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Character Range: 22270–25328

section of the DCP seeks to:

       * To ensure development reflects the desired future character of the precinct.
       * To preserve the significant features of individual precincts which contribute to their unique character.
       * To ensure that the design and siting of development suitably responds to the surrounding built form and natural features.
       * To limit impacts on the amenity of adjoining and adjacent development.
       * To ensure the preservation of significant view corridors and ridgelines.
       * To retain and reinforce tree canopies and landscape qualities.
       * To ensure that streetscape and scenic quality is preserved

It is noted in the character statement for the Vaucluse East Precinct that a spectacular feature of the precinct is the public foreshore land on the eastern side of Old South Head Road which contains the Macquarie Lighthouse, a prominent harbour landmark and parkland.

Consequently, the desired future character statement for the precinct is to ensure the built form does not detract from the unique features of the natural landscape, or be of such a scale that it dominates adjoining development, or is visually intrusive when viewed from the streetscape or the harbour.

In particular development is to retain views of the harbour from public spaces and provide for view sharing from private properties; these can be achieved by providing suitable side boundary setbacks and fencing, roof forms and thoughtful distribution of building form across the site.

3.9. Plans Prepared for Neighbouring Lands

Plans and policies prepared by neighbouring land managers provide a context for this Management Plan. The following are particularly relevant:

Woollahra Council Plan of Management for Christison Park 1996
The Plan establishes the values and significance of Christison Park and details management issues that need to be addressed. Issues relevant to the Harbour Trust's plans for Macquarie Lightstation include:

       * Encourage continuity in signage, landscaping and planting throughout the coastal cliff parks to reinforce links between coastal areas and the Coastal Cliff walk;
       * Protect and improve views where possible by tree lopping or replacement;
       * Preserve the Park's skyline;
       * Maintain protective fencing along the cliff top;
       * Provide adequate lighting to ensure the safety of park users;
       * Explore options for improving wheelchair access;
       * Conserve items of heritage significance in accordance with Woollahra LEP 1995;
       * Alleviate threats to the survival or condition of heritage items; and
       * Future plantings should provide park users with some protection from prevailing winds.

Woollahra Council Plan of Management Natural Area (Foreshore) 1996
This Plan is a generic document which covers several areas of foreshore land with harbour access within the Woollahra Municipality, including Lighthouse Reserve directly to the north of the Macquarie Lightstation.

The Plan contains similar objectives to the plan