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East Leppington Precinct Plan – Liverpool Part

State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney

Region Growth Centres)

Post Exhibition Planning Report

December 2013

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Contents Page Appendices .................................................................................................................... 4

1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Summary of the Precinct Plan ................................................................................................................. 5

2 Exhibition Details ..................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Exhibited Materials ...................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Exhibition Period .......................................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Exhibition Venues ........................................................................................................................ 7

2.4 Public Notice ................................................................................................................................ 7

2.5 Notification of Land Owners ........................................................................................................ 8

2.6 Notification of Key Stakeholders .................................................................................................. 8

2.7 Exhibition Information Sessions .................................................................................................. 8

2.8 Additional exhibition engagement tools ....................................................................................... 8

3 Submissions Summary ............................................................................................ 9

3.1 Number of submissions ............................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Response to Submissions ........................................................................................................... 9

3.3 Issues raised in Submissions ...................................................................................................... 9

4 Consideration of Post Exhibition Issues ................................................................ 10

4.1 Indicative Layout Plan – Liverpool Part Precinct ....................................................................... 10

4.1.1 Precinct boundary .............................................................................................................. 11

4.2 Traffic and Transport ................................................................................................................. 11

4.2.1 Road Layout & Access ...................................................................................................... 12

4.2.2 Denham Court Road .......................................................................................................... 12

4.3 Drainage & Infrastructure........................................................................................................... 13

4.3.1 Bonds Creek ...................................................................................................................... 13

4.3.2 Location and size of detention basins ............................................................................... 14

4.3.3 Existing childcare centre and drainage infrastructure ....................................................... 15

4.3.4 New flood levels mapped ................................................................................................... 15

4.4 Infrastructure .............................................................................................................................. 16

4.4.1 Provision of Sewer and Water ........................................................................................... 16

4.4.2 Development adjacent to the Upper Canal ........................................................................ 16

4.4.3 Agreement from nominated acquisition authorities ........................................................... 16

4.5 Neighbourhood Centre .............................................................................................................. 17

4.6 Local parks ................................................................................................................................ 17

4.6.1 Open Space and Existing Native Vegetation..................................................................... 18

4.7 Section 94 Contributions............................................................................................................ 19

4.8 SEPP Amendment ..................................................................................................................... 19

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4.8.1 SEPP Amendment – Promoting housing diversity ............................................................ 19

4.8.2 SEPP changes – East Leppington Liverpool Part Precinct ............................................... 19

4.9 Development Control Plan ......................................................................................................... 20

4.10 Infrastructure Delivery Plan ....................................................................................................... 20

5 Consistency with other Instruments, Acts and Policies .......................................... 21

5.1 Growth Centres Structure Plan .................................................................................................. 21

5.2 Growth Centres Development Code.......................................................................................... 23

5.3 Other Relevant SEPPs .............................................................................................................. 24

5.4 Section 117(2) Directions .......................................................................................................... 24

5.5 Biodiversity Certification for the Sydney Growth Centres ......................................................... 24

5.6 Growth Centres Strategic Assessment Program ....................................................................... 25

5.7 Project Management and Process ............................................................................................ 26

Tables

Table 1-1 Summary of planning outcomes for the East Leppington Liverpool Part Precinct .................. 6

Table 2-1 Summary of Submissions ........................................................................................................ 9

Table 4-1 Comparison of the draft ILP, re-exhibited and final ILP (Liverpool part only)........................ 10

Table 4-2 Summary of SEPP Map Changes ......................................................................................... 20

Table 5-1 Consistency with South West Growth Centre Structure Plan................................................ 21

Table 5-2 Consistency with the Growth Centres Development Code ................................................... 23

Table 5-3 Consistency with Other SEPPs ............................................................................................. 24

Figures

Figure 4-1 Dual roundabout on Denham Court Road ............................................................................ 12 Figure 4-2 Traffic lights on Denham Court Road ................................................................................... 13 Figure 4-3 Existing and post development flood extents ....................................................................... 14 Figure 4-4 Childcare centre, local road and Basin 5 .............................................................................. 15 Figure 4-5 Upper Canal area ................................................................................................................. 16 Figure 4-6 Artist perspective of the neighbourhood centre and local park 17

Appendices Appendix A – Final ILP Appendix B – Summary of submissions Appendix C – Biodiversity Consistency Report Appendix D – Strategic Assessment Report

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1 Introduction

1.1 Overview

In July 2012, the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure approved the public exhibition of a draft Precinct Planning package for the East Leppington Precinct. The Precinct is located within the South West Growth Centre. The Precinct comprises land within the Camden, Campbelltown and Liverpool local government areas. On the 15 March 2013:

• the Camden and Campbelltown parts of the East Leppington Precinct were rezoned when the associated Precinct Plans were published under State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006 (the Growth Centres SEPP); and

• the Liverpool part was deferred to enable further consideration of the location of the neighbourhood centre, extent of open space, quality of native vegetation and the efficiency of the drainage strategy.

Additional technical investigations into traffic, open space, drainage and section 94 planning were undertaken and informed the revised Liverpool Part Precinct Plan. On the 7 August until 4 September 2013 the draft East Leppington - Liverpool Part Precinct Plan was exhibited to address the outstanding matters and to:

� Rezone land and establish development standards for the Liverpool Part of the East Leppington Precinct;

� Establish controls to meet residential density targets and ensure appropriate standards for subdivision and urban development; and

� Identify infrastructure that is required to support development as well as establishing a plan for infrastructure delivery.

Following exhibition, the Department of Planning & Infrastructure (the Department), in collaboration with Liverpool Council and relevant State agencies, reviewed and addressed issues raised in submissions and finalised the documents. A summary/overview of the key issues raised in submissions is included in Section 3 and discussed in detail in Section 4 . This Report documents the public consultation process, summarises the issues raised in submissions and during further discussions with state agencies, utility providers and other stakeholders, and reports on how those issues have been addressed when finalising the Precinct Plan for the East Leppington Liverpool Part Precinct.

Summary of the Precinct Plan

The Precinct Planning package comprises:

� Amendments to State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006 (the Growth Centres SEPP) to insert the East Leppington Precinct into Appendix 8 Liverpool Growth Centres Precinct Plan.

� Amendments to the various maps referred to in the Growth Centres SEPP, to include controls for the Liverpool Part Precinct.

� DCP Schedule 3 - East Leppington to be inserted into the Liverpool Growth Centre Precincts Development Control Plan to provide more detailed design controls for development in the part Precinct.

� A revised Infrastructure Delivery Plan.

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� Updated technical information to support the Precinct planning package. A draft Section 94 Contributions Plans has been prepared for Liverpool Council that establishes a funding mechanism for local infrastructure required to service development in the Part Precinct. The revised Indicative Layout Plan (ILP) for the East Leppington Liverpool Part Precinct is at Appendix A of this report and in the DCP. Table 1-1 summarizes the main planning outcomes that the ILP will deliver. Table 1-1 Summary of planning outcomes for the East Leppington Liverpool Part Precinct

Summary statistics

Final ILP

(land in Liverpool LGA)

Gross site area 108.08 ha (100%)

Residential areas 74.72 ha

Low Density Residential land 40.38 ha

Medium Density Residential land 17.75 ha

Very Low Density Residential land 7.10

Environmental Living 9.48

Dwelling yield 1,153 dwellings

Average dwelling density 15 dwellings/ha

Population 3,564 people

Drainage infrastructure (not on flood prone land) 4.59 ha

Drainage infrastructure on flood prone land 5.71 ha

Open space (local parks) 2.07 ha

Other passive open space 3.83 ha

Neighbourhood Centre 1.6 ha

SCA Upper Canal 10.02 ha

Existing and planned major roads 5.5 ha

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2 Exhibition Details

2.1 Exhibited Materials

The following documentation was publicly exhibited as part of the draft Precinct Planning Package for the East Leppington Liverpool Part Precinct:

� A Precinct Planning Report;

� Draft Indicative Layout Plan (ILP);

� Explanation of Intended Effect of the proposed amendment to Growth Centres SEPP (a ‘plain English’ version of the draft Precinct Plan);

� Draft SEPP Maps;

� Draft Development Control Plan (DCP) Schedule 3 to the Liverpool Growth Centre Precincts DCP;

� Background Technical Reports;

� Infrastructure Delivery Plan;

� Biodiversity Certification Consistency Reports; and

� Compliance with Statutory Directions, South West Growth Centre Structure Plan and Growth Centres Development Code.

A Guide to the Exhibition brochure was also available to explain the exhibition material.

2.2 Exhibition Period

The draft Precinct Planning Package was publicly exhibited for 28 days from Wednesday 7 August 2013 until Wednesday 4 September 2013.

2.3 Exhibition Venues

The draft Precinct Planning Package was available to the public at:

� Department of Planning and Infrastructure, Level 5, 10 Valentine Avenue, Parramatta

� Department of Planning and Infrastructure, 23 - 33 Bridge St, Sydney

� Liverpool City Council, 33 Moore Street, Liverpool (3 copies available at Council offices)

� Department of Planning and Infrastructure website, www.planning.nsw.gov.au

� Community Information Sessions, Auditorium at West Hoxton

2.4 Public Notice

Full colour notices were placed in the following newspapers advertising details of the public exhibition:

Media Appearance Dates Placement

Liverpool Leader 7 August 2013 Early General News

South West Advertiser 7 August 2013 Early General News

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2.5 Notification of Land Owners

The Department wrote to all 42 land owners within the East Leppington Precinct in July 2013 advising of the public exhibition. An additional 269 land owners adjacent to the Precinct in Denham Court also received a letter advising of the exhibition. The letters provided details of the exhibition period, the times and dates of the information sessions and contact details for the Department. The letters also invited submissions on the draft plans. The Department contacted those who provided a submission and met those concerned about changes to their land. Further details on the submissions and responses by the Department are provided in Appendix B .

2.6 Notification of Key Stakeholders

The Department wrote to 76 other key stakeholders during exhibition in August 2013 advising of the public exhibition and inviting them to make a submission. These stakeholders included State government agencies, environmental and development industry interest groups.

2.7 Exhibition Information Sessions

The Department undertook two community information sessions at the Hoxton Park Auditorium (1 Latrobe Road, West Hoxton) during the exhibition period on the following dates and times: � Saturday 10 August 2013 (10:00am – 1:00pm) � Wednesday 14 August 2013 (5:00am – 7:00pm). Overall, 22 people attended these sessions with the majority being landholders within the part precinct. An additional information session was held at the Leppington Progress Hall on 20 August 2013 for land owners in the adjoining Denham Court suburb with 7 attending the session. Land owners and the general community were given the opportunity to meet with staff of the Department to discuss the draft Plan for the East Leppington Liverpool Part Precinct. Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) also participated in the information sessions to provide information on the Camden Valley Way upgrade project and other transport planning advice for the South West Growth Centre. At the sessions, Departmental staff offered information, advice and help to attendees including accessing translation services to assist those in the community in need of such services. They also offered assistance with the interpretation of technical information and provided CDs of the exhibition material to take away.

2.8 Additional exhibition engagement tools

An electronic slideshow depicting proposed future development within the precinct was provided on the Department’s website. This incorporated aerial photography of the existing Precinct, overlaid with the proposed land uses under the draft ILP. A number of artist perspectives showed what elements of the precinct could look like in the future. This slideshow tour of the precinct was also used at the Community Information Sessions and proved useful in explaining how the area is planned to change under the draft ILP. In addition, an interactive web link was produced to provide land owners or interested parties with the ability to obtain proposed land use information for individual properties. This also enabled users to view the slide show or make a submission on-line.

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3 Submissions Summary

3.1 Number of submissions

A total of 15 submissions were received relating to the draft East Leppington Liverpool Part Precinct Plan. Submissions were accepted by mail, fax and email. All submissions are listed and summarised at Appendix B . A summary of submissions is provided at Table 2-1. Table 2-1 Summary of Submissions

Received From No of Submissions

Local Government 2

State Government Agencies and Utility Providers 8

Land owners and other community members 5

TOTAL 15

3.2 Response to Submissions

All submitters were contacted via email and phone and meetings held where possible to discuss their concerns, provide additional information and set out the department’s proposed response. Following Publication (gazettal) of the Precinct Plan, further correspondence will be sent to all land owners and all those who made submissions to advise of the Minister’s decision and to advise in general terms how matters raised have been responded to.

This report provides more detail of how specific issues raised in submissions have been dealt with.

3.3 Issues raised in Submissions

All submissions received were read by Departmental staff and the issues raised have been considered in detail. In accordance with the Department’s policy, all submissions (unless otherwise requested) are uploaded onto the Departments website (www.planning.nsw.gov.au/Development/Onexhibition).

The summary of submissions, in Appendix B , lists all issues raised in submissions, and the Department’s response. Those who made submissions and would like to understand how the Department has dealt with the issues should consult Appendix B .

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4 Consideration of Post Exhibition Issues This section identifies the key issues raised in submissions and also those raised in post-exhibition discussions with Council, State agencies and key stakeholder groups. In responding to the issues raised, the Department has formed a position by balancing a range of competing views, in the context of State planning policies and guidelines, informed where necessary by additional specialist advice. Changes have been made to the Precinct planning package since re-exhibition, and these are summarised below. Key issues are also covered. Specific responses to issues raised in submissions are further set out in Appendix B.

4.1 Indicative Layout Plan – Liverpool Part Precinc t

The design philosophy behind the ILP is to enhance and build on the existing social, environmental, landscape and cultural values of the Precinct. The current street and subdivision pattern, surrounding land uses and development area, the existing rural character and land ownership patterns have all influenced the urban design outcomes. In reviewing the ILP as part of the post-exhibition work for the Precinct, all issues raised in submissions were investigated. Minor amendments are proposed, taking into consideration the issues raised by individual land owners, however due to conflicting outcomes, it was not always possible to directly address and resolve individual issues. Where possible, changes respond to individual issues in the context of all competing priorities. The final ILP (refer to Appendix A ) maintains the general structure and arrangement of land uses and infrastructure as the re-exhibited revised draft. Table 4-1 summarises key elements of the final ILP, and compares these to the draft revised exhibited ILP to demonstrate the impact of the post-exhibition changes. Table 4-1 Comparison of the draft ILP, re-exhibited and final ILP (Liverpool part only)

Summary statistics Draft ILP Re-exhibited

Draft ILP

Final ILP

July 2012

exhibition

August 2013 November 2013

Gross site area 107.9 (100%) 108.09 ha (100%)

Residential areas 74.3 ha 74.46 74.72

Low Density Residential land 56.9 ha 40.35 40.38

Very Low Density Residential

land

17.32 ha 7.10 7.10

Medium Density Residential

land

- 17.52 17.75

Environmental Living - 9.48 9.48

Dwelling yield 941 dwellings 1,126 dwellings 1,153

Average dwelling density 8.7 dwellings/ha 10.4 dwelling/ha 15 dwellings/ha

Population 3,199 3,478 3,564

Drainage infrastructure 5.5 ha 4.88 ha 4.59 ha

Open Space

� Local parks

� Active open space

4.6 ha

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2.03 ha

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2.07

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Summary statistics Draft ILP Re-exhibited

Draft ILP

Final ILP

July 2012

exhibition

August 2013 November 2013

� Passive open space

� Riparian corridor

3.2 ha

6.1 ha

3.83 ha

5.71

3.83

5.71

Neighbourhood Centre - 1.6 ha 1.6 ha

Infrastructure SCA Canal 7.97 ha 10.02 ha 10.02 ha

The dwelling yield has increased by over 200 dwellings since the initial exhibition in July 2012. This is a consequence of reviewing the road layout and increasing efficiency in its design to provide additional land for housing. Further refinement of the draft ILP exhibited in August 2013 has yielded an additional 27 dwellings for the part precinct bringing the total to 1153 dwellings.

4.1.1 Precinct boundary

The Sydney Catchment Authority Upper Canal substantially forms the eastern boundary of the Liverpool Part Precinct. The precinct boundary has been adjusted to ensure it accurately reflects the Sydney Upper Canal’s boundary in this location.

4.2 Traffic and Transport

A number of issues raised during the initial July 2012 exhibition related to traffic and transport issues within the Precinct. Technical advice and discussions with the RMS and TfNSW have informed the revised draft ILP. The Traffic Assessment 2013 report details the requirements of the Precinct which include for this Part Precinct:

• A signalised intersection on Camden Valley Way near Cowpasture Road South, • Two signalised intersections on Denham Court Road at the junction with north-south collector

roads, • Widening of Denham Court road to 4 lanes between Camden Valley Way and the Precinct

boundary, • A dual lane roundabout at the intersection with the Gas Easement Road, when Denham Court

Road is duplicated between Camden Valley Way and the precinct boundary. Revised traffic flow projections were prepared for the re-exhibited draft ILP to address inter-related factors including revisions to dwelling yields, the composition of low and medium density lots, traffic assignment assumptions (mainly due to the inclusion of traffic signals on Denham Court Road), and external distribution of traffic within the whole Precinct. The two collector roads provide access and future bus routes for residents either side of the open space and drainage network which runs through the centre of the part precinct.

The widening of Denham Court Road to the Gas Easement is being undertaken by the land owner within the Campbelltown LGA. The remainder of Denham Court Road east to the precinct boundary is a regional road, with land for road widening to be acquired by RMS. Campbelltown City Council has requested the same SP2 classification for that part of Denham Court Road within its LGA and the listing of the RMS as an acquisition authority consistent with the Liverpool Part Precinct. Road works to Denham Court Road in the Campbelltown part of the precinct are however subject to an on-going Voluntary Planning Agreement. Separate consideration of this matter is proposed. Access to land within the proposed Environmental Living zone in this location has been reviewed to ensure right turn in and right turn out lanes can be accommodated within the road reserve.

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4.2.1 Road Layout & Access

The proposed hierarchy of roads, streets and paths collectively creates an overall circulation system for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic that serves both development in the part precinct and the broader regional transport network. The revised lot layout for the Part Precinct has maximised developable land by implementing the reduced riparian corridor widths as a result of a State Government’s riparian corridor policy released in 2012. Road orientation has been designed to access destinations such as open space and the Neighbourhood Centre, assist with stormwater management, and to maximise solar access to new houses. Camden Valley Way (CVW) is a State Road (under the Roads Act 1993) that is currently being upgrade to 4 lanes with the capacity for 6 lanes in the future. The efficient functioning of this road requires limited access to CVW, and the ILP reflects access restrictions to CVW as specified by RMS. A new local road network will develop to service new lots as the development within the precinct occurs. Until redevelopment occurs properties will retain their existing access arrangements or be provided with like for like arrangements onto Camden Valley Way. Once the precinct is fully development these access points are to be closed. Notwithstanding, direct access to CVW from land within the part precinct, that has already been granted as part of a development consent remains effective for the approved use consistent with any development consent conditions.

4.2.2 Denham Court Road

The future widening of Denham Court Road was raised during re-exhibition. The key issues related to: � The inadequate condition of Denham Court Road and the need to upgrade it to four lanes to serve

future development, � No commitment regarding the State Government’s Special Infrastructure Contributions Levy for the

upgrade, � No commitment from State Government to fund critical infrastructure or acquire land, and � State government restrictions relating to Council developer contributions still apply and the impact on

community creation.

The Denham Court Road/Ingleburn Road intersection has been realigned as part of the upgrade works to Camden Valley Way. The Traffic Assessment Report 2013 recommends that based on the expected volumes of traffic, Denham Court Road would need:

• to be upgraded to two lanes in each direction from Camden Valley Way to the precinct boundary by 2026, and

• A dual lane roundabout (as shown in Figure 4.1) at the intersection immediately south-east of the gas easement at the same time DCR is duplicated.

It is anticipated that traffic volumes will exceed 16,000 vehicles per day in 2026.

Figure 4.1 Dual roundabout on Denham Court Road The issue of the upgrade of Denham Court Road from Camden Valley Way to Campbelltown Road has been recognised by agencies as being of broad strategic relevance, but is not directly relevant to the Liverpool part of the East Leppington Precinct.

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The major land owner (within Campbelltown LGA) has made a preliminary offer to construct the road from the boundary of RMS intersection works at Denham Court Road and Camden Valley Way to the Bonds Creek Crossing. Any such arrangement would be formalised through a Works in Kind agreement with the Government. The Department considers this an appropriate pathway for:

• resolving the issue of an efficient road upgrade that will facilitate development of the whole precinct including the future development of a bus network across the precinct;

• minimising disruption to the local community; and • ensuring the Camden Valley Road package of works currently underway by RMS is delivered in

a cost effective, efficient and beneficial manner that aligns with future plans for the Precinct. Under this arrangement the Government will consider funding works on Denham Court Road through the Special Infrastructure Contributions (SIC) levy for this component of the upgrade. Decisions regarding funding of any upgrades to Denham Court Road have not been made and the issue will be considered as part of a broader strategic review of roads within the South West Growth Centre. It should be noted that no studies were undertaken for Denham Court Road beyond the precinct boundary and that this part of the road would also be considered within the aforementioned wider strategic context. The existing alignment of Denham Court Road is to be retained within the Liverpool Part Precinct as a component of the internal local road network. This will also assist in rationalising acquisition and development costs. The Traffic Assessment 2013 identifies a second set of traffic lights on Denham Court Road to replace a previously proposed roundabout (see Figure 4.2 below)The technical consultants advise that the traffic lights have been recommended for this location to improve pedestrian and cyclist amenity and safety along with improved north south connectivity on Denham Court Road. The proposed traffic signals are located south of the Bonds Creek crossing and RMS confirmation that signals are warranted, and approval would be required when the intersection is constructed.

Figure 4.2 Traffic lights on Denham Court Road

4.3 Drainage & Infrastructure

A number of issues were raised during the initial July 2012 exhibition in relation to flooding and drainage infrastructure. Further technical advice was obtained to address a number of these issues prior to re-exhibiting the revised draft ILP. This included a peer review of the drainage strategy for the whole precinct in consultation with the three councils. The re-exhibited Liverpool Part Precinct ILP reflects the outcomes of the revised drainage strategy, and no changes have been made to the drainage strategy following re-exhibition.

4.3.1 Bonds Creek

Bonds Creek has been altered over time, most commonly with fill, leaving only parts of the watercourse in its original location. In undertaking the water cycle management strategy an integrated approach to riparian corridor rehabilitation, water quality, flow attenuation and flood management was adopted including the following:

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• Flood affectation would be managed by cut and fill within the precinct and removal of existing dams along watercourses such that flooding would be confined to proposed riparian corridors;

• Disturbance of existing vegetation within the nominated riparian corridors would be avoided where possible.

The riparian corridor has been retained in public ownership as part of the open space and trunk drainage lands. By integrating these lands into the public domain, environmental and social objectives of Precinct Planning can be met with efficiency and ensure consistent outcomes for the corridor. The proposed drainage infrastructure will affect some properties particularly those already within the 100 year ARI flood event. Overall, the number of properties ultimately affected by flooding is reduced post exhibition. See Figure 4.3 below.

Figure 4.3 Existing and post development flood extents (1 in 100 year ARI)

4.3.2 Location and size of detention basins

The existing and proposed modified watercourse was a significant factor in determining the location of detention basins. The updated Water Cycle Management study has also undergone peer review to confirm the outcomes of the modelling and that in terms of the provision of drainage infrastructure; each LGA will manage the storm water flows within its area. In this context, the drainage strategy has been revised and refined to improve efficiency in terms of land take for the infrastructure. The peer review also confirmed that the concept design and strategy developed for mitigating the impacts of development achieves the objectives of providing equitable distribution of infrastructure throughout each LGA such that each LGA controls its own impacts.

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4.3.3 Existing childcare centre and drainage infras tructure

The existing child care centre at 1412-1420 Camden Valley Way is located in the proposed R3 Medium Density zone which permits child care centres with consent. The existing child care centre can therefore continue to operate within this zone. Once the Precinct is developed and access to Camden Valley Way is restricted, vehicular access from within the Precinct to the child care centre will be provided by way of an access road running along the a north eastern boundary adjoining the SP 2 Infrastructure Drainage corridor. One of the submissions received as part of the re-exhibition process requested the entire site be zoned R3 Medium Density residential rather than the predominant proposed SP2 Infrastructure Drainage and RE2 Public Recreation zones and in particular where land was identified as being flood free in the WCM Report 2013 near Camden Valley Way. In response, the efficiency of the road network has been examined along with the configuration of the drainage basin. The final ILP has relocated the access road further east of the child care centre, improved access for maintenance to the drainage basin by extending the local road network to the north and provided for additional residential land. Technical advice confirms that Basin 5 would continue to operate effectively under the proposed scenario in the final ILP. Figure 4.4 depicts the final alignment.

Figure 4.4 Childcare centre, new local road alignment and Basin 5

4.3.4 New flood levels mapped

An issue was raised at one of the Community Information sessions regarding flood affected land not previously shown as flood affected on Liverpool Council’s flood mapping. The flood modelling undertaken for the East Leppington Precinct is more recent and detailed than LGA-wide modelling undertaken by Council. The results of the flood modelling have been compared to other relevant studies and are generally comparable. The extent of flooding is considered to be an accurate representation of the extent of the 100 year ARI flood event. The majority of land affected by flooding is located contiguous to Bonds Creek and will be brought into public ownership for use for public recreation and drainage infrastructure purposes. Liverpool Council is supportive of this approach. Post development, flood behaviour will be modified by the remodelling of the floodway and construction of basins as shown in Figure 4.3.

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4.4 Infrastructure

The timing of infrastructure provision and when development may occur were raised during exhibition and is addressed below.

4.4.1 Provision of Sewer and Water

A number of questions were raised by land owners within the Precinct at the Community Information Sessions regarding the timing of sewer and water servicing in the Precinct. Subsequently it has been confirmed that major water mains are being delivered by Sydney Water to service the East Leppington Precinct in 2014. Full wastewater facilities for the precinct are programed to be completed in 2015. Further details regarding the servicing strategy for the East Leppington Precinct are contained within the updated Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) available on the Department’s website.

4.4.2 Development adjacent to the Upper Canal

To ensure the safety and security of the Upper Canal, Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) has advised that stormwater systems need to be designed to ensure stormwater does not enter the Canal. The management of stormwater also needs to accommodate rather than impede upstream flows from any system that convey stormwater across, along or under the Upper Canal. The flood modelling for the Precinct has accommodated the SCA’s requirements and appropriate provisions have been included in the Liverpool DCP to ensure safety and security of the Upper Canal is addressed when development is proposed adjacent to it.

Figure 4.5 Upper Canal area (shown in blue) As development of the precinct progresses, fencing of The Upper Canal will be required by developer/s or land owners to the satisfaction of Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) to prevent the community from accessing this infrastructure due to safety and security concerns. No new vehicular or pedestrian crossings are proposed over the Upper Canal in this part of the precinct.

4.4.3 Agreement from nominated acquisition authorit ies

The Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has agreed to be identified as the acquisition authority for the widening of Denham Court Road east of the gas easement to the precinct boundary.

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Agreement from Liverpool Council has been sought in relation to the acquisition of drainage and open space within the Part Precinct. Council has expressed concerns relating to the provision of local infrastructure given the $30,000 cap currently in place for greenfield development. In response, the Department has advised Council that subject to IPART review, the Government is committed to funding the gap between the $30,000 cap and the nominated per lot costs over that cap having allocated funds in the budget for these purposes.

4.5 Neighbourhood Centre

The revised draft ILP proposes a Neighbourhood Centre located on a collector road linking to a major intersection with Camden Valley Way. The centre will provide for a maximum of 2,500 square metres of retail floor space and will be capable of accommodating a variety of neighbourhood retail uses including a supermarket and small-scale retail premises. This is consistent with the recommendations of the Employment and Retail Assessment prepared by SGS for East Leppington Precinct. The centre will be a focal point for community activity within this part, and provide links with the adjacent park and opportunities for social interaction for residents particularly those within the adjoining medium density housing. Shop top housing is a permissible use within the proposed business zone enabling any residential component to take advantage of vistas to Bonds Creek and Scenic Hills beyond as well as the immediate proximity to future passive open space. An approved service station and fast food outlet on the Camden Valley Way frontage has been incorporated into the Neighbourhood Centre with access restricted in one direction (from Camden Valley Way). Egress from the retail component of the Centre back through the service centre will be denied consistent with RMS requirements. Figure 4.6 is an artist’s perspective of what the future centre could look like. Specific controls are provided in the DCP.

Figure 4.6 Artist perspective of the neighbourhood centre and local park

4.6 Local parks

The number and location of parks is based on the demand generated by the projected population of the Part Precinct and criteria for access to these facilities established by the Growth Centres Development Code and Council’s policy. The provision of passive open space has been reviewed and is now concentrated around the Bonds Creek riparian corridor due to the extent of flood prone land and the associated environmental values as well as remnant vegetation in this vicinity. Multiple use of flood prone land for recreation, environmental and stormwater management remains a key feature of the draft ILP while consolidation along the creek will enable greater efficiency in the integration of passive recreation areas with local open space.

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The Social Infrastructure and Open Space Assessment (Elton, 2013) recommended a total of 9.86 hectares of open space (both active and passive) be provided to support the future population for the Part Precinct. This is based on the recommended benchmark of 2.83ha/1000 people. The draft ILP proposes 6 hectares of passive open space which is less than the recommended benchmark. This apparent shortfall of open space within the Precinct is because some facilities (particularly active recreation such as football fields) will be provided in other nearby areas and will have capacity to meet the needs of the population within the part Precinct. The final ILP for the Liverpool Part Precinct provides for the following open space:

• Local parks (flood free) – 2.07 ha • Passive open space (along/adjoining riparian corridor – flood prone) – 3.21 ha • Along riparian corridor & easement – 0.62 ha

The Elton report recommends embellishments within the open space corridor to encourage physical activities. These embellishments include off road cycling paths, “learn to cycle” areas, a half court with basketball hoop, a network of paths and trails for walking and jogging with fitness equipment included where possible, a large “kick about” area for ball games & play grounds with more challenging activities. These recommendations along with regionally connected walking and cycling paths are included in the DCP Schedule to guide open space provision. Local parks have been provided within walking distance of most dwellings. Land areas set aside as riparian corridors and detention areas along Bonds Creek are capable of providing quality recreation settings. Residents of the Precinct will rely on district and regional facilities and services located at the nearby Leppington Major Centre. Liverpool Council is supportive of this position.

4.6.1 Open Space and Existing Native Vegetation

A minimum of 2,000 hectares of existing native vegetation (ENV) must be retained and protected within the Growth Centre. The draft Conservation Plan identifies 5.47 hectares of ENV to be retained for East Leppington. This target has been met and further detail is set out in section 5. A total of 1.66 hectares of validated ENV and 0.17 hectares of additional high conservation value vegetation (AHCVV) which adjoins areas of validated ENV will be protected in the Liverpool Part Precinct. This vegetation is located within local parks and the drainage corridor (Bonds Creek). Protection measures include the land use zones and the vegetation controls under the Growth Centres SEPP. The location of open space and the retention of existing native vegetation immediately east of the Neighbourhood centre, along an artificial channel was a concern raised during re-exhibition. The significance of the vegetation for biodiversity conservation purposes in this location (non-certified) was questioned given that higher quality vegetation further north was not being retained (certified). The vegetation identified in the submission is within the non-certified lands under the Biodiversity Certification Order. An assessment of this vegetation was previously undertaken by Eco Logical Australia, as requested by the Department, prior to re-exhibition. This assessment concluded along similar lines that the conservation value of these remnants is ‘low’. Notwithstanding further technical advice was sought from Eco Logical Australia in response to the concerns raised in the submission. Eco Logical advised that:

• The vegetation is likely to be natural regeneration and has been identified as swamp oak floodplain forest of the NSW North Coast, Sydney Basin and South East Corner bioregions which is also listed as an endangered ecological community and has the same legal status as River Flat Eucalypt Forest.

• The identification of this vegetation as AHCVV is consistent with the Growth Centres Biodiversity Certification Order.

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The final ILP proposes to protect some of the ENV and incorporate it in the recreation zone and other vegetation within the riparian corridor. Some of the ENV in the non-certified areas of the part precinct will however not be protected as the land is required to be cleared for drainage and other infrastructure.

4.7 Section 94 Contributions

A draft Section 94 contribution plan has been prepared in collaboration with Liverpool Council. Council will progress the draft plan including adoption following its public exhibition. The draft plan will result in a $28,000 per lot cost for medium density residential development and $36,000 per lot for low density (standard residential) development within the part precinct. This is down from the $38,000 per lot cost for the July 2012 exhibited draft ILP. This result has been achieved through a review of the initial road layout and other efficiency measures resulting in additional land for housing consistent with the State Government’s objective to increase land for housing. Reduction in section 94 costs also support efforts towards improving the affordability of housing within the greenfield areas specifically and across the metropolitan region as a whole. In relation to issues raised by Council relating to the Section 94 contributions cap, the Government has committed to Councils that it will fund the “gap” where the cost of local infrastructure exceeds the $30,000 cap for greenfield areas, if a Section 94 Plan is adopted for the Precinct subject to IPART review, and until the new contributions arrangements under the new planning system are in place. This will however not apply to any VPA entered into between the land owner and Councils.

4.8 SEPP Amendment

An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) was included as part of the exhibited precinct planning package. The EIE contained a description of the provisions proposed to be included in the Precinct Plan. Since the completion of the exhibition, the Department has prepared a Precinct Plan based on the EIE, with amendments to address issues raised during the exhibition. The following sections describe the changes.

4.8.1 SEPP Amendment – Promoting housing diversity On the 27 August 2013, proposed amendments to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006 (Growth Centres SEPP) and Development Control Plans (DCPs) of the Growth Centres were placed on public exhibition. These changes propose to establish consistent planning controls for residential development across 6 council areas in Sydney’s Growth Centres to assist the delivery of greater housing diversity. Both the Liverpool DCP Schedule 3 and the proposed SEPP amendments for Liverpool Part Precinct have been assessed and will be broadly consistent with these proposed changes. Notwithstanding this, once published the Housing Diversity SEPP amendments will amend the controls for East Leppington and the Liverpool part including those for minimum lot size. It should be noted that the provisions proposed for the part precinct are generally consistent with the Housing Diversity package requirements and closely align with the intent of that package’s planning controls. As a consequence, a variety of housing types will be achieved in the Liverpool Part Precinct when the precinct plan is finalised.

4.8.2 SEPP changes – East Leppington Liverpool Part Precinct

The key changes made to the SEPP Amendment post exhibition are: • Inclusion of a 800m2 and 1200m2 lot size provision for land identified as very low density

adjoining the Sydney Catchment Authority’s Upper Canal to the north east to improve future streetscape and development outcomes for the land constrained by the electricity and water canal easement.

• Interpretation change to correct the minimum lot size for a semi-detached dwelling from 400m2 to 200m2 consistent with its definition of being a dwelling on its own lot of land.

• Changes to the SEPP maps to reflect the changes to the ILP and proposed SEPP amendment as identified in this Report. A summary of the changes to the maps is provided in Table 4-2.

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Table 4-2 Summary of SEPP Map Changes

Map Summary of changes

Precinct Boundary Map � No change proposed to re-exhibited boundary.

Land Application Map � No change proposed to re-exhibited map.

Land Zoning Map � Inclusion of SP2 road (adjoining Camden Valley Way) at

proposed signalised intersection to match acquisition map. � Small extension to open space zone to align with protected

ENV. � Small change to the R3 residential zone to allow for a road

along the eastern boundary of the childcare centre. � Rezoning 1 to 2m2 of SP2 land to open space contiguous with

the adjoining zone.

Land Reservation Acquisition Map

� Adjustment of map to indicate current land acquisition obligations by the RMS along Camden Valley Way.

Height of Buildings Map � Minor adjustments to align with changes in zone boundaries.

Minimum Residential Density Map

� Minor adjustments to align with changes in zone boundaries.

Lot Size Map � Reduce the 2,000 sqm lot size for land in the very low residential zone to 1,200 sqm (to south) and 800 sqm to the north to improve yield and the desired future character for this area which is a transition to large lot rural residential in Denham Court.

Development Control Map � 1:100 ARI map from the WCM report to be used consistent with the Development Code

Heritage Map � No change proposed

Native Vegetation Protection Map

� No change proposed

4.9 Development Control Plan

The Development Control Plan (DCP) for Liverpool is largely unaltered following exhibition; however amendments were made in consultation with Liverpool Council to align it with the final ILP and to address submissions received during exhibition.

4.10 Infrastructure Delivery Plan

Since exhibition, key infrastructure agencies such as Sydney Water have advanced their planning for critical infrastructure that will enable development in the Precinct. The Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) has been updated since exhibition to reflect the latest planning for critical infrastructure and recent advice for infrastructure agencies. The revised IDP is available on the Growth Centres website.

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5 Consistency with other Instruments, Acts and Policies

5.1 Growth Centres Structure Plan

The proposed plan is consistent with the South West Growth Centres Structure Plan (refer to Figure 5-1). The Structure Plan states that it is an ‘indicative regional land use plan’, to guide Precinct Planning. The Precinct Planning process for the East Leppington Precinct has been guided by the Structure Plan. Table 5-1 summaries the consistency with the Structure Plan. Figure 5 1 South West Growth Centre Structure Plan

Table 5-1 Consistency with South West Growth Centre Structure Plan

Structure Plan

Final ILP Justification

Target Dwelling Yield

The Structure Plan identified a dwelling target yield of 3,000 dwellings for the East Leppington Precinct. The final ILP provides for 4,391 dwellings, 1,391 more than was anticipated in the Structure Plan. This will cater for will provide a minimum of the 3,564people.

Consistent with the Structure Plan

Flood liable land along Bonds Creek

The final Liverpool Part Precinct Plan identifies the 1:100 year flood

This will require an amendment to the SEPP

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Structure Plan

Final ILP Justification

line along Bonds Creek. The riparian corridor along Bonds Creek will be zoned SP2 Infrastructure (Drainage) and will be in public ownership.

Development Control Map to up date flood levels for the 1:100 year flood line along Bonds Creek consistent with the Water Cycle Management Report.

Sydney Catchment Authority Upper Canal

The Upper Canal is identified on the Structure Plan with additional security and safety measures to restrict access to the canal. Controls relating to the Upper Canal have been included in the DCP in consultation with the SCA and Liverpool Council. The Canal is also listed as a State Heritage Item.

Consistent with Structure Plan

Camden Valley Way is a major road and access point

The ILP identified an upgrade to Camden Valley Way from two lanes to four lanes, with ultimate capacity for six lanes.

Consistent, construction of Camden Valley Way upgrade currently underway.

Denham Court Road The ILP identifies Denham Court Road as the key east-west link across the Precinct. The widening of Denham Court Road within the Campbelltown part precinct has been approved and is underway. The remainder of the road east to the Precinct boundary will need widening to four lanes by 2026 and is identified for acquisition by the RMS under the draft SEPP amendments.

Consistent. Detailed work regarding the status of the road in the South West Growth Centre (SWGC) and its funding within the Precinct and beyond to connect with Campbelltown road is part of the broader strategic considerations by the Government for roads within the SWGC.

Neighbourhood Centres The Structure Plan identifies three neighbourhood centres within the East Leppington Precinct. A larger Local Centre in the Campbelltown part precinct has been provided while one Neighbourhood Centre in the Liverpool Part Precinct is proposed instead of three neighbourhood centres across the whole Precinct. Whilst not entirely consistent with the Structure Plan, it responds to the needs of the future community without impacting surrounding centres and is consistent with advice on how retail servicing occurs in the current economic climate.

Broadly consistent with the Structure Plan.

Proximity to Leppington Major Centre

The ILP responds to the nearby Leppington Major Centre by ensuring the proposed neighbourhood centre with a 2,500m2 retail cap will not have a significant impact on the economic viability of this centre. In addition, medium density housing has been proposed in this part of the precinct given its proximity to the new train station.

Consistent with the Structure Plan.

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5.2 Growth Centres Development Code

The Growth Centres Development Code is a guide to the preparation of the Precinct Plans and provides for consistent standards of development across the Growth Centres. The East Leppington Precinct Plan has been prepared with reference to the Development Code and other development controls including those of Liverpool Council, to enable controls along adjoining boundaries to be consistent. In summary, the Precinct Plan is consistent with the Development Code with the exception of matters where site specific controls are required, or where it has been determined that consistency with Liverpool Council’s current controls takes precedence. A summary of consistency with the Development Code is provided below. Table 5-2 Consistency with the Growth Centres Devel opment Code

Development Code Requirements

Precinct Planning Controls for Liverpool Part P recinct

A. Key Inputs Density Targets:

- Low: 12.5-20 dwellings/ha - Medium: 20-40 dwellings/ha - High: 40 dwellings/ha

Minimum density controls: � Low (R2 zone): 15 dwellings/ha � Medium (R3 zone): 25 dwellings/ha

The South West Structure Plan identifies 3,000 dwellings for East Leppington. Development to the minimum densities under the SEPP Amendment will achieve a yield of approximately 1153 dwellings in the Liverpool Part Precinct and 5,418 in the whole Precinct. The proposed controls allow for additional densities to be achieved within the residential zones. This has been tested and found it can be achieved.

Indicative lot sizes: - Townhouses, semi-detached and

detached small dwellings: up to 350m²

- Detached medium: 350-450m² - Detached large: 450m²

Minimum lot sizes are: • Dwelling houses 250m² • Semi-detached dwellings 200m² • Dual occupancy 500m² • Secondary dwellings 450m² • Attached dwellings 375m² • Multi dwelling housing 1500m² • Dwelling house in the E4 zone 2,000m² With the introduction of the recently exhibited Housing Diversity package the minimum lot sizes listed above may change with the exception of the E4 zone. Where lots are constrained by an electricity easement and the SCA Upper Canal, lot sizes of 800 m2 to 1200m2 in the south west part are proposed.

Employment and retail Town and village centres contain services for a number of adjacent communities and contain secondary retail (supermarkets, specialist shops, mini-majors). Walkable communities are linked to a small scale mixed activity zone to encourage local community integration.

A Neighbourhood Centre is proposed on Camden Valley Way near the intersection with Cowpasture Road (South). The Precinct has approximately 1.6 hectares of land for the Neighbourhood Centre. Neighbourhood shops are permissible with consent in the R2 and R3 zones under certain conditions. Open space has been positioned to form a focus for neighbourhood activity and to encourage walking and cycling along a central spine and to the shops.

B. Urban Form Analysis

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Development Code Requirements

Precinct Planning Controls for Liverpool Part P recinct

B.9 Street pattern A hierarchy of town centre streets that include main streets, secondary streets and lanes.

The final ILP provides for a curvilinear grid pattern for the streets within the Precinct to allow for access routes for circulation, parking and service access.

B.10 Lot layout and orientation Optimal lot size and orientation is defined for solar access.

Blocks have been designed to maximise the north-south or east-west orientation of lots, to achieve appropriate solar access. Also to accommodate a diversity of housing types within the residential zones.

C. Mixed Use Town Centres, neighbourhood and Housin g C.1 The DCP should set FSR controls, height and minimum landscape development controls for lots greater than 350m²

Controls are included in the SEPP Amendment relating to the Height of Buildings and Minimum Lot Size.

C.3 Streets Road cross sections and dimensions are identified for use in Precinct Plans

Cross-sections for streets within the Precinct are provided within the DCP.

5.3 Other Relevant SEPPs

Table 5-3 Consistency with Other SEPPs Relevant Plan Consistency

Draft SEPP 66 – Integrating Land Use and

Transport

The proposed SEPP is consistent with these SEPPs to the extent they are relevant at this stage. Most relate to the statutory requirements and considerations at the Development Application stage.

The impact of urban development has been considered at a strategic level to ensure that Development Applications will be capable of complying with these SEPPs.

SEPP 55 – Remediation

SEPP 19 – Bushland in Urban Areas

SEPP 36 – Manufactured Home Estates This SEPP does not apply to areas within the Sydney Region.

5.4 Section 117(2) Directions

The proposed SEPP Amendment is not strictly required to comply with these directions, as they apply only to the preparation of Local Environmental Plans. However, the Precinct Plan may at some point be incorporated into the relevant Council Local Environmental Plans and it is therefore appropriate that the Precinct Plan be consistent with Section 117 directions to the maximum possible extent. As assessment of consistency with Directions issued by the Minister (or Director General of DP&I under delegation) under Section 117 of the EP&A Act was prepared as part of the Precinct Planning Report, prior to exhibition. That assessment is still valid for the final Precinct Plan, and the Precinct Plan is generally consistent with the directions.

5.5 Biodiversity Certification for the Sydney Growt h Centres

Biodiversity Certification under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 was conferred upon the Growth Centres SEPP in December 2007 and confirmed in July 2008 via an amendment to the TSC Act. The Certification effectively switches off the need to undertake assessment and obtain approvals required under the TSC Act for development on land that is Certified. The Biodiversity Certification includes a number of requirements (or Relevant Biodiversity Measures – RBMs) that must be satisfied in order to maintain the Certification.

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The overall East Leppington Precinct achieves the aim of protecting a total of 5.47 hectares of validated Existing Native Vegetation (ENV). This comprises 5.16 hectares of ENV and 0.31 hectares of Additional High Conservation Value Vegetation (AHCVV) with 3.64 hectares located within the Camden/ Campbelltown Part Precinct and 1.83 hectares within the Liverpool Part Precinct. A Biodiversity Consistency report (Appendix C ) has been completed for the subject land within the precinct. The report concludes that 1.66 ha of field-validated existing native vegetation (ENV) and an additional 0.17 ha of AHCVV (total of 1.83 ha) will be protected in the Liverpool Part Precinct using the RE1 Public Recreation and SP2 Drainage zone and through the vegetation clearing controls in the Growth Centres SEPP. The redevelopment of the Liverpool Part Precinct will however see the removal of 2.21 hectares of non-certified ENV to provide for drainage and roads. Further detailed field work has found that while there is good canopy structure the poor condition of the lower stratums combined with a lack of connectivity results in this vegetation being of lower to moderate quality. Consequently, in certain circumstances, the vegetation will need to be cleared as it is in stands that are not considered to be of a viable size under the Certification Order and of low conservation value. In these circumstances, the affected land has been zoned for additional housing. It should also be noted that the loss of this vegetation has been off-set by the retention of certified ENV within the Camden/Campbelltown Part Precinct and has been factored into the overall target for the precinct. On this basis, OEH has advised it will endorse the outcomes for the Liverpool Part Precinct.

5.6 Growth Centres Strategic Assessment Program

In December 2011 the Federal Government endorsed the Sydney Growth Centres Strategic Assessment Program Report and in February 2012 approved the classes of actions in the Growth Centres that if undertaken in accordance with the approved program do not require separate approval under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The Program includes a range of commitments for matters of national environmental significance protected under the EPBC Act. The commitments are drawn from the analysis in the Supplementary Assessment Report and Draft Strategic Assessment Report (Part B), and build upon the Relevant Biodiversity Measures for the Growth Centres Biodiversity Certification. A strategic assessment report (Appendix D ) has also been prepared for the Liverpool Part Precinct and concludes that the East Leppington Precinct is consistent with the Strategic Assessment of the Growth Centres SEPP, as follows:

• A total of 1.66 hectares of validated ENV and 0.17 hectares of additional high conservation value vegetation (AHCVV) which adjoins areas of validated ENV will be protected in the Liverpool Part Precinct.

• These areas contribute to the overall protection of 5.47 hectares of validated Existing Native Vegetation (ENV) consistent with the draft Conservation Plan target for East Leppington. This comprises 5.16 hectares of ENV and 0.31 hectares of Additional High Conservation Value Vegetation (AHCVV) with 3.64 hectares located within the Camden/ Campbelltown Part Precinct and 1.83 hectares within the Liverpool Part Precinct.

• Protection of 2.81 hectares of Cumberland Plain Woodland (CPW) within the Camden/Campbelltown part precinct which exceeds the amount of CPW required to be protected within the East Leppington Precinct under the Biodiversity Certification Order and Strategic Assessment Report.

• Protection of two (2) populations of Pimelea spicata within the Camden/Campbelltown Part Precinct has been provided to the satisfaction of OEH.

• Protection of 5.16 ha of ENV and 0.31 ha of AHCVV meets the requirements of the Strategic Assessment in relation to habitat protection for the Swift Parrot and Grey-headed Flying-fox.

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5.7 Project Management and Process

There are approximately 31 land owners within the Liverpool Part Precinct. The Department’s guidelines for land owner involvement have been applied and a project plan that includes probity guidelines, put in place. Planning for the Liverpool Part Precinct has been undertaken consistent with the requirements of the Probity Plan and satisfies the probity principles outlined in the plan.

APPENDICES A – Final ILP

B – Summary of Submissions - Issues & Responses

C – Biodiversity Consistency Report

D – Strategic Assessment Report

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APPENDIX A

Final ILP

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APPENDIX B

Summary of Submissions - Issues & Responses

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APPENDIX C

Biodiversity Consistency Report

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APPENDIX D

Strategic Assessment Report