Local Planning Policy 4.16 – Tree Retention and Planting

Outcome

At its September meeting, Council adopted Local Planning Policy (LPP) 4.16 - Tree Retention and Planting.

To view the Council decision, visit the Shire's Agenda and Minutes page and view the September Council Meeting Minutes.

Background

The Shire invites your comments on draft Local Planning Policy (LPP) 4.16 - Tree Retention and Planting.

The objectives of new Draft Local Planning Policy 4.16 are:

• To preserve the Shire’s landscape character;

• To protect and retain significant trees contributing to the amenity of the Shire;

• To provide guidance as to when the Shire will support tree removal and require replacement planting;

• To enhance the Shire’s urban areas through landscaping; and

• Increase canopy coverage, preserving the Shire’s urban forest.

To achieve these objectives, the LPP is split up into three parts:

1. Part 1 - Significant Tree Removal and Replacement;

2. Part 2 - Design of Street Tree Planting as part of Subdivision;

3. Part 3 - Design of Street Tree Planting as part of Development

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