Summary of Responsible Authority Report on Allawuna proposals produced by SoY administration.
Reasons
1.
The proposed landfill is not permitted in the General Agriculture zone given that the
proposal is not consistent with the objectives and purpose of the zone in
accordance with Clause 3.2.4(c) of the York Town Planning Scheme No. 2.
2.
The proposed landfill does not ensure the continuation, retention or expansion of
broad-hectare agriculture as the principal land use in the district, which is
inconsistent with the objectives and purpose of the General Agriculture zone as
outlined in Clause 4.15.1(a) of the York Town Planning Scheme No. 2.
3.
The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposed landfill will be of benefit
to the district, which is inconsistent with Clause 4.15.1(b) of the York Town Planning
Scheme No. 2.
4.
The proposal presents an unacceptable risk to the environment and natural
resources, which is inconsistent with Clauses 1.7(f) and 4.15.1(b) of the York
Town Planning Scheme No. 2.
5.
The proposal is likely to adversely impact the amenity of the locality, which is
inconsistent with Clause 4.15.1(d) of the York Town Planning Scheme No. 2.
6.
The proposed landfill is likely to affect the amenity, health and convenience of the
Scheme Area and residents, which is inconsistent with the objective
(b) (Clause 1.7) of the York Town Planning Scheme No. 2.
7.
The proposed landfill may impact sustainable agricultural production and does not
preserve or enhance the environment and natural resources, which is inconsistent
with Sections 2.4.1 and 2.4.4 of the York Local Planning Strategy.
8.
The proposed landfill is not consistent with the principles of sustainable
development, which is inconsistent with State Planning Policy No. 1 – State Planning
Framework Policy.
9.
The proposed landfill is ad hoc and based on the economic needs of the applicant,
which is inconsistent with State Planning Policy No. 1 – State Planning
Framework.
10.
The proposed landfill is not sustainable development and presents an unacceptable
risk to the environment and future generations, which is inconsistent with the
‘precautionary principle’ and therefore State Planning Policy No. 1 – State Planning
Framework.
11.
The proposed landfill reduces land for primary production, is not supportive of
primary production, does not value add to primary production and is inconsistent
with the zone objectives, which is inconsistent with State Planning Policy No. 2.5 –
Land Use Planning in Rural Areas.
12.
The applicant has failed to quantify that the proposal will grow economic base or
actively support local businesses and service provision, which is inconsistent with
the York Community Strategic Plan.
13.
The proposed landfill will adversely impact the environment and the rural nature
of the locality, which is inconsistent with the aims and objectives of the York
Community Strategic Plan.
14.
There is substantial community opposition to the proposal.
15.
The applicant has failed to demonstrate an adequate sustainable water supply
required for environmental management, firef ighting and potable purposes.
16.
The proposed landfill is ad-hoc and is not considered proper and orderly planning.