Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01339:reg:372:p29
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01339
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 372 (pt 29/62)
Character Range: 227514–230371

grow above 1 metre in height when mature so as not to obscure important views to the lighthouse. Any new permanent or temporary structures must not obscure views to or from the lighthouse.

Excavation is to be avoided where possible. Any disturbance of the grounds must be in accordance with the Environmental Management Plan for the Macquarie Lightstation Precinct, prepared by Coffey Environments in 2011. This includes ensuring subsurface topsoil and geo-fabric is not disturbed.

All works to the interior and exterior of the dwelling or grounds require prior written approval from the Harbour Trust.

7.3. Assistant Keepers' Quarters and Grounds

The Assistant Keeper's Quarters will continue to be used as a private residence (no more than two attached residences, reflecting its original design). The building (including ancillary buildings) and grounds are not to be used for other purposes.

Exterior
The significance of the external appearance and configuration of the building, in particular and because of its freestanding design and visibility from the public domain, provide minimal opportunity for modification to the exterior of the building and ground.

Main Dwelling
Following works undertaken in the 1990s and in 2008, the Assistant Keeper's Quarters has been reconfigured as a single residential dwelling. This configuration could be retained, or the building could be restored to its original configuration as two attached residences, through sensitive reinstatement of dividing walls and living arrangements. Other modifications to the configuration of the interiors of the Assistant Keeper's Quarters is not appropriate.

Ancillary Buildings
The Stables for the Assistant Keeper's Quarters was designed by James Barnet to house carts and horses. It survives today and retains its stone flooring, intact horse stalls and mangers. A garage was constructed in the 1990s.

All ancillary buildings and structures at the Assistant Keeper's Quarters must only be used for the storage of items and to support the ongoing use of the building as a private residence. Ancillary structures are not to be used as habitable spaces. The Stables are to be used for the storage of goods, vehicles and a workshop; the garage is to be used for the storage of vehicles.

Grounds
The leased area contains a 'Restricted Area' in part of Lot 1 in DP 811578, formerly comprised in Lot 3 in DP 801240, where the lessee is prohibited from erecting any building or structure (other than dividing fences) and from planting any plants or vegetation other than low-growing flowering shrubs to a maximum of 1 metre in height.

The Harbour Trust will liaise with the lessee regarding the removal of Norfolk Island Pines from the grounds of the building.

Excavation is to be avoided where possible. Any disturbance of the grounds must be in accordance with the