Rural zoning rules in Tas The property is zoned Rural Resource under the xxxx Interim Planning Scheme 2013 (the ‘Scheme’). A copy of the zone provisions is attached; Residential use has discretionary status in the zone; A discretionary application requires advertising for a period of two weeks, during which Council is able to receive representations in regard to the proposal. At the end of this time Council undertakes an assessment of the merits of the proposal and any representations received and determines whether to approve or refuse the application. There are two options in regards to residential development in Rural Resource zoned land. A required residential use deems the proposed dwelling as being integral and subservient to primary industry use on the lot, whereas, a residential use in its own right is just that and does not have any constraints; If the proposed residential use (dwelling) is required to support primary industry use on the title, the application will need to address the requirements of P1 for Clause 26.3.2, or alternatively if it is for a residential use (dwelling) in its own right the application will need to address the requirements of P1 for Clause 26.3.3; · The relevant development standards in the zone provisions, including those in Clause 26.4.1 – Suitability of a Site or Lot on a Plan of Subdivision for Use or Development, Clause 26.4.2 – Location and Configuration or Development and Clause 26.4.3 Location of Development for Sensitive Uses will also apply; · You may like to consult an agronomist to assist you in addressing the Performance Criteria for Clauses 26.3.2 or 26.3.3 and 26.4.3 – whichever are applicable (list of agronomists attached). · Should any proposed development be within 30m of a dam or watercourse your application should also address the Performance Criteria for Clause E10.6.1 of the Water and Waterways Code (copy attached). · Should any proposed development require cut or fill with a depth greater than 1.0m your application should also address Clause E4.6.1 of the Change in Ground Level Code (copy attached). To make an application for a dwelling in the Rural Resource zone, your application would need to include; A completed and signed Application Form (copy attached) A site plan, drawn to scale, showing: all existing and proposed development on the title including detail in regard to any cut and fill required; the dimensions of all buildings; the distances from each other and the title boundaries; the location of the on-site waste water management system and drains in relation to the building development and the title boundaries; and access and car parking arrangements (please note that a dwelling requires provision of 2 car parking spaces).. A floor and elevation plan, showing: Detail in regard to the cladding materials proposed for construction purposes and the colours of those materials on external surfaces; Peak heights of all proposed development; A copy of the current certificate of title documentation relevant to the property, including the title plan and any schedule of easements; An environmental consultant’s report and design for on-site waste water disposal. This must include design of the sub-surface irrigation system if required and landscaped area for disposal, in accordance with the requirements of the Plumbing Regulations 2004 and the Australian Standard AS1547 (list of environmental consultants attached); Any other documentation needed to demonstrate compliance with the requirements in the applicable Scheme standards; Application Fee of $750.00 (subject to change after 1 July 2021).
