Page 1964 - Week 07 - Thursday, 13 August 2020
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That the Assembly take note of the following papers:
Planning and Development Act, pursuant to subsection 161(2)—Statement—Exercise of call-in powers—Development applications Nos—
201936662—Block 25 Section 72 Dickson, dated 7 August 2020.
202037196—Blocks 22 and 25 Section 72 Dickson, dated 7 August 2020.
On 7 May 2020, in my capacity as the Minister for Planning and Land Management, I directed, under section 158 of the Planning and Development Act 2007, the Planning and Land Authority to refer to me development application No 201936662. The development application sought approval for, amongst other things, the construction of a new building of up to six storeys, consisting of 40 dwellings for supportive housing, a social enterprise area, basement car parking, ancillary facilities, utilities, landscaping, driveway verge crossings, and associated onsite and offsite works.
As required under section 158A(2) of the Planning and Development Act 2007, I am to consider the nature of the development proposal, the community consultation undertaken prior to the submission of the development application, the public notification and representations received.
Having considered all of these matters, along with the level of community awareness and information and documents provided by the planning authority, I was satisfied that the level of community consultation carried out by the proponent is sufficient to allow me to form an opinion under section 159(2) of the Planning and Development Act 2007. On 7 August 2020 I approved the application with conditions, using my ministerial call-in powers under section 162 of the P&D act 2007.
In deciding the application, I gave careful consideration to the requirements of the Territory Plan; the advice of the ACT Heritage Council; the Environment Protection Authority; the Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate; the Conservator of Flora and Fauna; utility services providers; and other entities and agencies, as required by the legislation and the Planning and Land Authority. I also gave consideration to the representations received by the Planning and Land Authority during the public notification period for the development application that occurred between 23 March and 24 April 2020.
I have imposed firm conditions on the approval of the development application that require, amongst other things: an unexpected finds protocol shall be undertaken on the site prior to any construction works commencing, identifying anything buried under the soil on the site that may pertain to the previous use of the site as an aerodrome; a qualified archaeologist to undertake an archival recording of any surface remnants of the original Canberra aerodrome within the development area, and report on the outcomes to the satisfaction of the ACT Heritage Council prior to the commencement of works; measures to ensure the building height and setbacks of the development fully comply with the requirements of the Dickson precinct map and code; measures to protect existing trees located adjacent to the site during construction and ensure compliance with utility services requirements; additional bicycle parking spaces; and require the granting of a Crown lease that permits the approved development prior to the issue of a certificate of occupancy and use.
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