Ruffles v Macedon Ranges SC [2009] VCAT 1734

Judgment (3 paragraphs)

[1]

The applicant/owner shall restrict sediment discharges from any construction sites within the property in accordance with Construction Techniques for Sediment Pollution Control (EPA 1991) and Environmental Guidelines for Major Construction Sites (EPA 1995).
Appropriate vehicle crossings shall be constructed in accordance with the Macedon Ranges Shire Council's standards prior to issue of a Statement of Compliance. New crossovers must be sealed where connecting to a sealed road. All redundant crossings must be removed prior to occupation of any dwelling approved under this permit
Prior to any works being undertaken an "Asset Protection Permit" must be obtained from Council for the Council road reserve.
All drainage and storm water run off from all buildings, tanks, driveways and paved areas must be drained to the satisfaction of the Responsible Authority. The drainage system must be designed to limit downstream flow to predevelopment levels.
Driveway and access way to the units must be designed to allow all vehicles to enter and exit the site in a forward direction.
Prior to commencement of the use, the access ways to all units must be constructed and sealed to the satisfaction of the Responsible authority.

[2]

This permit shall expire if the development hereby permitted is not commenced within two years or completed within two years of the date of commencement. A written application may be made to the Responsible Authority for the extension of the permit prior to the permit expiring or within three months after the expiry of the permit.

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