59Bush rock removal

59 Bush rock removal

59 Bush rock removal

(1) Consent shall not be granted to development requiring the removal of bush rock unless the consent authority is satisfied that—

(a) the removal of bush rock is a necessary part of carrying out the development on a site, and

(b) there is no viable option available, after consideration of the suitability and type of proposed development and the physical characteristics of the site and adjoining land, to retain the bush rock on the site.

(2) When considering the retention of bush rock on a site, the consent authority shall consider the priority for retention to be as follows—

(a) bush rock that is known or likely to be habitat for any species, population or ecological community listed under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995,

(b) bush rock that is within a wildlife corridor or is habitat for any native fauna,

(c) bush rock salvaged from excavation works carried out as part of a development for which consent has been granted for landscape works,

(d) bush rock that will contribute to the streetscape character of the locality.