Northern Midlands Council March Meeting

AGENDA
Ordinary Meeting of Council
Monday, 19 March 2018
Des Jennings
General Manager
QUALIFIED PERSONS ADVICE
The Local Government Act 1993 provides (in part) as follows:
♦ A General Manager must ensure that any advice, information or recommendation given to the Council is
given by a person who has the qualifications or experience necessary to give such advice, information or
recommendation.
♦ A Council is not to decide on any matter which requires the advice of a qualified person without
considering such advice unless the General Manager certifies in writing such advice was obtained and
taken into account in providing general advice to the Council.
I therefore certify that with respect to all advice, information or recommendation provided to the Council in
or with this Agenda:
i) the advice, information or recommendation is given by a person who has the qualifications or
experience necessary to give such advice, information or recommendation; and
ii) where any advice is directly given by a person who does not have the required qualifications or
experience, that person has obtained and taken into account in that person’s general advice, the advice
from an appropriately qualified or experienced person.
MEETING CONDUCT
♦ People attending Council Meetings are expected to behave in an appropriate manner.
♦ The following is not acceptable:
 Offensive or inappropriate behaviour
 Personal insults
 Verbal abuse
♦ In the case of any inappropriate outburst or derogatory behaviour, an apology from the offending party
or parties will be requested. Anyone at the meeting, if they feel offended in any way by any such
behaviour specified above, should immediately bring the behaviour to the notice of the Chairperson by
the way of a point of order.
♦ The Chairperson has the right to evict from a meeting any person who is not behaving to an appropriate
standard.
Des Jennings
GENERAL MANAGER
Northern Midlands Council Section 1 – Page 1(i)

Council Meeting Agenda
GUIDELINES FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

PUBLIC QUESTION TIME:
Regulation 31 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015 makes provision for Public
Question Time during a Council meeting.
Public question time is to commence immediately after the meal break at approximately 6:45pm and is to be
conducted in accordance with the following guidelines:
♦ At each Council Meeting up to 20 minutes, or such longer period as Council may determine by
resolution at that meeting, is to be provided for persons at the meeting to ask questions.
♦ A person seeking to ask a question must firstly identify himself or herself by stating their name and the
town they reside in.
♦ If more than one person wishes to ask a question, the Mayor is to determine the order in which those
questions are asked
♦ Questions must be directed to the Mayor who shall answer or direct the question to the appropriate
Councillor or Council Officer. A question will be answered if the information is known otherwise taken
on notice and responded to in writing within 10 working days. Questions should preferably be in
writing and provided to the General Manager 7 days prior to the Council Meeting.
♦ A person is entitled to ask no more than 2 questions on any specific subject. If a person has up to two
questions on several subjects, the Mayor may defer those questions until other questions have been
asked and refer back to that person only if time permits.
♦ Each speaker is limited to a maximum of 3 minutes.
REPRESENTATIONS ON PLANNING ITEMS
A maximum of 4 persons per item (2 for and 2 against) will be permitted to address Council on a planning
item. After the representation has been made, Councillors are permitted to ask questions of the party who
made the representation.
Each speaker is limited to a maximum of 3 minutes.
PETITIONS
In relation to the receipt of petitions, the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, Part 6 - Petitions,
polls and public meetings, S57 and S58, should be noted.
Northern Midlands Council Section 1 – Page 1(ii)

RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS
Regulation 33 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015 provides for the audio
recording of Council meetings.
The purpose of recording meetings of Council is to assist Council officers in the preparation of minutes of
proceedings.
The provision of recording of Council meetings in this policy:

♦ only applies to formal Council meetings (ordinary meetings, special meetings and Annual General
meetings);
♦ does not apply to closed sessions of Council;
♦ does not apply to Committees of Council;
♦ The recording will not replace written minutes and a transcript of the recording will not be prepared;
♦ The recording may be used by Council staff to assist with the preparation of the minutes and by Council
during a subsequent meeting within the period that the recording is retained;
♦ The official copy of the recording of a Council meeting is to be retained by Council for at least a period
of 6 months from the date of a meeting and deleted after that period has expired.
♦ If requested, a recording of a Council meeting to be available to Councillors at no cost within 24 hours
of the meeting.
♦ Notices advising that
 the proceedings of the meeting are to be audio recorded; and
 the detail relating to the recording of meetings by members of the public
are to be on display at each meeting.
A member of the public may only use an audio recorder, or any other recording and/or transmitting device,
to record the proceedings of a meeting of Council with the written permission of the General Manager for
the express purpose proposed. The Northern Midlands Council reserves the right to revoke such permission
at any time.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, Northern Midlands Council claims copyright ownership of the content of
recordings of Council meetings ("the Recordings").
The Recordings may not upload, display, print and/or reproduced without the written permission of the
General Manager for the express purpose proposed.
The Northern Midlands Council reserves the right to revoke such permission at any time. Apart from uses
permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, all other rights are reserved.
Any request for authorisation, including authorisation for the use of recordings, should be directed to the
General Manager, 13 Smith Street, Longford TAS 7301.
Northern Midlands Council Section 1 – Page 1(iii)

AGENDA – ORDINARY MEETING
19 MARCH 2018
NOTICE is hereby given that the next meeting of the Northern Midlands Council will be held at the Council
Chambers, Longford on Monday, 19 March 2018 at 5.00pm.
Des Jennings
General Manager
14 March 2018
4.00pm Councillor Workshop – closed to the public
GOV 1 ATTENDANCE
1 PRESENT
In Attendance:
2 APOLOGIES
GOV 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
GOV 1 ATTENDANCE 2
1 PRESENT 2
2 APOLOGIES 2
GOV 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
GOV 3 DECLARATIONS OF ANY PECUNIARY INTEREST OF A COUNCILLOR OR CLOSE
ASSOCIATE 4
GOV 4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 4
1 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING – 19 FEBRUARY 2018 4
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF COMMITTEES 4
Attachments: Section 1 – Page 1
3 RECOMMENDATIONS OF SUB COMMITTEES 5
GOV 5 DATE OF NEXT COUNCIL MEETING 16 APRIL 2018 5
INFO INFORMATION ITEMS 6
1 COUNCIL WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS HELD SINCE THE LAST ORDINARY MEETING 6
2 MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS 6
3 PETITION: ROSS – GYM EQUIPMENT & BARBECUE AREA 6
4 CONFERENCES & SEMINARS: REPORT ON ATTENDANCE BY COUNCIL DELEGATES 7
5 132 & 337 CERTIFICATES ISSUED 7
6 ANIMAL CONTROL 7
7 HEALTH ISSUES 8
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8 CUSTOMER REQUEST RECEIPTS 8
9 GIFTS & DONATIONS (UNDER SECTION 77 OF THE LGA) 9
10 ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL MINUTES 9
11 KEY ISSUES BEING CONSIDERED: MANAGERS’ REPORTS 13
12 RESOURCE SHARING SUMMARY – 01 JULY 2017 to 30 JUNE 2018 18
13 VANDALISM 19
14 YOUTH PROGRAM UPDATE: FEBRUARY 2018 19
15 STRATEGIC PLANS UPDATE 19
16 NORTHERN MIDLANDS EVENTS – CURRENT & UPCOMING 24
18 TOURISM: VISITOR NUMBERS UPDATE 29
GOV 6 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF TASMANIA (LGAT) – MOTIONS FOR THE
GENERAL MEETING: 25 JULY 2018 30
GOV 7 AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA): 2018 NATIONAL GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CALL FOR MOTIONS 32
GOV 8 TRANSLINK PRECINCT RENEWAL PROGRAM – EVANDALE ROAD 36
C&D 1 MONTHLY REPORT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 39
C&D 2 REMOVAL OF BARBECUE – CONARA 45
C&D 3 COUNCILLOR ATTENDANCE AT ANZAC DAY SERVICES 47
CORP 1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT 49
PUBLIC QUESTIONS & STATEMENTS 53
1 PUBLIC QUESTIONS 53
COUNCIL ACTING AS A PLANNING AUTHORITY 54
2 STATEMENTS 54
PLAN 1 PLANNING APPLICATION P17-336 12A WILLIAM STREET, PERTH 55
PLAN 2 PLANNING APPLICATION P17-307 105 GREEN RISES ROAD, CRESSY 73
PLAN 3 DRAFT PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT & PLANNING APPLICATION P18-034, 121
HIGH STREET, CAMPBELL TOWN 87
COUNCIL ACTING AS A PLANNING AUTHORITY – CESSATION 106
CON – ITEMS FOR THE CLOSED MEETING 107
CON 1 INFORMATION OF A PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OR INFORMATION
PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL ON THE CONDITION IT IS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL 107
CON 2 APPLICATIONS BY COUNCILLORS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE 107
CON 3 (1) PERSONNEL MATTERS 107
CON 3 (2) INFORMATION OF A PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OR INFORMATION

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CON 3 (3) MATTERS RELATING TO ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE LITIGATION TAKEN, OR TO BE
TAKEN, BY OR INVOLVING THE COUNCIL OR AN EMPLOYEE OF THE COUNCIL 107
CON 3 (6) PERSONNEL MATTERS 107
CON 4 CONTRACTS, AND TENDERS, FOR THE SUPPLY OF GOODS AND SERVICES AND
THEIR TERMS, CONDITIONS, APPROVAL AND RENEWAL 107
CON 8 PROPOSALS FOR THE COUNCIL TO ACQUIRE LAND OR AN INTEREST IN LAND OR
FOR THE DISPOSAL OF LAND 108
GOV 3 DECLARATIONS OF ANY PECUNIARY INTEREST OF A

COUNCILLOR OR CLOSE ASSOCIATE
Section 8 sub clause (7) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) 2005 require that the Chairperson is
to request Councillors to indicate whether they have, or are likely to have a pecuniary interest in any item on
the Agenda.
GOV 4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
1 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING – 19 FEBRUARY 2018

DECISION
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The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Northern Midlands Council held at the Council
Chambers, Longford on Monday, 19 February 2018 be confirmed as a true record of
proceedings.
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF COMMITTEES

Minutes of meetings of the following Committees were circulated in the Attachments:
Date Committee Meeting
i) 31/01/2018 Longford Local District Committee Ordinary
ii) 11/02/2018 Devon Hills Neighbourhood Watch and Residents Committee Ordinary
iii) 21/02/2018 Cressy Local District Committee Special
iv) 22/02/2018 Longford Local District Committee Ordinary
v) 24/02/2018 Epping Forest Hall Committee Ordinary
vi) 26/02/2018 Morven Park Management & Development Association Inc. Ordinary
vii) 06/03/2018 Campbell Town District Forum Ordinary

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DECISION
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That the Minutes of the Meetings of the above Council Committees be received.
3 RECOMMENDATIONS OF SUB COMMITTEES

NOTE: Matters already considered by Council at previous meetings have been incorporated into INFO 10:
Officer’s Action Items.
Cressy Local District Committee – Tree Planting Report
At the special meeting of the Cressy Local District Committee held on 21 February the following motion was put and
carried unanimously:
That the Tree Planting Report be accepted and wait for Council’s recommendations and feedback from
landowners.
Officer’s Recommendation:
That the recommendation be noted.
DECISION
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Morven Park Management & Development Association Inc. – Camping at Morven Park
At the meeting of the Committee held on 28 February it was resolved not to support the proposal by Council to permit
overnight camping at the oval on weekdays, with the following motion put and carried:
To not support that Motorhomes and Caravans be allowed to camp at Morven Park Precinct between Monday to
Friday.
Officer’s Recommendation:
That the recommendation be noted.
DECISION
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GOV 5 DATE OF NEXT COUNCIL MEETING

16 APRIL 2018
Mayor Downie advised that the next Ordinary Council Meeting would be held at the Northern Midlands
Council Chambers at Longford at 5.00pm on Monday, 16 April 2018.

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INFO INFORMATION ITEMS
1 COUNCIL WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS HELD SINCE THE LAST ORDINARY MEETING

Responsible Officer: Des Jennings, General Manager
The General Manager advised that the following workshops/ meetings had been held.
Date Held Purpose of Workshop
05/03/2018 Council Workshop
Discussion:
• Council Properties • Ross Cannon
• Longford Odour Issues • Youth Update
• Perth Bicentenary 2021 • Policies
• LGAT - Motions for General Meeting • Media and Marketing
• Perth Prospectus • Solar Energy
• TRANSlink Precinct • Rating
• Shipping Containers
19/03/2018 Council Workshop
Discussion:
• Council Meeting Agenda items
2 MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor’s Communications for the period 20 February 2018 to 19 March 2018 are as follows:
Date Activity
22 February 2018 Attended meeting with Brian Mitchell, Ross
1 March 2018 Attended meeting with Elizabeth Macquarie Irrigation Trust, Campbell Town
5 March 2018 Attended citizenship ceremony, Longford
5 March 2018 Attended Council Workshop, Longford
7 March 2018 Attended TasWater director interviews, Hobart
8 March, 2018 Attended TasWater director interviews, Hobart
9 March 2018 Attended meeting with AFL Tasmania, Longford
9 March 2018 Attended Glover Prize official opening and cocktail evening, Evandale
19 March 2018 Attended meeting with Chilli FM/ LA FM General Manager, Longford
19 March 2018 Attended Council Workshop and Meeting, Longford
Attended to email, phone, media and mail inquiries.
3 PETITION: ROSS – GYM EQUIPMENT & BARBECUE AREA

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
In accordance with the Vision, Mission and Values of Council as identified in the Council’s Strategic Plan 2007-2017 and
the Local Government Act 1993, S57 – S60, provision is made for Council to receive petitions tabled at the Council
Meeting.
2 OFFICER’S COMMENT
In relation to the receipt of petitions, the following provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, Part 6 - Petitions, polls
and public meetings, S57 and S58, should be noted:
Section 57. Petitions
(1) A person may lodge a petition with a council by presenting it to a councillor or the general manager.
(2) A person lodging a petition is to ensure that the petition contains –
(a) a clear and concise statement identifying the subject matter; and
(b) a heading on each page indicating the subject matter; and
(c) a brief statement on each page of the subject matter and the action requested; and
(d) a statement specifying the number of signatories; and
(e) the full printed name, address and signature of the person lodging the petition at the end of the petition.
58. Tabling petition
(1) A councillor who has been presented with a petition is to –
(a) table the petition at the next ordinary meeting of the council; or
(b) forward it to the general manager within 7 days after receiving it.
(2) A general manager who has been presented with a petition or receives a petition under subsection (1)(b) is to table the petition at
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the next ordinary meeting of the council.
(3) A petition is not to be tabled if –
(a) it does not comply with section 57; or
(b) it is defamatory; or
(c) any action it proposes is unlawful.
(4) The general manager is to advise the lodger of a petition that is not tabled the reason for not tabling it within 21 days after
lodgement.
3 Petitions Received
On 13 March 2018 a petition co-ordinated by Candyce Hurran of 52 Church Street, Ross on behalf of residents of
Ross, together with a covering letter was submitted to Council.
The petition states:
We the undersigned would like to request a gym equipment exercise area and another BBQ area near the Town Hall
on the Oval at Ross.
In support of this petition to the Northern Midlands Council, a total of 63 signatures were collected.
4 Attachment
Petition received 13 March 2018.
4 CONFERENCES & SEMINARS:

REPORT ON ATTENDANCE BY COUNCIL DELEGATES
1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
To provide an opportunity for Councillors and the General Manager to report on their attendance at recent
conferences/seminars.
The Strategic Plan 2017-2027 provides the guidelines within which Council operates.
• Lead –
 Leaders with Impact
Core Strategies:
♦ Communicate – Connect with the community
♦ Lead – Councillors represent honestly with integrity
♦ Manage – Management is efficient and responsive
 Best Business Practice & Compliance
Core Strategies:
♦ Council complies with all Government legislation
♦ Continuous improvement is embedded in staff culture
2 CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS

Nil
5 132 & 337 CERTIFICATES ISSUED

No. of Certificates Issued 2017/2018 year Total
Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Total 2016/2017
132 103 70 67 73 65 75 51 92 596 752
337 29 47 32 30 48 44 24 29 283 388
6 ANIMAL CONTROL
Prepared by: Martin Maddox, Accountant and Tammi Axton, Animal Control Officer
Income/Issues Income/Issues Income/Issues
Item 2016/2017 for February 2018 2017/2018
No. $ No. $ No. $
Dogs Registered 3,673 88,802 36 1,382 4,118 102,415
Dogs Impounded 72 5,423 6 377 52 2,409
Euthanized 3 - - - 1 -
Re-claimed 63 - 5 - 44 -
Re-homed/To RSPCA 6 - 1 - 7 -
New Kennel Licences 5 345 - - 10 700
Renewed Kennel Licences 65 2,772 - - 66 2,838
Infringement Notices (paid in full) 77 13,203 5 793 56 9,361
Legal Action 1 3,500 - - - -
Livestock Impounded 2 673 1 64 3 159
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Income/Issues Income/Issues Income/Issues
Item 2016/2017 for February 2018 2017/2018
No. $ No. $ No. $
TOTAL 114,718 2,616 117,880
Registration Audit of the Municipality – Campbell Town audit is currently being undertaken to date 538 dogs have been
found unregistered during the audit.
90% of dogs found to be unregistered are now registered for the year.
Infringements – 2 infringements were issued
Attacks – 0 dog attacks recorded in February.
Microchipping – 2 dogs were microchipped in February.
Impounded dog – 6 dogs were impounded in February.
7 HEALTH ISSUES
Immunisations
The Public Health Act 1997 requires that Councils offer immunisations against a number of diseases. The following table
will provide Council with details of the rate of immunisations provided through Schools. Monthly clinics are not offered
by Council; however, parents are directed to their local General Practitioner who provides the service.
2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018
MONTH
Persons Vaccination Persons Vaccination Persons Vaccination
July-September 31 31 43 49 82 82
October-December 46 52 - -
January-March - - - - - -
April-June - - 16 45
Immunisations are provided by the Longford Surgery during 2017 and have included Meningococcal.
Other Environmental Health Services
Determine acceptable and achievable levels of environmental and public health by ongoing monitoring, inspection,
education and, where necessary, by applying corrective measures by mutual consent or application of legislation.
Ensure safe standards of food offered for sale are maintained.
Investigations/Inspections 2014/2015 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18

Notifiable Diseases 2 5 4 1
Inspection of Food Premises 118 154 75 44
Notifiable Disease investigations are carried out by the Department of Health and Human Services, with only significant
outbreaks directed to Council to assist with investigations. However, due to the prompt and thorough investigating by
Council Environmental Health Officers, the Department now directs more cases for Council to investigate.
Food premises are due for inspection from 1 July each year. The number of inspections in the table above is the total
number carried out since 1 July 2017. 10 inspections were undertaken in August.
8 CUSTOMER REQUEST RECEIPTS

Operational Area July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June
Animal Control - - 1 1 - - - -
Building & Planning - - - 1 3 3 3 -
Community Services - - - - - - - -
Corporate Services 2 - 1 - 1 1 - 1
Governance - - - - - 1 - -
Waste - - - - - - - -
Works (North) 13 5 14 14 13 9 18 15
Works (South) 3 - - - - - - -

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9 GIFTS & DONATIONS (UNDER SECTION 77 OF THE LGA)
Date Recipient Purpose Amount
Council wages and plant Assistance to Campbell Town SES $75
Council gifts and donations Flowers and gifts $30
15-Aug-17 Campbell Town District High School Chaplaincy $1,500
15-Aug-17 Campbell Town District High School Inspiring Positive Futures Program $8,000
15-Aug-17 Cressy District High School Inspiring Positive Futures Program $8,000
10-Oct-17 Campbell Town District High School Donation - School Achievement Awards $103
10-Oct-17 Perth Primary School Donation - School Achievement Awards $36
10-Oct-17 Evandale Primary School Donation - School Achievement Awards $33
10-Oct-17 Longford Primary School Donation - School Achievement Awards $36
10-Oct-17 Cressy District High School Donation - School Achievement Awards $103
10-Oct-17 Avoca Primary School Donation - School Achievement Awards $36
10-Oct-17 Perth Fire Brigade Donation $50
10-Oct-17 Longford Fire Brigade Donation $100
17-Oct-17 Helping Hand Associated Donation $1,040
17-Oct-17 Longford Care-a-car Donation $1,040
School Bursary Program
15-Aug-17 Lucy Carr Bursary Program 2017 $500
22-Nov-17 Thomas Hartam-Bayles Bursary Program 2018 - refund ($500)
17-Jan-18 Lachlan Nation Bursary program 2017 - instalment 2 $500
17-Jan-18 Brittney Johnson Bursary program 2017 - instalment 2 $500
17-Jan-18 Saige Venn-Evans Bursary program 2017 - instalment 2 $500
17-Jan-18 Jessica Bartels Bursary Program 2018 - instalment 1 $1,000
22-Jan-18 Jake Brown Bursary program 2017 - instalment 2 $500
22-Jan-18 Alex Davis Bursary program 2017 - instalment 2 $500
22-Jan-18 Madeleine Berry Bursary Program 2018 - instalment 1 $1,000
22-Jan-18 Bella Smith Bursary Program 2018 - instalment 1 $1,000
Sporting/Academic Achievements
10-Oct-17 Mr Harry Heathcote Metal Minds Robotics Team - Tech Challenge at Macq Uni $55
6-Dec-18 Miss Sophie Parkin 2017 National All Schools Track & Field $62
6-Dec-18 Mr L Eldershaw U18 National Cricket Carnival $62
TOTAL DONATIONS $25,861
10 ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL MINUTES

Min. Expected Date
Date Details Action Required Officer Current Status
Ref. of Completion
20/11/2017 363/17 Conara Park That Council officers make enquiries with Crown Community & Request submitted to
Land Services regarding the vacant land at the Development Crown Land Services.
corner of Panec Street and Conara Road and Manager Awaiting response.
present a further report back to Council.
16/10/2017 309/17 Confirmation of Minutes That a fee offer be sought to develop a Community & Fee offer received.
- Cressy Local District streetscape plan for Cressy and be listed for Development Requested to be
Committee future budget consideration. Manager listed for 2018/19
budget deliberations.
19/02/2018 42/18 Fees: Schedule Review - That Council impose a $50 fee for the submission Community & Fee schedule
Building, Planning & of a Form 80 Category 1 and 2 Building or Development updated.
Plumbing Plumbing Work, and an additional $250 to any Manager
application for sub-division where the number of
lots does not increase.
26/06/2017 188/17 Accelerated Local That a further report be presented to the July General Matter in progress.
Government Capital Council meeting detailing costs associated with Manager
Program (ALGCP) the installation of solar systems in Council
facilities.
20/11/2017 359/17 Airservices Australia: That Council write to the Minister, The Hon. General Manager Letter sent, awaiting a response.
Flight Paths Review – Darren Chester, Minister for Infrastructure and
Tasmanian Airports Transport: i) to seek confirmation that the
proposed approach and departure flight paths for
Evandale are not changing; and ii) to confirm the
process and timing for reviews; and iii) to
request that community consultation take place
prior to the implementation of any changes.

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Min. Expected Date
Ref. of Completion
20/11/2017 360/17 ANZ Longford Branch That Council ii) invite a Bendigo Bank General Manager Invitation sent.
Closure representative to present to a Council workshop.
16/10/2017 312/17 Cressy Swimming Pool That Council: 1) accept the Cressy Swimming General Matter to be
Master Plan & Ross Pool Master Plan and that further investigation Manager actioned.
Swimming Pool Master be carried out into the integrity of the pool
Plan structure with a report back to Council. 2)
consider funding components of the Master Plan
in forthcoming Council budgets, and request
Council officers to seek to secure external grants
to assist with the implementation of the Master
Plan.
16/10/2017 312/17 Cressy Swimming Pool 3) a survey of the use of the Ross Swimming Pool General Matter in progress.
Master Plan & Ross be undertaken during the 2017/2018 swimming Manager
Swimming Pool Master season with a report back to Council.
Plan
8/12/2014 329/14 Economic Development That Council facilitate meetings with the local General To be progressed as
businesses in each of the towns to explore Manager an element of the
business opportunities and other matters of development of the
interest. Economic
Development
Strategy.
18/09/2017 278/17 Local Government That Council: A) i) Receive the Northern General Minister Gutwein
Reform: Northern Region Tasmanian Councils – Shared Services Study Manager advised that Council
Shared Services Report prepared by KPMG. ii) Support the has received the
establishment of governance arrangements to study. GM to report
progress the outcomes of the Report. iii) to Council on
Participate in activities to identify, plan and progress.
implement opportunities to undertake shared Expressions of
initiatives at a whole-of-region or sub-regional Interest sought for
level. B) at this time, take no further action the role of Project
regarding minute no. 125/15. C) set up a Manager, Shared
committee of Council (councillors) to progress Services
shared services options for the Northern Implementation
Midlands. Project. NOA Group
engaged.
19/02/2018 39/18 Street Tree Planting: That Council a) seek comment from the General Manager Letter sent,
Smith Street, Longford Longford Local District Committee and the responses requested
residents of Smith Street, Longford; and b) an by 28 March.
environmental statement be circulated as part of
the information provided to the Local District
Committee and residents.
19/02/2018 40/18 Taswater: Quarterly That Council note the report and support the General Manager No further action at
Report To Owners’ continued ownership of TasWater by Council into this time.
Representatives the future, to ensure the continued ownership by
the public and that Taswater is not privatised at
any time in the future and don’t believe that the
government has a mandate to takeover
TasWater.
29/01/2018 14/18 Main Street Trees v) the reports be presented to the Local District Exec Assistant Tabled at meetings,
Programme Committees, followed by discussion at a future to be discussed at
Council Workshop. March Avoca, Royal
George & Rossarden
Local District
Committee meeting.
16/10/2017 333/17 Greenwaste Recycling That Council i) accept Option 3 – Do not offer a Engineering Survey on facebook 30/04/2018
Trial FOGO collection at this time; ii) continue to Officer and advertised in
monitor opportunities; iii) conduct a community Northern Midlands
survey (on-line and Country Courier); and iv) Examiner page.
investigate resource sharing opportunities. Number of responses
received. To be
collated.
11/12/2017 395/17 Historic Catholic That Council ii) utilise funds allocated for Works Manager Funding being sought
Cemetery Evandale stormwater in the 2017/18 budget to undertake for graveyard
the necessary stormwater works at the Catholic rehabilitation.
Cemetery in Evandale. Stormwater works to
be undertaken in
conjunction with
rehabilitation works.

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Min. Expected Date
Ref. of Completion
20/11/2017 366/17 Morven Park Grandstand That Council progress the removal and demolition Works Manager Demolition complete. 30/06/2018
Removal of the Morven Park grandstand.
18/09/2017 284/17 Perth Main Street – That Council progress the planting of appropriate Works Manager Works in progress. 30/04/2018
Annual Plantings annuals at the entrance to Perth as was done
previously.
18/09/2017 291/17 State Roads Maintenance That Council meet with StateRoads i) to initiate Works Manager Council pursuing with
discussion on the possibility of Council taking-up State Growth.
emergency maintenance works on State road
infrastructure. And ii) to ascertain the possibility
of Council providing road and other maintenance
services on a contract basis in the future.
20/11/2017 350/17 Confirmation of Minutes 1) That a NBN representative be invited to a Project Officer NBN representative
- Economic Development Council workshop to provide an update report on met with Council
Committee the rollout of the NBN across the Northern staff 30/1/2018 and
Midlands. 2) That Council undertake another will attend a Council
traffic count on Evandale Main Road, at an workshop early 2018.
appropriate time so that the data can be Traffic count
compared to prior data recorded. undertaken in
December 2017.
20/11/2017 355/17 Coronation Park Dog That Council approve the expenditure of $5,000 Project Officer Quotes for
Exercise Area Upgrade from the Community Special Projects 2017/2018 production of agility
Proposal budget to be combined with the $3,000 grant and exercise
from Keep Australia Pet Friendly, for the equipment received.
development of a dog agility play area in Awaiting
Coronation Park dog exercise area. confirmation of
$3,000 grant.
15/05/2017 149/17 Council’s Social Recovery That Council adopt the Northern Midlands Social Project Officer Community
Plan Recovery Plan and undertake a community education campaign
education campaign to get the message about commenced with
the Plan and its operation out widely across the article in media.
Northern Midlands.
15/05/2017 153/17 Longford Village Greens That Council, with regards to Stage Three of the Project Officer Funding application
Playground Longford Village Green playground: i) Approves being prepared for
Redevelopment: Stage the replacement of the liberty swing with one of current TCF funding
Three the alternative swing sets (with Model B being round, and Variety
the preferred option if Australian Standards can Tasmania.
be met); and ii) Approves an application being Applications close
made to the Tasmanian Community Fund for cash 4/4/2018.
assistance with the implementation of Stage
Three of the playground development. iii) Assist
Mrs Bell to seek additional funding, possibly
through the disability sector, toward the cost of
the disability swing.
11/12/2017 395/17 National Heritage Listing That Council i) allocate $1,600 to fund the Project Officer National Heritage
for The Ross Bridge preparation of a nomination of the Ross Bridge Listing nomination
for National Heritage Listing; and ii) actively seek submitted
discussions with the State Government regarding 26/2/2018.
flood plans for the Ross Bridge.
20/11/2017 354/17 Northern Midlands That Council: i) accept in principle the draft Project Officer TRANSlink project
Council Economic economic development strategy; ii) approve the brief being
Development Strategy proposed way forward with the development and progressed.
finalisation of the economic development Applications
strategy; iii) approve the development of a brief received for
for a project aiming to identify potential TRANSlink Liaison
TRANSlink developers and to raise awareness of Officer position.
the TRANSlink precinct. Selection process
underway.
19/02/2018 34/18 Recommendations Of That the Longford Local District Committee be Executive & Referred to
Sub Committees - asked to consider establishing a sub-committee Communications Committee.
Longford Railway Bridge, to organise a celebratory event or identify a Officer
Illawarra Road project that would commemorate the 150 year
anniversary of the Longford Railway Bridge.
19/02/2018 34/18 Recommendations Of That the appointment of a Special Committee to Executive Officer Matter to be
Sub Committees - Perth coordinate the 2021 Perth Bicentenary reported to next
Local District Committee celebrations be discussed at a future Council Council Meeting.
- Perth Bicentenary 2021 workshop, prior to a Council report being
prepared.

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Min. Expected Date
Ref. of Completion
19/02/2018 44/18 2018/2019 Municipal That Council adhere to its previously adopted Corporate Noted.
Budget Budget process as detailed above, and endorse Services
the 2018-19 Draft Budget parameters Manager
18/09/2017 293/17 Nomenclature – Naming That Council ii) develop guidelines for the naming Corporate Tas Place Naming
of New Street: Effra of streets, with links to indigenous and old family Services Guidelines
Court, Perth (Off Edward names favoured. Manager introduced list of
Street) local suggested
names to be
workshopped.
21/08/2017 253/17 Draft Bylaw: Placement That, in accordance with s.156 of the Local Senior Planner Regulatory Impact 30/03/2018
of Shipping Containers Government Act 1993, Council resolves that it Statement being
intends to make the proposed Placement of prepared.
Shipping Containers By-Law No. 1 of 2017 to
regulate the placement of shipping containers in
the Northern Midlands municipality.
11/12/2017 398/17 Perth Riverbank Open That Council officers prepare a draft brief and Senior Planner Brief to be prepared. 30/03/2018
Space Strategy seek an estimate of cost for consideration in the
2018/19 budget.
10/04/2017 120/17 Perth Structure Plan That Council endorse the Perth Structure Plan and Senior Planner Meetings held with
draft amendments to the planning scheme be TasWater and
prepared. landowners.
Awaiting finalisation
of Perth link road
alignment.
29/01/2018 Dec-18 Removal of Dangerous A) That, for applications for the removal of Senior Planner Letter drafte to 15/03/2018
Trees dangerous trees due to safety reasons, Council: - Devon Hills
Require a supporting report from an arborist residents.
where the tree removal is subject to the Heritage
Code. - Require a Flora and Fauna Report in
accordance with the requirements of the
planning scheme where the tree removal is
subject to the Biodiversity Code. - Waive the
planning application and advertising fee. B)
That the Devon Hills residents be formally
advised.
20/11/2017 369/17 Truck Parking That Council hold discussions with the State Senior Planner Discussion had with 25/02/2018
Government over use of the land at the railway TasRail, response
end of Carins Street for truck parking. awaited.
LONG TERM ACTIONS

Min. Expected Date
Ref. of Completion
20/04/2015 105/15 Northern Midlands That Council authorises officers to investigate the cost to General Avoca awaiting
Towns Entrance design and implement entrance statements for: a) Avoca; Manager construction. Other
Statements b) Campbell Town; c) Cressy; d) Evandale; e) Longford; f) town entrance
Perth; g) Ross; and list within the draft 2015/2016 budget statements for future
for consideration budget
consideration.
18/09/2017 279/17 Historical Records That Council, ...and ii) progress the following when the Exec Assistant To be progressed Currently on
and Recognition: glass enclosed area at the front of the Council Chambers is when plans to hold.
Service of nearing completion: Photograph/photographs of current construct are
Councillors Councillors – professional printing and framing; Archiving initiated.
of historic photographs; Production of a photo book of
historic photographs for display. iii) invite Northern
Midlands inaugural Mayor, Kenneth von Bibra, to unveil
the honour board.
29/01/2018 14/18 Main Street Trees iv) on completion of the Campbell Town Streetscape Works Manager
Programme Design and endorsement thereof, minor amendments be
made to the Campbell Town Main Street tree plantings, as
required.
21/09/2015 249/15 Tom Roberts: That Council: i) endorse the proposal for Tom Robert’s Project Officer Proposal approved
Proposed interpretation at Longford and/or Christ Church Illawarra, by family members.
Interpretation and and ii) enter into negotiations with Christ Church with Interpretation panel
Grave Upkeep regard to the upkeep of Tom Robert’s grave. designed and ready
for production.
Matters that are grey shaded have been finalised and will be deleted from these schedules

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11 KEY ISSUES BEING CONSIDERED: MANAGERS’ REPORTS
1. GOVERNANCE
a. Governance – Meetings/Conferences
• Council meetings:
 Ordinary meeting 19 February
• Council Workshops:
 5 February
 19 February
• Executive Management Team:
 14 February
 27 February
• Staff Meeting
 6 February
 20 February
• Community meetings:
2017/18 Meetings Attended
year to date
6
No. of meetings attended
5
4
3
2
1
0
Avoca, Royal Campbell Cressy Evandale Longford Perth Ross Devon Hills Other
George, Town
Rossarden
Local District Committees
• Other Meetings:
 Met with editor of Northern Midlands Courier
 Met with State Growth’s Ted Ross
 Participated in teleconference re Evandale development proposal
 Met with Denman Architects re Longford Sports Centre
 Attended opening of Nigel Peck Centre at Woolmers by Premier Hodgman
 Attended meeting re REDP Program / Key Directions Report Update
 Attended meeting re Regional Priority Projects / Cluster Development
 Met with Ratepayers
 Attended TasWater Owners Representatives Quarterly Briefing – North
 Met with politicians:
o John Tucker and Jane Howlett
o Darren Clark
o Brian Mitchell
 Attended meeting re "low cost camping"
 Met with ARTAS re Longford Rec Ground building plans
 Met with JMG re NMC Land Use Development Strategy
 Met with TRANSlink business re expansion
 Attended UTAS - celebration of restructure
 Ross Town Hall & adjacent oval
 Participated in Resource Sharing EOI submission interviews
 Met with TasRail
 Met with Stornoway and State Growth)
 Met with TEMT - Local Government consultation
 Met on site with Cr Goss and ratepayer re stormwater issues
 Attended meeting re Tourism Northern Tasmania Half Yearly Reporting
 Met with Ratepayer/Developer

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 Met with Ratepayer re Road & Seasonal Workers
 Meeting with Clive Lee and Dr Frank Madill re Order of Australia Day Association
b. General Business:
• Health & Safety and Risk Management Review
• Legal issues, leases and agreement reviews
• Interim Planning Scheme matters
• Road Construction
• Engineering Services
• Drainage issues & TRANSlink stormwater
• Road and Traffic matters
• Resource Sharing
• Animal Control matters
• Buildings
• Tourism
• Recruitment - Works Supervisor (at offer stage) and Diploma qualified Childcare Educators
• Staff separations/terminations/redundancies
• General human resource matters and management of the same
• Performance management and disciplinary matters as required
• Employee learning and development
• Ongoing development and implementation of Human Resources Policies and Procedures
• Review and update of all position descriptions almost complete
• Updating historical casual cleaning contracts and position descriptions to ensure organisation wide
consistency
• Management of the three pools, lifeguards and swimming pool committees
• Management Agreements and Committee Administration
• Office improvements
• Media releases and news items
• Grant application administration and support letters
• Local District Committee project support
• Event management
• Emergency Management
• Strategic Plan
• Local Government Reform
• Newsletters
• General correspondence.
c. NRM
• On-going facilitation of Mill Dam Action Group and partnership relationships.
• Customer Requests response, including but not limited to: Local District Committee’s, weed complaint
support requests.
• On-going collaboration with Department of Primary Industries Parks Water and Environment, with
particular focus on bio-security regarding reported weed infestations.
2. COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT
a. Animal Control
• Respond and investigate complaints in respect to dog management, including issuing notices and fines,
declaration of dangerous dogs, and attendance of Court hearings in respect to disputed dog matters
• Conduct routine dog patrols within the municipality
• Review and renew kennel licences within the municipality
• Conducting review of all dog off leash areas in the Northern Midlands, and progressing upgrade to
Coronation Park Destination Dog Park
• Conduct dog microchipping service
• Progressing municipal wide dog registration audit
• Taking complaints regarding cat management and other animal related issues, including livestock matters
b. Building/Plumbing
• Plumbing and building inspections and assessments, as required
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• Permit authority assessments
• Enquiries regarding Temporary Occupancy permits
c. Planning
• Participation in the Launceston Gateway Precinct Master Plan project working group
• Participation in Regional Planning Scheme issues
• Attendance at State Planning Provisions hearings
• Attendance at forums regarding State Planning Portal development
• Consideration of Planning Directives
• Consideration of proposed planning legislative amendments
• Ongoing review of procedures
• Management of Perth Structure Plan project
• NMC Land Use Strategy
• Response to enquiries and development opportunities
• Amendments to interim scheme
• Assessment of development proposals
• Liaison with appellants and RMPAT regarding Planning Appeals
• Attending Launceston Airport Wildlife Hazard Committee meeting
d. Compliance
• Ongoing review of all outstanding and arising compliance issues
• Finalising complaints in respect to fire abatement, including inspections, issuing reminders and notices,
engaging contractors to complete works, as season draws to a close
• Undertake scheduled inspections and inspections arising from complaints regarding overhanging trees,
issuing reminders and notices and engaging contractors to complete works, where required
• Conduct inspections of Council’s free overnight camping facilities
• Audit of On Street Dining within the municipality
e. Environmental Health
• Monitoring air, noise and water quality as required
• Advising in respect to development applications, as required
• Investigating reported breaches of environmental health matters
• Issuing food licences and conducting inspections
• Responding to general enquiries from the public on health matters
• Issuing Place of Assembly licences for events, as required
• Preparation of immunisation requirements for 2018
• Investigating environmental incidents, as required
• Investigating notifiable diseases, as required
• Use of drone for investigations as required, finalising licence requirements
f. Policy
• Review and update Council’s Policy Manual
• Delegations register review
• Public Interest Disclosures Act Procedures
• Ongoing review of work programs and standard operating procedures
• Regular planning and building assessment unit meetings
• By-Law preparation
g. Media and communications
 Preparation of monthly double page spread Council pages in Northern Midlands Courier
 Preparation of weekly Council advert in Your Region, Examiner
 Preparation of articles for the LGAT newsletter and Local Government Focus Magazine
 Preparation of media releases, speeches and communications for website, newsletters and Facebook
page
h. Events
 Liaising with various organisations and community groups regarding holding events within the Northern
Midlands
 Advertising events through Council’s web and social media publications

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 Application for 2018 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour preparation
 Registered for Magical Parks game to be installed at Valentine Park, Campbell Town during National Parks
Week
 Citizenship ceremonies
i. Council Volunteer committees and projects
 Attendance at Local District Committee meetings and provide secretarial support
 Liaising with Council’s Management Committees including preparation and release of half yearly
newsletter, sending out of new management agreement, finalisaiton of Management Handbook for all
facilities, and preparation of Volunteer Induction workshops
 Maintaining Council’s Volunteer Register
 Requesting bi-monthly risk checklists be completed by facility committees of management
 Liaising with booking officers regarding booking of Council facilities
j. Health & wellbeing
 Participating in the quarterly Northern Midlands Health Service Providers Forums
 Member of the Northern Region Sport and Recreation Committee
 Preparation of application for Parks and Leisure Australia, Victoria/Tasmania Awards for playspace, for
Longford Village Green playground
 Progressing Council’s End Men’s Violence Against Women Campaign
k. Tourism
• Heritage Highway Tourism Region Association
o Marketing activities, itineraries, newsletter and social media campaigns
o Updating event directory
 Providing support and information for all Northern Midlands Visitor Centres and provision of information
to Regional Tourism organisations and tourism operators
 Research and update of information signage, including the “Big Log” and information plaques in Campbell
Town
 Attendance at Destination Action Plan workshops for region
• Northern Midlands Business Association
 Coordinating Northern Midlands Visitor & Information Centre
3. CORPORATE SERVICES
a. Customer Service
• Member of the National Local Government Customer Service Network.
• Member of the State Local Government Rating Network.
• Administer the Service Tasmania contract for customer services in Campbell Town.
• Customer Service Charter and Policy reviews and survey feedback review.
• Telephone system and on-hold messages administration.
b. Finance
• Issue and collection of Rates and Animal registration and sundry fees and charges.
• Municipal revaluation 2019 tender process, valuation maintenance and adjustments, and supplementary
valuations.
• Street numbering, address allocation and road and street naming.
• Cash, electronic receipting, and direct debit system administration.
• Rate interest and penalty calculations and administration.
• Pension rebates claims and maintenance, classification for two rebate maximums, verification of Centrelink
data.
• Sundry Debtors, and aging account review.
• Creditor payments and enquiries. ABN administration. Electronic Ordering and committals.
• Payroll, ETP calculations, payroll tax, child support, maternity leave, PAYG & annual summaries,
superannuation, salary sacrifice, Workplace Legislation changes, EB provisions, salary reviews, staff training,
leave accrual adjustments, leave loading calculations, Councillor allowances and expenses, Workers
Compensation claims and payments, Award adjustments, sundry HR and policy issues.
• Debt Collection and issue Debt summons. Agency Debt Collection services.
• Municipal Budget and adjustments, End of Year Financials, KPI return, Asset Management, Fleet Hire, Long
Term Financial Planning, Audit and Annual Report. Related Party Disclosure.

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• Grants Commission administration, sundry grant reporting and auditing. Committee financial management
support and auditing.
• Stimulus loan funding applications, administration and repayment procedures.
• Property ownership, licences and leases, and aged care unit tenancy.
• Unclaimed monies register and Public Land Register.
• Records Management, archives, scanning and disposal process, new resident’s information, council
information policies and procedures.
• Banking & Investments, borrowings administration. Direct Debit, Ezidebit, BPay Billing etc. and setup
alterations.
• Rate System issues, 2017/18 Rating and Budget issues, General Finance, ABS Data Collection, and Grant
Funding issues, Tax issues including GST, PAYG, FBT, Fuel & Land Tax, ATO Creditor information and Northern
Finance committee.
• Cemetery management, onsite map display and website databases.
• Roads to Recovery work schedules, mapping, quarterly and annual reports.
• General accounting, correspondence and reports.
• Audit & Audit committee procedures, processes and support.
• Waste Transfer Station Management issues, kerbside waste collection contract issues and special clean-up
service.
• Tooms Lake & Lake Leake ownership transfers, caretaker support, licence fee review issues, and contract
issues.
• Street lighting contract & aurora pole reporting and maintenance.
• Community events and Special Projects support/funding.
• Light Fleet Management.
• LG Benchmarking Project.
• Master plan development assistance where required.
• General Office support and attendance of meetings, reports, emails & phone enquiries.
c. Risk Management
• Risk Management register review.
• Safety management and reporting.
• Drug & alcohol testing administration.
• Contractor and volunteer management/induction/audits.
• SDS Register and database.
• Plant risk assessments.
• Swimming pool risk management.
• Emergency Management meetings, EM Plan reviews, Emergency Risk Register, Strategic Fire Plan meetings,
Emergency desktop exercise and general administration issues.
d. Insurance
• Insurance renewals and policy maintenance.
• Risk Register review and audits.
e. Information Technology
• Server and desktop maintenance, and server upgrade.
• New computer setup and minor upgrades of other IT equipment.
• Open Office Software upgrades and enhancement requests.
• GIS maintenance and training.
• Disaster Recovery & IT backup maintenance.
• New and old Council Websites, and Town / Local District Committee website maintenance and upgrades.
• Infonet system maintenance.
• ApproveTas maintenance and training/setup of new Open Office Town Planning replacement
implementation.
• Cemetery database maintenance.
• Office telephone system maintenance & mobile phone plan review.
• Sundry database creation and maintenance.
• Mobile device applications implementation, and remote access logins.
• Building security systems maintenance.

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• Microsoft software maintenance.
• Maintain photocopiers and printers.
• Advanced IT security implementation and training.
• WiFi network and hotspots.
• Fleet tracking.
• ECM maintenance & training.
• Delegations software implementation.
• Audio system improvements in community facilities
• Sundry IT reports and analysis.
f. Childcare
• Childcare management and support.
• Childcare financial reporting, audit, budgets & fee schedule reconciliations.
• Additional Perth School After School Care service reference group.
• Setup Cressy School After School Care service for 2018.
• Review and apply for funding for replacement of BBF funding in 2018/19.
4. WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE
a. Asset Management
• New asset information collection and verifications– ongoing.
• Programmed inspections of flood levee and associated infrastructure – ongoing.
b. Traffic Management
• Liaising with Department of State Growth to resolve traffic issues within municipality.
• Traffic counts on roads throughout the municipality – ongoing.
c. Development Work
• 4 Lot Pegasus subdivision Ross at practical completion.
• Stage 2 of Holliejett subdivision (3 lots) in Edward Street, Perth has reached practical completion.
• Stage 3 of Holliejett subdivision (15 lots) off Edward Street, Perth at practical completion.
• 4 Lot Unathi subdivision at practical completion.
• 7 lot Dixon subdivision, Pultney Street, Longford at practical completion.
• Stage one and two of 21 lot Shervan subdivision in Seccombe Street subdivision at practical completion.
• 3 Lot Shervan subdivision in Mulgrave Street at Practical completion.
d. Waste Management
• Input into Regional Waste Management discussions – ongoing.
• Regular safety audits of all sites – ongoing.
e. Tenders and Contracts
• Construction of new bridge on Woolmers Lane in progress.
• Tender for Campbell Town Main Street Urban Design and Traffic Management in progress.
f. Flood levee
• Programmed monthly/ bi-monthly inspections of flood levee carried out by Works and Infrastructure staff.
g. Engineering
• Hydraulic modelling of stormwater system in Western Junction Industrial Area – ongoing.
• Development of stormwater plans for all towns as required by the Urban Drainage Act 2013 – ongoing.
• Input into heavy vehicles and bridge working group with Department of State Growth and other Councils –
ongoing.
h. Capital works
• Council Chambers Car Park – In progress.
12 RESOURCE SHARING SUMMARY – 01 JULY 2017 to 30 JUNE 2018

Prepared by: Martin Maddox, Accountant/Executive Officer
Resource sharing summary for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 was circulated in the Attachments.
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13 VANDALISM
Prepared by: Jonathan Galbraith; Engineering Officer
Estimated Cost of Damages
Incident Location
Jan 2018 Total 2017/18 Feb 2017
Door vents kicked in Victoria Square toilets Longford 200
TOTAL COST VANDALISM $ 200 $ 26,100 $ 800
14 YOUTH PROGRAM UPDATE: FEBRUARY 2018

Prepared by: Amanda Bond, Community & Development Manager
Council contracts Longford and Launceston PCYCs to provide youth programs in Evandale, Perth and Longford.
There were two sessions in Longford for the month of February, with a total of 12 attendees.
The Perth and Evandale programs recommenced at the beginning of February.
Perth – 1st = 11, 8th = 11, 15th = 11 and 22nd = 10 - TOTAL = 43 (4 sessions)
All of the sessions were held outdoors as the good weather stayed with us. Some good team and individual based
outcomes also emerged with many of the participants. The instances of poor behaviour again have been minimal and
dealt with appropriately when they have arisen.
Evandale – 9th = 14, 16th = 26 and 23rd = Nil (Not held due to locals being involved with Village Fair event preparation)
- TOTAL = 40 (2 sessions)
The 2018 program commenced with a slow start on the first occasion (the first Friday here was during the school holiday
break). The following week saw a few more come along and enjoy themselves, but the final week was cancelled due to
the Village Fair, which usually pre-occupies most of the locals in the pre-event preparation.
Council also contracts National Joblink (NJL) to provide youth mentoring programs at Cressy and Campbell Town District
High Schools, during school terms (five hours per fortnight per school). The programs provided to each school are
tailored to the needs of the school.
Cressy District High School
Term 1 is off to a great start, students are getting settled into their classes and new friendships are being made. This
year our NJL representative entered into one Grade 7 English class, where she provides assistance through spelling tests,
listening to reading and helping students with their writing. The second classroom for Grade 7 is Mathematics based,
here she generally assists with all students when they rotate groups to help them remain on task.
Campbell Town District High School
An update for Campbell Town District High School was not provided in time for the Agenda preparation this month.
15 STRATEGIC PLANS UPDATE

Prepared by: Lorraine Green, Project Officer
STRATEGIC PLANS SPREADSHEET
CURRENT AS OF 7 MARCH 2018
Strategic Plans Start Completion
Current Status
By Location & Consultant Date Date
(contract (report
signed) accepted by
Council)
Blessington
Feasibility Study: Investment in Ben Jun-15 Nov-15 a) Ongoing collaboration with Parks and Wildlife Services and other
Lomond Skifield Northern Tasmania key stakeholders to progress implementation of report
(TRC Tourism) recommendations.
b) Potential private investor showing interest in late 2016
Campbell Town
War Memorial Oval Precinct
a) Development Plan (Jeff Apr-14 Dec-14 Council requested assessment of the viability of the Multi-Function
McClintock) Centre
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Current Status
b) Financial & Economic Analysis Jun-15 Dec-15 • Appendix to the report requested: resultant 'Indicative Financial
Report (Strategy 42 South) Analysis of Multi-Function Centre' discussed at Feb 2016 Council
Workshop
• National Stronger Regions Fund application lodged Mar 2016
seeking $750,000 towards Multi-Function Centre
• Election commitment by Liberal Govt to fund Multi-Function
Centre $750,000. Advice received Sept 16 that election
commitment would be funded through the Community
Development Programme. Advised 9 Jan 2017 that Federal
Minister has signed the release of the funds. Funding agreement
signed.
(Philp Lighton Architects) • Oct 16: Council engaged Philip Lighton Architects to undertake
the detailed design work for the precinct: draft concepts received
Dec 2016. Reviewed by Stakeholder Group and presented at
February Council workshop. On agenda for Feb 2017 Council
Meeting.
• Oct 2016: request to Guy Barnett MP for advice re opportunities
to access state govt funding
• Oct 2016: application lodged with Sport and Recreation Tas for
$80,000 towards oval improvements: outcome unsuccessful
• Nov 2016: Council contracted JMG to design and document the
new oval lighting. 17 Jan 2017: Northern Economic Stimulus
package funding secured to upgrade oval lighting
• Dec 2016: Request to Philp Lighton Architects for a layout plan &
concept sketches for improvements around the cenotaph & a
display area in entrance to the Multi-Function Centre. Plans
received Jan 2017 and state budget submission made for
$158,000 to fund the cenotaph precinct upgrade
• Feb 2017 Council resolved to proceed with the regional size
facility. Draft plans received March 2017 and has been signed off
by GM
• Development Application P17-126 received on 8 May 2017.
• September 2017: Funding application submitted to TCF for
$55,000 towards the development of a tennis court and a multi-
purpose court at the Oval precinct. Notified 28 November that
application was successful. Grant deed executed.
• AFL Business Case for oval improvements prepared: seeking
$150,000 from AFL. Funding secured February 2018.
• November 2017: Funding application submitted to Sport &
Recreation Tas for $80,000 to assist with the courts development.
Notified January 2018 the funding has been secured. Grant deed
executed.
(Vos Group) Feb-18 • Tenders for the multi-function centre closed 12 October:
discussed at 30 October 2017 Workshop. Vos Group tender
accepted at February 2018 Council Meeting.
• Liberal election commitment of $70,000 towards the cenotaph
upgrade.
CBD Urban Design and Traffic May-16 Nov-17 • GHD presented to Council 28 Nov 2016 Workshop on outcome of
Management Strategy community consultation: discussed changes required to draft
(GHD) strategy: draft master plan due 6 April 2017
• Feb 2017: State Government budget submission made for
(Lange Design and Rare Innovations)
matching funding for the implementation of the Main Street
component of the urban design strategy
• Strategy adopted for consultation purposes at May 2017
meeting. Public consultation session held 13 September 2017
• Final report accepted at November 2017 Council Meeting.
• Council secured $1 million loan through the Northern Economic
Stimulus package towards the implementation of the main street
component of the strategy.
• 20.11.17; Lange Design and Rare Innovations Design contracted
to prepare the design and construction tenders.

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Current Status
• Liberal election commitment of $1.9million for Midlands Highway
underpass near War Memorial Oval precinct.
Cressy
Swimming Pool Master Plan Dec 15 Oct 17 • Draft Master Plan received May 2016: structural assessment
(Loop Architecture) approved Aug 2016
• Final plan received June 2017
• Final report accepted at October 2017 Council meeting. Report
requested on the integrity of the pool structure.
• Liberal election commitment of $100,000 to upgrade the pool,
playground and shading.
Recreational Ground Master Plan Feb-17 Oct 17 • Quotes for development of the Master Plan received from Lange
(Lange Design) Design and JMG. On Council Feb 2017 Meeting agenda - closed
council
• 17 Jan 2017: confirmation that the state govt has approved
$220,000 for the ground upgrade through the Northern Economic
Stimulus Package
• Feb 2017: Lange Design and Loop Architecture contracted to
develop the master plan.
• Draft concept plan and cost estimates received August 2017.
• Master plan accepted at October 2017 Council Meeting.
Evandale
Honeysuckle Banks
a) Master Plan (Jeff McClintock) Oct-15 - • Draft master plan released for community consultation Jan 16:
discussed at council workshop & need for the plan to be
reviewed in light of frequent flooding of the reserve.
b) Review of Master Plan (Lange Oct-16 May-17 • Draft plan received: presented at Feb 2017 Council Workshop:
Design) Lange Design requested to revise the plan. Revised plan received
9 March 2017.
• At May 2017 Council meeting, Council
i) accepted in principle the Honeysuckle Banks Plan;
ii) consider funding the minor works components of the plan in
future Council budgets, and
iii) request Council Officers to seek to secure external grants to
assist with the implementation of the full plan.
Morven Park Master Plan Nov-16 Oct-17 • Work underway
(Lange Design) • 17 Jan 2017: Northern Economic Stimulus Package funding
secured for the oval lighting upgrade
• March 2017 assisted with application for solar panels on
clubrooms
• Draft concept plan and cost estimates presented at October 17
Council workshop.
• Master plan accepted at October2017 Council Meeting.
• Liberal election commitment of $33,000 for cricket pitch upgrade;
$158,000 towards facility upgrades and $30,000 for new
electronic scoreboard.
Longford
Community Sports Centre Master Feb-15 Jun-15 • June 2016: application requesting $504,722 GST excl. lodged
Plan with State Government Regional Revival Program including a
business plan. Advised Sept 2016 application was unsuccessful
• 17 Jan 2017: Council advised State Govt has approved $1,000,000
for the centre upgrade through the Northern Economic Stimulus
Package
• Planning permit issued 22 December 2017.
• Tenders for new gym and amenities shed closed 2 March 2018.
Visitor Appeal Study Jan-15 Jun-15 • Recommendations implemented include the establishment of a
(Bill Fox and Associates) local business & tourism group, development of a destination
playground, upgrading of lighting & displays at Visitor
Information Centre at JJs, and development of a Place Activation
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Current Status
Plan
Place Activation Plan Sep-15 Jan-16 • Recommendations implemented include establishment of an
(Village Well) Activation Team to lead the change, and employment of a Project
(Accompanying Traffic Issues report Champion 1 day/week Feb-Sept 2016 to assist the Activation
by MRCagney) Team with development of Longford brand logo, Longford tourist
tear-off map and street beautification
CBD Urban Design Strategy May-16 Oct-17 • Site Investigation Report completed October 2016.
(Lange Design and Loop • Community Information Gathering Workshop held 7 December
Architecture) 2016. Draft Urban Design Strategy being prepared.
• Parklet design & plans approved June 2017.
• Draft Urban Design Strategy adopted May, for further
consultation.
• Draft urban design guidelines developed.
• Community consultation session held 6 September 2017
• Strategy and Guidelines manual accepted at the October 2017
Council Meeting.
• Negotiations underway February 2018 with State Growth
towards development of a deed regarding the future
maintenance of the Illawarra Road roundabout
Recreation Ground Master Plan Dec-15 Nov-16 • External funding sources being pursued.
(Lange Design) • 17 Jan 2017: Council advised State Govt has approved $550,000
for the Ground Amenities Upgrade through the Northern
Economic Stimulus Package. Tenders close 15 March 2017
• Nov 16: Council contracted JMG to design and document new
oval lighting. 17 Jan 2017 Northern Economic Stimulus Package
funding secured to fund the oval lighting upgrade
• Draft Master Plan submitted Nov 2016; discussed at Council's 6
Feb 2017 Workshop.
• Draft Master Plan submitted to August 2017 Council meeting.
• Council resolved at June 2017 Council meeting to make
application under the SGALGCP for upfront loan funding of an
additional $550,000 to complete Stage 1 of the Recreation
Ground redevelopment.
• Application submitted November 2017 to Sport and Recreation
Tas for $80,000 towards the redevelopment. Advised January
2018 that the funding has been secured.
• Planning permit issued 17 November 2017.
• Application for Development Services lodged with TasWater 22
December 2017.
• Liberal election commitment of $10,000 for Cricket Club storage
shed, $30,000 for cricket nets, $30,000 for new electronic
scoreboard and $20,000 for Little Athletics equipment.
Village Green • Jan 2017: costings & plans developed for Village Green Upgrade
including new BBQ shelter, picnic furniture & stage 2 of play
space.
• March 2017 Council submitted an application to the state govt
Community Infrastructure Fund for 50% of the cost of the Village
Green Upgrade. Application not successful
• At May 2017 Council meeting, Council resolved, with regards to
Stage Three of the Longford Village Green playground:
i) Approves the replacement of the liberty swing with one of
the alternative swing sets (with Model B being the preferred
option if Australian Standards can be met); and
ii) Approves an application being made to the Tasmanian
Community Fund for cash assistance with the implementation
of Stage Three of the playground development.
iii) Assist Mrs Bell to seek additional funding, possibly through
the disability sector, toward the cost of the disability swing.
• Report to October 2017 Council Meeting advising the Liberty
Swing is the only model that meets Australian Standards for use
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Current Status
in a public playground.
• Stage 2 new play units installation completed 27 November 2017
and launched 8 December 2017.
• Stage 3: Funding application being prepared for the current
round of the Tasmanian Community Fund and Variety Tas. TCF
applications close 4 April 2018.
Woolmers Bridge • Jan 2017: Lange Design contracted to develop landscape concept
plan and landscape construction documents
(VEC Civil)
• Application submitted for the Bridge Renewal Program for
$1,415,000. Advised October 2017 application was successful. .
• 12 tonne load limit placed on structure on 6 June.
• Funding agreement with Bridge Renewal Program finalised
October 2017.
• Design and construct tenders closed 8 November 2017. Council
accepted the tender of VEC Civil at the November 2017 Council
Meeting.
• Work commencing 24 January 2018: due for completion 30 June
2018 – weather permitting.
• Funding deed with State Growth finalised February 2018.
Monthly progress reports being submitted.
Facilities Assessment Study Sept-17 • Sept 17: Philp Lighton Architects contracted to undertake the
(Philp Lighton Architects) study of the Council Offices, Memorial Hall, Town Hall and Library
facilities. Study underway October 2017 and presentation made
to November 2017 Council Workshop.
• Process for community engagement on Council April 2018
Workshop Agenda.
Perth
Recreation Ground Master Plan Jul-15 Oct-16 • External funding sources being pursued
(Lange Design) • 17 Jan 2017: Northern Economic Stimulus Package funding
secured for the oval lighting upgrade
Community Centre Development Oct-15 • Briefing notes from key stakeholder sessions received 25 Feb
Plan, 2016
(Loop Architecture) • Draft concept plans submitted to Council
addressing collective & shared • Draft concepts to be directed to future workshop.
functions with adjacent Primary
School & Recreation Ground
Town Structure Plan • Community feedback on draft plan closed 18 November 2016.
(GHD) Two design strategy options submitted.
• Perth Structure Plan adopted by Council on 10 April 2017.
• Session for Perth business owners/managers held 15 August
2017.
• Council endorsed the Plan at the 10 April 2017 Council Meeting.
• Final report to November 2017 Council meeting.
Sheepwash Creek Open Space Plan • Contract with NRM North signed December 2016 to access funds
(Lange Design, GHD) through National Landcare Program Investment in Tamar River
Recovery Plan
• Dec 2016: West Perth Flood Mitigation Working Group
established
• Draft concept plans received from GHD Woodhead
• Lange Design requested to prepare Water Sensitive Urban Design
(WSUD) for the open space on eastern side of subdivision.
• Work completed and interpretation signage installed.
Ross
Swimming Pool Master Plan Dec-15 • Draft Master Plan received May 2016: structural assessment
(Loop Architecture) approved August 2016
• Final plan received June 2017
• Final report to be presented to workshop September 2017
• Council resolved at October 2017 Meeting to undertake a survey

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Current Status
of the use of the pool across the 2017-2018 swimming season.
Village Green Master Plan Jun-16 Dec-16 • Council accepted Master Plan in principle at 12 December 2016
(Lange Design, Loop Architecture) Council Meeting.
• 13 Jan 2017: cost estimate for design and documentation, tender
process and project management received from JMG
• 17 Jan 2017: Council advised State Govt has approved $300,000
for the implementation of the Master Plan through the Northern
Economic Stimulus package
• Feb 2017: Application lodged with the Building Better Regions
Fund for $237,660 to enable the master plan to be implemented
in its entirety. Application unsuccessful.
• Feb 2017: Lange Design and Loop Architecture contracted to
manage the implementation of the master plan
• Concept design presented to Council workshop on 8 May.
• Planning application advertised: closed 28 November 2017.
• Planning approval with conditions to be met passed at January
2018 Council Meeting.
Western Junction
Launceston Gateway Precinct Oct-15 May-16 • Council approved the preparation of a brief for the precinct
Master Plan master plan at the Sept 2016 Council Meeting.
Freight Demand Analysis Report • Liberal election commitment of $5.5million upgrade of Evandale
(SGS) Master Plan Main Road between the Breadalbane roundabout and the
airport, and $1million for edge-widening and other works to
improve safety along Evandale Main Road from the airport to
Evandale.
Translink Stormwater Upgrade • Applications lodged with National Stronger Regions Fund 2015 &
Project 2016: unsuccessful
• Application submitted Feb 2017 to the Building Better Regions
Fund for $2,741,402 (total project cost is $5,482,805: council's
contribution is $1,525,623 and the Woolstons $1,215,780).
Application unsuccessful.
• Application submitted December 2017 for Round Two Building
Better Regions Fund: outcome awaited – anticipated mid-2018.
16 NORTHERN MIDLANDS EVENTS – CURRENT & UPCOMING

Prepared by: Fiona Dewar, Tourism Officer
Councillors have requested a list of current and upcoming events in the Northern Midlands be listed in the Council
Agenda on a monthly basis.
The following list of current and upcoming events has been compiled from information obtained from a variety of
sources, including: contact with event organisers; social media; publications; word of mouth; and general knowledge.
The directory is updated on a weekly basis.
A more comprehensive directory of events for the Heritage Highway region is issued each Thursday and is distributed
to the five visitor centres in the Northern Midlands; the Tourism Visitor Information Network’s ‘Yellow i’ centres
around the state; the Heritage Highway Tourism Region Association board members and social media writer; Tourism
Northern Tasmania; Destination Southern Tasmania; a number of event organisers; the Northern Midlands Courier;
and individuals as requested. Each month the directory is distributed to several hundred tourism operators in the
Heritage Highway region for sharing with their visitors.
This event directory has a large reach. To add an event to this directory, event organisers can contact Council’s
Tourism Officer [email protected], or 6397 7303.

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What's On in the Northern Midlands & nearby region 2018
Date Village / Town Event About the event NMC Support
March 2018
Until 31 March Longford Convict & Colonial Woolmers Estate with Masterpiece Fine Art Gallery exhibition
2018 Woolmers Lane Artists Exhibition in the Frances Mary Archer Gallery, Convict and colonial
Artists. 10am - 4pm, 7 days. $10 per person.
7 - 9 Mar 2018 Longford Exhibition: Carlton Carlton Cox Ink Excursion features linocuts on display at
733 Cressy Rd Cox "Ink Excursion" Blenheim Gallery. A wonderful exhibition includes birds,
buildings and streetscapes. 10.30am - 4pm. Exhibition runs
throughout March with varying open times, visit the website
for details.
9 Mar 2018 Campbell Town Open Day at the The Church & Hall is Campbell Town's newest venue for
55 High St Church & Hall weddings, functions, events, meetings, & conferences. All
Function Centre welcome to the free Open Day, have a look at the new venue
and enjoy free refreshments. 1pm - 6pm. BYO alcohol.
10 Mar 2018 Relbia A Day on the Green An Almighty Monster Rock Line-Up! Iconic indie rock
370 Relbia Rd anthems in the great outdoors with The Living End,
Spiderbait, Veruca Salt, The Lemonheads, Tumbleweed, and
The Fauves. Fully licenced, no BYO. Food available or BYO
picnic. Bring chairs and rugs. Prices and more info on the
website.
10 March 2018 Epping Forest Market Browse stalls for local produce, homemade cakes, books,
2nd & 4th Sat each Midland Hwy jewellery, plants, bric-a-brac. Epping Forest Hall. 8am - 2pm.
month
10 Mar 2018 Liffey Liffey Valley Market Brows stalls in lovely surroundings. Upcycled and pre-loved
2nd Sat each month 1443 Liffey Rd treasurers, bric-a-brac, homemade baked goodies, plants,
vegies, handcrafts, collectables and much more. 9am - 1pm,
Sept - May.
10 Mar 2018 Longford Exhibition: Carlton Carlton Cox Ink Excursion features linocuts on display at
733 Cressy Rd Cox "Ink Excursion" Blenheim Gallery. A wonderful exhibition includes birds,
buildings and streetscapes. 10.30am - 2pm. Exhibition runs
throughout March with varying open times, visit the website
for details.
10 & 11 Mar Campbell Town Magical Park March is a magical time in Valentine Park at Campbell Town. y
2018 High St Come play at the park with fairies, unicorns, hungry trees and
more! Augmented reality game for children 6 - 11 years old
(and big kids too!) are available each weekend until 25
March. Parks Week 2018.
10 - 13, & Evandale Glover Prize 2018 Public exhibition of The Glover Prize is one of Australia's most y
17 - 18 Mar Logan Rd Exhibition significant awards for landscape painting, with the winner
2018 receiving $40,000. There is also a People's Choice Award prize
of $3,000 and a Children's Choice Award of $500. Falls Park
Pavilion. 10am - 4pm (Sunday 9am). $10 adults, under 17 free
11 Mar - 5 Apr Evandale Exhibition:Celebrating the landscape that inspired Glover. Handmark
2018 2 Russell St Landscape Gallery at Evandale.
11 Mar 2018 Evandale Live music in the
The Clarendon Arms will have live music in the Beer Garden
11 Russell St Beer Gardenevery Sunday until April. Come and relax and enjoy some
tunes from great local artists in the Beer Garden. Outside bar
and food servery. 12 noon - 3pm.
17 Mar 2018 Westbury Westbury Irish On the Westbury Village Green, from 9.30am to 7.30pm, with
Lyall St Festival a parade at 10.30am around the streets. Entertainment will
be provided on two stages. Free jumping castle and kids
activities. Adults $15, concession $10, under 16, free.
Discounted early bird tickets available on the website.
18 Mar 2018 Longford Woolmers Makers Over 30 stalls ranging from local produce, jewellery, crafts,
Woolmers Lane Market garden wares, artwork and food. 10am - 3pm. Woolmers
Estate.

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18 Mar 2018 Evandale Evandale Market A popular country market of treasures, fresh products, and
Every Sunday Falls Park, Logan more. Indoor and outdoor areas. 8am - 2pm. Over 100 stalls
Rd
18 Mar 2018 Evandale Live music in the The Clarendon Arms will have live music in the Beer Garden
11 Russell St Beer Garden every Sunday until April. Come and relax and enjoy some
18 March 2018 Ross Market A country market in an historic village. Find local handicrafts,
3rd Sunday each Church St produce and other delicious treats. From 9am.
month
18 March 2018 Selbourne Tasmanian Garlic & Garlic and tomato tasting. Tomato tours. Guest speakers.
338 Four Springs Tomato Festival Demonstrations. Food and produce stalls galore. Children's
Rd play area. Games and competitions for young and old. Bush
walk and treasure hunt. Adults $10. Children under 16 free.
10am - 3pm
21 Mar 2018 Longford Jazz Concert Come to a Jazz filled evening! The Longford Jazz Club will hold
their first concert for 2018 at the Longford Parish Hall from
7.30 - 9.30 pm. Cost $10.00. Music presented by a 6 piece
band, plus guest vocalists.
24 Mar 2018 Epping Forest Market Browse stalls for local produce, homemade cakes, books,
month
25 Mar 2018 Campbell Town Sunday Afternoon Sunday Afternoon High Tea at the Hall at The Church. Sittings
Last Sunday each 55 High St High Tea at 12pm & 1.30pm. Traditional High Tea $29 per person,
month
includes: unlimited tea/coffee, fresh scones, jam & cream,
petite sweets, delicious finger sandwiches. Children under 12,
$15, includes: juice, fairy bread, scones, jam & cream, petite
sweets. Numbers limited, bookings essential.
25 Mar 2018 Evandale Evandale Market A popular country market of treasures, fresh products, and
Rd
25 Mar 2018 Evandale Live music in the The Clarendon Arms will have live music in the Beer Garden
25 March 2018 Campbell Town Campbell Town Hall Bargain hunters delight, bric-a-brac, cakes, plants, clothes
Last Sun each Town Hall, High Market and more
month
St
31 March 2018 Longford Market RSL Longford Market. A mix of Farmers Market, produce,
Last Saturday each 78 Wellington St gifts, crafts and car book sale for trash & treasure. 9am -
month
1pm.
April
1 April 2018 Evandale Live music in the The Clarendon Arms will have live music in the Beer Garden
1 April 2018 Evandale Evandale Market A popular country market of treasures, fresh products, and
Rd
6 - 8 April 2018 Symmons Plains V8 Supercars Thrills and excitement of the V8 Supercars Championships.
Midland Hwy Supersprint at Witness the teams battle it out for early championship points
Symmons Plains across a weekend of adrenaline pumping, action packed
Supersprint racing. Kids 12 and under go Trackside free with a
paying adult.
7 April 2018 Longford Art Group The Old Sunday School Art Group comes together on the 1st
1st Sat each month 2 William St Saturday each month. New participants are most welcome.
The group encourages, develops, and fosters the love of art,
providing a meeting place for artists, and those wishing to
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learn how to draw and paint. Guidance for beginners. BYO
materials. BYO lunch. $5 per person. 10.30am-3pm.
Rd
13 Apr 2018 Liffey Liffey Valley Market Brows stalls in lovely surroundings. Upcycled and pre-loved
Sept - May.
14 Apr 2018 Campbell Town Italian Night Feast Italian feast at the Hall at The Church. Visit the facebook page
55 High St for the scrumptious Italian menu. 6pm - 10pm. Bookings
essential
14 Apr 2018 Epping Forest Market Browse stalls for local produce, homemade cakes, books,
month
Rd
15 April 2018 Ross Market A country market in an historic village. Find local handicrafts,
month
18 April 2018 Longford Jazz Concert Come to a Jazz filled evening! The Longford Jazz Club will hold
22 April 2018 Relbia Paella Pacific Semi 58th Concurso Internacional de Paella Valenciana - Pacific
370 Relbia Rd Finals Semi Finals International Award Winning. Regarded as the
most prestigious cooking and Paella contest in Spain and the
world. Leading Paella chefs from around the world. Venue:
Josef Chromy Winery, 10am - 5pm.
Rd
28 April 2018 Epping Forest Market Browse stalls for local produce, homemade cakes, books,
month
29 April 2018 Campbell Town Sunday Afternoon Sunday Afternoon High Tea at the Hall at The Church. Sittings
Last Sunday each 55 High St High Tea at 12pm & 1.30pm. Traditional High Tea $29 per person,
month
includes: unlimited tea/coffee, fresh scones, jam & cream,
petite sweets, delicious finger sandwiches. Children under 12,
$15, includes: juice, fairy bread, scones, jam & cream, petite
sweets. Numbers limited, bookings essential.
29 April 2018 Campbell Town Campbell Town Hall Bargain hunters delight, bric-a-brac, cakes, plants, clothes
month
St
25 April 2018 Longford Anzac Day Dawn A Dawn Service will be held at the Longford cenotaph. y
Wellington St Service
25 April 2018 Campbell Town Anzac Day Dawn A Dawn Service will be held at Campbell Town cenotaph. y
Midland Hwy Service

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28 April 2018 Longford Market RSL Longford Market. A mix of Farmers Market, produce,
Last Saturday each78 Wellington St gifts, crafts and car book sale for trash & treasure. 9am -
month
1pm.
28 April 2018 Launceston AFL - Hawthorn v St The mighty Hawks at their Tasmanian home ground bring us
Invermay Rd Kilda exciting live AFL football. Round 6, starts 7.25pm. UTAS
Stadium.
Rd
May
3 - 5 May 2018 Carrick Agfest One of the top 3 field day events. Agfest Field days showcase
415 Oaks Road over 700 businesses, including crafts, produce, animals,
clothing, equipment. Live demonstrations. Quercus Rural
Youth Park.
5 May 2018 Campbell Town Seafood Night Seafood night at the Hall at The Church. Visit the facebook
55 High St page for the scrumptious Italian menu. 6pm - 10pm. Bookings
essential.
5 May 2018 Longford Art Group The Old Sunday School Art Group comes together on the 1st
1st Sat each month 2 William St Saturday each month. New participants are most welcome.
The group encourages, develops, and fosters the love of art,
providing a meeting place for artists, and those wishing to
learn how to draw and paint. Guidance for beginners. BYO
materials. BYO lunch. $5 per person. 10.30am-3pm.
6 May 2018 Evandale Evandale Market A popular country market of treasures, fresh products, and
Rd
12 May 2018 Longford Woofs Wags & Calling all Canines! Bring your humans to a doggy day out!
Woolmers Lane Walkies Doggy Art Comp, stalls with food for dogs and humans, toys
and gifts, BYO picnic, relax on the lawn, enjoy the beautiful
gardens at this historic estate
12 May 2018 Epping Forest Market Browse stalls for local produce, homemade cakes, books,
month
Rd
12 May 2018 Liffey Liffey Valley Market
Brows stalls in lovely surroundings. Upcycled and pre-loved
Sept - May.
13 May 2018 Campbell Town Mother’s Day Lunch Mother's Day Lunch at the Hall at The Church. Three course
55 High St lunch. Visit the facebook page for the scrumptious Italian
menu. 12pm - 4pm. Bookings essential.
16 May 2018 Longford Jazz Concert Come to a Jazz filled evening! The Longford Jazz Club will hold
20 May 2018 Ross Market A country market in an historic village. Find local handicrafts,
month
Rd
20 May 2018 Ross Picnic at Ross with A very special Tasmanian Motoring Event. Classic cars and
High St the Post Vintage Car motor bikes from veteran to 1990. Bring along a picnic,
club participate with your vehicle or be a spectator and enjoy the
atmosphere and colour. At the Ross Community Sports
Ground, 10am - 2.30pm.
25 - 26 May Campbell Town Campbell Town Tasmania's 'Paddock to People Show'. A vibrant celebration
2018 Showground Show of all things rural. This is the Southern Hemisphere's oldest
continually running Agricultural show, recognised by the
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National Trust as part of our island state's Living History.
Where country and town people meet.
26 May 2018 Epping Forest Market Browse stalls for local produce, homemade cakes, books,
month
26 May 2018 Longford Market RSL Longford Market. A mix of Farmers Market, produce,
Last Saturday each 78 Wellington St gifts, crafts and car book sale for trash & treasure. 9am -
month
1pm.
Rd
27 May 2018 Campbell Town Campbell Town Hall Bargain hunters delight, bric-a-brac, cakes, plants, clothes
month
St
18 TOURISM: VISITOR NUMBERS UPDATE

Prepared by: Fiona Dewar, Tourism Officer
Visitor numbers to the Northern Midlands from Oct 2017 – Dec 2017
The five visitor centres in the Northern Midlands are Ross, Campbell Town, Avoca, Evandale, and Longford.
The combined recorded visitor numbers at the five centres for the period Oct – Dec 2017 was 18,791.
The breakdown of this number is:
• Evandale: 1,551. Evandale is open 7 days a week, from 10am – 4pm. Their aim is 2 volunteers on duty at all
times, and this is mostly achieved. They have 28 volunteers in all.
• Avoca: 131. During this period Avoca was open 17 days from Sept – Dec. Avoca endeavours to be open 3 hrs
per day, 3 days per week. However, when the group has an active Work-for-the-Dole participant the centre
opens 5 hours per day, 5 days per week. The Centre is usually manned by one volunteer. The Work for the
Dole program is an excellent source of volunteers for the Avoca centre, however, this program only runs for 6
months of each year. Outside this timeframe the group find it difficult to attract regular volunteers.
• Campbell Town: 100. Campbell Town figures for full period not available. Campbell Town aims to open most
days with an average of 25 hours per week, with 5 Volunteers, however they have an aging volunteer base and
the centre does not always meet this aim.
• Longford: 761. Longford is manned Monday to Saturday, with 3 volunteers, each doing 2 days, from 10am –
3pm. Visitor numbers are recorded only when they interact with a visitor. Outside these times, the visitor
information is accessible 7 days a week until 5pm, and visitors do access the brochures. Those visitors are not
recorded in these numbers.
• Ross: 16,248. Ross Visitor Centre is inside the retail area of the Tasmanian Wool Centre and Museum. There are
14 staff, including a gardener and cleaner. This is the only centre in the Northern Midlands which has paid staff
and is not reliant on volunteers, as the other four are. Ross is manned 7 days a week, from 9.30 – 5pm (4.30pm
in off-peak).
DECISION
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That the Information items be received.

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GOV 6 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF TASMANIA (LGAT) –
MOTIONS FOR THE GENERAL MEETING: 25 JULY 2018
Report prepared by: Gail Eacher, Executive Assistant
1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to advise Council of the receipt of notice of the Annual General Meeting of the
Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) to be held on Wednesday 25 July, 2018; and to commence
discussion on consideration of motions to be submitted to the General Meeting to be held in conjunction
with the Annual General Meeting.
2 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
Council has received notice of the Annual General Meeting, which is to be followed by the General Meeting
in accordance with the Rules of the Association. The meetings are to be held at the Wrest Point Casino
Hobart, commencing at 11.00am on Wednesday 25 July, 2018.
Councils are invited to submit motions on matters connected with the objectives of the Association or of
common concern to members for inclusion in the Agenda of the General Meeting by Tuesday, 15 May 2018,
with LGAT planning to distribute the agenda on Wednesday 27 June, 2018.
This lead time will ensure relevant matters can be forwarded to the State Government for comment in
accordance with the Communication and Consultation Protocol Agreement. The responses from State
Government will then be included with the agenda to provide councils with a full briefing of the issues to be
considered.
LGAT has reminded Councils that opportunities are available at every General Meeting of the Association to
submit motions for deliberation and do not have to be restricted to the General Meeting attached to the
AGM. Councils are encouraged to consider this matter in terms of ensuring more robust and broader debate
across all General Meetings in the year but note that State Government comment is not sought in advance
for other meetings. Additionally, for any meeting, Members may submit items for Topical Discussion.
The Rules of the Association do not provide for the preparation of a Supplementary Agenda.
3 STRATEGIC PLAN
• Place –
 Environment – Cherish & Sustain our Landscapes
Core Strategies:
♦ Cherish & sustain our landscapes
♦ Meet environmental challenges
4 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER
Council may wish to consider motions to be submitted for inclusion in the Agenda of the General Meeting.
It has previously been suggested that due to the high costs of advertising in the newspapers, that a motion
be forwarded to the LGAT general meeting in relation to the amendment of the legislative requirements for
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Suggested motion to put to LGAT is:
That the Land Use Planning Approvals Act be reviewed to remove the requirement to advertise
planning applications in local newspapers.
5 OFFICER’S COMMENTS
A list of motions tabled at LGAT General Meetings by Northern Midlands Council in the past is attached for
reference.
6 ATTACHMENTS
6.1 List of motions tabled at previous LGAT general meetings.

6.2 Correspondence from LGAT dated 16 February 2018
RECOMMENDATION 1
That Council discuss this matter.
RECOMMENDATION 2
That Council receive the report, and list the following matters for consideration at the LGAT General
Meeting to be held on 25 July 2018:
i) ...
ii) ...
DECISION
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GOV 7 AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (ALGA):
2018 NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CALL
FOR MOTIONS
Report prepared by: Gail Eacher, Executive Assistant
1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to determine:

a) any notices of motion to be submitted; and
b) attendance of Councillors
at the 2018 National General Assembly of Local Government to be held in Canberra from 17 to 20 June 2018.
Convened annually by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), the National General Assembly
(NGA) of Local Government is the peak annual event for Local Government, the event provides a unique
opportunity for Local Government to engage directly with the Federal Government, to develop national
policy and to influence the future direction of councils and our communities.
Each year, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) writes to Councils inviting them to participate
in that year’s National General Assembly (NGA) by submitting a notice of motion.
This year, the ALGA Board is calling for motions under the theme of “Australia’s Future, Make it Local”. The
NGA will focus debate on motions that address how councils can work in partnership with the Australian
Government in particular to meet the current and future needs of local communities.
In order to be eligible, motions must meet the following criteria:

• be relevant to the work of local government nationally;
• be consistent with the themes of NGA;
• complement or build on the policy objectives of your state and territory local government association;
• be from a council which is a financial member of their state or territory local government association;
• propose a clear action and outcome; and
• not be advanced on behalf of external third parties that may seek to use the NGA to apply pressure to
Board members or to gain national political exposure for positions that are not directly relevant to the
work or, or in the national interests of, local government.
Motions are lodged electronically and need to be submitted to ALGA by Friday, 30 March 2018. The following
is an extract from the discussion paper prepared by the ALGA Secretariat to assist Council’s in preparation of
motions.
Your Opportunity
The primary focus of all Motions should be to strengthen the capacity of local government to provide services and
infrastructure in Australia. Providing clear actions within areas that are still emerging provides councils with an
opportunity to influence the development of ALGA policy and advocacy by ALGA on federal election commitments.
Emerging Issues
Councils across Australia are constantly being asked to do more with less. Changing community needs, including
ageing populations, technological advancements and changing economic circumstances, are a challenge for all
communities.

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Analysis suggests that a Commonwealth election may well be called between August 2018 and May 2019. The
2018 NGA therefore provides an important opportunity to progress Local Government issues in the Federal
agenda. Below are some critical areas in which Local Government needs to consider the role it can in local
communities on the national stage. In particular, the 2018 NGA is calling for Motions that provide clear policy
advice and/or policy initiatives that will help Local Government to address the following policy challenges:
Housing Affordability
Housing affability is a major challenge in many communities. The Commonwealth frequently asserts that
housing affordability is a problem because of the supply of housing. As such there has been a focus on
planning reform.
Motions are called for on ways to improve housing supply and improve land use planning and associated
local government infrastructure to support increased housing supply.
Financial Sustainability – Oppose Cost Shifting
In 2005 The House of Representatives Inquiry into Cost Shifting from States onto Local Government
estimated that cost shifting amounted to between $500m - 1.4b annually. This includes regulatory and
other services that Local Government provided on behalf of states without adequate compensation.
Motions are called for on ways to reduce cost shifting from states and the Commonwealth on to Local
Government and on areas of regulatory reform and services that Local Government could provide
efficiently and effectively on behalf of states or the Commonwealth if appropriately funded.
Innovation and Digital Transformation – Smart Communities
Technological advancements are changing the way councils communicate with citizens and deliver services
and infrastructure.
Motions are called for on ways to improve the ability of councils to support their community to understand
and benefit from digital transformation, ways to improve data, protect privacy and increase security of
council-held data.
Harmonising Local Government Data
National Local Government data is held in a variety of places and is often of variable quality. National
advocacy on behalf of Local Government needs a strong evidence base. ALGA has been working with JRA
on the State of the Assets project which collects data on the quality and condition of all local government
assets. Increasingly, councils are being required to provide data to third parties.
Motions are called for on ways to improve the collection of local government data, how data could be
better linked across the sector, and ways to improve the quality of data.
Cyber Security
Recent malware attacks have highlighted the vulnerability of business and government computer systems.
Strong measures are required to ensure that all Australians and Australian businesses and governments
are aware of the risks and take appropriate measures to ensure cyber security.
Motions are called for on ways to improve local government cyber security.
Environment
Local Government plays a critical role in environmental management, with actions often embedded into
other day to day operations as well as included in economic management considerations
Motions are called for on what should be national priorities and on ways to improve environmental
management systems, waste management, product stewardship and biodiversity.
Regional Development
Local Government plays a critical role in regional development, with an active role working with
neighbouring councils, industry, state government agencies, community and other key stakeholders to set
and achieve regional goals.
Motions are called for on ways to improve regional policy approaches, funding ideas on regional
sustainability and equity.
3 STRATEGIC PLAN 2017-2027
• Lead –
Core Strategies:

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• People –
 Sense of Place – Sustain, Protect, Progress
 Lifestyle – Strong, Vibrant, Safe and Connected Communities
• Place –
4 POLICY IMPLICATIONS
Attendance at the conference is in accordance with Council’s Councillors Allowances, Travelling & Other
Expenses Policy, as follows:
6. CONFERENCES & SEMINARS

The budget will be allocated to the following conferences
LGAT & LGMA conference to be attended by up to 6 councillors
ALGA conference attended by Mayor & Deputy Mayor
Australian Roads conference attended by 1 councillor
‘Other’ conferences and seminar sessions as approved.
Attendance to all conferences, seminars and training sessions with a cost in excess of $150 are to be in compliance
with a resolution of the Council, except on emergency situations, where approval must be given by a unanimous
approval from Council Executive.
Following attendance of a conference by any councillor, a report must be submitted to Council setting out the
relevance to local government, and the benefits that can be further investigated by Council. Where two or more
councillors attend a conference, a joint report may be submitted.
5 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
N/a.
6 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There is no fee to submit a motion.
Early bird registration is $969 (before 4 May), with standard registration (before 1 May) $1,290 per attendee.
Return flights to Canberra are approximately $500 to $1,200; with accommodation prices at approximately
$300 per night.
Historically, Council has sent two elected members and the General Manager to the NGA Conference. Council
each year allocates a budget for elected members to attend conferences and professional development.
A budget allocation of $17,410 was made for the 2017/18 year, to date $10,008 has been spent, with $7,402
of the budget available.
7 RISK ISSUES
N/a.
8 CONSULTATION WITH STATE GOVERNMENT
N/a.

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9 COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
N/a.
Council is to consider
• whether or not to submit a motion or motions to the 2018 National General Assembly of Local
Government conference; and
• the attendance of Councillors at the conference.
11 OFFICER’S COMMENTS/CONCLUSION
The report provides the necessary background to the conference. Advice on Council’s nominated
representatives is sought along with notice of motions.
12 ATTACHMENTS
12.1 Call for motions discussion paper

12.2 ALGA Correspondence dated 7 March 2018
12.3 ALGA Program and Registration
RECOMMENDATION 1
That Council discuss this matter.
RECOMMENDATION 2
That Council
i) note the report; and authorise the attendance of
• ...
• …
at the 2018 National General Assembly of Local Government to be held in Canberra from 17 to 20 June
2018.
ii) submit the following motions for consideration at the ALGA conference:
• …
DECISION
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GOV 8 TRANSLINK PRECINCT RENEWAL PROGRAM –
EVANDALE ROAD
Report prepared by: Des Jennings, General Manager
1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of the report is to consider an early approach to State Growth to initiate discussions with regard
to the commitment to duplicating Evandale Road from Breadalbane to the Launceston airport roundabout.
Council would be aware that both Labor and Liberal parties have committed to duplicating Evandale road
from Breadalbane to the Launceston Airport roundabout.
The current section of Evandale Road is unsuited to the level of usage. The need to upgrade this road was
recognised in the Northern Tasmanian Integrated Transport Plan 2003 and it has taken 14 years to realise
the need for the upgrade.
As a Category 1 road, Evandale Road facilitates inter-regional freight movements; inter-regional passenger
and vehicle movements; and business interaction.
Subsequently the duplication of the road is of high importance as with the amenity of the road environment.
An opportunity at this early stage exists to initiate discussion with the State Government with regard to
achieving an amenity that is safe and attractive to locals and visitors to the state and to achieve
environmental outcomes.
To achieve the above we need to incorporate Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and landscaping into
the design phase.
• Lead –
Core Strategies:
♦ Manage – Management is efficient and responsive
 Money Matters
Core Strategies:
♦ Improve community assets responsibly and sustainably
• Progress –
 Strategic Project Delivery – Build Capacity for a Healthy Wealthy Future
Core Strategies:
♦ Strategic, sustainable, infrastructure is progressive
♦ Proactive engagement drives new enterprise
 Economic Development – Supporting Growth & Changes
♦ Towns are enviable places to visit, live & work
• People –
Core Strategies:
♦ Planning benchmarks achieve desirable development
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♦ Council nurtures and respects historical culture
♦ Developments enhance existing cultural amenity
♦ Public assets meet future lifestyle challenges
Core Strategies:
♦ Living well – Valued lifestyles in vibrant, eclectic towns
♦ Communicate – Communities speak & leaders listen
♦ Participate – Communities engage in future planning
♦ Connect – Improve sense of community ownership
♦ Caring, Healthy, Safe Communities – Awareness, education & service
• Place –
Core Strategies:
♦ Cherish & sustain our landscapes
♦ Eco-tourism strongly showcases our natural beauties
 History – Preserve & Protect our Built Heritage for Tomorrow
Core Strategies:
♦ Our heritage villages and towns are high value assets
There may be policy issues associated with maintaining approved works within the road verge areas, inclusive
of landscaping and water sensitive urban design infrastructure.
The following acts may be relevant to these works in relation to the interface between Council and
Department of State Growth Assets:
• Urban Drainage Act 2013
• Local Government Highways Acts 1982.
It is likely that the works required as part of the TRANSlink Precinct Renewal Program will require a
development application pursuant to section 57 of the Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993.
No costs have been identified at this time.
7 RISK ISSUES
Failure to take up the opportunity at this early stage to request State Growth consider liaising with Council
with regard to developing a sustainable landscape entrance to the Launceston Airport incorporating water
sensitive urban design (WSUD).
The request would be to State Growth to give consideration to liaising with Northern Midlands on the design
of the duplicated Evandale Road from Launceston Airport roundabout to Breadalbane.
Consultation relevant to the development may require discussion with adjacent property owners and
development application.

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It is believed that the report is self-explanatory.
Support is sought from Council to approach State Growth to initiate discussion with regard to achieving an
amenity that is safe and attractive to locals and visitors to the state and achieve environmental outcomes.
This may incorporate Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and landscaping into the design phase.
RECOMMENDATION 1
That the matter be discussed.
RECOMMENDATION 2
That
i) the General Manager seek a meeting with State Growth to discuss Northern Midlands Council’s
participation in the development of a design for the duplication of Evandale Road from Breadalbane
to the Launceston Airport roundabout.
ii) the matters to be raised include:
• achieve an amenity that is safe and attractive to locals and visitors to the state;
• the incorporation of Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) into the design phase.
DECISION
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19 MARCH 2018
C&D 1 MONTHLY REPORT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Responsible Officer: Amanda Bond, Community & Development Manager

1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to present the Development Services activities as at the month end.
2 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORTING
2.1 Planning Decisions
Total Feb-18 Jan-18 Dec-17 Nov-17 Oct-17 Sept-17 Aug-17 Jul-17

Total Approved: 139 17 13 16 24 20 14 16 19
Total Permitted: 22 3 2 2 4 2 3 2 4
Average Days for Permitted 10 26 15 19 25 17 5 15
Days allowed for approval by LUPAA 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28
Total Exempt under IPS: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Refused: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Discretionary: 108 13 10 13 20 15 10 12 15
Average Days for Discretionary: 33 40 33 33 37 33 35 40
Days allowed for approval under LUPAA: 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42
Total Withdrawn: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Council Decisions: 9 1 1 1 0 3 1 2 0
Planning Applications Processed - year to date

150
140
130
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Total 2017 Feb-18 Jan-18 Dec-17 Nov-17 Oct-17 Sep-17 Aug-17 Jul-17
Total Approved: Total Permitted: Total Refused: Total Discretionary: Total Withdrawn: Council Decisions
Planning Applications - Processing Days - year to date

45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18
Average Days for Permitted Days allowed for approval by LUPAA (permitted)
Average Days for Discretionary Days allowed for approval under LUPAA (discretionary)

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February 2018
No of Perm /
Project Details Address Applicant LUPAA Disc /
days Exempt
DELEGATED DECISIONS
P17-263 Water Treatment Plant and treated water tank Rossarden Road, TasWater 36 D
(utilities) adjacent to existing supply dam (vary ROSSARDEN
setbacks in rural zone)
P18-017 Shed and Carport, vary rear and [N] Side 17 Cromwell Street, PERTH D Robinson and S Leighton 23 D
Setbacks and Envelope
P17-289 Dwelling, change of use of existing dwelling to 162 Norwich Drive, Design to Live 42 D
visitor accommodation & carport (vary side LONGFORD
setback)
P18-006 Dwelling (vary internal frontage & north facing 22a Smith Street, M Wilson & P Krushka 29 D
window provision) & tree removal (heritage LONGFORD
precinct)
P17-325 Wholesale plant nursery (12 greenhouses & 40 831 Hobart Road & 5 W Grice 42 D
ft shipping container & retrospective approval Raeburn Road,
of 20ft shipping container) - vary setbacks, BREADALBANE
Scenic Corridor, Airport ANEF contours &
Attenuation Area
P17-332 Dwelling, shed (9m x 6m) and 20' container 15 Anstey Street, Heger Constructions Pty Ltd 26 D
(vary internal front setback) LONGFORD
P17-313 Dwelling, shed (vary building envelope & rear 8 Muirton Way, PERTH B Leighton & J Axton 28 D
setback to 3m) & retaining wall (less than 1.5m
from side (N) setback)
P18-012 Alterations and additions 77 Marlborough Street, Prime Design 7 P
LONGFORD
P17-318 Replacement dwelling (demolish existing) & 150 West St, CAMPBELL Adams Building Design 22 D
garage (works within 50m of watercourse) TOWN
P17-326 Pipeline for wastewater from Truckwash to 73 Powranna Road and Metier Planning & 1 P
Feedlot 14532 Midland Highway, Development
POWRANNA
P18-004 Garage addition (studio) & demolition of 21 Macquarie Street, R Palmer 34 D
existing outbuilding (vary rear setback; EVANDALE
heritage-listed place in heritage precinct)
P18-010 Dwelling & carport (vary rear setback) 14 Muirton Way, PERTH W Van Der Pols 23 D
P18-011 Shed for potting & storage (vary side setback, 811 Hobart Road, M Heath 23 P
within airport ANEF Contours) BREADALBANE
P17-204 Multiple dwellings x 5 & new access (vary side 15 Laycock Street, S Chugg 42 D
[N & S] setbacks & widow/access separation) LONGFORD
P17-320 As-constructed outbuilding & verandah 17 Scone Street, PERTH G Saltmarsh 36 D
(Heritage Precinct)
COUNCIL DECISIONS
P17-287 Ross Village Green development (vary side 33 Church Street ROSS Loop Architecture 42 D
setback [S], heritage precinct)
COUNCIL DECISIONS - REFUSAL
RMPAT DECISIONS
TPC DECISIONS
P16-271 Site-specific Planning Scheme Amendment 184 High Street, Entura (obo Caltas Pty Ltd) 42 D
03/16 & 24-hour card operated retail fuel depot CAMPBELL TOWN
2.2 Value of Planning Approvals

Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 YTD
Council 3,016,000 2,250,000 10,000 0 2,040,000 1,000,000 300,000 300,000 8,916,000
State 0 61,000,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 61,000,000
Residential 1,281,500 1,017,000 1,989,945 1,172,200 1,281,000 502,300 1,064,900 2,474,000 10,782,845
Business 11,493,218 1,900 750,000 750,000 2,350,000 1,158,000 928,355 2,013,200 19,444,673
Total 15,790,718 64,268,900 2,749,945 1,922,200 5,671,000 2,660,300 2,293,255 4,787,200 100,143,518

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Value of Planning Approvals
100,000,000
80,000,000
60,000,000
40,000,000
20,000,000
0
Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 YTD
Council State Residential Business Total
2.3 Matters Awaiting Decision by TPC & RMPAT

TPC TASMANIAN PLANNING COMMISSION
Draft Planning Directive No. 6 – Exemption and Standards for Visitor Accommodation in Planning Scheme. Presented to
hearing 23/11/17. TPC to advise of decision.
TPS Tasmanian Planning Scheme – State Planning Provisions (SPPs). The SPPs came into effect on 2/3/2017 as part of the
Tasmanian Planning Scheme. They will have no practical effect until Local Provisions Schedule (LPS) is in effect in a
municipal area.
RMPAT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING APPEAL TRIBUNAL
116/17P Increase production up to 100,000 cubic metres at quarry (Level 2 Activity), 283 Valleyfield Road, Campbell Town - Van
(P17-119) Diemen Quarries Pty Ltd v Northern Midlands Council & EPA. Appeal against conditions. Preliminary conference held.
Ongoing mediation. Hearing set for 23 March 2018
22/17P Tyre Storage & Shredding, 437 Woolmers Lane, Longford – Tyre Recycle Tasmania Pty Ltd vs Northern Midlands Council
(P16-077) & EPA. Hearing adjourned to a date to be set by the Tribunal from February 2018.
Decisions received
TPC
01/17 Rezone part of 6-8 Bridge St, Ross to Local Business, and use as Shop. Representation considered at Council meeting of
16 October 2017. TPC advised. Came into effect 14.03.2018
RMPAT
- -
2.4 Building Approvals

The following table provides a comparison of the number and total value of building works for 2016/17 -
2017/18:
YEAR - 2016 - 2017 YEAR - 2017 - 2018
Feb-17 July 16 - Feb 17 Feb-18 July 17 - Feb 18
No. Total Value No. Total Value No. Total Value No. Total Value
$ $ $ $
New Dwellings 2 920,000 26 7,204,136 4 751,969 38 10,265,430
Dwelling Additions 1 45,000 16 2,280,398 5 598,680 21 2,533,318
Garage/Sheds & Additions 4 52,000 48 1,023,273 0 0 32 2,003,100
Commercial 1 30,000 16 3,113,046 0 0 5 972,500
Other (Signs) 3 876,978 1 9390 4 1,787,390
Swimming Pools 1 46,800 0 0 0 0
Minor Works 1 4,200 2 8,200 0 0 3 27,950
Building Certificates 1 5,000 0 0 0 0
Amended Permits 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 9 1,051,200 113 14,557,831 10 1,360,039 103 17,589,688
Inspections
Building 22 184 5 20
Plumbing 34 154 19 169

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Value of Building Approvals - year to date
$20,000,000
$18,000,000
$16,000,000
$14,000,000
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
New Dwellings Dwelling Garage/Sheds Commercial Other (Signs) Swimming Minor Works Building Amended TOTAL
Additions & Additions Pools Certificates Permits
Feb-17 Feb-18 July 16 - Feb 17 July 17 - Feb 18
70
No. of Building Approvals - year to date
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
New Dwellings Dwelling Garage/Sheds & Commercial Other (Signs) Swimming Pools Minor Works Building Amended TOTAL
Additions Additions Certificates Permits
Feb-17 Feb-18 July 16 - Feb 17 July 17 - Feb 18
Councillors have requested a comparison of Northern Midlands Council approval with State approvals. Review of the
Australian Bureaux of Statistics website shows the following data, to 30 June 2016.
Description 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2011
Private sector houses (no.) 2 183 1 699 1 485 1 800 2 403 1 966 2 183
Private sector dwellings excluding houses
701 394 367 336 456 441 701
(no.)
Total private sector dwelling units (no.) 2 884 2 093 1 852 2 136 2 859 2 407 2 884
Total dwelling units (no.) 3 124 2 126 1 897 2 184 2 872 2 416 3 124
Value of private sector houses ($m) 635 546 438 514 660 613 635
Value of private sector dwellings excluding
117 62 63 52 80 75 117
houses ($m)
Total value of private sector dwelling units
752 608 500 565 739 688 752
($m)
Value of residential building ($m) 810 614 536 596 770 719 810
Value of non-residential building ($m) 461 539 458 690 479 557 461
Value of total building ($m) 1 271 1 153 994 1 286 1 248 1 276 1 271
2.5 Planning and Building Compliance – Permit Review

Officers are taking a close look at works being started before planning and building permits are issued. Officers have
identified that this area needs monitoring closely.
A lot of planning and building enquires have and are being made by the general public to make sure their works and
future planned works are going to be compliant which has been very pleasing.
Officers are pleased to see that, in general, people are complying with the direction from Council officers with regard
to compliance matters where illegal works have been identified.
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Below is a table of inspections and action taken since the commencement of the Building & Compliance Officer on
23 August 2017.
Planning permit reviews
This Month 2017/2018
Number of Inspections 3 27
Property owner not home or only recently started
Complying with all conditions / signed off 5
Not complying with all conditions
Re-inspection required 3 15
Enforcement Notices issued
Enforcement Orders issued
Infringement Notice 1
No Further Action Required 6
Building permit reviews

Property owner not home or only recently started 1
Complying with all conditions / signed off
Not complying with all conditions
Building Notices issued
Building Orders issued
No Further Action Required 3 10
Illegal works - Building

Commitment provided to submit required documentation 6
Building Notices issued 1 4
Building Orders issued
Illegal works - Planning

Commitment provided to submit required documentation 7
Enforcement Notices issued 1
Enforcement Orders Issued
3 STRATEGIC PLAN 2007/2017
• Progress – Economic Health and Wealth – Grow and Prosper
 Strategic Project Delivery – Build Capacity for a Healthy Wealthy Future
Core Strategies:
♦ Strategic, sustainable, infrastructure is progressive
A Land Use and Development Strategy to direct growth
 Economic Development – Supporting Growth and Change
Core Strategies:
♦ Towns are enviable places to visit, live and work
• People – Culture and Society – A Vibrant Future that Respects the Past
Core Strategies:
♦ Planning benchmarks achieve desirable development

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♦ Council nurtures and respects historical culture
♦ Developments enhance existing cultural amenity
• Place – Nurture our Heritage Environment
 Environment – Cherish and Sustain our Landscapes
Core Strategies:
 History – Preserve and Protect our Built Heritage for Tomorrow
♦ Our heritage villages and towns are high value assets
• Core Departmental Responsibilities
 Planning and Development
4.1 Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993
The planning process is regulated by the Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993, section 43 of which
requires Council to observe and enforce the observance of its planning scheme.
4.2 Building Act 2016
The Building Act 2016 requires Council to enforce compliance with the Act.
5 RISK ISSUES
Overall Council currently has a good reputation throughout the development community and people are
aware of the need for building approvals. Inconsistent decision making would place this reputation at risk.
Council strives to ensure that the planning scheme meets expectations of community. Ongoing changes
driven by the State despite public exhibition may not always further this aim.
Discretionary applications are placed on public notification in accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use
Planning & Approvals Act 1993.
Planning approval timelines for processing of discretionary applications is 33 days (40 days last month)
(42 days allowed by LUPAA).
There were 103 building approvals valued at $17,589,688 (year to date) for 2017/2018, compared to 113
building approvals valued at $14,557,831 (year to date) for 2016/2017.
RECOMMENDATION
That the report be noted.
DECISION
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C&D 2 REMOVAL OF BARBECUE – CONARA

Report prepared by: Amanda Bond, Community & Development Manager
1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s view on the proposed removal of the BBQ and shelter at the
park in Conara.
The BBQ and shelter situated in the park at Conara is presently owned by Crown Land Services and
maintained by the Department of State Growth.
Due to ongoing vandalism of the site, giving rise to continued cost to the Department, it is proposed to
remove the BBQ and shelter from the site.
The Department of State Growth have contacted Council to seek its views on the removal of the BBQ and
shelter.
It is noted that Council is investigating acquiring land within the township of Conara itself for the purpose of
a park.
• People –
Core Strategies:
♦ Public assets meet future lifestyle challenges
Core Strategies:
♦ Communicate – Communities speak & leaders listen
♦ Participate – Communities engage in future planning
♦ Connect – Improve sense of community ownership
There are no policy implications applicable.
5.1 Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993
Demolition of a structure requires planning approval. Application for demolition is discretionary,

unless an exemption applies.
There are no financial implications impacting Council.

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7 RISK ISSUES
There is a risk by retaining the BBQ and shelter ongoing vandalism will continue.
There is a risk by removing the BBQ and shelter the community of Conara will be disadvantaged by the
removal of a facility in their community.
Department of State Growth have requested Council’s views on this matter.
The proposed removal was raised at the Campbell Town District Forum on 6 March 2018, at which time the
committee did not express strong support for either the retention or the removal of the BBQ.
To support or not support the removal of the BBQ and shelter.
Advice from the Department of State Growth is, due to the repeated vandalism of the BBQ and shelter,
causing ongoing cost to the department, it is proposed to be removed.
12 ATTACHMENTS
12.1 Aerial map showing BBQ shelter
RECOMMENDATION 1
That Council support the removal of the BBQ and shelter in Conara.
DECISION
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C&D 3 COUNCILLOR ATTENDANCE AT ANZAC DAY SERVICES
File: 09/005
Report prepared by: Lucie Copas, Executive & Communications Officer
1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with the 2018 ANZAC Day schedule of services being held
across the municipality, and to determine Councillor representation for each township.
Observed on the 25 April each year, ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance which honors the members
of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who fought at Gallipoli in World War One, and broadly
commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and
peacekeeping operations.
The following ANZAC Day services will be held Tuesday, 25 April 2018:
Location Organising Committee Service time
Campbell Town Cenotaph Campbell Town ANZAC Committee 6:00am *11:00am
Evandale Cenotaph Evandale History Society 6:00am *11:00am
Longford Cenotaph Longford RSL 6:00am *11:00am
Ross Cenotaph Ross RSL 6:00am *11:00am
Cressy Cenotaph Northern Midlands RSL *9:00am
Perth Cenotaph Northern Midlands RSL *9:00am
Bishopsbourne Cenotaph Bishopsbourne Community Centre *9:00am
Avoca Cenotaph Northern Midlands RSL *11:00am
*Denotes ceremony where wreath is laid by Council.
Please note the Northern Midlands RSL Sub Branch coordinated guard presence at all ANZAC Day services
(except Ross).
The Northern Midlands Council will again provide traffic management for each ceremony.
3 STRATEGIC PLAN 2007/2017
The Strategic Plan 2007/2017 provides the guidelines within which Council operates. The following goals
have relevance to this issue:
• Lead –
Core Strategies:
N/A
Road closures must be completed in accordance with legislative and Australian standard requirements.
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Each year, the Northern Midlands Council fund the traffic management for the ANZAC Day Services across
the municipality. Council’s Engineering Officer is currently seeking quotes for traffic management services.
In 2017 the ANZAC Day traffic management cost $17,479 (GST inclusive).
7 RISK ISSUES
A risk is presented when implementing a road closure. Engagement of qualified traffic management
operators to implement traffic management is required to mitigate the risk.
Tasmania Police have been in contact with Council for details of all ceremonies and parades in 2018 for their
records.
N/A
N/A
Council to consider which ceremonies will be attended, ensuring each township has Councillor
representation.
N/A
RECOMMENDATION 1
That
i) Council receive the report.
ii) Councillors to nominate which ceremony they will attend:
Councillor Location
Mayor David Downie
Deputy Mayor Richard Goss
Cr Janet Lambert
Cr Andrew Calvert
Cr Dick Adams
Cr Ian Goninon
Cr Leisa Gordon
Cr Mary Knowles
Cr Michael Polley
DECISION
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CORP 1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT

File: Subject 24/023
Responsible Officer: Maree Bricknell, Corporate Services Manager
Report Prepared by: Maree Bricknell, Corporate Services Manager
1 PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to present the monthly financial reports as at 28 February 2018.
The Corporate Services Manager circulated a copy of the Monthly Financial Summary for the period ended
28 February 2018.
3 ALTERATIONS TO 2017-18 BUDGET
Following a budget review of income and expenditure items the following alterations/variances are
highlighted and explained: -
SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT
For Month Ending: 28-Feb-18 8
A. Operating Income and Expenditure

Year to Date Target
Budget Budget Actual ($,000) 100% Comments
Rate Revenue -$10,217,520 -$10,217,520 -$10,084,127 -$133 98.7%
Recurrent Grant Revenue -$4,138,350 -$2,758,900 -$2,000,958 -$758 72.5%
Fees and Charges Revenue -$1,545,400 -$1,030,267 -$948,544 -$82 92.1%
Interest Revenue -$709,430 -$472,953 -$197,970 -$275 41.9% Accrued revenue adjustment included
Reimbursements Revenue -$47,434 -$31,623 -$75,524 $44 238.8%
Other Revenue $34,143 $22,762 $473,276 -$451 2079.2%
-$16,623,991 -$14,488,501 -$12,833,847 -$1,655 88.6%
Employee costs $3,382,964 $2,255,309 $1,770,082 $485 78.5%
Material & Services Expenditure $4,765,855 $3,177,237 $2,541,400 $636 80.0%
Depreciation Expenditure $5,327,756 $3,551,837 $3,107,656 $444 87.5%
Government Levies & Charges $707,512 $471,675 $381,845 $90 81.0%
Councillors Expenditure $192,960 $128,640 $94,330 $34 73.3%
Interest on Borrowings $0 $0 $0 $0
Other Expenditure $1,216,199 $951,486 $719,449 $232 75.6%
Plant Expenditure Paid $493,570 $329,047 $312,610 $16 95.0%
$16,086,816 $10,865,231 $8,927,372 $1,938 82.2%
-$537,175 -$3,623,270 -$3,906,475
Gain on sale of Fixed Assets $0 $0 -$79,618 $80 0.0%
Loss on Sale of Fixed Assets $456,524 $304,349 $17,073 $287 5.6%
Underlying (Surplus) / Deficit -$80,651 -$3,318,921 -$3,969,020 1

$0 $0
Capital Grant Revenue -$2,769,856 -$1,846,571 -$610,000 -$1,237 33.0%
Subdivider Contributions -$433,000 -$288,667 0 -$289 0.0%
Capital Revenue -$3,202,856 -$2,135,237 -$610,000
$0 $0
Budget Alteration Requests
- For Council authorisation by Operating
absolute majority Budget
Capital Projects

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B. Balance Sheet Items
Year to Date Monthly Same time
Actual Change last year Comments
Cash & Cash Equivalents Balance
- Opening Cash balance $12,382,946 $19,277,016
- Cash Inflow $19,742,020 $2,088,702
- Cash Payments -$12,541,592 -$1,782,343
- Closing Cash balance $19,583,375 $19,583,375
- -
Account Breakdown
- Trading Accounts $1,113,124
- Investments $18,470,251
$19,583,375
-
Summary of Investments Investment Maturity Interest Purchase Maturity
Date Date Rate% Price Value
CBA Call Account 21/02/2018 28/02/2018 1.40 $821,897 $822,118
Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation Call Account 1/02/2018 28/02/2018 1.50 $5,241 $5,247
CBA 11/09/2017 13/03/2018 2.37 $1,000,000 $1,011,882
CBA 20/11/2017 20/03/2018 2.25 $500,000 $503,699
CBA 6/09/2017 4/04/2018 2.41 $1,000,000 $1,013,866
CBA 6/09/2017 4/05/2018 2.44 $1,000,000 $1,016,044
Bass & Equitable 24/05/2017 24/05/2018 2.65 $629,584 $646,268
CBA 29/01/2018 29/05/2018 2.31 $1,400,000 $1,410,632
CBA 11/12/2017 12/06/2018 2.34 $1,000,000 $1,011,732
ANZ 14/11/2017 14/06/2018 2.35 $1,365,147 $1,383,780
CBA 21/02/2018 21/06/2018 2.29 $1,000,000 $1,007,529
CBA 12/02/2018 13/08/2018 2.36 $1,000,000 $1,011,768
ANZ 8/12/2017 8/12/2018 2.05 $1,025,153 $1,046,169
My State Financial 25/12/2017 25/12/2018 2.70 $1,223,229 $1,256,256
Westpac 4/07/2017 4/07/2022 3.37 $5,500,000 $6,427,258
Total Investments $18,470,251 $19,574,247
Investments by Institution Total Investments by Rating (Standard & Poor's)
ANZ B&E MyState Tascorp Westpac CBA AA+ AA- Unrated BBB
Rate Debtors 2017/18 % to Raised Same Time % to Raised

Last Year
Balance b/fwd $1,742,445 $1,365,785
Rates Raised $10,168,105 $9,711,847
$11,910,550 $11,077,632
Rates collected $8,854,101 87.1% $8,268,253 75.7%

Pension Rebates $443,704 4.4% $428,426 4.4%
Discount & Remissions $46,716 0.4% $30,614 0.4%
$9,344,521 $8,727,293
Rates Outstanding $2,752,255 27.1% $2,499,598 34.9%
Advance Payments received -$186,226 1.8% -$149,259 1.3%

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Rates Outstanding
12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
0
July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18
Trade Debtors
Current balance $738,196
- 30 Days $17,564
- 60 Days $669,406
- 90 Days $407
- More than 90 days $50,820
Summary of Accounts more than 90 days: -
- Norfolk Plains Book sales 711 Paid by outlet as sold
- Hire/lease of facilities 3,519
- Removal of fire hazards 5,318
- Dog Registrations & Fines 34,705 Sent to Fines Enforcement
- Sales -
- Private Works 4,541
- Grants -
- Regulatory Fees 2,026
-
C. Capital Program
Actual Target
Budget ($,000) 67% Comments
Renewal $6,844,939 $3,443,810 50%
New assets $6,388,406 $2,462,230 39%
Total $13,233,344 $5,906,040 45%
Major projects:
- Woolmers Bridge Replacement $2,830,000 $236,922 8% Commenced Jan 2018
- Campbell Town Recreation Ground Complex $2,778,570 $218,323 8% Tender stage
- Rossarden Road Bridge Replacement $220,770 $184,858 84% Complete
- Royal George Bridge Replacement $240,790 $219,141 91% Complete
- Barton Road Reconstruction $610,000 $414,500 68% Substantially complete
- Longford Rec Ground Redevelopment $1,100,000 $82,051 7% BA stage
- Public Toilet Replacements $600,000 $630,909 105% Substantially complete
- Ross Village Green Development $300,000 $43,041 14% Commenced Feb 2018
- Longford Sports Centre Extension $1,000,000 $60,971 6% Tender stage
- Recreation Lighting $1,040,000 $100,541 10% Tender stage
* Full year to date capital expenditure for 2017/18 provided as an attachment.
D. Financial Health Indicators

Target Actual Variance Trend
Financial Ratios
- Rate Revenue / Total Revenue 61.5% 78.6% -17.1% ↑
- Own Source Revenue / Total Revenue 75% 84% -9.3% ↘
Sustainability Ratio
- Operating Surplus / Operating Revenue 0.5% 30.9% -30.4% ↘
- Debt / Own Source Revenue 59.4% 68.5% -9.1% ↔
Efficiency Ratios
- Receivables / Own Source Revenue 28.0% 23.1% 4.9% ↘
- Employee costs / Revenue 20.3% 13.8% 6.6% ↗
- Renewal / Depreciation 128.5% 110.8% 17.7% ↗
Unit Costs
- Waste Collection per bin $9.97 $11.53 ↔
- Employee costs per hour $28.19 $21.01 ↗
- Rate Revenue per property $1,463.62 $1,444.51 ↔
- IT per employee hour $3.17 $2.94 ↘

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E. Employee & WHS scorecard
This
YTD Month
Number of Employees 84.9 91
New Employees 10 0
Resignations 2 1
Total hours worked 84247.5 9348
Lost Time Injuries 0 0
Lost Time Days 0 0
Safety Incidents Reported 9 1
Hazards Reported 13 2
Risk Incidents Reported 4 0
Insurance claims - Public Liability 0 0
Insurance claims - Industrial 0 0
Insurance claims - Motor Vehicle 1 0
IT - Unplanned lost time 0 0
Open W/Comp claims 2 1
4 OFFICERS COMMENTS
Copies of the financial reports are also made available at the Council office.
5 ATTACHMENTS
5.1 Income & Expenditure Summary for period ending February 2018.
5.2 Capital Works Report to end February 2018.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council
i) receive and note the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending 28 February 2018.
ii) authorise budget alterations as detailed in section 3A above.
DECISION
Cr

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PUBLIC QUESTIONS & STATEMENTS
Regulation 31 of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015 relates to the provision of Public
Question Time during a Council meeting. Regulation 31(7) of the Regulations stipulates that “a Council is to determine
any other procedures to be followed in respect of public question time at an ordinary council meeting.”
Public question time is to commence immediately after the meal break at approximately 6:45pm and is to be conducted
in accordance with the following guidelines:
• At each Council Meeting up to 20 minutes, or such longer period as Council may determine by resolution at that
meeting, is to be provided for persons at the meeting to ask questions.
• A person seeking to ask a question must firstly identify himself or herself by stating their name and the town
they reside in.
• If more than one person wishes to ask a question, the Mayor is to determine the order in which those questions
are asked
• Questions must be directed to the Mayor who shall answer or direct the question to the appropriate Councillor
or Council Officer. A question will be answered if the information is known otherwise taken on notice and
responded to in writing within 10 working days. Questions should preferably be in writing and provided to the
General Manager 7 days prior to the Council Meeting.
• A person is entitled to ask no more than 2 questions on any specific subject. If a person has up to two questions
on several subjects, the Mayor may defer those questions until other questions have been asked and refer back
to that person only if time permits.
• Each speaker is limited to a maximum of 3 minutes.
1 PUBLIC QUESTIONS

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COUNCIL ACTING AS A PLANNING AUTHORITY
Section 25 (1) of the Local Government (meeting procedures) Regulations require that if a Council intends to
act at a meeting as a Planning Authority under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, the
Chairperson is to advise the meeting accordingly.
DECISION
Cr
That the Council intends to act as a Planning Authority under the Land Use Planning and
Approvals Act 1993 for Agenda item PLAN 1 - 3.
2 STATEMENTS
PLAN 1 P17-336: 12a William Street, PERTH
PLAN 2 P17-307: 105 Green Rises Road, CRESSY
PLAN 3 Draft Planning Scheme Amendment & Planning Application P18-034, 121 High Street,
CAMPBELL TOWN

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PLAN 1 PLANNING APPLICATION P17-336
12A WILLIAM STREET, PERTH
File Number: 113800.175 CT173313/2
Report prepared by: Rebecca Green, Planning Consultant
1 INTRODUCTION
This report assesses an application for 12a William Street, Perth to construct a dwelling (vary building
envelope - front [north] & side [south] setbacks) & retaining wall to southwest corner of lot.
2 BACKGROUND
Applicant: Owner:
Prime Design W & P McEwan
Zone: Codes:
General Residential Car parking and sustainable transport code
Classification under the Scheme: Existing Use:
Residential (Single Dwelling) vacant
Deemed Approval Date: Recommendation:

24/3/2018 Approve
Discretionary Aspects of the Application

• Variation to development standards - vary building envelope - front [n] & side [s] setbacks)
Planning Instrument: Northern Midlands Interim Planning Scheme 2013

Site from Elizabeth Street

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Site from William Street
The proposal is an application pursuant to section 57 of the Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993 (i.e. a
discretionary application).
Section 48 of the Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993 requires the Planning Authority to observe and
enforce the observance of the Planning Scheme. Section 51 of the Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993
states that a person must not commence any use or development where a permit is required without such
permit.
4 ASSESSMENT
4.1 Proposal
It is proposed to:
• Use and construct a single storey single dwelling, comprising of three bedrooms, main with
ensuite and walk-in-robe, kitchen, dining and living, bathroom, toilet, laundry and single garage,
and deck and alfresco area. The dwelling is to be clad with brick veneer walls, with texture
coating and tiled roof.

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Site Plan
Elevations

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4.2 Zone and land use

Zone Map – General Residential
The land is zoned General Residential.

The relevant Planning Scheme definition is:
single dwelling means a dwelling on a lot on which no other dwelling is situated; or a dwelling and an
ancillary dwelling on a lot on which no other dwelling is situated.

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Residential (Single Dwelling) is Permitted (No Permit Required) in the zone. The application became
discretionary as the proposal relies upon assessment against performance criteria due to front
(north) and side (south) variations to setbacks.
4.3 Subject site and locality

The author of this report carried out a site visit on 7 March 2018.
The subject site is located on the eastern side of Perth, in an established area of Perth. Surrounding
properties to the North, West and South are residential with land to the north-west a heritage-listed
cemetery and land on the eastern side of William Street open space.
The subject site has an area of 502m2 and is located on the corner of Elizabeth Street and William
Street. The subject title was part of a subdivision of two lots, approved in 2015.
Aerial photograph of area
Photographs of subject site

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4.4 Permit/site history

Relevant permit history includes:
12 William Street
• P06-233 – 2 Lot Subdivision
• P10-298 – Demo of existing cottage – new units x 2
• P15-317 – 2 Lot Subdivision
4.5 Representations
Notice of the application was given in accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use Planning &
Approvals Act 1993. A review of Council’s Records management system after completion of the
public exhibition period revealed that one representation (attached) was received from:
• Mr John Stagg, 12 William Street, Perth
Map showing location of representor’s property in relation to subject site

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The matters raised in the representation are outlined below followed by the planner’s comments.
Issue 1
• The proposed setback of 250mm off the boundary of 12 William Street will cause overshadowing
to adjacent property to south.
Planner’s comment:
As detailed later within this assessment, it has been demonstrated that the proposed setback of
the dwelling 250mm from the southern side boundary will not cause an unreasonable impact of
amenity by overshadowing.
The property at 12 William Street is at least 7-8 metres south of the shared boundary. The
driveway to the garage at the adjacent dwelling runs along the boundary, separating the existing
dwelling from the boundary. The dwelling is still under construction, approved plans show that
the northern windows of the dining and lounge room of the dwelling at 12 William Street are
not at natural ground level and raised (the site inspection has confirmed this). Shading diagrams
forming part of the application detail shadowing on the shortest day of the year (21 June – worst
case scenario). Shadows at 3pm on this particular day of the year are shown to hit the northern
elevation of the adjacent dwelling at 12 William Street. Due to the sill height of the windows on
this northern façade it is not likely that the shadow will cause an unreasonable loss of sunlight
to a habitable room.
Issue 2
• Visual impact the dwelling will have on William Street, noting that if built the dwelling will
destroy the heritage values of William Street.
This particular area of Perth is not within a heritage precinct and as such no further consideration
of heritage value is warranted. Elizabeth Street is characterised by a mix of dwelling styles and
age. Many dwellings along this street as well as William Street have a hip of gabled roof form.
The proposal is not considered to be out of character with the streetscape.
4.6 Referrals
The application did not require any referrals.
4.7 Planning Scheme Assessment

GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
ZONE PURPOSE
To provide for residential use or development that accommodates a range of dwelling types at suburban densities,
where full infrastructure services are available or can be provided.
To provide for compatible non-residential uses that primarily serve the local community.
Non-residential uses are not to be at a level that distorts the primacy of residential uses within the zones, or
adversely affect residential amenity through noise, activity outside of business hours traffic generation and
movement or other off site impacts.
To encourage residential development that respects the neighbourhood character and provides a high standard
of residential amenity.
Assessment: The proposal meets the zone purpose.
LOCAL AREA OBJECTIVES

To consolidate growth within the existing urban land use framework of the towns and villages.
To manage development in the General residential zone as part of or context to the Heritage Precincts in the towns
and villages.
To ensure developments within street reservations contribute positively to the Heritage Precincts in each
settlement.
Assessment: The proposal meets the local area objectives.

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PRECIS OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE DWELLINGS
10.4.2 Setback and building envelopes for dwellings
A1 Unless within a building area, then
X (a) 4.5m from primary frontage; or not less than existing dwelling on site; OR
 (b) 3m to secondary frontage; or not less than existing dwelling on site; OR
N/a (b) if vacant lot, setback which is not more or less than dwellings on immediately adjoining
lots; OR
N/a (c) not less than the existing dwelling setback if less than 4.5m; OR
N/a (d) as per road setback specified in Planning Scheme
A2 Garage or carport to be set back:
 (a) 5.5m from primary frontage or 1m behind the façade, OR
N/a (b) The same as the dwelling façade if under dwelling
N/a (c) 1m if gradient > 1:5 for 10m from frontage
A3 Dwellings (excluding minor protrusions extending to 1.5m)
 (a) to be within building envelope
(i) frontage setback (as above), or 4.5m from rear boundary of adjoining frontage lot
for internal lot
(ii) 45 degrees from the horizontal at a height of 3m above natural ground level, 4m
rear setback, and max height 8.5m AND
X (b) 1.5m side setback or built to the boundary (existing boundary wall within .2m of
boundary or; 9m or ⅓ of the side boundary, whichever is lesser)
10.4.3 Site coverage and private open space for dwellings
 A1 (a) max. site coverage of 50% (excluding eaves)
 (c) at least 25% free from impervious surfaces
 A2 (a) POS of 24m2 in one location
 (b) horizontal dimension of 4m; AND
 (c) directly accessible from, & adjacent to, a habitable room (other than bedroom);
AND
 (d) not located to the S, SE or SW of dwelling, unless receives at least 3 hours of
sunlight to 50% of area between 9am and 3pm on 21June; AND
 (e) between dwelling and frontage only if frontage is orientated between 30 degrees
west of north and 30 degrees east of north; AND
 (f) not steeper than 1:10, AND
 (g) not used for vehicle parking
10.4.4 Sunlight and overshadowing
 A1 1 habitable room (other than bedroom) with window facing between 30 degrees west of
north and 30 degrees east of north
10.4.5 Width of openings for garages and carports
 A1 Garage or carport within 12m of a primary frontage (whether free-standing or not), total
width of openings facing frontage of < 6m or half the width of the frontage (whichever is lesser).
10.4.6 Privacy
N/a A1 Balconies, decks, carports etc OR windows/glazed doors to a habitable room, more than
1m above natural ground level must have a permanently fixed screen to a height of at least
1.7m above the finished surface or floor level, with a uniform transparency of no more than
25%, along the sides facing a:
(a) side boundary – 3m
(b) rear boundary – 4m
A2 Window or glazed door to be offset 1.5m from neighbour’s window, OR sill height 1.7m
above floor level, OR obscure glazing to 1.7m OR external screen to 1.7m
10.4.7 Frontage fences for single dwellings
N/a A1 Applies to maximum building height of fences on and within 4.5m of a frontage
N/a (a) 1.2m if solid; OR
N/a (b) 1.8m if above 1.2m has openings which provide a minimum 50% transparency
Easements
 No construction over an easement
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The application meets the acceptable solutions of the General Residential zone, except for the variation to the
front (north) and side (south) setback. Accordingly, the development relies on the following performance
criterion:
P1 A dwelling must:
(a) Have a setback from a frontage that is compatible with the existing dwellings in the street, taking into
account any topographical constraints; and
(b) If abutting a road identified in Table 10.4.2, include additional design elements that assist in
attenuating traffic noise or any other detrimental impacts associated with proximity to the road.
Comment –
It is considered that the variation to the front setback meets the performance criteria. The
proposed dwelling is to be located between 2,222mm and 3,762mm at an angle to the frontage
to Elizabeth Street. An open deck (unroofed area) is to be located 1,716mm to the front
boundary. The Elizabeth Street frontage is considered to be the primary frontage in this instance
as it is the shortest boundary of the two frontages, although in this particular instance it would
“read” as the secondary frontage due to the orientation of the proposed dwelling to the William
Street side and the vehicular access is via William Street. A secondary frontage can be at 3m to
meet the acceptable solution. The front setback to Elizabeth Street still allows transitional space
between the road and the dwelling and the placement of windows in the northern façade allow
passive surveillance along this frontage.
Elizabeth Street is a Class V road that is primarily used for local traffic only and the reduced
setback will not cause safety concerns for users of the street.
There are a range of building setbacks along this portion of Elizabeth Street, between Clarence
Street and William Street. No. 45 Clarence Street is on the northern boundary (0m setback) and
the dwelling at 9 Elizabeth Street is located at 3.35m to the William Street frontage. The
character of the streetscape and building setbacks provides a range and the proposed dwelling
and setback is therefore compatible with the existing dwellings in the street. The proposal will
not dominate the streetscape of reduce amenity of the area.
^ 45 Clarence Street, constructed on the northern boundary

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^ 9 and 7 William Street
^ 9 William Street (constructed at 3.35m to the northern boundary)
P3 The siting and scale of a dwelling must:

(a) not cause unreasonable loss of amenity by:
(i) reduction in sunlight to a habitable room (other than a bedroom) of a dwelling on an
adjoining lot; or
(ii) overshadowing the private open space of a dwelling on an adjoining lot; or
(iii) overshadowing of an adjoining vacant lot; or
(iv) visual impacts caused by the apparent scale, bulk or proportions of the dwelling when
viewed from an adjoining lot; and
(b) provide separation between dwellings on adjoining lots that is compatible with that
prevailing in the surrounding area.
Comment –
It is considered that the variation to the side setback meets the performance criteria. The proposal
seeks a variation as the length of wall is greater than 9m (9.13m).
a) (i) The property at 12 William Street is at least 7-8 metres south of the shared boundary. The
driveway to the garage at the adjacent dwelling runs along the boundary, separating the
existing dwelling from the boundary. The dwelling is still under construction, approved
plans show that the northern windows of the dining and lounge room of the dwelling at

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12 William Street are not at natural ground level and raised (the site inspection has
confirmed this). Shading diagrams forming part of the application detail shadowing on
the shortest day of the year (21 June – worst case scenario). Shadows at 3pm on this one
day of the year are shown to hit the northern elevation of the adjacent dwelling at 12
William Street. Due to the sill height of the windows on this northern façade it is not likely
that the shadow will cause an unreasonable loss of sunlight to a habitable room. The
shadow of the fence and existing vegetation will mean that the difference in shadow on
the adjacent property is not an unreasonable increase.
(ii) The private open space of the dwelling at 12 William Street is not likely to be provided
along this boundary, as vehicular access to the garage is provided in this area.
(iii) Not applicable.
(iv) The proposal is residential in scale and the bulk of the building is articulated with the
assistance of the existing colorbond boundary fence, the single storey height of the
proposed dwelling and the roof form.
b) The proposed dwelling will be separated to the dwelling on the land adjacent to the south by at
least 7-8m. This separation between dwellings is compatible with that prevailing in the
surrounding area.
^ Boundary between 12 and 12A William Street, noting physical separation, driveway location, window sill
height and boundary fencing and existing landscaping

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^ Shadow Diagram – 21 June @ 10am
^ Shadow Diagram – 21 June @ 12pm

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^ Shadow Diagram – 21 June @ 3pm
CODES
E1.0 BUSHFIRE PRONE AREAS CODE N/a
E2.0 POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED LAND N/a
E3.0 LANDSLIP CODE N/a
E4.0 ROAD AND RAILWAY ASSETS CODE Complies – no changes
E.5.0 FLOOD PRONE AREAS CODE N/a
E6.0 CAR PARKING AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT CODE Complies - See code assessment below
E7.0 SCENIC MANAGEMENT CODE N/a
E8.0 BIODIVERSITY CODE N/a
E9.0 WATER QUALITY CODE N/a
E10.0 RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE CODE N/a
E11.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & ATTENUATION CODE N/a
E12.0 AIRPORTS IMPACT MANAGEMENT CODE N/a
E13.0 LOCAL HISTORIC HERITAGE CODE N/a
E14.0 COASTAL CODE N/a
E15.0 SIGNS CODE N/a

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ASSESSMENT AGAINST E6.0
CAR PARKING & SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT CODE
E6.6 Use Standards
E6.6.1 Car Parking Numbers
Objective: To ensure that an appropriate level of car parking is provided to service use.
Acceptable Solutions Performance Criteria
A1 The number of car P1 The number of car parking spaces provided must have regard to:
parking spaces must not a) the provisions of any relevant location specific car parking plan; and
be less than the b) the availability of public car parking spaces within reasonable
requirements of: walking distance; and
a) Table E6.1; or c) any reduction in demand due to sharing of spaces by multiple uses
b) a parking precinct plan either because of variations in peak demand or by efficiencies
contained in Table E6.6: gained by consolidation; and
Precinct Parking Plans d) the availability and frequency of public transport within reasonable
(except for dwellings in walking distance of the site; and
the General Residential e) site constraints such as existing buildings, slope, drainage,
Zone). vegetation and landscaping; and
f) the availability, accessibility and safety of on-road parking, having
regard to the nature of the roads, traffic management and other
uses in the vicinity; and
g) an empirical assessment of the car parking demand; and
h) the effect on streetscape, amenity and vehicle, pedestrian and cycle
safety and convenience; and
i) the recommendations of a traffic impact assessment prepared for
the proposal; and
j) any heritage values of the site; and
k) for residential buildings and multiple dwellings, whether parking is
adequate to meet the needs of the residents having regard to:
i) the size of the dwelling and the number of bedrooms; and
ii) the pattern of parking in the locality; and
iii) any existing structure on the land.
Comment: Proposal provides a minimum 2 car spaces within the single garage attached to the dwelling and a
tandem space in front of the garage.
Table E6.1: Parking Space Requirements
Use Parking Requirement
Residential: Vehicle Bicycle
If a 1 bedroom or studio dwelling in the General 1 space per dwelling 1 space per unit or 1 spaces
Residential Zone (including all rooms capable of per 5 bedrooms in other forms
being used as a bedroom) of accommodation.
If a 2 or more bedroom dwelling in the General 2 spaces per dwelling
Residential Zone (including all rooms capable of
being used as a bedroom)
E6.6.2 Bicycle Parking Numbers
Objective: To encourage cycling as a mode of transport within areas subject to urban speed zones by ensuring
safe, secure and convenient parking for bicycles.
A1.1 Permanently accessible bicycle parking or P1 Permanently accessible bicycle parking or storage
storage spaces must be provided either spaces must be provided having regard to the:
on the site or within 50m of the site in a) likely number and type of users of the site and
accordance with the requirements of their opportunities and likely preference for
Table E6.1; or bicycle travel; and
A1.2 The number of spaces must be in b) location of the site and the distance a cyclist
accordance with a parking precinct plan would need to travel to reach the site; and
contained in Table E6.6: Precinct Parking c) availability and accessibility of existing and
Plans. planned parking facilities for bicycles in the
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vicinity.
Comment: The garage attached to the dwelling provides ample space for the provision of bicycle parking.
E6.6.3 Taxi Drop-off and Pickup
Objective: To ensure that taxis can adequately access developments.
A1 One dedicated taxi drop-off and pickup space must be P1 No performance criteria.
provided for every 50 car spaces required by Table E6.1
or part thereof (except for dwellings in the General
Residential Zone).
Comment: Not applicable.
E6.6.4 Motorbike Parking Provisions
Objective: To ensure that motorbikes are adequately provided for in parking considerations.
A1 One motorbike parking space must be provided for each P1 No performance criteria.
20 car spaces required by Table E6.1 or part thereof.
E6.7 Development Standards
E6.7.1 Construction of Car Parking Spaces and Access Strips
Objective: To ensure that car parking spaces and access strips are constructed to an appropriate standard.
A1 All car parking, access strips manoeuvring and P1 All car parking, access strips
circulation spaces must be: manoeuvring and circulation
a) formed to an adequate level and drained; and spaces must be readily identifiable
b) except for a single dwelling, provided with an and constructed to ensure that
impervious all weather seal; and they are useable in all weather
c) except for a single dwelling, line marked or provided conditions.
with other clear physical means to delineate car spaces.
Comment: The driveway is to be concreted to the garage attached to the dwelling. b) and c) are not applicable
as proposal is for single dwelling.
E6.7.2 Design and Layout of Car Parking
Objective: To ensure that car parking and manoeuvring space are designed and laid out to an appropriate
standard.
A1.1 Where providing for 4 or more spaces, P1 The location of car parking and manoeuvring
parking areas (other than for parking spaces must not be detrimental to the
located in garages and carports for streetscape or the amenity of the surrounding
dwellings in the General Residential areas, having regard to:
Zone) must be located behind the a) the layout of the site and the location of existing
building line; and buildings; and
A1.2 Within the General residential zone, b) views into the site from the road and adjoining
provision for turning must not be located public spaces; and
within the front setback for residential c) the ability to access the site and the rear of
buildings or multiple dwellings. buildings; and
d) the layout of car parking in the vicinity; and
e) the level of landscaping proposed for the car
parking.
Comment: Proposal complies.
A2.1 Car parking and manoeuvring space P2 Car parking and manoeuvring space must:
must: a) be convenient, safe and efficient to use having
a) have a gradient of 10% or less; and regard to matters such as slope, dimensions,
b) where providing for more than 4 cars, layout and the expected number and type of
provide for vehicles to enter and exit the vehicles; and
site in a forward direction; and b) provide adequate space to turn within the site
unless reversing from the site would not

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c) have a width of vehicular access no less adversely affect the safety and convenience of
than prescribed in Table E6.2 and Table users and passing traffic.
E6.3, and
A2.2 The layout of car spaces and access ways
must be designed in accordance with
Australian Standards AS 2890.1 - 2004
Parking Facilities, Part 1: Off Road Car
Parking.
Comment: Proposal complies.
Table E6.2: Access Widths for Vehicles
Number of parking Access width (see note 1) Passing bay (2.0m wide by 5.0m long plus entry
spaces served and exit tapers) (see note 2)
1 to 5 3.0m Every 30m
E6.7.3 Car Parking Access, Safety and Security
Objective: To ensure adequate access, safety and security for car parking and for deliveries.
A1 Car parking areas with greater than 20 P1 Car parking areas with greater than 20 parking
parking spaces must be: spaces must provide for adequate security and
a) secured and lit so that unauthorised safety for users of the site, having regard to the:
persons cannot enter or; a) levels of activity within the vicinity; and
b) visible from buildings on or adjacent to b) opportunities for passive surveillance for users of
the site during the times when parking adjacent building and public spaces adjoining the
occurs. site.
E6.7.4 Parking for Persons with a Disability
Objective: To ensure adequate parking for persons with a disability.
A1 All spaces designated for use by persons P1 The location and design of parking spaces
with a disability must be located closest considers the needs of disabled persons, having regard to:
to the main entry point to the building. a) the topography of the site;
b) the location and type of relevant facilities on the
site or in the vicinity;
c) the suitability of access pathways from parking
spaces, and
d) applicable Australian Standards.
A2 One of every 20 parking spaces or part P2 The number of parking spaces provided is
thereof must be constructed and appropriate for the needs of disabled persons, having
designated for use by persons with regard to:
disabilities in accordance with Australian a) characteristics of the populations to be served;
Standards AS/NZ 2890.6 2009. b) their means of transport to and from the site; and
c) applicable Australian Standards.
E6.7.6 Loading and Unloading of Vehicles, Drop-off and Pickup
Objective: To ensure adequate access for people and goods delivery and collection and to prevent loss of amenity
and adverse impacts on traffic flows.
A1 For retail, commercial, industrial, service industry P1 For retail, commercial, industrial,
or warehouse or storage uses: service industry or warehouse or
a) at least one loading bay must be provided in storage uses adequate space must be
accordance with Table E6.4; and provided for loading and unloading the
b) loading and bus bays and access strips must be type of vehicles associated with
designed in accordance with Australian Standard delivering and collecting people and
AS/NZS 2890.3 2002 for the type of vehicles that goods where these are expected on a
will use the site. regular basis.

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E6.8 Provisions for Sustainable Transport
E6.8.1 Bicycle End of Trip Facilities
Not used in this planning scheme
E6.8.2 Bicycle Parking Access, Safety and Security
Objective:
To ensure that parking and storage facilities for bicycles are safe, secure and convenient.
A1.1 Bicycle parking spaces for customers and visitors must: P1 Bicycle parking spaces
a) be accessible from a road, footpath or cycle track; and must be safe, secure,
b) include a rail or hoop to lock a bicycle to that meets Australian convenient and located
Standard AS 2890.3 1993; and where they will
c) be located within 50m of and visible or signposted from the encourage use.
entrance to the activity they serve; and
d) be available and adequately lit in accordance with Australian
Standard AS/NZS 1158 2005 Lighting Category C2 during the
times they will be used; and
A1.2 Parking space for residents’ and employees’ bicycles must be
under cover and capable of being secured by lock or bicycle lock.
A2 Bicycle parking spaces must have: P2 Bicycle parking spaces and
a) minimum dimensions of: access must be of
i) 1.7m in length; and dimensions that provide
ii) 1.2m in height; and for their convenient, safe
iii) 0.7m in width at the handlebars; and and efficient use.
b) unobstructed access with a width of at least 2m and a gradient of
no more 5% from a public area where cycling is allowed.
Comment: Residential use – not applicable.
E6.8.5 Pedestrian Walkways
Objective: To ensure pedestrian safety is considered in development
Acceptable Solution Performance Criteria
A1 Pedestrian access must be provided P1 Safe pedestrian access must be provided within car
for in accordance with Table E6.5. park and between the entrances to buildings and the
road.
Comment: No separate access is required.
Table E6.5: Pedestrian Access
Number of Parking
Pedestrian Facility
Spaces Required
1–10 No separate access required (i.e. pedestrians may share the driveway). [Note (a) applies].
11 or more A 1m wide footpath separated from the driveway and parking aisles except at crossing
points. [Notes (a) and (b) apply].
Notes
a) In parking areas containing spaces allocated for disabled persons, a footpath having a minimum width of
1.5m and a gradient not exceeding 1 in 14 is required from those spaces to the principal building.
b) Separation is deemed to be achieved by:
i) a horizontal distance of 2.5m between the edge of the driveway and the footpath; or
ii) protective devices such as bollards, guard rails or planters between the driveway and the footpath; and
iii) signs and line marking at points where pedestrians are intended to cross driveways or parking aisles.
SPECIFIC AREA PLANS
F1.0 TRANSLINK SPECIFIC AREA PLAN N/a
F2.0 HERITAGE PRECINCTS SPECIFIC AREA PLAN N/a
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
9.1 Changes to an Existing Non-conforming Use N/a
9.2 Development for Existing Discretionary Uses N/a

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9.3 Adjustment of a Boundary N/a
9.4 Demolition N/a
9.5 Subdivision N/a
STATE POLICIES
The proposal is consistent with all State Policies.
OBJECTIVES OF LAND USE PLANNING & APPROVALS ACT 1993
The proposal is consistent with the objectives of the Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993.
STRATEGIC PLAN/ANNUAL PLAN/COUNCIL POLICIES
Strategic Plan 2017-2027
Statutory Planning
5 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS TO COUNCIL
Not applicable to this application.
6 OPTIONS
Approve subject to conditions, or refuse and state reasons for refusal.
7 DISCUSSION
Discretion to refuse the application is limited to variation to front setback and side setback for the
construction of the single dwelling. The proposal will not dominate the streetscape or reduce amenity of the
area.
Conditions that relate to any aspect of the application can be placed on a permit.
The proposal will be conditioned to be used and developed in accordance with the proposal plans.
8 ATTACHMENTS
 Application & plans, correspondence with applicant

 Representation & applicant’s response
RECOMMENDATION
That land at 12a William Street, Perth be approved to be developed and used for a dwelling (vary building
envelope - front [n] & side [s] setbacks) & retaining wall to southwest corner of lot in accordance with
application P17-336, and subject to the following conditions:
1 Layout not altered
The use and development shall be in accordance with the endorsed plans numbered P1 – P13 Prime Design
(Drawing No: PD17322, Sheet No’s: coversheet and 01-10c, Rev: 04, Dated: 24-01-2018).
DECISION
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PLAN 2 PLANNING APPLICATION P17-307
105 GREEN RISES ROAD, CRESSY
File Number: 106100.03; CT164931/2
Report prepared by: Erin Boer, Urban & Regional Planner
1 INTRODUCTION
This report assesses an application for 105 Green Rises Road, Cressy to construct a Telecommunications
Facility (40m high monopole, antennas & ancillary equipment).
2 BACKGROUND
Applicant: Owner:
Metasite Pty Ltd (obo Optus Mobile Pty Ltd) Fairbanks Pty Ltd
Zone: Codes:
Rural Resource Car Parking and Sustainable Transport Code
Classification under the Scheme: Existing Use:
Utilities Agriculture
Deemed Approval Date: Recommendation:
09.03.2018; EOT till 23.03.2018 Refuse
Discretionary Aspects of the Application

• Reliance on the performance criteria of the Rural Resource Zone (vary height, setback & non-
agricultural use within an irrigation district).
Preliminary Discussion
Prior to the application being placed on public exhibition, further information was requested from the
applicant, requesting an entire site plan; photomontage & AHD levels.
Site from Cressy Road

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The proposal is an application pursuant to section 57 of the Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993 (ie a
discretionary application). Section 48 of the Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993 requires the Planning
Authority to observe and enforce the observance of the Planning Scheme. Section 51 of the Land Use
Planning & Approvals Act 1993 states that a person must not commence any use or development where a
permit is required without such permit.
4 ASSESSMENT
4.1 Proposal
It is proposed to:
• Construct a Telecommunications Facility (including 40m high monopole, antennas & ancillary
equipment).
Elevations

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Site Plan
4.2 Zone and land use

Zone Map –Rural Resource
The land is zoned Rural Resource, and is not within any special areas.
The relevant Planning Scheme definition is:
Utilities use of land for utilities and infrastructure including:
(a) telecommunications;
(b) electricity generation;
(c) transmitting or distributing gas, oil, or power;
(d) transport networks;
(e) collecting, treating, transmitting, storing or distributing water; or
(f) collecting, treating, or disposing of storm or floodwater, sewage, or sullage.
Examples include an electrical sub-station or powerline, gas, water or sewerage main, optic
fibre main or distribution hub, pumping station, railway line, retarding basin, road, sewage
treatment plant, storm or flood water drain, water storage dam and weir.

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Utilities, if not for an existing use, is Discretionary in the zone.

The author of this report carried out a site visit on the 9th February 2018. The subject site is a 39.40ha
lot, situated just north of Green Rises Road. Although the land is addressed as Green Rises Road, the
lot’s access and frontage is to Cressy Road. The eastern side of the site is dissected by the
Cressy/Longford Irrigation Scheme channel and the land is used for a mixed farming operation. There
are two nearby residential uses which are located close to Cressy Road. The site is mostly flat and is
surrounded by other farms.
Aerial photograph of area
Photographs of subject site
^Subject site at the end of the laneway

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^Existing access
^Location of tower from representor’s property at 1018 Cressy Road

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Land capability – Class 3 (Prime Agricultural Land)

Relevant permit history includes:
• There is no relevant permit history for the site.
4.5 Representations
Notice of the application was given in accordance with Section 57 of the Land Use Planning & Approvals
Act 1993. A review of Council’s Records management system after completion of the public exhibition
period revealed that representations (attached) were received from:
• Amanda Blake, 1018 Cressy Road, Cressy
• Beverley Tubb, 7 Gatenby Street, Cressy
Map showing location of adjoining representor’s property in relation to subject site
The matters raised in the representations are outlined below followed by the planner’s comments.
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Issue 1
• Visual Amenity
The subject site is situated in an open rural landscape, with clear lines of site through to the
mountain landscape. Minimal screening is provided by existing vegetation.
Issue 2
• Noise (air conditioner units)
The concern regarding noise generation is noted and no noise data has been provided to gain a
true understanding of noise level generated by the air conditioner units. The applicant has noted
in their response to the representations that the units generate a similar level of noise to a
domestic air conditioner. Given the rural context with a range of noise generating activities such
as pumps/irrigators and the setback of approximately 200m to the nearest dwelling, the noise
level is unlikely to be detrimental to residential amenity; however, this is unable to be confirmed
without specific noise data.
Issue 3
• Health/environmental concerns (EME exposure)
The concerns of the representors have been responded to by the applicant, including a fact sheet
prepared by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. There are no
provisions within the planning scheme which allow consideration of this matter.
Issue 4
• Property devaluation
This matter is noted as a legitimate concern for adjoining property owners; however, there are
no provisions within the planning scheme which allow consideration of this matter.
4.6 Referrals
The only referrals required were as follows:
Department of State Growth
Precis: The application was referred to the Department of State Growth on the 9th Feb 2018. A response was
received on the 12th Feb 2018, as follows:
Our Ref: D18/33709
Rosemary, the Department have no comment to make regarding this proposal.
Launceston Airport
Precis: The application was referred to the Launceston Airport on the 9th Feb 2018. A response was received on
the 2nd March 2018, as follows:
I refer to the above development application and after review of the proposal and prescribed
airspace regulations, provide the following comments:
- The site does not lie within the ANEF contours mapped and laid out in the
Launceston Airport Masterplan 2015,
- The proposed development will not infringe the Launceston Airport Obstacle
Limitation Surfaces, and;
- The proposed use will not unduly attract wildlife which would have an effect on the
safety of airport operations.
Therefore: Launceston Airport does not object to the development planning permit P17-307
– Telecommunications Facility 105 Green Rises Road, Cressy.
Please note, Launceston Airport will be referring the application to Flysafe who may impose obstacle lighting and
painting requirements. We will notify you of this requirement should it be required.
At the time of writing this report, no further comment was received from Flysafe.

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4.7 Planning Scheme Assessment
RURAL RESOURCE ZONE
ZONE PURPOSE
26.1.1.1 To provide for the sustainable use or development of resources for agriculture, aquaculture,
forestry, mining and other primary industries, including opportunities for resource processing.
26.1.1.2 To provide for other use or development that does not constrain or conflict with resource
development uses.
26.1.1.3 To provide for economic development that is compatible with primary industry, environmental and
landscape values.
26.1.1.4 To provide for tourism-related use and development where the sustainable development of rural
resources will not be compromised.
Assessment: The proposal is inconsistent with zone purpose 26.1.1.3, due to the potential impact on landscape
values.
LOCAL AREA OBJECTIVES

a) Primary Industries:
Resources for primary industries make a significant contribution to the rural economy and primary industry uses
are to be protected for long-term sustainability.
The prime and non-prime agricultural land resource provides for variable and diverse agricultural and primary
industry production which will be protected through individual consideration of the local context.
Processing and services can augment the productivity of primary industries in a locality and are supported where
they are related to primary industry uses and the long-term sustainability of the resource is not unduly
compromised.
b) Tourism
Tourism is an important contributor to the rural economy and can make a significant contribution to the value
adding of primary industries through visitor facilities and the downstream processing of produce. The continued
enhancement of tourism facilities with a relationship to primary production is supported where the long-term
sustainability of the resource is not unduly compromised.
The rural zone provides for important regional and local tourist routes and destinations such as through the
promotion of environmental features and values, cultural heritage and landscape. The continued enhancement
of tourism facilities that capitalise on these attributes is supported where the long-term sustainability of primary
industry resources is not unduly compromised.
c) Rural Communities
Services to the rural locality through provision for home-based business can enhance the sustainability of rural
communities. Professional and other business services that meet the needs of rural populations are supported
where they accompany a residential or other established use and are located appropriately in relation to
settlement activity centres and surrounding primary industries such that the integrity of the activity centre is
not undermined and primary industries are not unreasonably confined or restrained.
Assessment: Telecommunications facilities serve to further the local area objectives by improving coverage
across a range of service providers; however, they must be appropriately located.
DESIRED FUTURE CHARACTER STATEMENTS
The visual impacts of use and development within the rural landscape are to be minimised such that the effect is
not obtrusive.
Assessment: Concerns have been raised by adjoining property owners that the establishment of a tower in this
location will be an obtrusive visual impact.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
26.3 Use Standards
26.3.1 Discretionary Uses if not a single dwelling
Objective
a) To provide for an appropriate mix of uses that support the Local Area Objectives and the location of
discretionary uses in the rural resources zone does not unnecessarily compromise the consolidation of
commercial and industrial uses to identified nodes of settlement or purpose-built precincts.
b) To protect the long term productive capacity of prime agricultural land by minimising conversion of the
land to non-agricultural uses or uses not dependent on the soil as a growth medium, unless an
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c) To minimise the conversion of non-prime land to a non-primary industry use except where that land
cannot be practically utilised for primary industry purposes.
d) Uses are located such that they do not unreasonably confine or restrain the operation of primary
industry uses.
e) Uses are suitable within the context of the locality and do not create an unreasonable adverse impact
on existing sensitive uses or local infrastructure.
f) The visual impacts of use are appropriately managed to integrate with the surrounding rural landscape.
A1 If for permitted or no P1.1 It must be demonstrated that the use is consistent with local area
permit required uses. objectives for the provision of non-primary industry uses in the zone, if
applicable; and
P1.2 Business and professional services and general retail and hire must not
exceed a combined gross floor area of 250m2over the site.
N/a (discretionary use). P1.1 The use provides services to the industries outlined in the Local Area
Objectives.
P1.2 – N/a
A2 If for permitted or no P2.1 Utilities, extractive industries and controlled environment agriculture
permit required uses. located on prime agricultural land must demonstrate that the:
i) amount of land alienated/converted is minimised; and
ii) location is reasonably required for operational efficiency; and
P2.2 Uses other than utilities, extractive industries or controlled
environment agriculture located on prime agricultural land, must
demonstrate that the conversion of prime agricultural land to that use
will result in a significant benefit to the region having regard to the
economic, social and environmental costs and benefits.
N/a (discretionary use). P2.1 –
i) The site is situated adjacent to the irrigation scheme channel and due to the
shape of the lot, is unlikely to irrigated under a centre pivot. The site
would not restrict the remainder of the lot from being used for a mixture
of agricultural uses and being irrigated under hard or soft hose irrigators.
The site is class 3 land (Classes 1-3 are considered Prime Agricultural
Land).
ii) The site is the 2nd choice of the applicant (agreement could not be reached
with the land owner at the 1st choice site). The applicant has noted that
the site has been chosen to provide the best coverage outcome and is
close to a power source. A third site and two alternative properties were
also looked at as potential sites.
P2.2 – N/a
A3 If for permitted or no P3 The conversion of non-prime agricultural to non-agricultural use must
permit required uses. demonstrate that:
a) the amount of land converted is minimised having regard to:
i) existing use and development on the land; and
ii) surrounding use and development; and
iii) topographical constraints; or
b) the site is practically incapable of supporting an agricultural use or being
included with other land for agricultural or other primary industry use,
due to factors such as:
i) limitations created by any existing use and/or development
surrounding the site; and
ii) topographical features; and
iii) poor capability of the land for primary industry; or
c) the location of the use on the site is reasonably required for operational
efficiency.
N/a (discretionary use). N/a – the site is considered Prime Ag Land (class 3) – see assessment against
P2.1.
A4 If for permitted or no P4 It must demonstrated that:
permit required uses. a) emissions are not likely to cause an environmental nuisance; and
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b) primary industry uses will not be unreasonably confined or restrained
from conducting normal operations; and
c) the capacity of the local road network can accommodate the traffic
generated by the use.
N/a (discretionary use). P4
(a) The representations received raised concerns regarding potential health
concerns related to EME exposure, however, the emissions are unlikely
to cause an environmental nuisance.
(b) The location of the development is unlikely to cause a significant change to
the existing primary industry operations of the site.
(c) Post construction, the site will not generate traffic, other than the occasional
service vehicle. This can be accommodated by the existing access.
A5 The use must: P5 It must be demonstrated that the visual appearance of the use is
a) be permitted or no consistent with the local area having regard to:
permit required; or a) the impacts on skylines and ridgelines; and
b) be located in an b) visibility from public roads; and
existing building. c) the visual impacts of storage of materials or equipment; and
d) the visual impacts of vegetation clearance or retention; and
e) the desired future character statements.
N/a (discretionary use). The proposed development is not considered to comply with P5 on the following
grounds:
a) N/a – the development is not proposed to be located on a skyline or
ridgeline.
b) The development is highly visible from public view points and will
exceed the height of any other structures in the vicinity by
approximately 30m (power poles are approximately 8m and are
currently the tallest structure in the immediate area). The subject site
is located in an open rural landscape, with clear lines of site through to
the mountain landscape from the road. The development will also
interrupt site lines across the rural landscape from the nearby
residences.
c) N/a - the development does not require the storage of materials and
equipment, other than the ancillary equipment which is low level and
similar to pump sheds and the like in the rural environment.
d) N/a – no vegetation is proposed to be removed or established. The
development relies on the screening effect of vegetation on adjoining
titles, which do not form part of the subject site.
e) The desired future character statement looks at the visual impacts of
use and development within the rural landscape and requires the
impact of the development to not be ‘obtrusive’. Concerns have been
raised by adjoining property owners that the establishment of a tower
in this location will be an obtrusive visual impact. The development will
also be highly visible from public viewpoints.
26.3.2 Dwellings – N/a
26.3.3 Irrigation Districts
Objective:
To ensure that land within irrigation districts proclaimed under Part 9 of the Water Management Act 1999 is not
converted to uses that will compromise the utilisation of water resources.
A1 Non-agricultural uses are P1 Non-agricultural uses within an irrigation district proclaimed under
not located within an Part 9 of the Water Management Act 1999 must demonstrate that
irrigation district the current and future irrigation potential of the land is not
proclaimed under Part 9 unreasonably reduced having regard to:
of the Water a) the location and amount of land to be used; and
Management Act 1999. b) the operational practicalities of irrigation systems as they relate to
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c) any management or conservation plans for the land.
Does not comply – the site is The prosposal adequately complies with P1 as follows:
within the a) The development footprint is approximately 49m2, which is reasonably
Cressy/Longford Irrigation small in the rural context.
Scheme District. b) The development will not inhibit existing irrigation systems on the
property.
c) N/a.
26.4 Development Standards
26.4.1 Building Location and Appearance
Objective: To ensure that the:
a) ability to conduct extractive industries and resource development will not be constrained by conflict
with sensitive uses; and
b) development of buildings is unobtrusive and complements the character of the landscape.
A1 Building height must not P1 Building height must:
exceed: a) be unobtrusive and complement the character of the surrounding
a) 8m for dwellings; or landscape; and
b) 12m for other purposes. b) protect the amenity of adjoining uses from adverse impacts as a
result of the proposal.
Does not comply – the tower The development fails to comply with P1 (a & b), as the development’s
height is 40m with the height is inconsistent with other structures in the area and will
antennas located on the interrupt views across the open rural landscape. Representations
top of the tower. have been received from adjoining landowners, raising concerns
about a potential loss of visual amenity as a result of the proposal.
A2 Buildings must be set back P2 Buildings must be setback so that the use is not likely to constrain
a minimum of: adjoining primary industry operations having regard to:
a) 50m where a non- a) the topography of the land; and
sensitive use or extension b) buffers created by natural or other features; and
to existing sensitive use c) the location of development on adjoining lots; and
buildings is proposed; or d) the nature of existing and potential adjoining uses; and
b) 200m where a sensitive e) the ability to accommodate a lesser setback to the road having
use is proposed; or regard to:
c) the same as existing for i) the design of the development and landscaping; and
replacement of an existing ii) the potential for future upgrading of the road; and
dwelling. ii) potential traffic safety hazards; and
iv) appropriate noise attenuation.
Does not comply – the tower The development is unlikely to constrain adjoining primary industry
location is proposed to be operations due to the varied setback and complies with P2 as follows:
approximately 8m from a) The topography of the land is relatively flat and does not impact on the
the northern boundary. proposal in relation to the impact on adjoining primary industry operations.
b) Some existing vegetation provides screening of the lower section of the
development; however, this vegetation is located on adjoining properties,
and there is no guarantee of its retention.
c & d) The adjoining uses consist of residential uses on small land holdings
and the remainder of the subject site (part of a larger rural holding).
Therefore, the development is unlikely to constrain adjoining primary
industry operations.
e) The development is located nearly 200m from Cressy Road and will not
impact on road upgrades or cause a safety hazard for motorists.
CODES
E4.0 ROAD AND RAILWAY ASSETS CODE N/a

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E6.0 CAR PARKING AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT CODE Complies – See code assessment below
E13.0 LOCAL HISTORIC HERITAGE CODE N/a
E15.0 SIGNS CODE N/a

E6.6 Use Standards
A1 The number of car P1 The number of car parking spaces provided must have regard to:
parking spaces must not a) the provisions of any relevant location specific car parking plan;
be less than the and
requirements of: b) the availability of public car parking spaces within reasonable
a) Table E6.1; or walking distance; and
b) a parking precinct plan c) any reduction in demand due to sharing of spaces by multiple uses
contained in Table E6.6: either because of variations in peak demand or by efficiencies
Precinct Parking Plans gained by consolidation; and
(except for dwellings in d) the availability and frequency of public transport within reasonable
the General Residential walking distance of the site; and
Zone). e) site constraints such as existing buildings, slope, drainage,
vegetation and landscaping; and
f) the availability, accessibility and safety of on-road parking, having
regard to the nature of the roads, traffic management and other
uses in the vicinity; and
h) the effect on streetscape, amenity and vehicle, pedestrian and
cycle safety and convenience; and
i) the recommendations of a traffic impact assessment prepared for
the proposal; and
k) for residential buildings and multiple dwellings, whether parking is
adequate to meet the needs of the residents having regard to:
Comment:
Table E6.1 does not require parking to be provided for Utilities, and no formal parking is proposed.
Vehicle Bicycle
Utilities No requirement set No requirement set
A1.1 Permanently accessible bicycle parking P1 Permanently accessible bicycle parking or storage
or storage spaces must be provided spaces must be provided having regard to the:
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either on the site or within 50m of the a) likely number and type of users of the site and their
site in accordance with the requirements opportunities and likely preference for bicycle
of Table E6.1; or travel; and
A1.2 The number of spaces must be in b) location of the site and the distance a cyclist would
accordance with a parking precinct plan need to travel to reach the site; and
contained in Table E6.6: Precinct Parking c) availability and accessibility of existing and planned
Plans. parking facilities for bicycles in the vicinity.
Comment:
Table E6.1 does not require bicycle parking to be provided for Utilities, and no formal bicycle parking is proposed.
SPECIFIC AREA PLANS

F2.0 HERITAGE PRECINCTS SPECIFIC AREA PLAN N/a
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
9.1 Changes to an Existing Non-conforming Use N/a
9.2 Development for Existing Discretionary Uses N/a
9.3 Adjustment of a Boundary N/a
9.4 Demolition N/a
9.5 Subdivision N/a
STATE POLICIES
The proposal is consistent with all State Policies.
OBJECTIVES OF LAND USE PLANNING & APPROVALS ACT 1993

The proposal is consistent with the objectives of the Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993.
STRATEGIC PLAN/ANNUAL PLAN/COUNCIL POLICIES

Strategic Plan 2017-2027
Statutory Planning
Not applicable to this application.
6 OPTIONS
Approve subject to conditions, or refuse and state reasons for refusal.
7 DISCUSSION
Discretion to refuse the application is limited to the reliance on the performance criteria of the use standards
of the zone, height and setback variations and the development being a non-agricultural use located within
an irrigation district. The subject site is located within a productive farming area of class 3 land.
Two representations were received to the development, raising concerns about visual amenity, noise (air
conditioner units), health/environmental concerns (EME exposure) and property devaluation. The visual
impact of developments in the Rural Resource zone is considered by the planning scheme provisions,
particularly in terms of height variations. It is the only consideration in the desired future character
statement. The development’s location within an open rural landscape, visible from Cressy Road, raises
concerns about the loss of visual amenity.
8 ATTACHMENTS
 Application & plans

 Responses from referral agencies
 Representations & applicant’s response
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RECOMMENDATION
That application P17-307 for a Telecommunications Facility (40m high monopole, antennas & ancillary
equipment) - vary height in rural zone & within irrigation district at 105 Green Rises Road, Cressy be refused
on the following grounds:
1. Non-compliance with clause 26.3.1 P5 (b & e) ‘Discretionary Uses if not a single dwelling’
The development is not compatible with use standard 26.3.1 P5 (a & b) as the visual appearance of the use
is not consistent with the local area.
2. Non-compliance with clause 26.4.1 Pa (a & b) ‘Building Location and Appearance’
The development fails to comply with P1 (a & b), as the development’s height is inconsistent with other
structures in the area and will interrupt views across the open rural landscape. Representations have been
received from adjoining landowners, raising concerns about a potential loss of visual amenity.
DECISION
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PLAN 3 DRAFT PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT & PLANNING APPLICATION
P18-034, 121 HIGH STREET, CAMPBELL TOWN
File: 302301.04
Report prepared by: Paul Godier, Senior Planner
1 INTRODUCTION
This report recommends that Council:

• Initiate a draft amendment to rezone 121 High Street, Campbell Town from General Residential to
General Business; and
• Approve a planning permit to use the vacant building as a laundromat.
2 BACKGROUND
Applicant: Owner:
Commercial Project Delivery obo R and D Thomas C Knowles and G Parish as representatives of D FLood
Zone: Codes:
General Residential Carparking and Sustainable Transport Code; Local
Historic Heritage Code; Signage Code
Proposal: Existing Use:
Rezone to General Business and use site as a Unused. Previously used as hairdressers
laundromat
Critical Date: Recommendation:
Initiate and certify the draft amendment and approve
Decision whether or not to initiate and certify the
planning permit.
draft amendment and approve the draft permit
must be made by 29 March 2018
Preliminary Discussion
Council officers have discussed the proposed amendment with the applicant.
^ Subject site from High Street

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The Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993 contains the following provisions:
Section 33 (1) – A person may request planning authority to initiate an amendment of a planning scheme
administered by it.
Section 43A (1) - A person who requests a planning authority to amend a planning scheme may also request
the planning authority to consider an application for a permit which would not be allowed if the planning
scheme were not amended as requested.
Section 33 (2B) - Before making a decision as to whether or not to initiate an amendment of the planning
scheme, the planning authority must consider –
(a) whether the requested amendment is consistent with the requirements of section 32; and
(ab) any representation made under section 30I, and any statements in any report under section 30J as
to the merit of a representation, that may be relevant to the amendment; and
(b) any advice referred to in section 65 of the Local Government Act 1993 received by it.
Comment:
(a) Part 7 of this report finds that the draft amendment is consistent with section 32 of the Act.
(ab) There are no representations under section 30I relevant to the draft amendment.
(b) This report provides advice in relation to section 65 of the Local Government Act 1993 (advice of
qualified persons).
4 PROPOSAL
4.1 Zoning
^ Current zone - General Residential

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^ Proposed zone – General Business
The land is zoned General Residential. It is proposed to rezone the land to General Business.

The author of this report carried out a site visit on the 26th February 2018. The site contains a vacant
building and associated car park.
The land to the north is zoned General Business and contains a pharmacy and bottle shop. The land
to the south and east is zoned General Residential and contains single dwellings. Over High Street the
land is zoned General Business and contains a mixture of commercial and residential uses.

• 22/9/2006 – letter of advice that the hairdresser has existing non-conforming use rights which
had possibly been operating since 1972.
• P10-282 – 2 lot subdivision placing hairdresser on one title and creating a vacant internal lot.
4.4 Proposed Amendment

It is proposed to rezone the property from General Residential to General Business and use the site
for a laundromat.

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^ Aerial photograph of area
4.5 Reason for Proposed Amendment

The land is zoned General Residential where a laundromat is a prohibited use. The land was
previously used as a hairdresser under existing non-conforming use rights.
Options are:
• Rezone the site to General Business.
• Keep the General Residential zone of the land and make laundromat an allowable use on 121
High Street.
4.6 Public Exhibition

Public Exhibition of the draft amendment and permit occurs after it has been certified, as per section
38 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993:
(1) After giving to the Commission a copy of a draft amendment of a planning scheme and the
instrument certifying that the amendment meets the requirements specified in section 32, the
planning authority must –
(a) cause a copy of the draft amendment to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28
days or a longer period agreed to by the planning authority and the Commission; and
(b) advertise, as prescribed, the exhibition of the draft amendment.
There are no financial implications to council.
6 OPTIONS
• Initiate the amendment;

• Initiate the amendment with changes; or
• Don’t initiate the amendment.
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7 DISCUSSION
7.1 ASSESSMENT FOR CONSISTENCY WITH SECTION 32 OF THE LAND USE PLANNING & APPROVALS
ACT 1993
Section 32 of the Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993 requires that an amendment of a planning
scheme–
Must, as far as practicable, avoid the potential for land use conflicts with use and development
permissible under the planning scheme applying to the adjacent area.
Comment: Rezoning to General Business is expected to avoid potential land use conflicts with the
pharmacy and bottle shop to the north. There is a dwelling adjacent to the site to the east. Given
the size of the subject site (366m2) and the building on it (50m2), and that the General Business
zone contains provisions relating to amenity, it is considered that the potential for land use
conflict with the adjacent dwelling is limited.
Must be consistent with the Regional Land Use Strategy and any mandatory provisions (section 30O).
Comment: The Northern Regional Land Use Strategy classifies Campbell Town as a Major District
Centre.
District Centres are described as being significant regional settlement areas where residents of
and visitors to the region can access a wide range of services, education and employment
opportunities, although employment is strongly related to surrounding productive resources.
Important centres to surrounding sub-region.
The draft amendment is consistent with the RLUS and is not inconsistent with mandatory
provisions.
Must have regard to the impact that the use and development permissible under the amendment
will have on the use and development of the region as an entity in environmental, economic and
social terms.
Comment: The amendment seeks to rezone the site to General Business. The uses allowable in the
General Business zone, on this developed site, are expected to have a neutral impact in
environmental terms and a positive impact in economic and social terms.
Must be consistent with the overarching requirements for planning schemes [sections 20(2), (3), (4),
(5), (6), (7), (8), and (9)]:
(2) A planning scheme may–
(aa) make any provision which relates to the use, development, protection or conservation of
any land in the area; and
(a) set out policies and specific objectives; and
(b) regulate or prohibit the use or development of any land; and
(c) designate land as being reserved for public purposes; and
(d) . . . . . . . .
(e) set out requirements for the provision of public utility services to land; and
(f) require specified things to be done to the satisfaction of the Commission, relevant agency or
planning authority; and
(g) apply, adopt or incorporate any document which relates to the use, development or
protection of land; and
(h) provide that any use or development of land is conditional on an agreement being entered
into under Part 5; and
(ha) set out provisions relating to the implementation in stages of uses or developments; and
(i) provide for any other matter which this Act refers to as being included in a planning scheme;
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(j) provide for an application to be made to a planning authority to bring an existing use of land
that does not conform to the scheme into conformity, or greater conformity, with the scheme.
Comment: The proposal is consistent with these requirements.
(3) Subject to subsections (4), (5) and (6), nothing in any planning scheme is to be taken (including
by virtue of requiring a permit to be obtained) to–
(a) prevent the continuance of the use of any land, upon which buildings or works are not erected,
for the purposes for which it was being lawfully used before the coming into operation of the
scheme; or
(b) prevent the use of any building which was erected before that coming into operation for any
purpose for which it was lawfully being used immediately before that coming into operation, or
the maintenance or repair of such a building; or
(c) prevent the use of any works constructed before that coming into operation for any purpose
for which they were being lawfully used immediately before that coming into operation; or
(d) prevent the use of any building or works for any purpose for which it was being lawfully
erected or carried out immediately before that coming into operation; or
(e) require the removal or alteration of any lawfully constructed buildings or works; or
(f) prevent a development, which was lawfully commenced but not completed before the coming
into operation of the scheme, from being completed within–
(i) 3 years of that coming into operation; or
(ii) any lesser or greater period specified in respect of the completion of that development under
the terms of a permit or special permit granted before the coming into operation of the scheme.
(4) Subsections (3) and (3A) do not apply to a use of land–
(a) which has stopped for a continuous period of 2 years; or
(b) which has stopped for 2 or more periods which together total 2 years in any period of 3 years;
or
(c) in the case of a use which is seasonal in nature, if the use does not take place for 2 years in
succession.
(5) Subsection (3) does not apply to the extension or transfer from one part of a parcel of land to
another of a use previously confined to the first-mentioned part of that parcel of land.
(6) Subsections (3) and (3A) do not apply where a use of any land, building or work is substantially
intensified.
(7) Nothing in any planning scheme or special planning order affects –
(a) forestry operations conducted on land declared as a private timber reserve under the Forest
Practices Act 1985; or
(b) the undertaking of mineral exploration in accordance with a mining lease, an exploration
licence, or retention licence, issued under the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995, provided
that any mineral exploration carried out is consistent with the standards specified in the Mineral
Exploration Code of Practice; or
(c) fishing; or
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(8) The coming into operation of a planning scheme or a special planning order does not
legitimize a use or development which was illegal under a planning scheme or a special planning
order in force immediately before that coming into operation.
(9) A planning scheme may require a use to which subsection (3) applies to comply with a code
of practice approved or ratified by Parliament under an Act.
Must seek to further the objectives in Schedule 1 of the Act
Part 1 – The objectives of the resource management and planning system of Tasmania are –
(a) to promote the sustainable development of natural and physical resources and the
maintenance of ecological processes and genetic diversity.
Comment: The draft amendment is consistent with this objective.
(b) to provide for the fair, orderly and sustainable use and development of air, land and water.
Comment: This proposal will allow the use of an existing shop type building, previously used as a
hairdresser, as a laundromat. It is considered that the draft amendment is consistent with this
objective.
(c) to encourage public involvement in resource management and planning.
Comment: If initiated, the draft amendment will be placed on public exhibition, providing an
opportunity for public involvement.
(d) to facilitate economic development in accordance with the objectives set out in
paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).
(e) to promote the sharing of responsibility for resource management and planning between
the different spheres of Government, the community and industry in the State.
Comment: If certified, the proposal will be referred to TasWater and sent to the TPC.
Part 2 – The objectives of the planning process established by the Act are, in support of the
objectives set out in Part 1 of the Schedule –
(a) to require sound strategic planning and co-ordinated action by State and local
government.
Comment: The Northern Regional Land Use Strategy includes Campbell Town as a Major District
Centre. Council’s Settlement Strategy with regard to Campbell Town is to reinforce and
encourage growth within the existing settlement pattern for commercial, residential, industrial
and community development. The proposal is consistent with these strategies.
(b) to establish a system of planning instruments to be the principal way of setting objectives,
policies and controls for the use, development and protection of land.
Comment: The Northern Midlands Interim Planning Scheme 2013 is the planning instrument that
applies to the subject land.
(c) to ensure that the effects on the environment are considered and provide for explicit
consideration of social and economic effects when decisions are made about the use and
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(d) to require land use and development planning and policy to be easily integrated with
environmental, social, economic, conservation and resource management policies at State,
regional and municipal levels.
(e) to provide for the consolidation of approvals for land use or development and related
matters, and to co-ordinate planning approvals with related approvals.
(f) to secure a pleasant, efficient and safe working, living and recreational environment for
all Tasmanians and visitors to Tasmania.
(g) to conserve those buildings, areas or other places which are of scientific, aesthetic,
architectural or historical interest, or otherwise of special cultural value.
(h) to protect public infrastructure and other assets and enable the orderly provision and co-
ordination of public utilities and other facilities for the benefit of the community.
(i) to provide a planning framework which fully considers land capability.
Must be in accordance with State Policies.
State Policy for the Protection of Agricultural Land – the site is within the developed urban area
of Campbell Town.
Water Quality Management State Policy – the site is developed with a building connected to the
stormwater system.
State Coastal Policy - There is no coastal land within the municipal area of the Northern
Midlands.
National Environmental Protection Measures – None relevant.
7.2 ASSESSMENT OF PLANNING APPLICATION

Proposal
It is proposed to:
• Use the existing building as laundromat;
• Replace the existing sign on the front of the building with a larger sign (3m wide x 0.95m high);
and
• Use two existing car parking spaces at the rear of the site.

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^ Site plan
^ Proposed floor plan

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^ Proposed elevations
Planning Scheme Provisions

21 General Business Zone
21.1 Zone Purpose
21.1.1 Zone Purpose Statements
21.1.1.1 To provide for business, community, food, professional and retail facilities serving a town or group of
suburbs.
21.1.1.2 To create through good urban design:
a) an attractive and safe environment; and
b) activity at pedestrian levels with active road frontages offering interest and engagement to
shoppers and; and
c) appropriate provision for car parking, pedestrian access and traffic circulation.
Comment: The proposal is consistent with the zone purpose.
21.1.2 Local Area Objectives
To consolidate growth within the existing urban land use framework of the towns of Campbell Town,
Longford and Perth.
To manage development in the General business zone so as to conserve and enhance the quality of
the Heritage Precincts in the Campbell Town, Longford, and Perth town centres.
To ensure developments within street reservations contribute positively to the context of the Heritage
Precincts in each settlement.
Comment: The proposal is consistent with the local area objectives.
21.1.3 Desired Future Character Statements
There are no desired future character statements
21.2 Use Table
No Permit Required
Use Class Qualification
Passive recreation
Natural and cultural values management
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Permitted
Bulky goods sales
Business and professional services
Food services
General retail and hire
Hotel industry
Research and development
Utilities If for minor utilities
Visitor accommodation
Vehicle fuel sales and service
Discretionary
Emergency services
Community meeting & entertainment
If not for refuse disposal site, scrap yard, vehicle wrecking
Recycling and waste disposal
yard
Educational and occasional care
Manufacturing and processing
Residential
Service industry Must incorporate a shopfront for customer service
Sport and recreation
Storage
Transport depot and distribution
Tourist operation
Vehicle parking
Utilities If not for minor utilities
Prohibited
All other uses
21.3 Use Standards
21.3.1 Amenity
Objective
To ensure that the use of land is not detrimental to the amenity of the surrounding area in terms of noise,
emissions, operating hours or transport.
A1 Commercial vehicles (except for visitor P1 Commercial vehicles (except for visitor
accommodation and recreation) must only accommodation and recreation) must not cause
operate between 6.00am and 10.00pm or be likely to cause an environmental nuisance
Monday to Sunday. through emissions including noise and traffic
movement, odour, dust and illumination.
Comment: the proposal is expected to comply. N/a
Condition to be placed on permit.
A2 Noise levels at the boundary of the site with P2 Noise must not cause unreasonalbe loss of
any adjoining land must not exceed: amenity to nearby sensitive uses.
a) 50dB(A) day time; and
b) 40dB(A) night time; and
c) 5dB(A) above background for intrusive noise.
Comment: the proposal is expected to comply. N/a
Condition to be placed on permit.
21.4 Development Standards
N/a – development is not proposed.
21.4.2 Subdivision
N/a – development is not proposed.

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CODES
E4.0 ROAD AND RAILWAY ASSETS CODE N/a
E6.0 CAR PARKING AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT CODE Complies – see code assessment below
E13.0 LOCAL HISTORIC HERITAGE CODE Signage
E15.0 SIGNS CODE Complies – condition required.

E6.6 Use Standards
A1 The number of car parking P1 The number of car parking spaces provided must have
spaces must not be less than regard to:
the requirements of: a) the provisions of any relevant location specific car parking
a) Table E6.1; or plan; and
b) a parking precinct plan b) the availability of public car parking spaces within
contained in Table E6.6: reasonable walking distance; and
Precinct Parking Plans (except c) any reduction in demand due to sharing of spaces by
for dwellings in the General multiple uses either because of variations in peak demand
Residential Zone). or by efficiencies gained by consolidation; and
d) the availability and frequency of public transport within
reasonable walking distance of the site; and
e) site constraints such as existing buildings, slope, drainage,
vegetation and landscaping; and
f) the availability, accessibility and safety of on-road parking,
having regard to the nature of the roads, traffic
management and other uses in the vicinity; and
h) the effect on streetscape, amenity and vehicle, pedestrian
and cycle safety and convenience; and
i) the recommendations of a traffic impact assessment
prepared for the proposal; and
k) for residential buildings and multiple dwellings, whether
parking is adequate to meet the needs of the residents
having regard to:
Comment: The scheme defines gross N/a
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the external walls. The scheme does not
define net floor area. It is taken here to
mean the total floor area of the building
measured from the inside of the
external walls excluding areas used for
toilet rooms and storage. The net floor
area is 41m2. The scheme requires 1 car
parking space per 30m2 of net floor area
= 2 spaces. The proposal complies - two
spaces are provided on site.
Vehicle Bicycle
Retail and Hire 1 space per 30m2 net floor area 1 space per 100m2 net floor area.
A1.1 Permanently accessible bicycle parking or P1 Permanently accessible bicycle parking or storage
storage spaces must be provided either spaces must be provided having regard to the:
on the site or within 50m of the site in a) likely number and type of users of the site and
accordance with the requirements of their opportunities and likely preference for
Table E6.1; or bicycle travel; and
A1.2 The number of spaces must be in b) location of the site and the distance a cyclist
accordance with a parking precinct plan would need to travel to reach the site; and
contained in Table E6.6: Precinct Parking c) availability and accessibility of existing and
Plans. planned parking facilities for bicycles in the
vicinity.
Comment: No bicycle parking is proposed. It is expected that there will be little preference for users
of the laundromat to travel to the site by bicycle. The
variation to provide no bicycle parking on site is
supported.
E6.6.3 Taxi Spaces
Objective: To ensure that access for taxis is provided to meet the needs of the use.
A1 One dedicated taxi drop-off and pickup space must be P1 No performance criteria.
provided for every 50 car spaces required by Table E6.1 or part
thereof (except for dwellings in the General Residential Zone).
Comment: One dedicated taxi drop-off and pickup space is required. N/a
E6.6.4 Motorcycle Parking (as amended)
Objective: To ensure that motorcycle parking is provided to meet the needs of the use.
A1 One motorbike parking space must be provided for each 20 P1 No performance criteria.
car spaces required by Table E6.1 or part thereof.
Comment: One motorbike parking space is required. N/a
E6.7 Development Standards
E6.7.1 Construction of Car Parking Spaces and Access Strips
Objective: To ensure that car parking spaces and access strips are constructed to an appropriate standard.
A1 All car parking, access strips manoeuvring and circulation P1 All car parking, access strips
spaces must be: manoeuvring and circulation
a) formed to an adequate level and drained; and spaces must be readily
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b) except for a single dwelling, provided with an impervious all identifiable and constructed
weather seal; and to ensure that they are
c) except for a single dwelling, line marked or provided with useable in all weather
other clear physical means to delineate car spaces. conditions.
Comment: The existing concrete driveway and car park complies with N/a
a) and b). A condition is required for delineation of the car spaces.
E6.7.2 Design and Layout of Car Parking
Objective: To ensure that car parking and manoeuvring space are designed and laid out to an appropriate
standard.
A1.1 Where providing for 4 or more spaces, P1 The location of car parking and manoeuvring
parking areas (other than for parking spaces must not be detrimental to the
located in garages and carports for streetscape or the amenity of the surrounding
dwellings in the General Residential areas, having regard to:
Zone) must be located behind the a) the layout of the site and the location of existing
building line; and buildings; and
A1.2 Within the General residential zone, b) views into the site from the road and adjoining
provision for turning must not be located public spaces; and
within the front setback for residential c) the ability to access the site and the rear of
buildings or multiple dwellings. buildings; and
d) the layout of car parking in the vicinity; and
e) the level of landscaping proposed for the car
parking.
Comment: N/a – less than 4 spaces, not in the N/a
General Residential zone.
A2.1 Car parking and manoeuvring space P2 Car parking and manoeuvring space must:
must: a) be convenient, safe and efficient to use having
a) have a gradient of 10% or less; and regard to matters such as slope, dimensions,
b) where providing for more than 4 cars, layout and the expected number and type of
provide for vehicles to enter and exit the vehicles; and
site in a forward direction; and b) provide adequate space to turn within the site
c) have a width of vehicular access no less unless reversing from the site would not
than prescribed in Table E6.2 and Table adversely affect the safety and convenience of
E6.3, and users and passing traffic.
A2.2 The layout of car spaces and access ways
must be designed in accordance with
Australian Standards AS 2890.1 - 2004
Parking Facilities, Part 1: Off Road Car
Parking.
Comment: N/a
A2.1 a) complies. b) N/a – less than 4 spaces. c)
complies.
A2.2 Condition required.
Table E6.2: Access Widths for Vehicles
Number of parking Access width (see note 1) Passing bay (2.0m wide by 5.0m long plus entry
spaces served and exit tapers) (see note 2)
1 to 5 3.0m Every 30m
E6.7.3 Car Parking Access, Safety and Security
Objective: To ensure adequate access, safety and security for car parking and for deliveries.
A1 Car parking areas with greater than 20 P1 Car parking areas with greater than 20 parking
parking spaces must be: spaces must provide for adequate security and
a) secured and lit so that unauthorised safety for users of the site, having regard to the:
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b) visible from buildings on or adjacent to b) opportunities for passive surveillance for users of
the site during the times when parking adjacent building and public spaces adjoining the
occurs. site.
Comment: N/a – less than 20 spaces. N/a
E6.7.4 Parking for Persons with a Disability

Objective: To ensure adequate parking for persons with a disability.
A1 All spaces designated for use by persons with a P1 The location and design of parking
disability must be located closest to the main entry spaces considers the needs of disabled
point to the building. persons, having regard to:
(a) the topography of the site;
(b) the location and type of relevant facilities on
the site or in the vicinity;
(c) the suitability of access pathways from
parking spaces, and
(d) applicable Australian Standards.
Comment: N/a - No spaces are to be designated for use by N/a
persons with a disability. For this class of building, with less
than 5 car parking spaces, the National Construction Code
does not require any parking spaces to be designated for use
by persons with a disability.
A2 Accessible car parking spaces for use by persons P2 The number of parking spaces provided is
with disabilities must be designed and constructed appropriate for the needs of disabled
in accordance with AS/NZ2890.6 – 2009 Parking persons, having regard to:
facilities – Off-street parking for people with (a) characteristics of the populations to be
disabilities. served;
(b) their means of transport to and from the site;
and
(c) applicable Australian Standards.
Comment: N/a - No spaces are to be designated for use by N/a
persons with a disability.
E6.7.6 Loading and Unloading of Vehicles, Drop-off and Pickup
Objective: To ensure adequate access for people and goods delivery and collection and to prevent loss of amenity
and adverse impacts on traffic flows.
A1 For retail, commercial, industrial, service P1 For retail, commercial, industrial, service
industry or warehouse or storage uses: industry or warehouse or storage uses
a) at least one loading bay must be provided in adequate space must be provided for
accordance with Table E6.4; and loading and unloading the type of vehicles
b) loading and bus bays and access strips must associated with delivering and collecting
be designed in accordance with Australian people and goods where these are expected
Standard AS/NZS 2890.3 2002 for the type of on a regular basis.
vehicles that will use the site.
Comment: Does not comply. Comment: Satisfies the performance criteria. There
is sufficient space for the use by people using the
laundromat.
E6.8 Provisions for Sustainable Transport
E6.8.1 Bicycle End of Trip Facilities
Not used in this planning scheme
E6.8.2 Bicycle Parking Access, Safety and Security
Objective:
To ensure that parking and storage facilities for bicycles are safe, secure and convenient.
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A1.1 Bicycle parking spaces for customers and visitors must: P1 Bicycle parking
a) be accessible from a road, footpath or cycle track; and spaces must be safe,
b) include a rail or hoop to lock a bicycle to that meets Australian secure, convenient
Standard AS 2890.3 1993; and and located where
c) be located within 50m of and visible or signposted from the entrance they will encourage
to the activity they serve; and use.
d) be available and adequately lit in accordance with Australian
Standard AS/NZS 1158 2005 Lighting Category C2 during the times
they will be used; and
A1.2 Parking space for residents’ and employees’ bicycles must be under
cover and capable of being secured by lock or bicycle lock.
N/a – The proposal relies on the performance criteria to provide no bicycle N/a
parking.
A2 Bicycle parking spaces must have: P2 Bicycle parking
a) minimum dimensions of: spaces and access
i) 1.7m in length; and must be of
ii) 1.2m in height; and dimensions that
iii) 0.7m in width at the handlebars; and provide for their
b) unobstructed access with a width of at least 2m and a gradient of no convenient, safe and
more 5% from a public area where cycling is allowed. efficient use.
N/a – The proposal relies on the performance criteria to provide no bicycle N/a
parking.
E6.8.5 Pedestrian Walkways
Objective: To ensure pedestrian safety is considered in development
Acceptable Solution Performance Criteria
A1 Pedestrian access must be provided for in P1 Safe pedestrian access must be provided
accordance with Table E6.5. within car park and between the entrances to
buildings and the road.
Comment: 2 carparking spaces - no separate access N/a
required.
Table E6.5: Pedestrian Access
Number of Parking Pedestrian Facility
Spaces Required
1–10 No separate access required (i.e. pedestrians may share the driveway). [Note (a) applies].
11 or more A 1m wide footpath separated from the driveway and parking aisles except at crossing
points. [Notes (a) and (b) apply].
Notes
a) In parking areas containing spaces allocated for disabled persons, a footpath having a minimum width of
1.5m and a gradient not exceeding 1 in 14 is required from those spaces to the principal building.
b) Separation is deemed to be achieved by:
i) a horizontal distance of 2.5m between the edge of the driveway and the footpath; or
ii) protective devices such as bollards, guard rails or planters between the driveway and the footpath; and
iii) signs and line marking at points where pedestrians are intended to cross driveways or parking aisles.
E15 Signs Code
It is proposed to replace the existing parapet sign with a larger sign measuring 3m wide x 0.95m high.
Parapet Sign A sign on the apex, parapet or any other part of a building above
the eaves.
E15.5.1 Third Party Signage
Objective: To ensure that signs relate to the site on which they are located.
A1 Must only advertise goods and services P1 Shall be a Billboard Sign and consistent with the
available from the site. desired future character statements, if any.
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E15.5.2 Heritage Precincts
Objective
To ensure that the design and siting of signs complement or enhance the streetscape of Heritage Precincts.
Above Awning Sign
A1 No acceptable solution P1 If within the Heritage Precincts Specific Area Plan,
shall be consistent with the Character Statements.
5 CAMPBELL TOWN HERITAGE PRECINCT CHARACTER STATEMENT
The Campbell Town Heritage Precinct is unique because it is the core of a substantially intact nineteenth
century townscape, with its significant built fabric, and its atmosphere of a traditional resting place on the
main road between the north and south. Its wide main street, historic buildings and resting places for
travellers all contribute to its unique character. High Street has remained as the main commercial focus for
the town, continuing to serve the needs of residents, visitors and the agricultural community. The War
Memorial to the north marks the approach to the business area which terminates at the historic bridge over
the Elizabeth River; a significant landscape feature. Traditional buildings in the Precinct include impressive
examples of colonial architecture. The historic Valentine’s Park is the original foreground for 'The Grange'
and provides a public outdoor resting place for visitors and locals at the heart of the town. Campbell Town's
heritage ambience has been acknowledged, embraced and built on by many of those who live in or visit the
town.
Comment: The proposal is consistent with the Character Statement in that the sign is for a commercial use
in High Street.
Sky/Apex/Parapet Signs
A43 No acceptable solution P43 A sky/apex/parapet sign located in the:
• Local Business Zone; or
• General Business Zone,
must demonstrate that:
a) no other form of permitted signage will meet
the needs of the proprietor; and
b) the sign does not dominate the streetscape and
reflects the prevailing character of the area, in
terms of shape, proportions and colours; and
c) it does not conflict with the Zone Purpose as
outlined in Part D of this planning scheme.
- Comment: The permitted forms of signage are:
Above awning (the building does not have an awning).
Awning fascia (the building does not have an awning).
Banner (does not meet needs for permanent signage).
Below awning (the building does not have an awning).
Building fascia (does not meet needs for visibility of the
sign).
Community information (not applicable).
Freestanding (does not meet needs for permanent
signage).
Home business (not applicable).
Horizontal projecting (does not meet need to use existing
sign band).
Vertical projecting (does not meet need to use existing sign
band).
The size and location, shape and proportions of the sign will
not dominate the streetscape and reflects the character of
the area. Condition required regarding colour.
The sign does not conflict with the purpose of the General
Business zone to provide for retail facilities serving a town
and to create through good urban design an attractive
environment.

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A44 A sky/apex/parapet sign must: P44 No performance criteria
a) only be used for advertising goods
or services available on the same
site as the sign; and
b) not be placed on the roofs of
buildings that exceed 7.5m in height
above the ground; and
c) have a maximum height (sign
structure) of 1.5m; and
d) have a maximum length of 3m; and
e) have a maximum distance between
the top of the sign and the roof or
parapet of 2.3m; and
f) not project horizontally beyond the
walls of the building; and
g) be limited to one apex/parapet sign
per site; and
h) not be moving, rotating or flashing;
and
i) only be illuminated through the use
of internal lighting, neon, or
external spot-lighting sensitively
designed to minimize glare and
overspill of light.
Comment: a) complies – will advertise the N/a
laundromat on site; b) complies – not on a roof,
parapet is 3.9 m above the ground; c) complies –
maximum height of 0.95m; d) complies – 3m
long; e) complies – less than 2.3m; f) complies;
g) complies; h) complies; i) complies –
illumination not proposed.
SPECIFIC AREA PLANS
N/a – the SAP contains no provisions relevant to this
F2.0 HERITAGE PRECINCTS SPECIFIC AREA PLAN
proposal.
8 ATTACHMENTS
A Application
B Draft amendment
C Planning Permit
RECOMMENDATION
A. That Council, acting as Planning Authority, under section 34 (1) of the Land Use Planning Act 1993,
initiate draft amendment 01/2018 to amend the Northern Midlands Interim Planning Scheme 2013 as
follows:
• Rezone 121 High Street, Campbell Town, from General Residential to General Business.
B. That Council, acting as Planning Authority, under section 35(1) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals
Act resolve to certify draft amendment 01/2018, to the Northern Midlands Interim Planning Scheme
2013 as meeting the requirements specified in Section 32 and place it on Public Exhibition for 28 days,
in accordance with section 38 of the Act.

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C. That, under section 43F (1) of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993, Council acting as Planning
Authority, resolve to grant planning permit P18-034, to develop and use the land at 121 High Street,
Campbell Town, for General Retail and Hire (laundromat) including signage (heritage precinct) (vary
bicycle parking provisions), in accordance with application P18-034, and subject to the following
conditions:
1 Layout not altered
The use and development must be in accordance with the endorsed plans:
P1 Location Plan, A01-DA03, Rev 03, 6/03/2018
P2 Site Plan, A02-DA03, Rev 03, 6/03/2018
P3 Existing Ground Floor Plan, A03-DA03
P4 Ground Floor Demolition Plan, A04-DA02, Rev 02, 12/02/2018
P5 Ground Floor Plan, A05-DA03
P6 Existing Elevations, A06-DA01, Rev 01, 12/02/2018
P7 Proposed Elevations, A07-DA01, Rev 01, 12/02/2018
2 Amended Plans Required
Before the use commences, amended plans must be submitted. When approved, the plans will be
endorsed and will then form part of the permit. The plans shall be drawn to scale with dimensions
show:
• 1 taxi space;
• 1 motorbike space.
3 Parking
Before the use commences, the parking spaces must be line marked or provided with other clear
physical means to delineate each space.
4 Fence
Before the use commences, a solid fence must be constructed for the length of the eastern boundary
to a height of at least 1.8m
5 Hours of operation
The use must operate only between the hours of 7 am and 8 pm daily.
6 Signage
• The sign must not contain any flashing light
• The sign must not be illuminated by internal or external lights without further approval
7 Noise
Noise levels at the boundary of the site with any adjoining land must not exceed:
• 50dB(A) day time; and
• 40dB(A) night time; and
8 Lighting
Outdoor lighting must be designed, baffled and located to prevent any adverse effect on adjoining
land.
DECISION
Cr

19 MARCH 2018
COUNCIL ACTING AS A PLANNING AUTHORITY – CESSATION
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council cease to act as a Planning Authority under the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993,
for the remainder of the meeting.
DECISION
Cr
That the Council cease to act as a Planning Authority under the Land Use Planning and Approvals
Act 1993, for the remainder of the meeting.

19 MARCH 2018
CON – ITEMS FOR THE CLOSED MEETING
DECISION
Cr
That Council move into the “Closed Meeting” with the General Manager, Corporate Services
Manager, Community & Development Manager, Works Manager and Executive Assistant.

PROVIDED TO THE COUNCIL ON THE CONDITION IT IS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL
As per provisions of Section 15(2)(g) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.
Table of Contents
CON 2 APPLICATIONS BY COUNCILLORS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

As per provisions of Section 15(2)(h) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.
CON 3 (1) PERSONNEL MATTERS

As per provisions of Section 15(2)(a) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.

Management Meetings
CON 3 (3) MATTERS RELATING TO ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE LITIGATION TAKEN, OR TO BE TAKEN, BY

OR INVOLVING THE COUNCIL OR AN EMPLOYEE OF THE COUNCIL
As per provisions of Section 15(2)(i) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.
Correspondence Received

Action Items – Status Report

TRANSlink
CON 3 (6) PERSONNEL MATTERS

As per provisions of Section 15(2)(a) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.
CON 4 CONTRACTS, AND TENDERS, FOR THE SUPPLY OF GOODS AND SERVICES AND THEIR
TERMS, CONDITIONS, APPROVAL AND RENEWAL
As per provisions of Section 15(2)(d) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015.
Longford Sports Centre

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Lease
Lease

Local District Committee membership
CON 8 PROPOSALS FOR THE COUNCIL TO ACQUIRE LAND OR AN INTEREST IN LAND OR FOR
THE DISPOSAL OF LAND
Property matters
DECISION
Cr
That Council move out of the closed meeting.
Mayor Downie closed the meeting at …….

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AGENDA

Ordinary Meeting of Council

Monday, 19 March 2018

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PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS

REPRESENTATIONS ON PLANNING ITEMS

Each speaker is limited to a maximum of 3 minutes.

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The provision of recording of Council meetings in this policy:

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4.00pm Councillor Workshop – closed to the public

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GOV 3 DECLARATIONS OF ANY PECUNIARY INTEREST OF A

GOV 4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

1 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING – 19 FEBRUARY 2018

2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF COMMITTEES

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3 RECOMMENDATIONS OF SUB COMMITTEES

GOV 5 DATE OF NEXT COUNCIL MEETING

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1 COUNCIL WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS HELD SINCE THE LAST ORDINARY MEETING

3 PETITION: ROSS – GYM EQUIPMENT & BARBECUE AREA

4 CONFERENCES & SEMINARS:

2 CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS

5 132 & 337 CERTIFICATES ISSUED

Investigations/Inspections 2014/2015 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18

8 CUSTOMER REQUEST RECEIPTS

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10 ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL MINUTES

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LONG TERM ACTIONS

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12 RESOURCE SHARING SUMMARY – 01 JULY 2017 to 30 JUNE 2018

14 YOUTH PROGRAM UPDATE: FEBRUARY 2018

15 STRATEGIC PLANS UPDATE

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16 NORTHERN MIDLANDS EVENTS – CURRENT & UPCOMING

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18 TOURISM: VISITOR NUMBERS UPDATE

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4 OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL TO CONSIDER

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6.1 List of motions tabled at previous LGAT general meetings.

That Council discuss this matter.

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The purpose of this report is to determine:

In order to be eligible, motions must meet the following criteria: