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SHIRE OF CARNARVON

LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO. 10

AMENDMENT NO. 74

PREPARED BY

June 2018

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Resolution to prepare or adopt a

Local Planning Scheme Amendment

Regulation 35(1)

Planning and Development Act 2005

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT TO

LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME

SHIRE OF CARNARVON

LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO. 10

AMENDMENT No. 74

Resolved that the local government pursuant to section 72 of the Planning and Development Act 2005, amend the above Local Planning Scheme by:

1. Modification of ‘Appendix NO. VI. – Schedule of Additional Uses’ by inserting the following:

Property Description Zone Classification Additional Uses Special Conditions

A5 Portion of Lot 36 on Diagram 56640 (161) North River Road, North Plantations as outlined in Figure 01 of the Scheme Amendment Report.

Intensive Horticulture

The following uses are “SA” uses:

• Radio/Television Installation

The Amendment is standard under the provisions of the Planning and Development (Local

Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 for the following reason(s):

The amendment is identified as standard due to it not meeting the tests for basic or complex

amendments under the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations

2015.

Dated on this _____day of ______________ 20______

(Chief Executive Officer)

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MINISTER FOR PLANNING

PROPOSAL TO ADOPT A LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Shire of Carnarvon

SERIAL NUMBER OF AMENDMENT: Amendment No. 74

PROPOSAL: Modification of ‘Appendix NO. VI. – Schedule of Additional Uses’ to allow for Radio/Television Installation on a portion of the property at LOT 36 ON DIAGRAM 56640

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SCHEME AMENDMENT REPORT

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background

Catalyst ONE acts on behalf of the landowner for Lot 36 on Diagram 56640 North River Road, North

Plantations (subject site).

The landowner has been approached by Optus to enter into an agreement to lease a portion of his

land for the purposes of building a telecommunications facility. For the development to be capable of

approval, the landowner seeks an amendment to the Shire of Carnarvon (Shire) Local Planning Scheme

No. 10 (LPS10). The purpose of this amendment is to allow for the land use of “Radio/Television

Installation” to be considered over a portion of his land. A map of the proposed scheme area is

attached (refer Appendix 1).

The Shire’s LPS10 provides the following definition for Radio/Television Installation:

“Radio/Television Installation” – means land, structures and buildings used for the relay or

transmission of radio, telephone and television signals and includes provision for the

generation of, or conversion of power supplies for these purposes.

The above definition encompasses infrastructure that is associated with mobile phone base stations.

Development and land uses associated with the “Radio/Television Installation” definition are currently

not permitted within the Intensive Horticulture zoning, significantly limiting the network coverage that

can be provided to the region.

Allowing Radio/Television Installation as an “SA” use on a portion of the subject site in accordance with

the Shire’s LPS10 will allow Optus to apply to establish telecommunications infrastructure within the

Scheme Amendment area to provide network coverage to the wider plantations region.

1.2 Benefits of telecommunications infrastructure

According to the Australian Media and Communications Authority, the number of mobile service (voice

and data) subscriptions in Australia exceeds the Australian population, with 31.77 million voice and

data service subscriptions current at June 2015. Between June 2014 and June 2015, the number of

subscriptions increased by 2.5% against a reduction of fixed line telephone subscriptions of -1.1% over

the same period. These Australian Government statistics demonstrate that consumers have an

increasing expectation for reliable and cost effective mobile phone network services across all areas

of Australia.

Given the importance of the Gascoyne Horticultural district as a ‘food bowl’ for Western Australia and

beyond, producing more than $87 million worth of produce in 2007, telecommunications

infrastructure is an extremely import addition. Not only does mobile telecommunications benefit

businesses, it plays a huge role in increasing safety as well as providing community with strong social

advantages by enabling residents and visitors to communicate, join social networks and carry out

essential daily tasks.

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With regards to the intensive agricultural land of the proponent (and agricultural land in general),

farmers and produce growers rely on network coverage for sowing, monitoring, growing and selling of

produce. Furthermore, network coverage is also utilised for monitoring and measuring the weather,

communicating, fighting fire, managing emergencies, paying staff and bills, accessing medical and

mental health support, researching new ideas and improving the ways food is grown to ensure less of

an environmental impact in a changing climate and for an increasing global population.

In light of the diverse positive benefits of telecommunications infrastructure, we respectfully request

the Shire of Carnarvon support the proposed Scheme Amendment.

1.3 Co-location opportunities

Carriers are obligated to co-locate under Chapter 4 of the Telecommunications Code of Practice 2018. This is also reflected in Western Australia’s planning framework in Clause 5.1.1(iv) of State Planning Policy 5.2 – Telecommunications Infrastructure. The closest telecommunications facility is a Telstra facility located at Lot 1 Plan D15419 Bibbawarra Road, North Plantations, approximately 5.2 kilometres away. This Telstra lattice tower was investigated during both desktop and on-site scoping of the search area. From a design perspective, this existing facility had already undergone significant structural works and would require major upgrades to be a suitable co-location option. Further to this, the facility fell a considerable way outside of the area Optus is seeking to service, and inevitably failed to provide the appropriate coverage to the Optus target area. Despite no existing facility being available, this new facility can provide opportunities for other carriers to co-locate to further increase the depth of coverage within the region. It is not uncommon for a condition of approval to be put on any associated development requiring a tower to be structurally designed to accommodate up to three carriers to avoid future proliferation.

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2.0 Site and Proposal Details

2.1 Site Details

Table 1 below details the legal description of the subject site.

Lot Diagram Volume Folio Lot area (ha)

36 56640 1548 518 20.31

Table 1: Site details

Surrounding context

The subject site is approximately 12km north-east of the Carnarvon town centre. The wider locality is

zoned ‘Intensive Horticulture’ and consists of cultivated land on fertile river delta flats. This region is

responsible for supplying a diverse array of produce such as bananas, tropical fruits and various types

of vegetables and is an extremely important economic contributor to the region.

The surrounding rural/agricultural allotments are dependent on the Gascoyne River. These allotments

run up to 1-1.5 kilometres from the Rivers edge on either side with most dwellings and farming

infrastructure bordering the River. The lots to the north of the Gascoyne River are each split into

portions on either side of North River Road.

Site details

Lot 36 is divided into two portions separated by North River Road and is enclosed by properties to the

east and west both used for similar farming purposes. Durmanich Road runs along the eastern

boundary of the southern portion of the subject site. The subject site and surrounding topography is

elevated near the Gascoyne River and gently declines northwards.

Scheme amendment area

The scheme amendment area covers 5335 square metres and contains a shed ancillary to the farming

uses, together with two large silos. The rest of the site is cleared and is mostly used for storage. Several

Horizon power poles run along the south of the scheme amendment area, parallel to the Gascoyne

River. This area can be accessed by Durmanich Road to the east.

Photographs 1-6 depict the scheme amendment area, subject site and surrounds.

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Photograph 1 – The location of the subject site in relation to the Carnarvon townsite.

Photograph 2 – Aerial photograph with the scheme amendment area overlayed in yellow.

Photograph 3 – View from the subject site looking southeast.

Subject site

Carnarvon Townsite

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Photograph 4 – View from the subject site looking northwest.

Photograph 5 – View from the south of the subject site behind the silos looking southeast.

Photograph 6 – View from the south of the subject site behind the silos looking northwest.

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2.2 Site and Proposal Details This network coverage is typically provided by antennas that are attached to a tower at an elevated point, depending on the optimal height for the coverage objectives. In this case, Optus require an antenna height of approximately 45 metres. These telecommunications towers are typically kept within a locked compound that also contains a shelter for the carrier equipment. The scheme amendment area is considered sufficient to accommodate the access tracks, tower, compound and other ancillary infrastructure as required. SPP5.2 highlights that telecommunications infrastructure is essential infrastructure for business, personal and emergency reasons. Notwithstanding this, it is also acknowledged within the policy that telecommunications structures need to be generally located prominently, at high points in the landscape or on top of buildings, where they are more likely to be visible to the public. The visual impact of any facility will ultimately however have to be justified during the development application stage. A draft site layout provided by Optus of the intended proposal is attached (refer Appendix 2).

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3.0 Strategic and statutory considerations

3.1 Shire of Carnarvon Local Planning Strategy

The Shire of Carnarvon Local Planning Strategy (LPS) provides the basis for long-term land use planning

within the Shire of Carnarvon. The LPS provides strategies, together with associated actions for key

issues for consideration in land-use planning for the Shire.

Objectives:

The LPS provides the following objective with regards to the provision of infrastructure:

3. Provide telecommunication and internet infrastructure, which has the capacity to service

future growth and development within the Shire.

The prohibition of Radio/Television Installation land uses within the Intensive Horticulture zone results

in limited services being available to workers and residents. To be effective, telecommunications

infrastructure ultimately needs to be where it will service. The proposed amendment will assist in

achieving the above objective as it will allow for opportunities for Optus and other carriers to

effectively and strategically locate their network infrastructure to provide the highest quality mobile

network coverage to the Shire of Carnarvon.

Key Issues:

Part 11.1 Utilities of the LPS outlines the following key planning consideration:

• Potential issues with access to services and infrastructure during natural disasters.

Natural disasters have served to highlight the critical importance of effective telecommunications.

Previous incident reviews have demonstrated effective telecommunications networks are essential for

disaster response management, allowing emergency services providers to be alerted to emergencies.

In its Communications Report 2012-2013 the Australian Communications and Media Authority

reported that in 2012 -13 almost 67% of calls to the 000-emergency number were made from mobile

phones. As such, in addition to day-to-day personal and business applications, effective

telecommunications networks can be the difference between life and death in disaster situations. It

is therefore essential that adequate network infrastructure is located strategically within the Intensive

Horticulture zone, where it is currently not capable of approval.

Based on the above, it is considered that the proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives

of the Shire of Carnarvon Local Planning Strategy and warrants support.

3.2 Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015

Under Western Australia’s planning framework, scheme amendments can be classed as ‘basic’, ‘standard’ or ‘complex’, as determined under section 5 of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme Regulations 2015 (Regulations). Table 2 on the following page provides an assessment of the amendment classification under Regulation 34 of the Deemed Provisions.

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Policy provision Response

In this Part — standard amendment means any of the following amendments to a local planning scheme

a) an amendment relating to a zone or reserve that is consistent with the objectives identified in the scheme for that zone or reserve;

The proposed amendment does not seek to impact on or extinguish any of the existing uses on the subject site. The proposed amendment retains consistency with the objectives of the zone to which it relates, as outlined in section 3.3 of this report.

b) an amendment that is consistent with a local planning strategy for the scheme that has been endorsed by the Commission;

The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives of the Shire’s Local Planning Strategy to which it relates, as outlined in section 3.1 of the Scheme Amendment report. The Shire’s Local Planning Strategy was endorsed by the WA Planning Commission 24 March 2017.

c) an amendment to the scheme so that it is consistent with a region planning scheme that applies to the scheme area, other than an amendment that is a basic amendment;

No region planning scheme applies over any land within the Shire of Carnarvon.

d) an amendment to the scheme map that is consistent with a structure plan, activity centre plan or local development plan that has been approved under the scheme for the land to which the amendment relates if the scheme does not currently include zones of all the types that are outlined in the plan;

No structure plan, activity centre plan or local development plan is applicable to the subject site.

e) an amendment that would have minimal impact on land in the scheme area that is not the subject of the amendment;

Land uses consistent with the Scheme definition of Radio/Television Installation do not generate any additional significant traffic, noise, odours, vibrations or noise during operation. Accordingly, the impact of any development associated with the proposed amendment will be minimal.

f) an amendment that does not result in any significant environmental, social, economic or governance impacts on land in the scheme area;

The proposed amendment does not intend to alter or replace the existing use of the subject site. Environmental, social, economic and governance impacts will therefore not occur from proposed amendment.

g) any other amendment that is not a complex or basic amendment.

The proposed amendment meets none of the defined criteria for either complex or basic amendment.

Table 2: Scheme amendment classification

As outlined from the table on the previous page, the amendment is considered to fall appropriately within the standard amendment criteria. In conjunction with this, under Regulation 34(g) in the table above, it states that if the amendment is not a complex/basic amendment, it resorts to a standard amendment. Ultimately however, this classification will be subject to Regulation 54 of the Deemed Provisions, which will give the WAPC the ability to change the classification of the amendment upon their assessment

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3.3 Shire of Carnarvon Local Planning Scheme No. 10

The Shire of Carnarvon Local Planning Scheme No. 10 (LPS10) outlines land use provisions for land in

the Carnarvon Townsite and Plantations area.

LPS10 contains no specific provisions (beyond Table 1 – Zoning Table) for considering the land use of

Radio/Television Installation. Telecommunications infrastructure is almost always a secondary land

use and is rarely detrimental to other land uses. To the contrary, efficiently rolled-out

telecommunications infrastructure can offer great benefits to the locality in which it sits and the

associated land uses.

Policy Statement No. 1 - Intensive Horticulture & Plantations

Policy Statement No. 1 outlines the policy position of the Shire of Carnarvon with regards to the

development of land used for Intensive Horticulture and Plantations. The policy states the following:

The Local Government will oppose any development which will result in a diversion of land from

horticultural or plantation production except those developments which are essential for the

continued effective operation of the plantation concerned and which developments will remain

incidental and subservient to the principal use of the land for horticulture.

The benefits of Radio/Television Installation land uses are broad and significant as outlined in part 1.2

of this report. Notwithstanding this, no development is proposed as part of this Scheme Amendment,

and importantly, the Shire of Carnarvon will still have discretion to refuse the eventual under this policy

regardless.

No ramifications exist relating to simply allowing for the consideration of the use of Radio/Television

Installation over chosen portion of the scheme amendment area.

Matters to be considered for a future development application

With regards to the general provisions that are relevant for the assessment of the Radio/Television

Installation development applications, Clause 2.3 of LPS10 Matters to be Considered by the Local

Government (as also provided within Clause 67 of the Deemed Provisions within the Regulations

outlines considerations for all local government planning applications. In general, the listed matters

cover the following:

• objectives and provisions of other relevant strategic and statutory planning documents;

• siting of proposals;

• external appearances and the impacts on the amenity;

• the impacts on significant and scenic views;

• the capacity for surrounding amenities and utilities to service the proposal; and

• natural environmental considerations.

It is considered that the above considerations provide more than enough discretion to adequately

determine applications for Radio/Television Installations (together with the matters from State

Planning Policy 5.2 – Telecommunications Infrastructure, discussed below).

The proposed amendment is therefore considered to be consistent with LPS10 and warrants support

from the Shire.

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3.4 State Planning Policy 5.2: Telecommunications Infrastructure

Scheme Amendment considerations

State Planning Policy No. 5.2 (SPP5.2) seeks to facilitate the development of an effective state-wide

telecommunications network in a manner consistent with the economic, environmental and social

objectives and orderly and proper planning.

Clause 6.1 (b) of SPP5.2 states the following:

When preparing or reviewing local planning schemes or local planning policies, local

governments should ensure that:

c) Telecommunications infrastructure is not designated as a ‘use not permitted’ (X) by the

scheme in any zone in the zoning table.

Across Australia, telecommunications infrastructure is located a diverse range of residential,

commercial, industrial and rural zoning categories. Telecommunications infrastructure is very diverse

in its appearance and footprint, and rarely impacts on existing predominant or surrounding land uses.

Examples include:

1. Non “low-impact” rooftop facilities on heritage-listed buildings (59 Angelo Street, South

Perth);

2. Facilities swapped out for light poles on local scheme reserves (recently approved – 200

George Street, Queens Park); or

3. Lattice towers in residential locations in other rural townsites (59 Morgans Street,

Ravensthorpe).

We therefore support clause 6.1 (b) of SPP5.2 and consider it necessary to ensure telecommunications

infrastructure be capable of approval in appropriate locations within zones.

Development application considerations

With regards to matters that are to be considered in determining development applications for telecommunications infrastructure, as outlined in SPP5.2, Part 5 Policy Measures of SPP5.2 provides a broad framework to assist councils in their determination. The provisions of s.5 of State Planning Policy 5.2 is criteria that is used in the assessment of development applications for telecommunications infrastructure. Table 3 outlines the consistency of the amendment with the provisions of SPP5.2.

Policy provision Response

5.1.1 The benefit of improved telecommunications services should be balanced with the visual impact on the surrounding area.

(ii) Telecommunications infrastructure should be sited and designed to minimise visual impact and whenever possible:

a) be located where it will not be prominently visible from significant viewing locations such as scenic routes, lookouts and recreation sites;

a) The proposal location is on a cleared portion of land. The Scheme Amendment area is approximately 280 metres from North River Road and approximately 80 metres from the nearest dwelling. North River Road and Durmanich Road are the closest public spaces although they are not considered to be significant viewing locations.

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b) be located to avoid detracting from a significant view of a heritage item or place, a landmark, a streetscape, vista or a panorama, whether viewed from public or private land

c) not be located on sites where environmental, cultural heritage, social and visual landscape values may be compromised

d) display design features, including scale, materials, external colours and finishes that are sympathetic to the surrounding landscape;

b) The closest heritage-listed place is the Gascoyne River Bridge, approximately 1.5 kilometres away, considered to be too far away for any telecommunications proposal to impact. The location has been selected so as not to compromise any significant views, places of significance or local landmarks.

c) Investigations into the area that not been able to identify any significant local or regional values that would be compromised by the presence of telecommunications infrastructure.

d) This clause is not applicable as no development is proposed. The proposal however will involve a lattice tower as depicted in Appendix 2, similar in appearance to the Telstra site on Bibbawarra Road, North Plantations.

Lattice towers are visually permeable and have a galvanised non-reflective finish. The lattice structure makes them very capable of allowing other carriers to co-locate. Colour and finishes are ultimately to the discretion of Council.

(iv) Telecommunications infrastructure should be located where it will facilitate continuous network coverage and/or improved telecommunications services to the community…

To be effective, telecommunications Infrastructure must be located where it is to service. The intended aim for the future Telecommunications Infrastructure in this location is to provide network coverage to both sides of the Gascoyne River. It is therefore preferred for the future development to be near the Gascoyne River where it can facilitate this coverage. The purpose of this Scheme Amendment is to allow for the provision of Telecommunications Infrastructure in the optimal location. There is no land within 1.2 kilometres of the subject site where the land use of Radio/Television Installation is capable of obtaining planning approval. Accordingly, by this provision, the Scheme Amendment warrants support.

(v) Telecommunications infrastructure should be co-located and whenever possible:

a) Cables and lines should be located within an existing underground conduit or duct; and

b) Overhead lines and towers should be co-located with existing infrastructure and/or within existing infrastructure corridors and/or mounted on existing or proposed buildings.

As outlined above, no co-location opportunities currently exist.

a) Several Horizon power poles run to the south of the Scheme Amendment area parallel to the Gascoyne River from which an underground power route can service the potential infrastructure.

b) There are no identified structures within the locality that are high enough to facilitate a facility to provide the required network coverage. It is for this reason that a new tower is required.

Table 3: Assessment against the provisions of SPP5.2. As detailed above, telecommunications infrastructure located near the Scheme Amendment area would not be visually obtrusive, where it will facilitate high-quality and continuous network coverage to a high number of properties and where all utilities and infrastructure required to service a proposed telecommunications facility already exists.

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3.4 State Planning Policy 2.5: Rural Planning

State Planning Policy 2.5 – Rural Planning (SPP2.5) provides guidance for local governments when

considering land use controls around rural land in preparation of Town Planning Schemes and Local

Planning Strategies. The purpose of the policy is to “protect and preserve Western Australia’s rural

land assets due to the importance of their economic, natural resource, food production, environmental

and landscape values”.

Table 4 below outlines the relevant considerations within SPP2.5 for this amendment:

Policy provision Response

10.5 The WAPC policy is to:

h) continue to promote rural zones in schemes as flexible zones that cater for a wide range of land uses that may support primary production, regional facilities, environmental protection and cultural pursuits;

As outlined in part 1.2 of this report, land uses that fit the definition of Radio/Television Installation can significantly assist in improving the productivity of primary agricultural, as well as support the wellbeing of workers and residents within the Intensive Horticulture zone. This is supported by clause 4 (c) Policy Objectives of SPP5.2 Telecommunications Infrastructure which provides that telecommunications infrastructure is essential infrastructure for business, personal and emergency reasons.

5.12.1. Planning decision-makers shall take the following approach to avoid land-use conflict:

a) where an existing land use that may generate impacts is broadly compatible with surrounding zones and land uses, a separation distance should be indicated in a local planning strategy so there is broad awareness of the land use;

Land uses associated with the Radio-Television Installation definition are often unmanned (apart from occasional maintenance visits). Accordingly, they generate almost no traffic and have little impact on surrounding zones and land uses.

b) where a development is proposed for a land use that may generate off-site impacts, there should be application of the separation distances used in environmental policy and health guidance, prescribed standards, accepted industry standards and/or Codes of Practice, followed by considering:

(i) whether the site is capable of accommodating the land use; and/or

(ii) whether surrounding rural land is suitable, and can be used to meet the separation distances between the nearest sensitive land use and/or zone, and would not limit future rural land uses; and

(iii) whether if clauses (i) and/or (ii) are met, a statutory buffer is not required;

Provisions for setback distances are provided within SPP5.2 – Telecommunications Infrastructure for the subject proposed land use definition, where clause 6.1 (e) states that Buffer zones and/or setback distances are not included in local planning schemes or local planning policies. Furthermore, a land use associated within the Radio/Television Installation definition is not considered to be a “sensitive land use” as defined in SPP2.5.

6.4 In contemplating zoning proposals or amendments to region or local planning schemes, planning decision-makers shall consider:

a) the suitability of the site to be developed for the proposed use;

To be effective, telecommunications infrastructure must be located where it will service the surrounding area. This is also outlined in Clause 5.1.1 (iv) of SPP5.2, which states the following:

Telecommunications infrastructure should be located where it will facilitate continuous network coverage and/or improved

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telecommunications services to the community…

The proposed Scheme Amendment area is for an area that is located adjacent to the Gascoyne River, where potential telecommunications infrastructure would have the capacity to provide network coverage to the plantations, workers and residents on either side. The subject site topography is flat, has cleared unused portions, has direct road access and has access to power and other utilities. Accordingly, the subject site is completely suitable to be developed for the proposed use. Telecommunications facilities require enough room for a compound, 24-hour direct access by the carrier for the purposes of emergency and scheduled maintenance a few times a year. In this case, Durmanig Road can facilitate 24-hour access for telecommunications carriers to the Scheme Amendment area without impacting on existing landowners. Should it be required, there is more than enough room to accommodate an access track and a crossover for vehicle access, without compromising how the site is used.

b) the siting of the zone/land use in the context of surrounding zones/land uses (existing and proposed);

The Scheme Amendment area currently contains a large shed and two silos. The rest of the Scheme Amendment area contains cleared land largely unutilized other than for storage. Importantly, the amendment area does not cover any of the productive land that is utilised for planting. Accordingly, the additional use will not add any further zoning restrictions and will not be in any way detrimental to the current use of the subject site.

c) the capacity of the site to accommodate the proposed zone/land use and associated impacts and:

(i) only support proposals which are consistent with endorsed planning strategies, or in exceptional circumstances, where the proposal meets the objectives and intent of WAPC policy;

(ii) only support the introduction of sensitive zones that may affect the existing and future operation of primary production where the management of impacts and/or mitigation approaches have been substantively resolved and are not wholly deferred to later stages of planning;

(iii) that the continuation of existing rural land uses are taken into account;

(i) The proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives of the Shire’s Local Planning Strategy to which it relates, as outlined in section 3.3 of this report. The Shire’s Local Planning Strategy was endorsed by the WA Planning Commission 24 March 2017.

(ii) The proposed zone is not considered to be a sensitive land use pursuant to the definition provided within SPP2.5. Accordingly, this clause is not applicable.

(iii) The Scheme Amendment will allow for the continued uninterrupted use of the subject site. This is because the Amendment area does not cover any of the productive land that is currently used for planting, but rather for land that is not currently utilised by the landowner.

Table 4: An assessment of the Amendment against the objectives and provisions of SPP2.5.

As detailed above, the Amendment will not compromise existing rural land uses and warrants support.

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4.0 Conclusion

The proposed Scheme Amendment relating to amend Table 1 – Zoning Table of the Shire of Carnarvon

Local Planning Scheme No. 10 is being progressed to improve the efficiency of the rollout of

telecommunications infrastructure in a location where no intensive horticultural activities will be

compromised.

The long-term benefits that will result from this amendment could potentially be higher quality

network coverage from a more efficiently designed telecommunications network, resulting in (among

other benefits) improved productivity and access to emergency, health and community services.

In summary, the proposed Scheme Amendment is justified for the following reasons:

1. The proposed Amendment is consistent with the objectives of the Shire of Carnarvon Local

Planning Strategy.

2. The proposed Amendment brings consistency with the provisions of State Planning Policy 5.2 –

Telecommunications Infrastructure.

3. The proposed Amendment is consistent with State Planning Policy 2.5 – Rural Planning.

4. The proposed Amendment will allow carriers to design a more efficient telecommunications

network, in turn which will bring significant social, economic and environmental benefits.

5. The proposed Amendment does not limit the matters to be reasonably considered by the Shire of

Carnarvon in assessing applications for Radio/Television Installation with regards to ensuring

appropriate location, siting and design in the context of the portion of the subject site in which it

is proposed.

The proposal Amendment is consistent with principles of orderly and proper planning and remains

consistent with the Shire of Carnarvon strategic planning framework, and therefore warrants support.

In light of the above, it is therefore respectfully requested that the Western Australian Planning

Commission support, and Minister for Planning approve, the subject Amendment.

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Appendix 1 – Scheme Amendment Map

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Appendix 2 – Optus Draft Site Layout

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2005

SHIRE OF CARNARVON

LOCAL PLANNING SCHEME NO. 10

AMENDMENT NO. 74

RESOLVED that the Council, in pursuance of Section 75 of the Planning and Development Act 2005,

amend the above local planning scheme by amending Table 1 – Zoning Table to modify ‘Appendix

NO. VI. – Schedule of Additional Uses’ to allow for Radio/Television Installation on a portion

of the property at LOT 36 ON DIAGRAM 56640

ADOPTION Adopted by resolution of the Council of the Shire of Carnarvon on the _________ day of

______________ 20______

___________________________

SHIRE PRESIDENT

___________________________

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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FINAL APPROVAL

Adopted for Final Approval by resolution of the Council of the Shire of Carnarvon on the _________

day of ____________ 20___ and the Common Seal of the Shire of Carnarvon was hereunto affixed by

the authority of a resolution of the Council in the presence of:

___________________________

SHIRE PRESIDENT

___________________________

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Recommended/Submitted for Final Approval

___________________________

Delegated under S.16 of the PD Act 2005

___________________________

Date

Final Approval Granted

___________________________

Minister for Planning

___________________________

Date