App F - Code Table - Bushfire Hazard Overly Code

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
Part 8 Overlays \ 8.2 Overlay codes \ 8.2.3 Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code




                                                                                                                      and maintains substantial separation from hazardous
                                                          (c)   where more than 2500m2, achieves setbacks
                                                                                                                      vegetation.
                                                                from hazardous vegetation in line with Bushfire
                                                                Attack Level 29 requirements as per AS3959;
                                                                                                                      The planning material identifies that the dwelling is
                                                                and
                                                                                                                      located more than 100 metres from mapped
                                                          (d)   is designed so that buildings and structures are
                                                                                                                      hazardous vegetation, achieving a BAL 29 outcome
                                                                sited in locations of lowest hazard within the lot
                                                                                                                      and maintaining an acceptable level of bushfire
                                                                and elements of the development least
                                                                                                                      safety for the proposed use.
                                                                susceptible to fire are closest to the fire hazard.
                                                                                                                      It is also relevant that the existing dwelling was
                                                                                                                      previously subject to building certification, which
                                                                                                                      required consideration of the relevant bushfire
                                                                                                                      construction and siting requirements.

                                                                                                                      This further supports the conclusion that the existing
                                                                                                                      siting and built form are appropriate having regard to
                                                                                                                      bushfire hazard risk.

                                                                                                                      AO7 – Complies
                                                                                                                      The existing lot and dwelling siting achieve the intent
                                                                                                                      of AO7. The dwelling is located on a large rural
                                                                                                                      holding with sufficient area and shape to allow safe
                                                                                                                      emergency access.

                                                                                                                      It is sited in the lower hazard part of the lot and
                                                                                                                      maintains substantial separation from hazardous
                                                                                                                      vegetation. In particular, the existing approved small
                                                                                                                      dwelling is located more than 100 metres from
                                                                                                                      mapped hazardous vegetation, which is consistent
                                                                                                                      with the setback expectations for BAL 29 under
                                                                                                                      AS3959.

                                                                                                                      No change is proposed to the lot design or building
                                                                                                                      siting. Further, the dwelling has already been subject
                                                                                                                      to private building certification, which supports that
                                                                                                                      the approved siting, separation distances and
                                                                                                                      construction response were considered appropriate
                                                                                                                      for the level of bushfire risk applying to the site.


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