New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

BLUE MOUNTAINS LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2005 - REG 66

66 Detailed landscape plan for certain residential development

(1) Consent shall not be granted for development for the purpose of accessible housing, a boarding house, a dual occupancy, multi-dwelling housing or tourist accommodation unless the consent authority has considered a detailed landscape plan.

(2) A detailed landscape plan prepared to comply with subclause (1) shall include on that plan at least the following information--

(a) the location, size and species of existing vegetation to be affected by the development, including trees, hedges, large shrubs, shrub beds and any areas of natural vegetation,

(b) replacement planting for any vegetation which is proposed to be removed,

(c) a planting plan showing the location and size within 10 years of each tree and large shrub,

(d) a table indicating common name, botanic name, ultimate height and width and planting size (pot size and height) of each tree and large shrub proposed if relying on planting of trees or large shrubs for privacy,

(e) a planting plan showing the location and indicative planting for mid-low shrubs and ground covers.

(3) A detailed landscape plan prepared to comply with subclause (1) shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the consent authority that the development incorporates planting that will promote a garden setting and enhance the streetscape of the surrounding area.