Hawkesbury Tree Management Conditions

Topsoil Management Plan A Topsoil Management Plan shall be prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced environmental consultant and submitted to the Certifier prior to the issue of the Subdivision Works Certificate. The Topsoil Management Plan shall demonstrate the following: a) The extent of protected areas where existing topsoil is to be preserved in situ including areas which adjoin the tree protection zones of existing trees being retained. b) Confirmation that excavated topsoil will be re-used on-site in accordance with the document ‘Topsoil Management at Redbank’ prepared by Arterra Landscape Architects and dated 18 May 2023. c) That in parkland areas, the topsoil will be spread…

If an Aboriginal object is discovered, an Aboriginal heritage impact permit may be required under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Condition reason: Statutory requirement 27 Tree Removal - Approved Works Approval is granted for the removal of trees required for the construction of subdivision infrastructure works (road, drainage, sewerage, others service installations) and other approved earth works as shown on the approved plan. All other trees not affected by the subdivision work are to remain and are to be protected during construction. Waste resulting from the approved clearing of the site shall be salvaged for re-use, either in log form, or as woodchip mulch for erosion…

65. Project Arborist A Project Arborist with minimum AQF level 5 qualifications is to be engaged to ensure adequate tree protection measures are put in place for all trees to be retained on the subject site and neighbouring allotments in accordance with the Arboricultural Impact Assessment prepared by Urban Arbor dated 26th May 2022 and AS4970-2009 Protection of trees on development sites. All trees are to be monitored to ensure adequate health throughout the works period is maintained. Additionally, all work within the Tree Protection Zones is to be supervised by the Project Arborist. Details of the Project Arborist are to be submitted to Council prior to the commencement of the proposed…

48. Tree Protection Plan and Specification A dedicated and detailed Tree Protection Plan & Specification is to be prepared by an AQF Level 5 Arborist who is registered with either Arboriculture Australia or the Institute of Australian Consulting Arboriculturists. This document is to provide details and guidance as to how existing trees to be retained are to be protected during the demolition, excavation and construction works. This document is to take into consideration all trees which may be affected by the proposal. The Tree Protection Plan & Specification is to be submitted to Certifier for review and approval prior to the issue of Construction Certificate.

3. Works Must Not Commence Until a Construction Certificate is Issued Construction or preparatory work (including earthworks or tree and/or vegetation removal) must not commence until: a) a Construction Certificate is obtained from either Council or an Accredited Certifier; b) a Principal Certifier is appointed; and c) a Notice of Commencement is lodged with Council. Note: If the Construction Certificate is issued by an Accredited Certifier that is not Council it will be necessary to lodge the Construction Certificate and other approved documents with Council within two days of such approval (a registration fee is payable upon lodgement).

17. Tree Retention The following trees, as referenced within the Arboricultural Impact Assessment prepared by Urban Arbor dated 26 May 2022, must be retained and protected: Trees 1, 2, 3, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88 & Group 3.

16. Tree Removal - Approved Works The following trees, as referenced within the Arboricultural Impact Assessment prepared by Urban Arbor dated 26 May 2022, are approved for removal: Trees 3A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 68, 74, 75, 76, 77, Group 1 & Group 2.