receiving waters, or if that impact cannot be reasonably avoided, minimises and mitigates the impact.

6.4 Terrestrial biodiversity

(1) The objective of this clause is to maintain terrestrial biodiversity by—

(a) protecting native fauna and flora, and

(b) protecting the ecological processes necessary for their continued existence, and

(c) encouraging the conservation and recovery of native fauna and flora and their habitats.

(2) This clause applies to land identified as “High Biodiversity Sensitivity” on the Terrestrial Biodiversity Map.

(3) Before determining a development application for development on land to which this clause applies, the consent authority must consider—

(a) whether the development is likely to have—

(i) any adverse impact on the condition, ecological value and significance of the fauna and flora on the land, and

(ii) any adverse impact on the importance of the vegetation on the land to the habitat and survival of native fauna, and

(iii) any potential to fragment, disturb or diminish the biodiversity structure, function and composition of the land, and

(iv) any adverse impact on the habitat elements providing connectivity on the land, and

The development area is located within the ‘township’ of Murrin Bridge which is sited in the primary allotment being lot 6 DP 1047452, and the area where the building works, car spaces, bus pickup/drop off and landscape elements are located will not result in any adverse impact upon the native flora and fauna of the locality. Within the scope of works the vegetation will be enhanced to include landscaped areas with native and cultural significance.

In this regard the terrestrial biodiversity will not be adversely impacted by the proposed development.

Reference to the terrestrial biodiversity map (CLEP2012) details that the location of the development area is not within the mapped area.


(b) any appropriate measures proposed to avoid, minimise or mitigate the impacts of the development.

(4) Development consent must not be granted to development on land to which this clause applies unless the consent authority is satisfied that—

(a) the development is designed, sited and will be managed to avoid any significant adverse environmental impact, or

(b) if that impact cannot be reasonably avoided by adopting feasible alternatives—the development is designed, sited and will be managed to minimise that impact, or

(c) if that impact cannot be minimised—the development will be managed to mitigate that impact.

6.7 Wetlands

(1) The objective of this clause is to ensure that wetlands are preserved and protected from the impacts of development.

(2) This clause applies to land identified as “Wetland” on the Wetlands Map.

(3) Before determining a development application for development on land to which this clause applies, the consent authority must consider—

(a) whether or not the development is likely to have any significant adverse impact on the following—

(i) the condition and significance of the existing native fauna and flora on the land,

(ii) the provision and quality of habitats on the land for indigenous and migratory species,

(iii) the surface and groundwater characteristics of the land, including water quality, natural water flows and salinity, and

(b) any appropriate measures proposed to avoid, minimise or mitigate the impacts of the development.

The development area is located within the ‘township’ of Murrin Bridge which is sited in the primary allotment being lot 6 DP 1047452, and the area where the building works, car spaces, bus pickup/drop off and landscape elements are located will not result in any adverse impact upon the mapped wetlands in the locality.

Reference to the Wetlands map (CLEP2012) details that the location of the development area is not within the mapped area.


(4) Development consent must not be granted to development on land to which this clause applies unless the consent authority is satisfied that—

(a) the development is designed, sited and will be managed to avoid any significant adverse environmental impact, or

(b) if that impact cannot be reasonably avoided—the development is designed, sited and will be managed to minimise that impact, or

(c) if that impact cannot be minimised—the development will be managed to mitigate that impact.

6.10 Essential services

Development consent must not be granted to development unless the consent authority is satisfied that any of the following services that are essential for the proposed development are available or that adequate arrangements have been made to make them available when required—

(a) the supply of water,

(b) the supply of electricity,

(c) the disposal and management of sewage,

(d) stormwater drainage or on-site conservation,

(e) suitable road access.

Having regard to the development area’s location within the ‘township’ of Murrin Bridge which is sited in the primary allotment being lot 6 DP 1047452, the following essential services are available and will be relied upon for the development.

Water supply – The proposed buildings will connect to Murrin Bridge’s existing reticulated potable water system.

Electricity supply – The proposed buildings will connect to Murrin Bridge’s existing electricity supply network.

Sewerage system – The proposed buildings will connect to Murrin Bridge’s existing reticulated sewerage system.

Stormwater drainage – The buildings will be able to collect stormwater for storage on site as identified in the stormwater concept plans accompanying the application.

Road access – The Murrin Bridge township which is sited in the primary allotment being lot 6 DP 1047452 is served by internal roads which are on private land and are constructed and maintained to a suitable standard having regard to the rural village context of the site. The site’s internal roadways have access to the main public


roadway, being Lachlan Valley Way approximately 1.8km to the north west of the development area.

FAR WEST REGIONAL PLAN 2036 The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment prepared and released the Far West Regional Plan 2036 (FWRP2036) in August 2017 and the plan was intended to:

‘….encompasses a vision, goals and actions geared towards delivering greater prosperity in the years ahead for those who live, work and visit this important region.’ *Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts MP

Whilst not directly applicable to the assessment and ultimate determination of the subject development proposal, and particularly with regards to the absence of statutory weight provisions pursuant to Section 4.14 of the EP&A Act, the FWRP2036 does however pay reference to the promotion of strong and connected communities through Direction 22 Collaborate and partner with Aboriginal communities.

The following is an extract from the FWRP2036 which is relevant to the development application and identifies the proposal’s consistency with Direction 22.

Direction 22: Collaborate and partner with Aboriginal communities Aboriginal communities connect to their ancestral country by passing down histories and place awareness through generations. Consultation and partnerships with Aboriginal communities on future land use planning must acknowledge, respect and consider the views and interests of Aboriginal people. Local housing strategies and local environmental plans should be prepared in consultation with Aboriginal communities. Aboriginal communities can be empowered, through collaborative and inclusive planning, to identify their own issues, strategic directions and solutions. This will build trust and integrity within the community and requires mechanisms that acknowledge the diversity of communities and the resources needed to participate.

Housing for Aboriginal communities Aboriginal communities have distinct housing requirements. Homes should be designed to meet cultural needs and climatic conditions and be planned in consultation with local Aboriginal communities. New housing also needs to be designed to cope with temperature extremes, heavy rainfall, droughts, bushfires and flooding. Design should incorporate passive solar access, water-efficient features and thermal qualities to contribute to affordable long-term housing options, lower energy costs and a more comfortable and sustainable lifestyle. Future housing delivery programs should also seek to engage local skills and tradespeople.

Actions

22.1 Develop partnerships and engagement protocols with Aboriginal communities during the planning process.


22.2 Engage Aboriginal communities during the preparation of local housing strategies and local environmental plans.

22.3 Work with stakeholders, including Aboriginal housing providers and prescribed body corporates, to identify opportunities for social and affordable housing options to meet the distinct cultural needs of Aboriginal communities

The FWRP2036 provides an over-arching planning vision for the far western region of NSW which regional Council’s, through their respective local environmental plans, may be able to reference and aspire to achieve through a framework of land zonings, permissible land uses and the delivery of appropriate services. It is notable also that the MBALC has been providing management, administration, and facilitating the provision of appropriate services for the community and is currently in discussion with Lachlan Shire Council regarding the co-operation and partnership arrangements for ongoing services.


COBAR LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN 2012 & LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 7.12 CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN The 2019 boundary adjustment involving the Cobar Shire LGA and the Lachlan Shire LGA which resulted in the subject property’s inclusion now within the Lachlan Shire LGA has introduced a range of issues for this development proposal noting the planning instruments which applied prior to the boundary adjustment have remained in place for the Murrin Bridge area and will do so until the Local Environmental Plans have their respective ‘Land Application’ maps revised to reflect the boundary changes.

As Lachlan Shire Council is the relevant consent authority for the proposed development the applicant had proceeded with a pre-DA lodgement meeting with planning representatives of Lachlan Shire Council. The Council provided both written feedback from the pre-DA meeting and also a DA fees quotation, the latter of which has identified that the development will be attracting a Section 94A contributions levy ($7,500.00) which is 10% of the project cost of works estimate.

Each of the Councils (Lachlan Shire & Cobar Shire) have contributions plans and a review of both of the contributions plans reveals that each nominates the land areas (LGA), at the time of making the plans, as being the applicable land to which the respective plans apply.

In this regard the Murrin Bridge area has identified projects within the works program of the Cobar Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2012 which would have formed the basis upon which the contributions levies would be made. The listed works projects for the Euabalong/Murrin Bridge area is detailed following:

4. Works program for social infrastructure

EUABALONG/MURRIN BRIDGE AREA

1 Development of a BBQ area and facilities at a suitable location near the river. $25,000

2 Sponsorship of a community garden at Murrin Bridge $10,000

3 Sponsorship of one annual aboriginal art exhibition/show (all arts included) $20,000

4 Installation of a boat ramp at suitable location along the river $20,000

5 Sponsorship of youth programs for school holidays $7,000

6 Provision of new infrastructure and gardens at the Euabalong Memorial Park $15,000

(TOTAL) $97,000

The Lachlan Shire Council plan was prepared prior to the LGA boundary adjustment and in this regard has no reference to any applicable or relevant works programs associated with Murrin Bridge.

With reference to the applicability of either of the Council contributions plans, the following positions are offered:

1. The Cobar Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2012 is no longer the consent authority for the subject property (and this development) and the plan and any levies may not be applied or


administered noting the nexus to the subject property has been removed by the 2019 LGA boundary adjustment,

2. The Lachlan Shire Council Section 7.12 Contributions Plan was made prior to the 2019 LGA boundary adjustment and in this regard has not made any consideration to the relevance of development in the Murrin Bridge ‘township’ with regard to the program of works referenced in the Lachlan Shire Council plan. It would be considered inappropriate to make a ‘blanket imposition’ of a contributions levy without the plan having given due regard to the Murrin Bridge ‘township’ status and circumstances,

3. Notwithstanding the absence of any identified nexus between the current Lachlan Shire Council Section 7.12 Contributions Plan and referenced works program establishing the basis of a levy, it is appropriate that this matter is considered in light of the beneficial social and economic outcomes that would be provided by the proposed development.

The intent and basis for this development is to bring desirable and needed services to the Murrin Bridge community and the delivery of these services is in keeping with the general objectives of a contributions plan, that being public and community benefit. In this regard it is recommended that Council give due consideration to the nature and particulars of the proposed development. The development will be enhancing and expanding the existing pre-school (centre-based child care facility) and will establish a multi-purpose Community Hub (community facility).

In summary, neither of the Council (Lachlan Shire & Cobar Shire) contributions plans could be imposed upon the development appropriately having regard to the nature of the plan preparations and the timing of the recent LGA boundary adjustment, but beyond even this consideration, the development represents substantial investment aimed at achieving significant public benefits in particular for the Murrin Bridge community. The imposition of a contributions levy would be seen to represent a penalty for what is ultimately a timely and significant community development with substantial public benefit outcomes.


5 Assessment of Environmental Effects

In determining the environmental effects of a development proposal the consent authority, in this case, Lachlan Shire Council, is required to consider those matters relevant as listed in section S4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. These matters are listed below with commentary where required.

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INSTRUMENTS - SECTION 4.15(1)(A)(I) The relevant environmental planning instruments have been identified and discussed in section 4 of this report. This proposal is permissible subject to the provisions of the Cobar Local Environmental Plan 2012 and it is considered that the provisions of all relevant environmental planning instruments as are subject to this proposal, have been satisfactorily addressed within Section 4 of this report.

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INSTRUMENTS - SECTION 4.15(1)(A)(II)

At the time of preparing this modification there were no identified draft planning instruments which would affect this proposal.

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLANS - SECTION 4.15(1)(A)(III) There is no applicable DCP having regard to the adopted planning policies for the Cobar Shire Council LGA, as applied prior to the LGA boundary adjustment. As noted previously, there are not any Lachlan Shire Council planning policies that were made following the Murrin Bridge area inclusion to the Lachlan Shire Council LGA. This proposal relates to the continued use of a pre-school operation and the construction of a new community hub and the development design has given due regard to the state’s childcare planning policies and guidelines in the absence of any specific DCP provisions.

ANY PLANNING AGREEMENT - SECTION 4.15(1)(A)(IIIA) No planning agreement is proposed.


THE REGULATIONS (TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY PRESCRIBE MATTERS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PARAGRAPH) - SECTION 4.15(1)(A)(IV)

Clause 92 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 requires that in the case of development involving demolition of a building the provisions of Australian Standard AS 2601 – 2001: The Demolition of Structures need to be taken into consideration.

Two minor outbuildings/sheds are proposed to be demolished as identified on the accompanying architectural plans. This work will be undertaken as part of the construction certificate phase of works.

ANY COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN - SECTION 4.15(1)(A)(IIIA) Coastal management planning does not apply to this proposal.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS - SECTION 4.15(1)(B) Section 4.15(1)(b) requires the consent authority to consider:-

“(b) the likely impacts of that development, including environmental impacts on both the natural and built environments, and social and economic impacts in the locality.”

This application relates to the continued use of a pre-school operation and the construction of two (2) new community hub buildings. The environmental impacts have been considered and it is argued that the development is unlikely to result in any adverse impacts on the natural and built environments.

The continuation of the use of a pre-school operation and the construction of a new community hub will not have a detrimental impact on the locality.

Impacts on the natural environment

The site is located within an RU5 Village zone and the continued use and alterations of the pre-school premises and new building construction (community hub) will not result in any significant impact upon the natural environment.


Impacts on the built environment

Bulk and scale

Single storey skillion roof built form proposed which is compatible with the locality.

Overshadowing

No adverse impact.

Privacy and visual impacts

No adverse impact.

Waste Management

Refer to waste management plan outlining the proposed waste/recycling practices and regime.

Traffic and parking

This proposal will have no appreciable impact upon existing traffic and parking provisions and arrangements.

Social and economic impacts

The social and economic impacts of the proposal will be positive. That is, this proposal will encourage the efficient economic use of the land to the benefit of the local community.

The project will enhance facilities for local communities by providing:

(1) Additional indoor and outdoor learning spaces for pre-school students,

(2) A multipurpose space for community events and gatherings,

(3) Dedicated office space for the Murrin Bridge Local Aboriginal Land Council, employment (Redi) & welfare services (Centrelink),

(4) Dedicated health facilities for Aboriginal Medical Services and Community Health.

Focusing on cultural strengths and connection, Aboriginal community members of Murrin Bridge will be the primary beneficiaries of the new facility that will act as a 'one-stop-shop' for residents to access services, participate in community events and reconnect with culture.

Increased student enrolment within the pre-school has necessitated the need for expansion. This expansion provides an opportunity to build a multipurpose community space suitable for cultural activities and events, and a services hub to provide health, housing and employment services. Combined, the project responds to community needs for education, employment and health services.


The community hub will be used for community events including wakes/funerals, community bingo, men's and women's groups, Inter agency group meetings, cooking classes, NAIDOC celebrations, community gatherings and playgroup. Partnerships will be strengthened between the community of Murrin Bridge and the extended communities of Lake Cargelligo and Euabalong/West. The hub will service the Aboriginal Medical service/speech therapy /occupational therapy, Centre link, employment services and Medicare. The proposal includes a cultural gallery featuring history & art that provides community families with a sense of belonging to culture, heritage and tradition. The project provides local employment opportunities in childcare, healthcare, construction, landscaping and maintenance.

THE SUITABILITY OF THE SITE - SECTION 4.15(1)(C) Section 4.15(1)(c) requires the consent authority to consider:

“(c) the suitability of the site for the development.”

The site is zoned RU5 Village in which both centre-based child care facilities and community facilities developments are permissible with consent. This proposal is consistent with the RU5 Village land zone objectives and can continue operation from the land without giving rise to unacceptable environmental impact(s) to the natural and built environments. The site is not affected by any known natural or technological constraint that would prevent development in accordance with the zone objectives.

Adjacent development does not unreasonably constrain this proposal and would not lead to unmanageable transport demands.

Adequate utilities and services are available to the site and appropriate for the development. The general topography and climate is appropriate for the development and there are no hazardous land uses or activities nearby.

The proposal has no impact on mineral and extractive resources. The site is considered suitable for this proposal.

SUBMISSIONS - SECTION 4.15(D) Section 4.15(d) requires the consent authority to consider:

“(d) any submissions made in accordance with this Act or the regulations”.

It is anticipated that the proposal will be publicly notified. Should submissions be received, the applicant would seek the opportunity to provide a reply.


PUBLIC INTEREST - SECTION 4.15(E) Section 4.15(e) requires the consent authority to consider:

“(e) the public interest”.

It is argued that the public interest is best achieved by the orderly and economic use of land for permissible purposes that do not impact unreasonably on development and/or enjoyment of surrounding land. In this case, it is argued that this proposal for the continued use and alterations of the pre-school premises and new building construction for the community hub use represents an efficient, orderly and economic use of land.

It is argued that this proposal represents an efficient, orderly and economic use of land while also satisfying a demand for services provided by both the pre-school and the community buildings. Furthermore, it is argued that the proposal is in the public interest as it satisfies the Cobar Local Environmental Plan 2012 aims and zone objectives.

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLANS- SECTION 4.15(3A) Section 4.15(3A) of the Act the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 requires Councils to be flexible in applying any provisions that apply to a proposal and allow reasonable alternative solutions that achieve the objects of those standards for dealing with that aspect of the development.

It is argued that this proposal remains consistent with the relevant Cobar LEP provisions noting that there is no applicable DCP.


6 Conclusion

The proposed development is considered to be suitable for the subject site as it relates to the continued use and alterations of the pre-school premises and new building construction (community hub). The development is not inconsistent with the future character for the area and will not undermine other land uses in the locality.

The proposal is consistent with the zone objectives and in keeping with development controls and will not give rise to unacceptable impact on local amenity.

The proposed development is considered to be appropriate in this location as it:

• meets the objectives of the RU5 Village zone and is considered to be consistent with the vision and desired outcomes expressed in the Far West Regional Plan 2036 where relevant to the Murrin Bridge community and locality;

• will not adversely impact on the natural, built and social environments;

• will not give rise to unacceptable increases in traffic; and,

• is located, designed and operated so as not to adversely impact on local amenity.

The proposal is considered to have merit and has proven to have no adverse impact on adjoining premises or land uses. It is recommended that Council determine this development application by the granting of consent.


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7 Appendix 1 – Child Care Planning Guideline Summary Table

Clause Guidance Comment Status

Child Care Planning Guideline

Part 2 Design quality principles Principle 1 - Context

Good design responds and contributes to its context, including the key natural and built features of an area, their relationship and the character they create when combined. It also includes social, economic, health and environmental conditions. Well-designed child care facilities respond to and enhance the qualities and identity of the area including adjacent sites, streetscapes and neighbourhood. Well-designed child care facilities take advantage of its context by optimising nearby transport, public facilities and centres, respecting local heritage, and being responsive to the demographic, cultural and socio-economic makeup of the facility users and surrounding communities.

The design and planning purpose of the development has taken cues from the surrounding established areas which are predominantly residential and the location of a childcare centre within the locality contributes to the community by meeting a local demand for childcare services in a manner sensitive to the site surroundings.

YES

Principle 2 - Built form

Good design achieves a scale, bulk and height appropriate to the existing or desired future character of the surrounding area. Good design achieves an appropriate built form for a site and the building’s purpose in terms of building alignments, proportions, building type, articulation and the manipulation of building elements. Good design also uses a variety of materials, colours and textures. Appropriate built form defines the public domain, contributes to the character of streetscapes and parks, including their views and vistas, and provides internal amenity and outlook. Contemporary facility design can be distinctive and unique to support innovative approaches to teaching and learning, while still achieving a visual appearance that is aesthetically pleasing, complements the surrounding areas, and contributes positively to the public realm.

The design and layout of the development seeks to maintain a bulk, height and scale context appropriate for the site and has utilised the relatively flat site and lower level from the roadway to keep a low presentation of the built form to the public domain and immediate neighbouring properties. The visual appearance of the building has architectural interest and articulation and presents an integrated landscaped setback which compliments the adjoining public domain.

YES

Principle 3 - Adaptive learning spaces

Good facility design delivers high quality learning spaces and achieves a high level of amenity for children and staff, resulting in buildings and associated infrastructure that are fit-for-purpose, enjoyable and easy to use. This is achieved through site layout, building design, and learning spaces fit-out. Good design achieves a mix of inclusive learning spaces to cater for all students and different modes of learning. This includes appropriately designed physical spaces offering a variety of settings, technology and opportunities for interaction.

The development design has incorporated a mix of inclusive learning spaces with specialised areas serving different age groups and offering both indoor and external spaces and settings to promote interaction and provide diverse learning opportunities.

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status Principle 4- Sustainability

Sustainable design combines positive environmental, social and economic outcomes. This includes use of natural cross ventilation, sunlight and passive thermal design for ventilation, heating and cooling reducing reliance on technology and operation costs. Other elements include recycling and re-use of materials and waste, use of sustainable materials and deep soil zones for groundwater recharge and vegetation. Well-designed facilities are durable and embed resource efficiency into building and site design, resulting in less energy and water consumption, less generation of waste and air emissions and reduced operational costs.

The building design has shown due regard and inclusion of sustainable design opportunities. The building has employed a sustainable design approach with regard to suitable materials and methods of construction with roof design elements, shade structures and layout promoting heating and cooling efficiencies for the building and occupants.

YES

Principle 5 - Landscape

Landscape and buildings should operate as an integrated and sustainable system, resulting in attractive developments with good amenity. A contextual fit of well-designed developments is achieved by contributing to the landscape character of the streetscape and neighbourhood. Well-designed landscapes make outdoor spaces assets for learning. This includes designing for diversity in function and use, age-appropriateness and amenity. Good landscape design enhances the development’s environmental performance by retaining positive natural features which contribute to the local context, co-ordinating water and soil management, solar access, micro-climate, tree canopy, habitat values and preserving green networks.

The site layout and setbacks have allowed for an integrated landscape design to specifically compliment the neighbourhood streetscape appearance and to assist with ‘softening’ the street elevation.

YES

Principle 6 - Amenity

Good design positively influences internal and external amenity for children, staff and neighbours. Achieving good amenity contributes to positive learning environments and the well-being of students and staff. Good amenity combines appropriate and efficient indoor and outdoor learning spaces, access to sunlight, natural ventilation, outlook, visual and acoustic privacy, storage, service areas and ease of access for all age groups and degrees of mobility. Well-designed child care facilities provide comfortable, diverse and attractive spaces to learn, play and socialise.

The high quality finishes, design inclusions and layout provides enhanced amenity outcomes to the occupants and visitors. The site provides comfortable, modern, diverse and attractive spaces for the children to learn, play and socialise.

YES

Principle 7 - Safety

Well-designed child care facilities optimise the use of the built and natural environment for learning and play, while utilising equipment, vegetation and landscaping that has a low health and safety risk, and can be checked and maintained efficiently and appropriately. Good child care facility design balances safety and security with the need to create a welcoming and accessible environment. It provides for quality public and private spaces that are inviting, clearly defined and allow controlled access for members of the community. Well-designed child care facilities

All outdoor areas are provided ‘at grade’ and safety has been prioritised in design, layout and equipment.

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status incorporate passive surveillance and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).

Part 3 Matters for consideration

3.1 Site selection and location

Not all sites will be suitable for child care facilities. This Guideline aims to help proponents choose a suitable site for a new service or facility. The most important question for each applicant is: Is the neighbourhood a good “fit” for the proposal? The location and physical context of a child care facility should be safe and healthy for children. There are several environmental hazards to be aware of when locating a new proposal, for example, bush fire and flood prone land, and contaminated land. In addition, local councils may identify areas of significant hazard in their planning instruments and policies. Child care facilities should also be compatible with the surrounding land uses. The predominant issues will vary depending on the location and setting of the site, the type of development being proposed, and the type of surrounding land use. Issues will differ depending on how urbanised or how rural the area is. While matters such as fire safety and evacuation may be a priority in a high rise building in metropolitan areas, impact on residential amenity may be more significant in suburban areas, and potential impacts from agricultural activities such as aerial spraying or odours may be more important in rural areas. Considerations Objective: To ensure that appropriate zone considerations are assessed when selecting a site. C1 For proposed developments in or adjacent to a residential zone, consider:

• the acoustic and privacy impacts of the proposed development on the residential properties

• the setbacks and siting of buildings within the residential context

• traffic and parking impacts of the proposal on residential amenity.

For proposed developments in commercial and industrial zones, consider:

• potential impacts on the health, safety and wellbeing of children, staff and visitors with regard to local environmental or amenity issues such as air or noise pollution and local traffic conditions

The site is in an appropriate locality for a childcare facility and is able to afford a safe location having regard to the absence of hazards. The subject site has surrounding land uses comprising predominantly low density residential of detached dwellings and is sited within a discrete Aboriginal community in a remote rural area. The childcare facility is compatible with the surrounding streetscape. The Residential area is an appropriate zone location for the development. Current vehicular access is available from both the Riverside Drive and Nyampaa Street frontages and the development proposes to formalise 6 (six) car parking spaces to each of the street frontages as detailed on the architectural plans. The immediate locality provides for ample overflow car parking to both street frontages and the distance from the development area to

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status • the potential impact of the facility on the

viability of existing commercial or industrial uses.

For proposed developments in public or private recreation zones, consider:

• the compatibly of the proposal with the operations and nature of the community or private recreational facilities

• if the existing premises is licensed for alcohol or gambling

• if the use requires permanent or casual occupation of the premises or site

• the availability of on site parking • compatibility of proposed hours of operation

with surrounding uses, particularly residential uses

• the availability of appropriate and dedicated sanitation facilities for the development.

For proposed developments on school, TAFE or university sites in Special Purpose zones, consider:

• the compatibly of the proposal with the operation of the institution and its users

• the proximity of the proposed facility to other uses on the site, including premises licensed for alcohol or gambling

• proximity to sources of noise, such as places of entertainment or mechanical workshops

• proximity to odours, particularly at agricultural institutions

• • previous uses of a premises such as scientific, medical or chemical laboratories, storage areas and the like.

Objective: To ensure that the site selected for a proposed child care facility is suitable for the use. C2 When selecting a site, ensure that:

• the location and surrounding uses are compatible with the proposed development or use

• the site is environmentally safe including risks such as flooding, land slip, bushfires, coastal hazards

• there are no potential environmental contaminants on the land, in the building or the general proximity, and whether hazardous materials remediation is needed

• the characteristics of the site are suitable for the scale and type of development proposed having regard to:

other township buildings and sites indicates that car parking (and traffic generally) will not be constrained or result in adverse impacts from the intensification of the development in this location of the Murrin Bridge township.

N/A N/A The site was selected having regard to the opportunities, and limited constraints/restrictions which present


Clause Guidance Comment Status - size of street frontage, lot

configuration, dimensions and overall size

- number of shared boundaries with residential properties

- the development will not have adverse environmental impacts on the surrounding area, particularly in sensitive environmental or cultural areas

• where the proposal is to occupy or retrofit an existing premises, the interior and exterior spaces are suitable for the proposed use

• there are suitable drop off and pick up areas, and off and on street parking

• the type of adjoining road (for example classified, arterial, local road, cul-de-sac) is appropriate and safe for the proposed use

• it is not located closely to incompatible social activities and uses such as restricted premises, injecting rooms, drug clinics and the like, premises licensed for alcohol or gambling such as hotels, clubs, cellar door premises and sex services premises.

Objective: To ensure that sites for child care facilities are appropriately located. C3 A child care facility should be located:

• near compatible social uses such as schools and other educational establishments, parks and other public open space, community facilities, places of public worship

• near or within employment areas, town centres, business centres, shops

• with access to public transport including rail, buses, ferries

• in areas with pedestrian connectivity to the local community, businesses, shops, services and the like.

Objective: To ensure that sites for child care facilities do not incur risks from environmental, health or safety hazards. C4 A child care facility should be located to avoid risks to children, staff or visitors and adverse environmental conditions arising from:

• proximity to: - heavy or hazardous industry, waste

transfer depots or landfill sites - LPG tanks or service stations

advantages for design and site suitability. The shape of the lot development site assists with the minimisation of potential impacts upon the neighbouring properties and the public domain. As the site is presently clear of significant vegetation and vacant of any built improvements the layout and functionality of the childcare building design is relatively unrestricted and can configure a layout which promotes good design and high end functionality to assist in the day to day operation of the childcare centre. The locality has demand for the expansion of the childcare facility that appropriate to Murrin Bridge. The chosen site location has no risk or exposure to


Clause Guidance Comment Status - water cooling and water warming

systems - odour (and other air pollutant)

generating uses and sources or sites which, due to prevailing land use zoning, may in future accommodate noise or odour generating uses

- extractive industries, intensive agriculture, agricultural spraying activities

• • any other identified environmental hazard or risk relevant to the site and/ or existing buildings within the site.

unsuitable land use types as detailed in C4. The immediate area surrounding the subject site is made up of low density residential housing which is essentially free of the items listed as the source of adverse environmental conditions which may have impact upon the childcare centre.

3.2 Local character, streetscape and the public domain interface

A detailed understanding of the overall site context will help create a well-designed and integrated child care facility. Context is the character and setting of the area within which the facility will sit. This character and setting is influenced by environmental, physical, economic and social factors. New development should appropriately consider surrounding identified heritage items and identified heritage conservation areas. Local heritage provisions may apply to the proposal. The key priorities when responding to character and context are:

• Communities - understanding social dynamics can help developments reinforce local communities.

• Place - drawing inspiration from indigenous character and heritage can strengthen local identity.

• Natural resources - maximising use of the intrinsic resources of the site can create more sustainable developments.

• Connections - understanding existing street and road linkages can help develop an effective and integrated movement framework.

• Feasibility - ensuring schemes are economically viable and deliverable.

• Vision - understanding the aspirations of the site within the setting of the wider area. Streetscape impacts are integral to local character and identity.

Streetscape is particularly important in areas with a strong unified, environmental, architectural, design, planting or cultural character such as scenic

The area and locality is predominantly low density residential housing and the design has been responsive to the likely bulk, scale and height of the built form in the locality and the anticipated future character of the immediate locality around the site. There are no identified heritage sites or items in close proximity to the site. The site topography and method of construction proposed will assist in the built form minimising it’s bulk and scale, and the street elevation having landscaping elements integrated to soften and breakup the appearance of the front elevation. The immediate locality of Murrin Bridge has a low scale, detached low density residential (single storey) streetscape character as the area is

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status protection areas, environmental protection areas or heritage and urban conservation areas. The public domain interface is the transition area between the child care facility, its private or communal space at the street edge and the public domain. The interface contributes to the quality and character of the street. The key components of the interface include entries, fences and walls, changes in level, service locations, interactions with outdoor play spaces and the location and size of street facing windows. Considerations Objective: To ensure that the child care facility is compatible with the local character and surrounding streetscape. C5 The proposed development should:

• contribute to the local area by being designed in character with the locality and existing streetscape

• reflect the predominant form of surrounding land uses, particularly in low density residential areas

• recognise predominant streetscape qualities, such as building form, scale, materials and colours

• include design and architectural treatments that respond to and integrate with the existing streetscape • use landscaping to positively contribute to the streetscape and neighbouring amenity

• integrate car parking into the building and site landscaping design in residential areas.

Objective: To ensure clear delineation between the child care facility and public spaces. C6 Create a threshold with a clear transition between public and private realms, including:

• fencing to ensure safety for children entering and leaving the facility

• windows facing from the facility towards the public domain to provide passive surveillance to the street as a safety measure and connection between the facility and the community

• integrating existing and proposed landscaping with fencing.

urban and there are few vacant sites. The design of the building has paid close regard to the use of high end quality materials and finishes which will present to the public domain. The site entry has clear delineation between the childcare centre and the public domain with the provision of front fencing elements which aid in the site’s positive contribution to the future and desired character of the locality. The site has a clearly identified car park driveway entry and a clearly identified pedestrian entrance path way. . The front fence and pathway entry elements include a mix of solid and


Clause Guidance Comment Status

C7 On sites with multiple buildings and/or entries, pedestrian entries and spaces associated with the child care facility should be differentiated to improve legibility for visitors and children by changes in materials, plant species and colours. C8 Where development adjoins public parks, open space or bushland, the facility should provide an appealing streetscape frontage by adopting some of the following design solutions:

• clearly defined street access, pedestrian paths and building entries

• low fences and planting which delineate communal/ private open space from adjoining public open space

• minimal use of blank walls and high fences. Objective: To ensure that front fences and retaining walls respond to and complement the context and character of the area and do not dominate the public domain. C9 Front fences and walls within the front setback should be constructed of visually permeable materials and treatments. Where the site is listed as a heritage item, adjacent to a heritage item or within a conservation area front fencing should be designed in accordance with local heritage provisions. C10 High solid acoustic fencing may be used when shielding the facility from noise on classified roads. The walls should be setback from the property boundary with screen landscaping of a similar height between the wall and the boundary.

open style elements to aid delineation of the site and public domain and promote surveillance between the site and the public domain. The site is not in close proximity to any classified road or potential noise source of similar description.

3.3 Building orientation, envelope and design

Orientation refers to the position of a building and its internal spaces in relation to its site, the street, the subdivision and neighbouring buildings, vistas and weather factors such as sun and wind. Building orientation influences the urban form of the street and building address. In residential areas, orientation of the facility may directly affect residential amenity including solar access and visual and acoustic privacy. The building envelope is determined by the permissible building height and site setbacks. In combination with height and setbacks, the following elements of building design make up the overall built form.

• Building height helps shape the desired future character of a place relative to its setting and topography.

The building design has been prepared to take advantage of the site orientation and available solar access opportunities. The building envelope has been considered appropriately for the

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status • Setbacks are expressed as distance of a

building from property boundaries and are important to the amenity of new development and buildings on adjacent sites. Setbacks to the street establish the alignment of buildings along a street frontage. Combined with building height and road reservation, street setbacks define the proportion and scale of the street and contribute to the character of the public domain.

• Floor space ratios primarily apply to mixed use developments.

• Architectural form defines a building as viewed from a distance and makes a strong contribution to local character. Aesthetics and articulation can assist in refining the form and enhancing it with scale and proportion.

• Roof design forms an important part of the skyline and may provide opportunities for open space. Facades contribute to the visual interest of the building and the character of the local area. They have an impact on the public domain where they face the street and may influence the amenity of neighbouring buildings.

• Materials and finishes provide visual interest and create good amenity and a positive visual impact through consistency of finish, well-considered use of colour and texture, durability of surface finishes and fixtures, resistance to damage and vandalism, and minimal recurrent maintenance.

Buildings for child care services must be designed so that they are safe and secure for children, staff and other users. Child care facilities need to allow equitable access by all members of the community, including those with disabilities. They should also provide suitable play areas for children with disabilities. Considerations Objective: To respond to the streetscape and site, while optimising solar access and opportunities for shade. C11 Orient a development on a site and design the building layout to:

• ensure visual privacy and minimise potential noise and overlooking impacts on neighbours by:

- facing doors and windows away from private open space, living rooms and

subject site and location and has kept height and setbacks appropriate for the context of the site. The FSR is appropriate for the site area and context. The architectural form is modern and appealing having regard to the general appearance, scale and architectural interest with key articulation elements promoting a positive contribution to the future and desired streetscape character of the immediate locality. The roof form includes projections to give the building’s roof outline a distinct design character and avoid uninterrupted massing of a low pitch skillion style roof form void of interest. Materials and finishes have been detailed and combined to enhance the level of architectural interest and provide an integrated cohesive design which will be appealing when viewed from the public domain and the surrounding properties. Safety outcomes through design have been a considered inclusion in the building’s layout, materials and finishes. The building has been oriented on the site to address the intended outcomes detailed in C11 and where appropriate additional measures have been detailed in the design solution for the site. (Refer to architectural plans for noted acoustic and


Clause Guidance Comment Status bedrooms in adjoining residential properties

- placing play equipment away from common boundaries with residential properties

- locating outdoor play areas away from residential dwellings and other sensitive uses

• optimise solar access to internal and external play areas

• avoid overshadowing of adjoining residential properties

• minimise cut and fill • ensure buildings along the street frontage

define the street by facing it • ensure that where a child care facility is

located above ground level, outdoor play areas are protected from wind and other climatic conditions.

Objective: To ensure that the scale of the child care facility is compatible with adjoining development and the impact on adjoining buildings is minimised. C12 The following matters may be considered to minimise the impacts of the proposal on local character:

• building height should be consistent with other buildings in the locality

• building height should respond to the scale and character of the street

• setbacks should allow for adequate privacy for neighbours and children at the proposed child care facility

• setbacks should provide adequate access for building maintenance

• setbacks to the street should be consistent with the existing character.

Objective: To ensure that setbacks from the boundary of a child care facility are consistent with the predominant development within the immediate context. C13 Where there are no prevailing setback controls minimum setback to a classified road should be 10 metres. On other road frontages where there are existing buildings within 50 metres, the setback should be the average of the two closest buildings. Where there are no buildings within 50 metres, the same setback is required for the predominant adjoining land use.

privacy measure that have been put in place.) The built form of the building design has had due regard to building height, building bulk and scale, roof forms, articulation, architectural interest and setbacks to neighbouring properties and the public domain. The design is considered suitable for the site and the surrounding locality. The side and street front setbacks are generally typical or greater than other built form likely to be constructed in Murrin Bridge. The building setbacks to the rear and side boundaries are acceptable and appropriate. The Front setback, is generous with the car park area allowing the built form to be separated from the street frontage. The proposed single story childcare facility compliments the


Clause Guidance Comment Status C14 On land in a residential zone, side and rear boundary setbacks should observe the prevailing setbacks required for a dwelling house. Objective: To ensure that the built form, articulation and scale of development relates to its context and buildings are well designed to contribute to an area's character. C15 The built form of the development should contribute to the character of the local area, including how it:

• respects and responds to its physical context such as adjacent built form, neighbourhood character, streetscape quality and heritage

• contributes to the identity of the place • retains and reinforces existing built form and

vegetation where significant • considers heritage within the local

neighbourhood including identified heritage items and conservation areas

• responds to its natural environment including local landscape setting and climate

• contributes to the identity of place. Objective: To ensure that buildings are designed to create safe environments for all users. C16 Entry to the facility should be limited to one secure point which is:

• located to allow ease of access, particularly for pedestrians

• directly accessible from the street where possible

• directly visible from the street frontage • easily monitored through natural or camera

surveillance • not accessed through an outdoor play area. • in a mixed-use development, clearly defined

and separate from entrances to other uses in the building.

Objective: To ensure that child care facilities are designed to be accessible by all potential users. C17 Accessible design can be achieved by:

• providing accessibility to and within the building in accordance with all relevant legislation

• linking all key areas of the site by level or ramped pathways that are accessible to

surrounding area as it stays consistent with the surrounding character of the area. The childcare facility has a single secure entry to the building. The entry is directly accessible from the street frontage. The design inclusions of C16 have been addressed in the accompanying architectural plans. The site has been designed to afford flat grade access to the childcare facility from the car park area and the front entry of the building. The proposal will address the required construction standards pursuant to the NCC (BCA) and the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010. Details and specifications will be included in the construction certificate documentation.


Clause Guidance Comment Status prams and wheelchairs, including between all car parking areas and the main building entry

• providing a continuous path of travel to and within the building, including access between the street entry and car parking and main building entrance. Platform lifts should be avoided where possible

• minimising ramping by ensuring building entries and ground floors are well located relative to the level of the footpath.

NOTE: The National Construction Code, the Discrimination Disability Act 1992 and the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 set out the requirements for access to buildings for people with disabilities.

3.4 Landscaping

Landscaping of child care facilities can play an important role in integrating facilities into the surrounding streetscape and context. Good integration of facilities benefits neighbours and future residents. Special attention is required when designing landscaping for sites on bush fire prone land. (For detailed guidance refer to Planning for Bush Fire Protection and NSW Rural Fire Service website.) The type, location and ongoing maintenance of landscaping within the Asset Protection Zone (APZ) is a necessary Bush Fire Protection Measure. Considerations Objective: To provide landscape design that contributes to the streetscape and amenity. C18 Appropriate planting should be provided along the boundary integrated with fencing. Screen planting should not be included in calculations of unencumbered outdoor space. Use the existing landscape where feasible to provide a high quality landscaped area by:

• reflecting and reinforcing the local context • incorporating natural features of the site, such

as trees, rocky outcrops and vegetation communities into landscaping.

C19 Incorporate car parking into the landscape design of the site by:

• planting shade trees in large car parking areas to create a cool outdoor environment and reduce summer heat radiating into buildings

• taking into account streetscape, local character and context when siting car parking areas within the front setback

The site is not identified as bushfire prone land and as such no bushfire control measures should be applied.. The proposed landscaping of the site focusses upon the streetscape and primary setback areas to the front and rear boundaries. There is appropriate landscaping proposed adjacent the car parking area, with shrubs, plants and other species and to introduce shading and provide visual interest that will soften the

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status • using low level landscaping to soften and

screen parking areas.

appearance of the development.

3.5 Visual and acoustic privacy

Visual privacy is about allowing residents on adjacent properties to occupy their private space without being overlooked by child care facilities and ensuring child care facilities are not overlooked by neighbouring properties. Privacy is influenced by the activities in each of the spaces where overlooking may occur, the times and frequency these spaces are being used, the expectations of occupants for privacy and residents' willingness to reduce overlooking with screening devices. Acoustic privacy involves reducing sound transmission between activity rooms and outdoor play areas of the child care facility and its neighbours. Design and site layout are the main ways of reducing acoustic impacts for example:

• site context and orientation of the building • building design including the location of

public and private open spaces and the arrangement of internal spaces

• physical relationship to surrounding uses • building separation and providing physical

barriers between the outdoor areas and the noise receivers.

Outdoor areas near residential uses can be designed to encourage more passive activities. Acoustic attenuation measures can be used to reduce reflected noise and once a facility is operating the installation of public address systems should be discouraged. Considerations Objective: To protect the privacy and security of children attending the facility. C20 Open balconies in mixed use developments should not overlook facilities nor overhang outdoor play spaces. C21 Minimise direct overlooking of indoor rooms and outdoor play spaces from public areas through:

• appropriate site and building layout • suitably locating pathways, windows and

doors • permanent screening and landscape design.

Objective: To minimise impacts on privacy of adjoining properties. C22

The design has resulted in the level of the childcare windows being on a offset to neighbouring windows and at a height to avoid overlooking issues. The proposal is highly unlikely to result in any noise nuisance or adverse impact having regard to the following:

The site activities are limited primarily to the Pre-school and community operations and functions, The location of the development area within the Murrin Bridge township provides extensive spatial separation from the residential area to the south,

The operational and maintenance undertakings for the development area are associated with the low impact buildings only and there are no high frequency service vehicles accessing the development. . There will be appropriate fencing elements serving all boundaries and suitable fencing along the each side of the

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status Minimise direct overlooking of main internal living areas and private open spaces in adjoining developments through:

• appropriate site and building layout • suitable location of pathways, windows and

doors • landscape design and screening.

Objective: To minimise the impact of child care facilities on the acoustic privacy of neighbouring residential developments. C23 A new development, or development that includes alterations to more than 50 per cent of the existing floor area, and is located adjacent to residential accommodation should:

• provide an acoustic fence along any boundary where the adjoining property contains a residential use. (An acoustic fence is one that is a solid, gap free fence).

• ensure that mechanical plant or equipment is screened by solid, gap free material and constructed to reduce noise levels e.g. acoustic fence, building, or enclosure.

C24 A suitably qualified acoustic professional should prepare an acoustic report which will cover the following matters:

• identify an appropriate noise level for a child care facility located in residential and other zones

• determine an appropriate background noise level for outdoor play areas during times they are proposed to be in use

• • determine the appropriate height of any acoustic fence to enable the noise criteria to be met.

facility ensuring the security and safety of the children inside the centre. The building is sited and proposed to be constructed with fencing components that will avoid direct overlooking of indoor rooms and outdoor spaces. The fencing components will also afford the same degree of privacy to the adjoining residences. The objectives in relation to privacy minimisation are considered to be suitably addressed by the design of the development having regard to the setbacks, treatment elevation openings and fencing components.

3.6 Noise and air pollution

Child care facilities located near major roads, rail lines, and beneath flight paths are likely to be subject to noise impacts. Other noisy environments such as industrial areas and substations may impact on the amenity and well-being of the children and staff. The location of child care facilities should be selected to avoid or minimise the potential impact of external sources of significant noise. The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 provides the statutory framework for managing air emissions in NSW and should be consulted when proposing facilities in or close to industrial areas. The Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation sets air emission standards for different industries. Considerations

The subject site is not located in close proximity to any identified major noise and or air pollution source (major roads, rail lines, airports, flights paths etc.) and in this regard the noise pollution has been the appropriately addressed and considered within the proposal.

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status Objective: To ensure that outside noise levels on the facility are minimised to acceptable levels. C25 Adopt design solutions to minimise the impacts of noise, such as:

• creating physical separation between buildings and the noise source

• orienting the facility perpendicular to the noise source and where possible buffered by other uses

• using landscaping to reduce the perception of noise • limiting the number and size of openings facing noise sources

• using double or acoustic glazing, acoustic louvres or enclosed balconies (wintergardens)

• using materials with mass and/or sound insulation or absorption properties, such as solid balcony balustrades, external screens and soffits

• locating cot rooms, sleeping areas and play areas away from external noise sources.

C26 An acoustic report should identify appropriate noise levels for sleeping areas and other non play areas and examine impacts and noise attenuation measures where a child care facility is proposed in any of the following locations:

• on industrial zoned land • where the ANEF contour is between 20 and 25,

consistent with AS 2021 - 2000 • along a railway or mass transit corridor, as

defined by State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007

• on a major or busy road • other land that is impacted by substantial

external noise. Objective: To ensure air quality is acceptable where child care facilities are proposed close to external sources of air pollution such as major roads and industrial development. C27 Locate child care facilities on sites which avoid or minimise the potential impact of external sources of air pollution such as major roads and industrial development. C28 A suitably qualified air quality professional should prepare an air quality assessment report to demonstrate that proposed child care facilities close to major roads or industrial developments can meet air quality standards in accordance with relevant

Not applicable to the site and locality. The site has been selected in a location void of potential impacts from external sources of air pollution. Air quality assessment not required having regard to location.


Clause Guidance Comment Status legislation and guidelines. The air quality assessment report should evaluate design considerations to minimise air pollution such as:

• creating an appropriate separation distance between the facility and the pollution source. The location of play areas, sleeping areas and outdoor areas should be as far as practicable from the major source of air pollution

• using landscaping to act as a filter for air pollution generated by traffic and industry. Landscaping has the added benefit of improving aesthetics and minimising visual intrusion from an adjacent roadway

• incorporating ventilation design into the design of the facility.

3.7 Hours of operation

The hours of operation of child care facilities should not adversely impact the amenity of surrounding properties, particularly in residential areas. However, there is increasing demand for child care services outside the standard 7.00am to 7.00pm period as working hours become increasingly flexible for both shift and office workers. Hence there is a need to strike a balance between the needs of families and compatibility with the surrounding uses in an area. Considerations Objective: To minimise the impact of the child care facility on the amenity of neighbouring residential developments. C29 Hours of operation within areas where the predominant land use is residential should be confined to the core hours of 7.00am to 7.00pm weekdays. The hours of operation of the proposed child care facility may be extended if it adjoins or is adjacent to non-residential land uses. C30 Within mixed use areas or predominantly commercial areas, the hours of operation for each child care facility should be assessed with respect to its compatibility with adjoining and co-located land uses

The plan of management has specified the particulars of the childcare centre operation including hours of operation. The Plan of Management details the hours of operation (see below). “Open daily Monday to Thursday operating from 8:30am to 4pm” . The centre will close on public holidays.

YES

3.8 Traffic, parking and pedestrian circulation

Site access from the public road to the site is important to ensure safety. At the same time, a safe pedestrian environment is essential on the site. Car parking areas need to ensure the safety of all visitors to the site, whether it is a stand-alone facility or part of a mixed use residential, commercial or industrial development. On and off site conflicts with children, visitors and users of the facility can be avoided through a combination of design and management plans. For example, drop off, parking and play areas in light industrial or commercial areas need to be carefully sited, away

An appropriate traffic study has been prepared and addresses all the current controls put in place by Lachlan Shire council. All relevant items of the development have been considered. On-site parking is provided at grade. The Council DCP parking rates have been satisfied and the provision of car

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status from heavy truck traffic and main roads to minimise risk of accidents. Car parking rates are generally measured as a function of capacity, that is, spaces per number of children and staff. The capacity of a facility will be determined by several factors dictated by compliance with requirements under the National Regulations. These include:

• the amount of unencumbered space provided within a facility

• the reigning staff / child ratio provisions. Rates of car parking should also be determined relative to the availability, frequency and convenience of public transport. Facilities located in inner urban and high density areas may require fewer off street car parking spaces than in lower density areas with limited access to transport, employment and services. Car parking within a basement can provide optimum use of the site area and minimise visual impacts. Where basement car parking is provided, design should aim to:

• locate car park entries behind the building line • integrate entries with the overall building

façade. Design options include ventilation grills, louvres, screening devices, ‘hit and miss’ brickwork and similar cladding finishes

• minimise visual prominence. This can be done by stepping car park levels or using split levels on sloping sites.

Bicycle parking should be provided suitable for the context and user needs of the centre. Considerations Objective: To provide parking that satisfies the needs of users and demand generated by the centre. C31 Off street car parking should be provided at the rates for child care facilities specified in a Development Control Plan that applies to the land. Where a Development Control Plan does not specify car parking rates, off street car parking should be provided at the following rates: Within 400 metres of a metropolitan train station:

• 1 space per 10 children • 1 space per 2 staff. Staff parking may be stack

or tandem parking with no more than 2 spaces in each tandem space.

In other areas: • 1 space per 4 children.

parking on site achieves compliance. No basement parking. The Council DCP parking rates have been satisfied and the provision of car parking on site achieves compliance. Refer to the Site Plan Not applicable.


Clause Guidance Comment Status A reduction in car parking rates may be considered where:

• the proposal is an adaptive re-use of a heritage item • the site is in a B8 Metropolitan Zone or other high density business or residential zone

• the site is in proximity to high frequency and well connected public transport

• the site is co-located or in proximity to other uses where parking is appropriately provided (for example business centres, schools, public open space, car parks)

• there is sufficient on street parking available at appropriate times within proximity of the site.

C32 In commercial or industrial zones and mixed use developments, on street parking may only be considered where there are no conflicts with adjoining uses, that is, no high levels of vehicle movement or potential conflicts with trucks and large vehicles. C33 A Traffic and Parking Study should be prepared to support the proposal to quantify potential impacts on the surrounding land uses and demonstrate how impacts on amenity will be minimised. The study should also address any proposed variations to parking rates and demonstrate that: • the amenity of the surrounding area will not be affected • there will be no impacts on the safe operation of the surrounding road network. Objective: To provide vehicle access from the street in a safe environment that does not disrupt traffic flows. C34 Alternate vehicular access should be provided where child care facilities are on sites fronting: • a classified road • roads which carry freight traffic or transport dangerous goods or hazardous materials. The alternate access must have regard to: • the prevailing traffic conditions • pedestrian and vehicle safety including bicycle movements • the likely impact of the development on traffic. C35 Child care facilities proposed within cul-de-sacs or narrow lanes or roads should ensure that safe access can be provided to and from the site, and to and from the wider locality in times of emergency.

Not applicable. Recommendations of the report have been included as part of the scope of works. Not applicable to the subject site. Not applicable to the subject site. The development design is consistent with the relevant criteria items detailed in C36. Refer to the car park layout in site plan.


Clause Guidance Comment Status Objective: To provide a safe and connected environment for pedestrians both on and around the site. C36 The following design solutions may be incorporated into a development to help provide a safe pedestrian environment:

• separate pedestrian access from the car park to the facility

• defined pedestrian crossings included within large car parking areas

• separate pedestrian and vehicle entries from the street for parents, children and visitors

• pedestrian paths that enable two prams to pass each other

• delivery and loading areas located away from the main pedestrian access to the building and in clearly designated, separate facilities

• in commercial or industrial zones and mixed use developments, the path of travel from the car parking to the centre entrance physically separated from any truck circulation or parking areas

• vehicles can enter and leave the site in a forward direction.

C37 Mixed use developments should include:

• driveway access, manoeuvring areas and parking areas for the facility that are separate to parking and manoeuvring areas used by trucks

• drop off and pick up zones that are exclusively available for use during the facility’s operating hours with spaces clearly marked accordingly, close to the main entrance and preferably at the same floor level. Alternatively, direct access should avoid crossing driveways or maneuvering areas used by vehicles accessing other parts of the site.

• • parking that is separate from other uses, located and grouped together and conveniently located near the entrance or access point to the facility.

C38 Car parking design should:

• include a child safe fence to separate car parking areas from the building entrance and play areas

• provide clearly marked accessible parking as close as possible to the primary entrance to

Not applicable to the subject site or development proposal. The pedestrian and vehicular entries are separated appropriately and the pathways serving both have suitable and acceptable gradients having regard to accessibility requirements


Clause Guidance Comment Status the building in accordance with appropriate Australian Standards

• • include wheelchair and pram accessible parking.

Part 4 Applying the National Regulations to development proposals

A. Internal Physical Environment 4.1 Indoor space requirements

Regulation 107 Education and Care Services National Regulations Every child being educated and cared for within a facility must have a minimum of 3.25m2 of unencumbered indoor space. If this requirement is not met, the concurrence of the regulatory authority is required under the SEPP. Unencumbered indoor space excludes any of the following:

• passageway or thoroughfare (including door swings) used for circulation

• toilet and hygiene facilities • nappy changing area or area for preparing

bottles • area permanently set aside for the use or

storage of cots • area permanently set aside for storage • area or room for staff or administration • kitchens, unless the kitchen is designed to be

used predominately by the children as part of an educational program e.g. a learning kitchen

• on-site laundry • other space that is not suitable for children.

All unencumbered indoor spaces must be provided as a secure area for children. The design of these spaces should consider the safe supervision of children. When calculating indoor space requirements, the area required for any additional child may be waived when the child is being cared for in an emergency circumstance as set out in regulation 123(5) or the child is being educated or cared for in exceptional circumstances as set out in regulation 124(5) and (6) of the National Regulations. Applicants should also note that regulation 81 requires that the needs for sleep and rest of children at the service be met, having regard to their ages, development stages and individual needs. Development applications should indicate how these needs will be accommodated.

The minimum unencumbered indoor space requirements are satisfactorily addressed by the building design. Refer to the architectural plans attached.

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status Verandahs may be included when calculating indoor space with the written approval from the regulatory authority. Design Guidance Verandahs as indoor space For a verandah to be included as unencumbered indoor space, any opening must be able to be fully closed during inclement weather. It can only be counted once and therefore cannot be counted as outdoor space as well as indoor space (refer to Figure 1). Storage Storage areas including joinery units are not to be included in the calculation of indoor space. To achieve a functional unencumbered area free of clutter, storage areas must be considered when designing and calculating the spatial requirements of the facility. It is recommended that a child care facility provide:

• a minimum of 0.3m3 per child of external storage space

• a minimum of 0.2m3 per child of internal storage space.

Storage does not need to be in a separate room or screened, and there should be a mixture of safe shelving and storage that children can access independently. Storage of items such as prams, bikes and scooters should be located adjacent to the building entrance. Where an external laundry service is used, storage and collection points for soiled items should be in an area with separate external access, away from children. This will prevent clothes being carried through public areas and reduce danger to children during drop off and collection of laundry

Verandas are able to be fully secured in the event of extreme weather conditions. Separate storerooms are provided.

4.2 Laundry and hygiene facilities

Regulation 106 Education and Care Services National Regulations There must be laundry facilities or access to laundry facilities; or other arrangements for dealing with soiled clothing, nappies and linen, including hygienic facilities for storage prior to their disposal or laundering. The laundry and hygienic facilities must be located and maintained in a way that does not pose a risk to children. Child care facilities must also comply with the requirements for laundry facilities that are contained in the National Construction Code. Design Guidance

Laundry facilities have been provided in the building design and layout.

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status Laundry and hygiene facilities are a key consideration for education and care service premises. The type of laundry facilities provided must be appropriate to the age of children accommodated. On site laundry On site laundry facilities should contain:

• a washer or washers capable of dealing with the heavy requirements of the facility

• a dryer • laundry sinks • adequate storage for soiled items prior to

cleaning • an on site laundry cannot be calculated as

usable unencumbered play space for children (refer to Figure 2).

External laundry service A facility that does not contain on site laundry facilities must make external laundering arrangements. Any external laundry facility providing services to the facility needs to comply with any relevant Australian Standards.

There is an in-house laundry in the building.

4.3 Toilet and hygiene facilities

Regulation 109 Education and Care Services National Regulations A service must ensure that adequate, developmentally and age appropriate toilet, washing and drying facilities are provided for use by children being educated and cared for by the service; and the location and design of the toilet, washing and drying facilities enable safe use and convenient access by the children. Child care facilities must comply with the requirements for sanitary facilities that are contained in the National Construction Code. Design Guidance Toilet and hygiene facilities should be designed to maintain the amenity and dignity of the occupants (refer to Figure 3). Design considerations could include:

• junior toilet pans, low level sinks and hand drying facilities for children

• a sink and handwashing facilities in all bathrooms for adults

• direct access from both activity rooms and outdoor play areas

• windows into bathrooms and cubicles without doors to allow supervision by staff

• external windows in locations that prevent observation from neighbouring properties or from side boundaries.

The building design has included toilet and hygiene facilities addressing the criteria outlined in 4.3.

YES

4.4 Ventilation

Regulation 110 Education and Care Services National Regulations Services must be well ventilated, have adequate natural light, and be maintained at a temperature that ensures the safety and wellbeing of children.

The building has included and provided ventilation design elements to achieve appropriate

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status and natural light

Child care facilities must comply with the light and ventilation and minimum ceiling height requirements of the National Construction Code. Ceiling height requirements may be affected by the capacity of the facility. Design Guidance Ventilation Good ventilation can be achieved through a mixture of natural cross ventilation and air conditioning. Encouraging natural ventilation is the basis of sustainable design; however, there will be circumstances where mechanical ventilation will be essential to creating ambient temperatures within a facility. To achieve adequate natural ventilation, the design of the child care facilities must address the orientation of the building, the configuration of rooms and the external building envelope, with natural air flow generally reducing the deeper a building becomes. It is recommended that child care facilities ensure natural ventilation is available to each indoor activity room. Natural light Solar and daylight access reduces reliance on artificial lighting and heating, improves energy efficiency and creates comfortable learning environments through pleasant conditions. Natural light contributes to a sense of well-being, is important to the development of children and improves service outcomes. Daylight and solar access changes with the time of day, seasons and weather conditions. When designing child care facilities consideration should be given to:

• providing windows facing different orientations • using skylights as appropriate • ceiling heights.

Designers should aim to minimise the need for artificial lighting during the day, especially in circumstances where room depth exceeds ceiling height by 2.5 times. It is recommended that ceiling heights be proportional to the room size, which can be achieved using raked ceilings and exposed trusses, creating a sense of space and visual interest. Clerestory windows are effective at adding natural light to activity rooms. Louvres can be incorporated to allow for ventilation when doors are closed. High ceiling heights provide good proportion in long and wide rooms.

ventilation and natural light. The building has 2700+ mm ceiling heights. The building has significant openings to promote cross ventilation on three sides of the building. The building design provides significant natural light to the indoor spaces as detailed on the architectural elevations.

4.5 Administrative space

Regulation 111 Education and Care Services National Regulations A service must provide adequate area or areas for the purposes of conducting the administrative functions of the service, consulting with parents of children and conducting private conversations.

The building design has provided appropriate areas for the administration of the childcare centre as identified upon the architectural floor plans.

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status Design Guidance Design considerations could include closing doors for privacy and glass partitions to ensure supervision. When designing administrative spaces, consideration should be given to functions which can share spaces and those which cannot (refer Figure 4). Sound proofing of meeting rooms may be appropriate where they are located adjacent to public areas, or in large rooms where sound can easily travel. Administrative spaces should be designed to ensure equitable use by parents and children at the facility. A reception desk may be designed to have a portion of it at a lower level for children or people in a wheel chair. Reception spaces in administrative areas should be welcoming to adults and children and be designed for equitable access by all.

4.6 Nappy change facilities

Regulation 112 Education and Care Services National Regulations Child care facilities must provide for children who wear nappies, including appropriate hygienic facilities for nappy changing and bathing. All nappy changing facilities should be designed and located in an area that prevents unsupervised access by children. Child care facilities must also comply with the requirements for nappy changing and bathing facilities that are contained in the National Construction Code. Design Guidance In circumstances where nappy change facilities must be provided, design considerations could include:

• properly constructed nappy changing bench or benches

• a bench type baby bath within one metre from the nappy change bench

• the provision of hand cleansing facilities for adults in the immediate vicinity of the nappy change area

• a space to store steps • positioning to enable supervision of the activity

and play areas.

Dedicated nappy change facilities (areas/rooms) have been integrated into the floor plan in appropriate locations.

YES

4.7 Premises designed to facilitate supervision

Regulation 115 Education and Care Services National Regulations A centre-based service must ensure that the rooms and facilities within the premises (including toilets, nappy change facilities, indoor and outdoor activity rooms and play spaces) are designed to facilitate supervision of children at all times, having regard to the need to maintain their rights and dignity.

The building design and layout has given due consideration to staff supervision of the children in the childcare centre.

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status Child care facilities must also comply with any requirements regarding the ability to facilitate supervision that are contained in the National Construction Code. Design Guidance Design considerations should include:

• solid walls in children’s toilet cubicles (but no doors) to provide dignity whilst enabling supervision

• locating windows into bathrooms or nappy change areas away from view of visitors to the facility, the public or neighbouring properties

• avoiding room layouts with hidden corners where supervision is poor, or multi room activity rooms for single groups of children

• avoiding multi-level rooms which compromise, or require additional staffing, to ensure proper supervision. If multilevel spaces are proposed, consideration should be given to providing areas that can be closed off and used only under supervision for controlled activities (refer to Figures 5, 6 and 7).

Design elements have been included to address the guidelines criteria.

4.8 Emergency and evacuation procedures

Regulations 97 and 168 Education and Care Services National Regulations Regulation 168 sets out the list of procedures that a care service must have, including procedures for emergency and evacuation. Regulation 97 sets out the detail for what those procedures must cover including:

• instructions for what must be done in the event of an emergency

• an emergency and evacuation floor plan, a copy of which is displayed in a prominent position near each exit

• a risk assessment to identify potential emergencies that are relevant to the service.

Design Guidance Facility design and features should provide for the safe and managed evacuation of children and staff from the facility in the event of a fire or other emergency. Multi-storey buildings with proposed child care facilities above ground level may consider providing additional measures to protect staff and children. For example:

• independent emergency escape routes from the facility to the ground level that would separate children from other building users to address child protection concerns during evacuations

• a safe haven or separate emergency area where children and staff can muster during the initial stages of a fire alert or other

The Plan of Management has identified that there will be a policy implemented to address the relevant regulations associated with emergency and evacuation procedures. The building is required to satisfy National Construction Code (BCA) provisions related to safety, fire safety and emergency and evacuation procedures.

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status emergency. This would enable staff to account for all children prior to evacuation.

An emergency and evaluation plan should be submitted with a DA and should consider:

• •the mobility of children and how this is to be accommodated during an evacuation

• the location of a safe congregation/assembly point, away from the evacuated building, busy roads and other hazards, and away from evacuation points used by other occupants or tenants of the same building or of surrounding buildings

• how children will be supervised during the evacuation and at the congregation/assembly point, relative to the capacity of the facility and governing child-to-staff ratios.

B. External Physical Environment

4.9 Outdoor space requirements

Regulation 108 Education and Care Services National Regulations An education and care service premises must provide for every child being educated and cared for within the facility to have a minimum of 7.0m2 of unencumbered outdoor space. If this requirement is not met, the concurrence of the regulatory authority is required under the SEPP. Unencumbered outdoor space excludes any of the following:

• pathway or thoroughfare, except where used by children as part of the education and care program

• car parking area • storage shed or other storage area • laundry • other space that is not suitable for children.

When calculating outdoor space requirements, the area required for any additional child may be waived when the child is being cared for in an emergency circumstance as set out in regulation 123(5) or the child is being educated or cared for in exceptional circumstances as set out in regulation 124(5) and (6) of the National Regulations. Applicants should also note that regulation 274 (Part 7.3 NSW Provisions) states that a centre-based service for children preschool age or under must ensure there is no swimming pool on the premises, unless the swimming pool existed before 6 November 1996. Where there is an existing swimming pool, a water safety policy will be required.

The minimum unencumbered outdoor space requirements are satisfactorily addressed by the building design. Refer to the Site Plan in accompanying plans for the specific area calculations and numbers. The proposal achieves compliance with the guidelines criteria.

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status A verandah that is included within indoor space cannot be included when calculating outdoor space and vice versa. Design Guidance Calculating unencumbered space for outdoor areas should not include areas of dense hedges or plantings along boundaries which are designed for landscaping purposes and not for children’s play (refer to Figures 9 and 10). When new equipment or storage areas are added to existing services, the potential impact on unencumbered space calculations and service approvals must be considered. Verandahs as outdoor space Where a covered space such as a verandah is to be included in outdoor space it should:

• be open on at least one third of its perimeter • have a clear height of 2.1 metres • have a wall height of less than 1.4 metres

where a wall with an opening forms the perimeter

• have adequate flooring and roofing • • be designed to provide adequate

protection from the elements (refer to Figure 8).

Outdoor play areas are important for growth and development. Simulated outdoor environments Proponents should aim to provide the requisite amount of unencumbered outdoor space in all development applications. A service approval will only be granted in exceptional circumstances when outdoor space requirements are not met. For an exemption to be granted, the preferred alternate solution is that indoor space be designed as a simulated outdoor environment. Simulated outdoor space must be provided in addition to indoor space and cannot be counted twice when calculating areas. Simulated outdoor environments are internal spaces that have all the features and experiences and qualities of an outdoor space. They should promote the same learning outcomes that are developed during outdoor play. Simulated outdoor environments should have:

• more access to natural light and ventilation than required for an internal space through large windows, glass doors and panels to enable views of trees, views of the sky and clouds and movement outside the facility

• skylights to give a sense of the external climate


Clause Guidance Comment Status • a combination of different floor types and

textures, including wooden decking, pebbles, mounds, ridges, grass, bark and artificial grass, to mimic the uneven surfaces of an outdoor environment

• sand pits and water play areas • furniture made of logs and stepping logs • dense indoor planting and green vegetated

walls • climbing frames, walking and/or bike tracks • vegetable gardens and gardening tubs

Simulated outdoor environments contain sand pits, rocks and elements from the natural environment.

4.10 Natural environment

Regulation 113 Education and Care Services National Regulations The approved provider of a centre-based service must ensure that the outdoor spaces allow children to explore and experience the natural environment. Design Guidance Creating a natural environment to meet this regulation includes the use of natural features such as trees, sand and natural vegetation within the outdoor space. Shrubs and trees selected for the play space must be safe for children. Avoid plant species that risk the health, safety and welfare of the facility’s occupants, such as those which:

• are known to be poisonous, produce toxins or have toxic leaves or berries

• have seed pods or stone fruit, attract bees, have thorns, spikes or prickly foliage or drop branches.

The outdoor space should be designed to:

• provide a variety of experiences that facilitate the development of cognitive and physical skills, provide opportunities for social interaction and appreciation of the natural environment

• assist supervision and minimise opportunities for bullying and antisocial behaviour

• enhance outdoor learning, socialisation and recreation by positioning outdoor urban furniture and play equipment in configurations that facilitate interaction.

Natural environments are important for growth and play.

The natural environment provided by the landscaping and treatments of the outdoor play areas is suitable for the areas being used by the child occupants. Refer to the landscape design plan attached.

YES

4.11 Shade Regulation 114 Education and Care Services National Regulations The approved provider of a centre-based service must ensure that outdoor spaces include adequate shaded areas to protect children from overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

The development has included shaded areas for the outdoor play areas and these are detailed upon the architectural plans submitted with the

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status Design Guidance Providing the correct balance of sunlight and shade to play areas is important for the health and well-being of children and staff. Combining built and natural shade will often be the best option. Solar access Controlled exposure to daylight for limited periods is essential as sunlight provides vitamin D which promotes healthy muscles, bones and overall wellbeing. Outdoor play areas should be provided with controlled solar access throughout the year. Outdoor play areas should:

• have year-round solar access to at least 30 per cent of the ground area, with no more than 60 per cent of the outdoor space covered.

• provide shade in the form of trees or built shade structures giving protection from ultraviolet radiation to at least 30 per cent of the outdoor play area

• have evenly distributed shade structures over different activity spaces.

Natural shade Natural shade should be a major element in outdoor play areas. Trees with dense foliage and wide-spreading canopies provide the best protection. Existing stands of trees, particularly in rear setbacks, should be retained to provide shaded play areas. Species that suit local soil and climatic conditions and the character of the environment are recommended. Dense shrubs can also provide shade. They should be planted around the site perimeter so they don’t obstruct supervision. Pruning shrubs on the underside may create shaded play nooks underneath. Planting for shade and solar access is enhanced by: • placing appropriately scaled trees near the eastern and western elevations • providing a balance of evergreen and deciduous trees to give shade in summer and sunlight access in winter. Built shade structures Built structures providing effective shade include: • permanent structures (pergolas, sails and verandahs) • demountable shade (marquees and tents) • adjustable systems (awnings) • shade sails. Shade structures should not create safety hazards. Support systems such as upright posts should be clearly visible with rounded edges or padding. Vertical barriers at the sides of shade structures should be designed to prevent children using them for climbing. Shade structures should allow adults to view and access the children’s play areas, with a recommended head

application documentation. The layout of the shaded areas will provide a balance of light and shade to the outdoor areas. The building has covered open areas along the internal courtyard corridors. Please see accompanying architectural plans for further details. The internal play areas have shading devices such as verandas, a large tree and vegetation put in place to minimise extreme heat.


Clause Guidance Comment Status clearance of 2.1 metres. The floor area underneath the structure should be of a sufficient size and shape to allow children to gather or play actively. Shade structure can be a fixed structural element or a shade sail.

4.12 Fencing Regulation 104 Education and Care Services National Regulations Any outdoor space used by children must be enclosed by a fence or barrier that is of a height and design that children preschool age or under cannot go through, over or under it. This regulation does not apply to a centre-based service that primarily provides education and care to children over preschool age, including a family day care venue where all children are over preschool age. Child care facilities must also comply with the requirements for fencing and protection of outdoor play spaces that are contained in the National Construction Code. Design guidance Fencing at child care facilities must provide a secure, safe environment for children and minimise access to dangerous areas. Fencing also needs to positively contribute to the visual amenity of the streetscape and surrounding area. In general, fencing around outdoor spaces should: • prevent children climbing over, under or though fences • prevent people outside the facility from gaining access by climbing over, under or through the fence • not create a sense of enclosure. Design considerations for side and rear boundary fences could include: • being made from solid prefinished metal, timber or masonry • having a minimum height of 1.8 metres • having no rails or elements for climbing higher than 150mm from the ground. Fencing and gates should be designed to ensure adequate sightlines for vehicles and pedestrian safety in accordance with Australian Standards and Roads and Maritime Services Traffic Management Guidelines. Gates should be designed to prevent children leaving/entering unsupervised by use of childproof locking systems.

The boundaries of the site have specific fencing designs with tailored materials and height to be appropriate for their respective roles and functions. The fencing is detailed in the architectural plans submitted with the DA documentation. The proposed fencing is generally consistent with the guidelines criteria identified in 4.12.

YES

4.13 Soil assessment

Regulation 25 Education and Care Services National Regulations Subclause (d) of regulation 25 requires an assessment of soil at a proposed site, and in some cases, sites already in use for such purposes as part of an application for service approval. With every service application one of the following is required:

Having regard to the site soil assessment a visual inspection of the site has been undertaken with a detailed soil assessment to be undertaken

*YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status • a soil assessment for the site of the proposed education and care service premises • if a soil assessment for the site of the proposed child care facility has previously been undertaken, a statement to that effect specifying when the soil assessment was undertaken • a statement made by the applicant that states, to the best of the applicant’s knowledge, the site history does not indicate that the site is likely to be contaminated in a way that poses an unacceptable risk to the health of children. Design Guidance To ensure consistency between the development consent and the service approval application, a soil assessment should be undertaken as part of the development application process. Where children will have access to soil the regulatory authority requires a preliminary investigation of the soil. This includes sites with or without buildings and existing approved children’s services where:

• the application is to alter or extend the premises

• the alteration or extension requires earthworks or deep excavations (exceeding a depth of one metre)

• the works are going to take place in an area used for children’s outdoor play or will be used for children’s outdoor play after the work is completed

• a soil assessment has not been undertaken at the children’s service.

Minor landscaping, creation of sand pits, movement of play equipment and so on do not qualify as earthworks and do not require a soil assessment. An assessment of soil for a children’s service approval application may require three levels of investigation:

• Stage 1 - Preliminary investigation (with or without soil sampling)

• Stage 2 - Detailed site investigation • Stage 3 - Site specific human health risk

assessment.

consistent with the regulation requirements in due course. The site visual review and anecdotal history of prior use/status indicates it is unlikely to have been subject to soil contamination activities.

C. Best Practice Example

Figure 12 is a sample plan of a facility designed with a best practice layout. The arrangement of rooms is linear with activity rooms and administration areas located off a central hallway. Children's bathrooms and cot rooms are located between activity rooms to allow direct and easy access from both internal and external play areas. Administration and services rooms such as the laundry and kitchen are located nearest the parking. This allows for separate access for deliveries away from children and their play areas.

The building design has a layout suitable for the site and adopts many of the guideline cues detailed in the childcare planning guidelines.

Noted.


Clause Guidance Comment Status The best practice example shows an optimal layout for new single storey, standalone developments. However, many of the underpinning principles apply equally to modifications of existing facilities, mixed use developments, and conversions of buildings to new facilities.

D. National Quality Framework Assessment Checklist

Regulation Proposed Complies

(Tick or Cross)

104. Fencing or barrier that encloses outdoor spaces. Outdoor space that will be used by children will be enclosed by a fence or barrier that is of a height and design that children preschool age or under cannot go through, over or under it.

Note: This clause does not apply to a centre-based service primarily for children over preschool age or a family day care residence or venue for over preschool age children.

Indicate height, materials and style on plans.

X

DETAILS INCLUDED ON PLANS

106. Laundry and hygiene facilities

The proposed development includes laundry facilities or access to laundry facilities OR explain the other arrangements for dealing with soiled clothing, nappies and linen, including hygienic facilities for storage of soiled clothing, nappies and linen prior to their disposal or laundering.

On site or off site facilities

X

LAUNDRY FACILITIES

ON SITE

The architectural plans are detailing the necessary information for the proposal. The childcare centre will have a laundry facility on site, in the building.

YES


Clause Guidance Comment Status Laundry/hygienic facilities are located where they do not pose a risk to children.

107. Unencumbered indoor space

The proposed development includes at least 3.25 square metres of unencumbered indoor space for each child.

Refer to regulation 107 of the Education and Care Services National Regulation for further information on calculating indoor space.

Number of children:

Required area:

Provided Area:

40

108. Unencumbered outdoor space

The proposed development includes at least 7.0 square metres of unencumbered outdoor space for each child.

Refer to regulation 108 of the Education and Care Services National Regulation for further information on calculating outdoor space, and for different requirements for out-of-school-hours care services.

Number of children:

Required area:

Provided Area:

40

109. Toilet and hygiene facilities

The proposed development includes adequate, developmentally and ageappropriate toilet, washing and drying facilities for use by children being

Show number of toilets and hand basins on plan

X

Required Playroom 1 – 65.00m2 Playroom 2 – 65.00m2 Provided Playroom 1 – 71.50m2 Playroom 2 – 71.50m2 Required Area 1, 280m2 Provided Area 1, 308m2


Clause Guidance Comment Status educated and cared for by the service.

The location and design of the toilet, washing and drying facilities enable safe and convenient use by the children.

110. Ventilation and natural light

The proposed development includes indoor spaces to be used by children that —

• will be well ventilated; and

• will have adequate natural light; and

• can be maintained at a temperature that ensures the safety and well-being of children.

Indicate on plans and elevations how natural ventilation and lighting is achieved.

X

111. Administrative space

The proposed development includes an adequate area or areas for the purposes of conducting the administrative functions of the service; and consulting with parents of children; and conducting private conversations.

Note: This space cannot be included in the calculation of unencumbered indoor space – see regulation 107

Indicate administrative space on plans

X

112. Nappy change facilities (To be completed only if the proposed development is for a service that will care for children who wear nappies)

Indicate nappy change on plans

X


Clause Guidance Comment Status The proposed development includes an adequate area for construction of appropriate hygienic facilities for nappy changing including at least one properly constructed nappy changing bench and hand cleansing facilities for adults in the immediate vicinity of the nappy change area.

The proposed nappy change facilities can be designed and located in a way that prevents unsupervised access by children.

113. Outdoor space—natural environment

The proposed development includes outdoor spaces that will allow children to explore and experience the natural environment.

Indicate on landscape plans

X

114. Outdoor space—shade The proposed development includes adequate shaded areas to protect children from overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Indicate shade on landscape plans

X

115. Premises designed to facilitate supervision The proposed development (including toilets and nappy change facilities) are designed in a way that facilitates supervision of children at all times, having regard to the need to maintain the rights and dignity of the children.

Indicate on floor plans

X

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