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Appendix B - PSCodes · RAL26/0026
DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING CODE
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Driveways
PO1 Vehicular access does not adversely impact on: AO1.1 Vehicular access is located and designed ü Vehicle access to each lot complies
(a) safety, capacity and operations of the in accordance with the current Australian with the relevant standards. There
existing or planned road network, Standards for Parking Facilities. are no issues with sight distance for
cycleways or pedestrian pathway systems; the proposed new driveway and the
and existing driveway.
(b) the existing character and amenity of the AO1.2 Only one driveway crossover is provided. ü Only one crossover per lot is
streetscape Editor’s Note— Justification for additional provided.
driveways may need to be supported by
a detailed Traffic Study.
AO1.3 Driveways have a maximum grade in ü Driveways will meet the required
accordance with Council’s standard grade.
requirements.
PO2 Driveways and crossovers AO2.1 Design and construction of driveways, ü The new driveway to Lot 1 can be
(a) are suitable and safe for their intended use; including across the footpath, is in conditioned to the required
and accordance with: standard.
(b) match Council infrastructure. (a) Council Standard Drawings as
appropriate for the particular type of
development as annotated on the
drawings: or
(b) for properties located at number 1
through to 97 Noosa Parade, Noosa
Heads, with Council's Project
Specific Drawing Number 500636 for
the Noosa parade corridor upgrade.
AO2.2 The change of grades in driveways and NA No change of grade is required.
ramps is in accordance with Council’s
Standard Drawings.
PO3 The number of driveways across pedestrian AO3.1 Design of multi-tenanted developments NA The application is for a RAL 1 into 2
footpaths is minimised. include shared driveways and parking with separate driveways.
areas.
AO3.2 Driveways are located so they abut NA
existing driveways of adjoining
development where practicable and
reciprocal easements are created to
reduce the sealed driveway width.
PO4 Vehicular access does not adversely impact on AO4 Footpath and kerb crossings are located NA No footpath or kerb crossings are
the capacity, operations and maintenance of the clear of existing stormwater inlet proposed.
existing infrastructure. structures, water and sewerage
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infrastructure fittings, any other exiting
utility infrastructure, existing landscaping
and vegetation.
PO5 Vehicular access does not adversely impact on AO5 Vehicular access avoids disturbance to NA No public trees on site.
the health and integrity of existing landscaping or the tree protection zone of trees on public
native vegetation, where possible. land.
Parking and Manoeuvring
PO6 Sufficient parking AO6.1 The number of car parking spaces, motor NA Car parking will be provided at the
(a) is provided having regard to the specifics of cycle spaces, bicycle spaces and loading relevant dwellings when
the use including— bays is not less than the minimum constructed.
(i) the type and intensity of land use; number specified in Table 9.4.1.4
(ii) any existing parking available on Minimum parking requirements including
the site; end of trip facilities.
(iii) hours of operation; AO6.2 Where appropriate, motorcycle spaces NA
(iv) likely numbers of users; can be provided on site in lieu of required
(v) accessibility to the site by means car parking spaces, excluding industry
other than private motor vehicle; activities, at the following rates:
(vi) the peak parking demand periods (a) 2 motorcycle spaces provided for 0.5
of uses on the site; and car parking space; or
(vii) the availability of alternative car (b) 4 motorcycles spaces provided per 1
parking; and car parking space; and
(b) is provided to accommodate the number and (c) up to a maximum of 4 car parking
type of vehicles and motorcycles likely to be spaces.
generated by the development. AO6.3 Secure and convenient parking spaces NA
for bicycles and other micro-mobility
devices are designed and provided on
site in accordance with—
(a) AS2890.3 Bicycle Parking Facilities;
and
(b) (b) Cycling aspects of Austroads
Guides (AP-G88-14).
AO6.4 Bicycle spaces and end of trip facilities NA
need to be accessible to all users.
PO7 The layout of the development provides AO7.1 Parking bays, manoeuvring areas, NA
adequate, clearly defined and easily accessible queuing areas, loading, set down, pickup
(a) on-site vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas and driveways are designed in
areas; and accordance with the Australian
Standards for Parking Facilities.
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(b) loading and manoeuvring areas for delivery AO7.2 Development includes purpose designed NA
and service vehicles. spaces for motorcycles and motor
scooters, which are easily identified from
the driveway of the property and located
as close as practicable to the entrance of
the building on site.
PO8 Parking and manoeuvring areas are designed to AO8.1 Parking, service areas and manoeuvring NA
(a) not unduly conflict with pedestrians; and areas are setback a minimum of 2 metres
(b) be sufficiently setback from road frontages from road frontages to allow for
to not dominate the streetscape or landscaping, with the exception of Walter
surrounding areas; Hay Drive, Eenie Creek Road and Holts
(c) allow for landscaping to reduce the visual Road frontages, where no development
impact of the parking, servicing and occurs within the landscaped frontage
manoeuvring areas; setbacks.
(d) complement the future planned character of AO8.2 In Centre zones, parking, service and NA
the area; and manoeuvring areas are either integrated
(e) avoid development within the Walter Hay within or under buildings and sleeved by
Drive, Eenie Creek Road and Holts Road usable floor space, or located to the rear
frontage setbacks. of buildings.
AO8.3 Where practicable vehicle access is from NA
rear laneways.
PO9 On-site car parking spaces are identified and AO9 Car parking spaces are provided for NA
reserved for people with disabilities. people with disabilities at the rate
specified in the current Australian
Standards for Parking Facilities.
PO10 Access and egress points do not impact on the AO10 Vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided ü Access and egress to both lots is in
safety and operations of the road system. so vehicles enter and leave the site in a a forward gear.
forward gear (excluding Dual occupancy
and Dwelling house located on local
roads) in accordance with the current
Australian Standards Australian
Standards for Parking Facilities.
PO11 Parking areas are designed to AO11 At locations where pedestrian and vehicle NA There are no potential conflict points
(a) provide a progressive reduction in speed conflicts are likely to occur: between pedestrian and vehicles.
between the external road and internal (a) sight distances of at least 2.5
parking spaces; seconds of travel time at the
(b) ensure lower speeds near areas of high designated speed are provided;
pedestrian activity through the use of (b) splayed corners on structures are
incorporated;
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appropriate road geometry or devices (c) landscaping is designed to allow
designed to limit speed; and clear views; and
(c) maintain sight distances which are (d) sign placement ensures that sight
appropriate for the likely operating speeds distance requirements are not
in all areas of potential pedestrian/vehicle impeded.
and vehicle/vehicle conflict.
PO12 A clearly defined pedestrian network is provided AO12.1 In large open carparks with greater than NA
that — 200 car parking spaces, a pedestrian
(a) is located in areas where people will choose path between parking spaces is provided
to walk; on every second aisle.
(b) ensures that pedestrian movement through AO12.2 For a minimum of 50% of car parking NA
car parking areas or structures are along spaces, pedestrian access to buildings is
aisles rather than across them not across or through driveways,
carparks, setdown or manoeuvring areas.
PO13 Provision is made for pedestrian and vehicular AO13 No acceptable outcome provided NA There are no footpaths near the site.
queues at conflict points.
PO14 Parking areas are lit to provide security for night- AO14 Lighting is provided in accordance with NA
time users. the Australian Standard for Road Lighting
- Vehicular Traffic (Category V) Lighting -
Performance Installation and Design
Requirements.
PO15 Site facilities encourage users and employees to AO15 End-of-trip facilities are maintained and NA
access the site by means of foot or bicycle accessible to all users of the premises as
through provision of appropriate end of-trip part of common property.
facilities including bicycle parking and
shower/change rooms.
PO16 Development with the potential to generate AO16 No acceptable outcome provided ü The application is for a RAL 1 into 2.
significant traffic and parking impacts gives There will be no significant traffic
appropriate consideration to transport and land generated to cause land use issues.
use issues. The surrounding land is also rural
residential.
PO17 Parking and manoeuvring areas are designed to AO17.1 Development providing less than five car NA
ensure run-off is treated to remove pollutants parking spaces is designed so that the
prior to leaving the premises. driveway, parking and manoeuvring
areas are formed to drain to landscaped
areas.
AO17.2 Development providing five or more car NA
parking spaces is designed to incorporate
stormwater treatment methods to remove
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water contaminants likely to runoff from
the general operation of the of the
driveway, parking and manoeuvring
areas.
PO18 Parking areas are designed to ensure drainage AO18 Below ground components of buildings, NA
without the use of pumps or other electrical including carparks, do not extend beyond
apparatus. the above ground footprint to allow for the
provision of landscaping, particularly
within building setbacks.
PO19 Site layout and building design provides for soft AO19 Below ground components of buildings, NA
landscaping to be established. including carparks, do not extend beyond
the above ground footprint to allow for the
provision of landscaping, particularly
within building setbacks.
Travel Demand Measures
PO20 For residential or mixed use development at AO20 If at Noosa Junction, Noosa Business NA The site is not located at the
Noosa Junction, Noosa Business Centre and Centre or Doonella Street Tewantin, identified locations.
Tewantin, within 400 metres of a bus stop with a within 400 metres of a bus stop with a
high frequency of buses, where all dwellings are high frequency of buses, where all
small dwellings and at least 20% of the dwellings are small dwellings and at least
residential GFA is affordable rental premises, 20% of the residential GFA is affordable
travel demand measures may be incorporated rental premises, development may apply
where development: the following travel demand measures:
(a) accommodates sufficient on-site parking (a) if for carsharing:
having regard to the number and type of (i) one car share vehicle reduces
vehicles and motorcycles likely to be the minimum car parking rate by
generated by the development; 4 spaces, up to a maximum of
(b) demonstrates the travel demand measures three car share vehicles;
proposed can be successfully managed (ii) each car share vehicle has a
over the life of the development; nominated car space provided
(c) provides car spaces on-site for car share within common property;
vehicles; (iii) parking is not subject to
(d) demonstrates: exclusive use under a
(i) the model of carsharing proposed is Community Management
sustainable for the development and its Statement; and
location; and (iv) provides an on-site carparking
(ii) for unbundled carparking, a operational management and
methodology is in place to allow green travel plan incorporating
the car sharing model;
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efficient reallocation of unused car (b) if unbundled car parking is
parks; and provided:
(e) provides an on-site carparking operational (i) the reduction to the minimum
management and green travel plan car parking rate is equivalent to
incorporating the travel demand measure/s. a maximum of 10% of the total
unbundled spaces;
(ii) it remains within common
property and not part of a
dwelling title;
(iii) it is not subject to exclusive use
under a Community
Management Statement; and
(iv) a methodology is in place that
demonstrates efficient
reallocation of unused car
parks.
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Growth Management
PO1 Urban residential development: AO1 No acceptable outcome provided. NA The proposed development is not
(a) is confined to land within the Urban urban residential.
boundaries;
(b) provides a mix of lot sizes and configurations
to cater for variety in housing choice;
(c) contributes to efficient use of land and
infrastructure;
(d) increases residential densities and reduces
lot sizes in close proximity to public transport
and centre zones;
(e) provides appropriate buffer areas between
sensitive land uses, ecologically important
areas and conflicting uses;
(f) contributes positively to the amenity and
landscape value of the local area.
PO2 Rural residential development is confined to land AO2 No acceptable outcome provided. ü The proposed development is within
within the Rural Residential zone and included the rural residential zone and within
within either the Urban Footprint or Rural Living the rural living area of the SEQRP.
designations of the South East Queensland
Regional Plan.
PO3 Development of land for business and employment AO3 Development of land: NA The site is not within the Noosa
functions occurs within the activity centres and the (a) at the Noosa Business Centre is to be business centre.
industrial zones. generally in accordance with Figure
7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business Centre
Framework and Character Plan);
(b) at the former Bowls site Lot 3
RP884396, Noosa Junction is to be
generally in accordance with Figure
7.2.5.4 (Noosa Junction Framework
and Character Plan).
PO4 With the exception of lots intended to be used by AO4 No acceptable outcome provided NA The site is not any of the items listed
the Council or State for community infrastructure, in PO4.
conservation purposes or public utilities, including
road widening, no additional lots are created:
(a) in the Rural zone unless resultant lots have a
minimum area of 100 hectares;
(b) in the Environmental Management and
Conservation zone;
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(c) on Noosa North Shore;
(d) in the Low density residential zone at
Cooroibah;
(e) in the Low density residential zone where
access is gained via:
(i) Noosa Banks Drive, Tewantin;
(ii) Lake Entrance Boulevard,
Noosaville;
(iii) Lake Weyba Drive Noosaville, south
of Eenie Creek Road; or
(iv) Habitat Place, Noosa Heads;
(f) in the Rural Residential zone, where within a
Water Supply Buffer Area as shown on
Regional Infrastructure Overlay.
Lot Areas and Dimensions
PO5 New lots have areas and dimensions that: AO5.1 New lots are of a size and shape that can ü The proposed lots are of a size and
(a) are consistent with the purpose and overall accommodate the land uses intended by shape that can accommodate the
outcomes of the applicable zone or zones; the zone. rural residential land uses. Both lots
(b) are consistent with the size and character of have sufficient area for dwellings,
surrounding lots; associated buildings and outdoor
(c) can accommodate land uses that are area.
consistent with the purpose and overall AO5.2 In general, lots have a predominantly ü The proposed lots have a
outcomes of the applicable zone; regular, rectangular shape. predominantly regular shape.
(d) allow for siting and construction of buildings, AO5.3 In residential zones, lots are generally NA The site is not located in the zone
structures, access ways and car parking arranged so that: identified.
while:- (a) there are no more than five lots with
(i) retaining ecologically important areas a frontage width of less than 15
and ecological linkages; metres grouped in a row;
(ii) minimising risk of soil erosion, landslide, (b) there are no more than three lots with
flooding and bushfire; a frontage width of 7.5 metres or less
(iii) minimising earthworks or retaining walls in a row unless serviced by a rear
associated with construction on sloping lane;
sites; (c) lots with a frontage width of less than
(iv) retaining the scenic amenity and 15 metres are not located opposite
vegetated character of the landscape; other lots with a frontage width of less
(v) retaining culturally significant features than 15 metres
and protecting views to culturally AO5.4 In activity centres and industry zones, NA The site is not located in the zone
significant features; new lots contribute to a mix of lot sizes identified.
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(vi) minimising detrimental impacts of that cater for varied commercial and
effluent disposal or storm water runoff; industrial enterprises, such that:
including open space for landscaping; (a) smaller lots intended for intensive
ensuring safe vehicular manoeuvring development are clustered near
areas without concentration of centres;
driveways in one space; and (b) new lots adjacent to sensitive land
(vii) where not in a water or sewerage uses include sufficient area for
service area, allow for water storage buffering of incompatible land uses;
tanks and suitable effluent disposal. and
(e) except where otherwise specified in a local (c) lot reconfiguration provides for
area code, comply with the minimum lot size shared access arrangements
specified in Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum Lot Size wherever possible.
and Dimensions
PO6 Development provides for irregular shaped lots to AO6 No acceptable outcome provided ü The lots area predominantly regular
be created only where: in shape. Where there is an
(a) the creation of regular lots is impractical such irregularity it is to minimise any
as at a curve in the road or because of potential exempt clearing on site.
topographical constraints;
(b) safe access and visual exposure to and from
the site can be provided, while not adversely
impacting on the functionality of the
surrounding road network;
(c) it is desirable to avoid clearing of vegetation
and the fragmentation of habitat in
ecologically important areas; and
(d) the irregular lot is demonstrably suitable for
its intended purpose.
Lot Layout
PO7 Site Responsive Design AO7.1 If located in the Low density residential NA The site is not within any of these
Development provides for a lot layout and zone, Medium density residential zone, zones.
configuration of roads and pathways that is High density residential zone, Tourist
responsive to:- accommodation zone or Community
(a) the setting of the site within an urban or non- facilities zone and intended for a
urban context; residential use, any new lot is located
(b) any natural environmental values present on, outside the modelled flood level of the
or adjoining the site; 1% AEP (1:100 year ARI) water surface
levels or where not modelled, above the
highest known flood level.
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(c) any natural hazards affecting the site or AO7.2 Flood immunity for development areas is ü The sties have available area for a
adjoining land such that the number of not achieved by filling land below the 1% flood free dwelling location.
properties or persons at risk is not increased; AEP (1:100 year ARI) flood level.
(d) the terrain of the land, minimising the need for AO7.3 All reconfigured lots on land subject to a ü Proposed Lot 2 provides for a
earthworks; constraint or valuable feature identified building envelope that is not
(e) any places of cultural heritage significance or on an overlay map contains a building constrained.
character areas present on, or adjoining the envelope marked on a plan of This location has been determined
site; and development that demonstrates that primarily to support the required
(f) any important landmarks, views, vistas or there is an area sufficient to bushfire outcome and to limit any
other areas of high scenic quality present on, accommodate the intended purpose of potential clearing.
or able to be viewed from, the site. the lot, that is not subject to the constraint
or valuable feature or that appropriately
responds to the constraint or valuable
feature.
AO7.4 New lots with a site area less than NA The lots are greater than the area
4,000m2 in area have a slope not identified.
exceeding:
(a) 10% side slope (crossfall); or
(a) 5% lengthwise slope (longitudinal
fall).
AO7.5 Lot boundaries, services, utilities and ü The proposed new lot boundary
roads are aligned to avoid traversing between lots 1 and 2 will be located
ecologically important areas and through a generally cleared area
ecological linkages. comprising of mown paddocks,
however, some dispersed
Melaleuca quinquenervia are
located close to the boundary. The
boundary fence can largely be
constructed and maintained without
the need to clear any vegetation.
Please refer to the Ecological
Assessment Report at Appendix C
for further details.
AO7.6 Development does not result in ü The development will not result in
significant modification to natural significant modification to the land.
landform or landscape features
including:
(a) waterways and drainage lines;
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(b) native vegetation or significant
character trees;
(c) understorey vegetation;
(d) slope;
(e) rock outcrops; or
(f) views.
AO7.7 Development retains or provides viable ü The development maintains the
ecological corridors for wildlife ecological corridor through the
movement. centre of the site.
AO7.8 Where no riparian buffer is nominated ü A riparian buffer is located through
through the Biodiversity, Waterways and the middle of the site.
Wetlands Overlay Map in Schedule 2, a
vegetated buffer is provided no less than
10 metres wide, measured from the
centreline of any stream.
AO7.9 Ecologically important areas are formally ü Council can condition a covenant
protected for the long term through over the ecologically important
environmental covenant or transferal to area.
public ownership or through gazettal of a
nature reserve.
PO8 Climate Responsive Design AO8.1 The lot design maximises the number of ü Proposed Lot 2 provides sudfficient
The street design and lot orientation facilitates the lots where the longest axis of the lot has area for a dwelling to be location to
construction of energy efficient buildings that a general east-west orientation. benefit from preferred solar axis.
respond to the local climate conditions by: AO8.2 The street pattern maximises the number NA No new streets are proposed.
(a) maximising solar access to the north; of streets running in a general north-
(b) minimising solar access to the west; south direction.
(c) proportioning lots and building envelopes to AO8.3 For development within the Low density NA The site is not within this zone.
accommodate energy efficient building residential zone each lot contains a
orientation; rectangular house site area where the
(d) maximising access to any prevailing summer long axis faces true north or is no more
breezes; and than 20 degrees off true north and has
(e) minimising exposure to prevailing winter minimum dimensions of 10 metres x 15
winds. metres.
PO9 Neighbourhood Design AO9.1 Lots are arranged to front streets and NA
Development provides for a lot layout, land use public open space.
and infrastructure configuration that: AO9.2 Development maximises opportunities NA
(a) provides for an efficient land use pattern; for casual surveillance and avoids areas
(b) creates compact and walkable of concealment by ensuring pathways
neighbourhoods that are well connected to and public open space have defined
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centres, employment, education facilities, edges and are visually exposed to
community services, open space and roadways.
recreation facilities; AO9.3 Neighbourhoods (including roads, NA
(c) creates useable and interconnected pathways and open space) are designed
movement and open space networks; with a high degree of legibility with public
(d) effectively connects and integrates the site spaces and corridors easy to find and
with existing or planned development on recognise.
adjoining sites;
(e) provides for moderate and large size
developments to have multiple access
points;
(f) promotes a sense of community identity and
belonging;
(g) promotes a variety of streetscapes;
(h) provides for a high level of amenity, having
regard to potential noise, dust, odour and
lighting nuisance sources;
(i) integrates prominent site features including
landmarks, native vegetation and views into
the design;
(j) discourages crime or antisocial behaviour by
facilitating casual surveillance of streets,
paths and public open space;
(k) avoids the sporadic or out-of- sequence
creation of lots; and
(l) protects and enhances ecologically
important areas and provides for the
clustering of lots into cleared areas.
PO10 Infrastructure AO10 No acceptable outcome provided ü Proposed Lot 2 can be serviced with
Development accommodates and provides for the the required infrastructure.
efficient and timely delivery of infrastructure
appropriate to the site’s setting and intended use.
PO11 Roadway and pathway layout are predominantly AO11 No acceptable outcome provided NA No new roads or pathways are
rectilinear with a high degree of permeability. proposed or required.
Infrastructure and Services
PO12 New lots are located, sized and configured so as AO12.1 All lots are connected to power supply ü All lots will be connected to power
to ensure each lot is capable of being serviced by and telecommunications services and supply and telecommunications.
appropriate levels of infrastructure including: where located within the Urban
(a) power supply; boundaries, power supply and
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(b) telecommunications; and communications infrastructure are
(c) where within Local Plan Areas provided underground.
(d) reticulated water supply; AO12.2 If located in a water service area each NA The site is not within a water service
(e) reticulated sewerage; and new lot can be connected to Unitywater’s area.
(f) stormwater drainage. water supply network.
AO12.3 If located in a sewerage service area NA The sites is not located within a
each new lot can be connected to sewer sewerage service area.
Unitywater’s sewerage network.
AO12.4 If located in a Local plan area lots can be NA The site is not within a local plan
connected to Council’s stormwater area.
drainage network.
AO12.5 If not in a sewerage service area each lot ü Each lot has sufficient area for
has sufficient area and other attributes to efficient and effective on-site
ensure efficient and effective on-site sewerage disposal.
sewerage disposal.
PO13 Each lot is provided with safe and convenient AO13.1 Vehicular access for the development is ü The existing access will proposed
vehicle access consistent with the function and design of access to Proposed Lot 2. Lot 1 with
the road it takes access from. the existing dwelling will be
accessed via an access handle on
the western boundary.
AO13.2 Development does not require new or P/S The development has a new access
changed access to a state-controlled to Lot 1. The application will be
road that is a limited access road unless referred to Department of Transport
in accordance with the limited access and Main Roads.
policy for the state-controlled road
AO13.3 Access easements are in appropriate NA No access easements are
locations for safe access and egress, proposed.
and supply appropriate widths and levels
of service for the number of vehicles that
will utilise them as per the requirements
of Council’s Planning Scheme Policy
PSP6 Engineering design standards —
Roads, drainage and earthworks
Movement Network
PO14 Traffic AO14 No acceptable outcome provided ü Only one additional lot is proposed.
Traffic generated by the development is within the The traffic generation is within the
acceptable capacity of external roads and does not capacity of McKinnon Drive.
have an adverse impact upon the functioning of the
road network.
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PO15 Roads and Pathways AO15.1 Where involving the construction of a NA No new roads are proposed.
Development involving the creation of new roads new road, road planning and design
and pathways ensures infrastructure— supports the hierarchy and functional
(a) provides convenient, safe and efficient aspects identified in Council’s Planning
movement for all modes of transport between Scheme Policy PSP6 on Engineering
land use activities; design standards — Roads, drainage
(b) prioritises pedestrian movement and bicycle and earthworks.
use over vehicle movements; AO15.2 The street layout is generally rectilinear NA No new streets are proposed.
(c) facilitates efficient, safe and accessible bus in a grid-like pattern and does not rely on
services that connect to existing and future culs-de-sac, or where the use of a cul-de-
public passenger transport facilities; sac is unavoidable because of the
(d) provides through roads and minimises the natural features of the site, it does not
use of culs-de-sac; exceed a length of 200 metres.
(e) minimises the extent of earthworks required AO15.3 Pathways and pedestrian routes are NA No new pathways are proposed.
by being sympathetic to the terrain; planned to provide clear, safe
(f) allows for unimpeded and practical access to connections between residential, open
each proposed lot; and space, transit stops and retail areas, and
(g) provides for mature street trees. are located along, or are visible from,
streets or other public spaces.
AO15.4 Sufficient space and soil depth is NA No street trees are required.
provided for the planting of street trees
for shade, amenity and habitat purposes.
PO16 The subdivision layout is designed to facilitate AO16 If within 1 kilometre of the Pathways NA The site is not within distance of the
pedestrian and cyclist linkages with adjoining sites Network identified in the Local LGIP Pathway network.
in the immediate area Government Infrastructure Plan located
in Part 4, the subdivision design and
layout includes pathways:
(a) located in accordance with the
Pathways Network identified in the
Local Government Infrastructure
Plan; or
(b) linking to the Pathways Network
identified in the Local Government
Infrastructure Plan.
PO17 Development on land within activity centres with AO17 No acceptable outcome provided NA The site is not within activity
active frontages are provided with access from a centres.
rear lane or other access streets to reduce
potential conflicts with pedestrians and cyclists.
Open Space Network
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PO18 Development provides for parks, drainage AO18.1 Active parkland or open space which NA No active parkland or open space is
reserves and open space infrastructure that:- links to active parkland is provided in required.
(a) provides for a range of passive and active accordance with the Council’s
recreation settings, offering a range of infrastructure network planning;
informal and formal experiences to the OR
community; AO18.2 Park contributions are paid in NA
(b) accommodates adequate facilities to meet the accordance with the applicable
needs of the community and is designed to infrastructure instrument.
maximise use by the community it serves; AO18.3 Land intended for public open space NA
(c) provides opportunities for all age groups and complements existing adjacent and
levels of mobility; surrounding open space areas and
(d) is well distributed and contributes to the physical linkages to these areas are
legibility and character of the specific town, provided.
village or locality; AO18.4 Open space is provided adjacent to NA
(e) creates attractive settings and focal points for waterways, with roads servicing the
the community, designed as attractive and linear parkland and lots located on the
enjoyable, functional and safe places to meet opposite side of the road to the
and recreate; waterways.
(f) benefits the amenity of adjoining land uses; AO18.5 A park has direct road frontages of a NA
(g) facilitates the retention and protection of minimum of 25% of the total allotment
ecologically important areas, wetlands, boundary of the park to provide physical
waterways, drainage lines and native habitat access and visibility.
areas, their associated buffers, ecological AO18.6 Public open space has good connectivity NA
linkages and other natural and cultural for users via pedestrian and cycle paths.
features; Landscaping is designed to create NA
(h) incorporates appropriate measures for
AO18.7
aesthetically pleasing open space areas
stormwater and flood management; and to suit the type, setting and purpose
(i) is cost effective to maintain; and of the particular park.
(j) is dedicated as public land in the early stages Active parkland in all areas other than the NA
of the subdivision.
AO18.8
Low impact industry zone and Medium
impact industry zone will contain
embellishment in accordance with the
Local Government Infrastructure Plan in
Part 4 such as:
(a) children’s play facilities catering for
various ages including a soft fall
surface where required and a shade
cover over play equipment;
(b) seating;
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(c) picnic table/s with seats; and
(d) landscaping.
PO19 Land provided for active recreation areas is of a AO19.1 Active parkland is of a usable shape free NA Active parkland is not required to be
physical standard and condition suitable for the of irregular boundaries. provided.
intended uses and is not subject to physical or AO19.2 Active parkland is located on land that is NA As above.
other constraints including contamination, exclusive of—
environmental or biophysical constraints or (a) flood inundation below the 20% AEP
legislative protection that would encumber its use. (1:5 year ARI level);
(b) land affected by stormwater or
overland flow discharge from
adjacent allotments;
(c) drainage reserves and detention
basins, which cannot be shown to
safely and effectively contribute to
the network of parks and open space
areas;
(d) land with a slope, or subject to cut or
fill with a batter slope, that exceeds
a slope of 15%;
(e) areas of land less than 15 metres
wide, such as access and service
and utility easements;
(f) land required to serve primarily as a
buffer area to any existing
development or major transport
corridor; and
(g) power easements.
AO19.3 At least 10% of the total open space NA
provision for active parkland is exclusive
of flood inundation below the 1% AEP
(1:100 year ARI level or the highest
recorded flood level), whichever is the
greatest.
Small Residential Lots
PO20 Residential lots less than 600m2: AO20 Within the Low Density Residential zone, NA The site is not within the zone
(a) occur only where they are consistent with the new lots of less than 600m2: identified.
size of established adjacent lots; (a) are no smaller than the size of
(b) are not less than 500m2 in area; established adjacent lots;
(b) are free of easements;
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(c) are free of physical constraints or (c) are regular in shape with a width to
encumbrances that would restrict the siting of depth ratio of approximately 1:2;
a house; (d) do not have a slope greater than
(d) have area and dimensions that can 10%;
accommodate an appropriate house site area (e) can accommodate a house and
without siting variations; sufficient car parking without
(e) are distributed across a development to create encroaching into boundary
diversity in lots; and clearances or prescribed building
(f) do not result in excessive driveways at setbacks;
intersections or corners. (f) allow for landscape and tree planting
in deep soil zones to soften built form
elements;
(g) are not created by further dividing an
existing rear (battle-axe) lot; and
(h) are not located at the end of a T-
intersection or at a bend in the road.
Rear Lots
PO21 Rear (battle-axe) lots are created only where: AO21.1 The minimum area of the rear lot, ü The rear lot meets the minimum lot
(a) it would not be desirable nor practicable for exclusive of any access strip, complies size exclusive of the access handle.
the site to be reconfigured so that all lots with the lot reconfiguration outcomes in
have full frontage to a road; Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum lot size and
(b) located in the Low density residential zone, dimensions providing that no rear access
Rural residential zone or Rural zone; lot has a lot size less than 600m2
(c) development positively contributes to the exclusive of access strip.
character of the neighbourhood; AO21.2 No more than 10% of lots within a P/S It is not possible to comply with this
(d) development provides a high standard of subdivision are rear lots or lots accessed for a 1 into 2 subdivision. The rear
amenity for residents and other users of the via an access strip. lot is considered acceptable given
rear lot and adjoining properties; the rural residential nature of the
(e) the lot is large enough to accommodate properties and the existing dwelling
anticipated land uses including car parking located in this portion of the
and manoeuvring; property.
(f) development is not detrimental to the use and AO21.3 No more than two rear lots are located at NA No cul de sac is proposed.
amenity of adjoining lots through loss of the end of a cul-de-sac.
privacy, sunlight or breezes once buildings AO21.4 No rear lot shares a common boundary ü The rear lot does not share a
are constructed; with more than four other lots. boundary with more than four other
(g) vehicular access to rear lots will not have a lots.
detrimental impact on lots adjoining the AO21.5 No more than two rear lots or rear lot ü There is only one rear lot.
access strips directly adjoin each other.
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access strip due to excessive noise, light, AO21.6 No existing lot with a primary street
dust, stormwater runoff and the like; frontage of less than 12 metres is further
(h) access arrangements do not adversely affect divided unless safe access to the new lot
the safety and efficiency of the road from is provided to a secondary street to which
which access is gained; a frontage of at least 12 metres is
(i) their creation does not prejudice the provided.
anticipated development of adjoining land. AO21.7 Where two rear lots adjoin each other, a NA There is only one rear lot.
single common driveway and reciprocal
access easements are provided.
AO21.8 No more than three lots gain access from ü Each lot has its own access.
the same access strip.
AO21.9 Any lot with a road frontage has no more ü There is only one rear lot with one
than one rear lot created to its rear and access to the west of the proposed
has a rear lot access strips located on no lot at the front of the property.
more than one side.
AO21.10 The gradient of the access strip does not ü The access driveway does not
exceed 10%. exceed 10%.
AO21.11 Access strips have a minimum width of ü The proposed access strip is 4.5m.
4.5 metres.
Rural Lots Severed by a Road
PO22 In the Rural Zone, one lot may be divided into two AO22 No acceptable outcome provided NA The site is not within the rural zone.
lots less than 100 hectares in area where there is
a compliance with the South East Queensland
Regional Plan and each resultant lot is relatively
free of physical constraints such that it can
accommodate a dwelling house, effluent disposal,
vehicular access and other improvements and
land uses that are consistent with the purpose of
the Rural Zone.
Volumetric Subdivisions
PO23 Development provides that the subdivision of AO23 No acceptable outcome provided NA The development is not for
space above or below the surface of land facilitates volumetric subdivision.
efficient development in a manner that is
consistent with the overall outcomes for the zone
and Local plan area in which the site is located.
Stormwater management
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PO24 Development provides for the effective drainage of AO24 No acceptable outcome provided ü The proposed development will not
lots and roads in a manner that:- impact upon the natural flow regime
(a) maintains the natural flow regime; and will provide effective drainage.
(b) effectively manages stormwater quality and
quantity; and
(c) ensures no adverse impacts on receiving
waters and surrounding land.
Conflicting land uses
PO25 New lots for residential development do not adjoin No acceptable outcome provided NA The zones identified are not
land located in the Medium impact industry zone applicable.
or the Low impact industry zone.
Rearrangement of Lot boundaries
PO26 Development provides that the rearrangement of AO26 The rearrangement of lot boundaries NA The application is not for a
lot boundaries is an improvement on the existing results is an improvement to the existing boundary realignment.
situation. situation whereby the size and
dimensions of proposed lots comply
more fully with Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum lot
size and dimensions. and at least one of
the following is achieved:
(a) the rearrangement of lots remedies
an existing boundary encroachment
by a building or structure;
(b) the rearranged lots will be made
more regular in shape;
(c) access is provided to a lot that
previously had no access or an
unsuitable access;
(d) the rearranged lots better meet the
overall outcomes for the zone and
the local plan area in which the site
is situated;
(e) the rearrangement of lots provides
for a significant improvement in
rural productivity; or
(f) the rearrangement of lots results in
a significant improvement in the
protection of environmental values.
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If involving a standard format lot with common property such as requiring a community management scheme under the Body Corporate
and Community Management Act 1997
PO27 Community title subdivision only occurs once AO27 No acceptable outcome provided NA
construction of approved buildings on site is
completed.
PO28 Development provides internal access ways and AO28 No acceptable outcome provided NA
driveways which:
(a) are designed to clearly indicate the function of
the access way; and
(b) provide acceptable levels of access,
functionality, safety, amenity and convenience
for users, as well as catering for car parking
facilities.
PO29 Community title subdivision for residential AO29 No acceptable outcome provided NA
purposes only occurs—
(a) where lots are located close to services and
facilities;
(b) in the Low density residential zone, Medium
density residential zone, High density
residential zone, Tourist accommodation
zone or Centre zone;
(c) where they are consistent with the character
of the locality they are located in;
(d) if appropriate house site areas and car
parking needs can be accommodated;
(e) where they are supplied with adequate
infrastructure to meet the needs of users;
(f) where they minimise adverse effects on the
environment;
(g) if they are of suitable shape and slope to
minimise constraints to development; and
(h) if they are sufficient areas to provide
reasonable amenity for users.
PO30 Community title subdivisions intended for business AO30 No acceptable outcome provided NA
uses:
(a) only occur in a centre zone or industry zone;
and
(b) provide adequate areas on site for vehicular
parking, private and communal open space,
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landscaping and site facilities to meet the
needs of users.
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Role and Function
PO1 Development provides for low density, semi-rural AO1.1 Development other than a dwelling house NA The application is not for a dwelling
living as well as compatible work from home is inconspicuous and presents as a house but will create two lots
opportunities, primary production and small dwelling house. capable of provide a dwelling house
scale visitor accommodation, on large allotments consistent with the rural residential
with varying levels of services zone.
AO1.2 The dwelling house may include one NA
secondary dwelling with a maximum
gross floor area of 65m2 and no more
than two bedrooms.
AO1.3 Any business operated on site including NA
accommodation is subordinate to the use
of the premises for a domestic residence.
PO2 Development does not result in the diminished AO2 With the exception of a Dwelling house, a ü There is no land within 100m of the
productive capacity of rural activities on adjacent distance of not less than 100 metres is site mapped as agricultural land
or nearby properties. provided between any sensitive land use conservation area.
and land on an adjacent rural zone
property with over 4 hectares of land
mapped as Agricultural Land
Conservation Area.
PO3 With the exception of one dwelling house or a AO3 Only the residents of a dwelling house or NA The application is for an RAL 1 into
community residence, any accommodation is community residence reside on the 2.
limited to use by short-term guests. property for any period greater than three
consecutive months.
PO4 Visitor accommodation: AO4.1 Buildings and structures do not occupy NA The application does not relate to
(a) is at a scale and density that protects the more than 5% of the site area, with no visitor accommodation.
environmental and lifestyle values of the more than 500m2 of gross floor area.
land; AO4.2 For visitor accommodation, site density NA
(b) complements the substantive role of the does no exceed on accommodation
property to provide housing to permanent building per hectare.
resident(s); and AO4.3 For a retreat, lodge or guest house not NA
(c) does not detract from the rural residential consisting of self-contained
character and amenity of adjoining accommodation, a maximum of two guest
properties. rooms are provided per hectare of site
area.
AO4.4 Short-term accommodation of a dwelling NA
house on site is limited to the occasional
use of the occupant's permanent place of
residence.
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AO4.5 The resident operator of visitor NA
accommodation remains on site while
guest are staying.
Built Form
PO5 Building height and scale AO5.1 Buildings and structures are no more than NA The application is not for buildings.
Buildings and other structures: 8 metres in building height from ground
(a) are low rise; level, providing that they may be up to 9
(b) do not present an appearance of bulk to metres where the pitched roof but no
adjacent properties, roads or other areas in other part of the building or structure
the vicinity of the site; exceeds 8 metres.
(c) have a low site impact to maximise the AO5.2 The exposed portion of the external NA
opportunity to retain natural site elevation of the building cannot exceed 8
characteristics, such as native vegetation and metres in building height and does not
natural landforms; appear to exceed more than two storeys
(d) respect the scale of surrounding vegetation; when viewed externally from any
(e) are no more than two storeys in height; and elevation.
(f) do not visually exceed two storeys when AO5.3 Site cover of all buildings and structures NA
viewed externally from the building. on the site does not exceed 30%.
AO5.4 Individual buildings or roofed structures NA
do not cover more than 500m2 of the site.
AO5.5 The total gross floor area of all buildings NA
on site does not exceed 500m2.
PO6 Boundary setback AO6.1 Buildings used to house animals, NA The application is not for buildings.
Buildings and other structures are designed and temporary holding yards, structures
sited to:- containing areas of animal waste or by-
(a) provide a high level of amenity to users of product disposal are not within 100
the subject site and adjoining premises, metres of:
including provision of visual and acoustic (a) the boundary of another property in
privacy, access to breezes and protection the rural residential zone or any
from noise, odour or artificial lighting; other residential zone;
(b) provide adequate distance from adjoining (b) an existing dwelling on an adjoining
land uses and avoid conflict with existing or property;
future rural uses and activities on adjoining (c) the boundary of adjoining properties
properties; in the environmental management
(c) allow for space and landscaping to be and conservation zone, unless such
provided between buildings; land is in private ownership; or
(d) preserve existing vegetation that will help (d) a waterway or wetlands as shown
buffer development; on the Biodiversity, Waterways and
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(e) protect the natural character and avoid AO6,2Wetlands Overlay Maps in
adverse impacts on ecologically important Schedule 2.
areas such as national parks, waterways AO6.2 Buildings or structures which are used for NA
and wetlands. the storage of chemicals or machinery,
stockpiling of composting or organic
fertilisers, or which support artificial
lighting or irrigation sprayers, are not
within 100 metres of:
(a) the boundary of another property in
the Rural residential zone or any other
residential zone;
(b) a dwelling on an adjoining property;
(c) the boundary of adjoining properties
in the Environmental management
and conservation zone, unless such
land is in private ownership; or
(d) waterway or wetlands shown on the
Biodiversity, Waterways and
Wetlands Overlay Maps in Schedule
2.
AO6.3 Roadside stalls no larger than 9m2 may NA
be located adjacent to the front property
boundary provided safe space for parking
of vehicles is also within the property
boundary.
AO6.4 Outside the circumstances of AO6.1, NA
AO6.2 and AO6.3 above, buildings and
structures meet the following minimum
boundary setbacks:
(a) 15 metres from a property boundary
adjoining land in the Environmental
management and conservation zone,
unless such land is in private
ownership;
(b) 40 metres from mean high water
spring of a waterway or as otherwise
prescribed through the Queensland
Government Erosion Prone Area
Maps;
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(c) 10 metres from the road frontage;
(d) 10 metres from the side and rear
boundaries or 6 metres where the lot
area does not exceed 1 hectare, with
the exception that if the height of the
building or structure exceeds 9
metres the setback to the side and
rear boundaries is equal to twice its
height in metres.
Alternative provision to the QDC
Safety and Amenity
PO7 Development does not result in an adverse AO7 No accepted outcome provided. ü The development will not result in
change to the light, air quality, noise, accessibility adverse changes to light, air quality,
or other conditions enjoyed by residents of noise, accessibility or other
associated, adjoining or nearby premises. conditions enjoyed by existing
residents. The use is compatible
with existing residential uses.
PO8 Sports Courts AO8.1 A 2 metre landscaped buffer separates NA The application does not include
Lighting and noise associated with outdoor any private tennis court, half court or sports courts.
tennis courts, half courts or sports courts do not sports court from side property
have an adverse impact upon the amenity boundaries where adjoining land in a
enjoyed by occupants of adjoining or nearby residential zone.
premises nor cause unreasonable disturbance to AO8.2 Courts are fenced to a height of— NA
the local fauna. (a) 3.6 metres for a full-sized court; or
(b) 2.4 metres for a half court.
AO8.3 Courts are not lit; or NA
AO8.4 For lit courts: NA
(a) lighting structures are not more than 8
metres in height and set back at least
2 metres from any property boundary;
(b) the court is located at least 60 metres
from the external wall of an existing or
approved residential dwelling on an
adjacent or nearby lot (as measured
from the centre line of the court);
(c) the vertical illumination resulting from
direct, reflected or other incidental
lighting emanating from the site does
not exceed 8 lux when measured at
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any point 1.5 metres outside the
boundary and at any level from
ground level upward; and
(d) lighting is hooded or baffled to direct
lighting downward or is of a type that
gives no upward component of light
when mounted horizontally.
PO9 Development: AO9 No acceptable outcome provided ü The development does not
(a) does not compromise the safety, capacity compromise the safety, capacity or
or operation of the road network; and operation of the road network. The
(b) does not result in significant impacts on new driveway provides sufficient
residents close to rural roads. sight distance along McKinnon
Drive.
Scenic Amenity
PO10 Development does not detract from the scenic AO10 Development on land adjoining the major ü McKinnon Drive is considered a
amenity of the hinterland as experienced from road network, Lake Macdonald or the major road. The site has existing
the major road network or the waterways. Noosa River system minimises visual landscaping to the road frontage that
impacts on the scenic amenity of the will not be removed and will provide
roadway or waterway by— screening to the proposed building
(a) sensitive siting and design of envelope.
buildings, structures, driveways and
works;
(b) retaining existing vegetation;
(c) incorporating landscape treatments
to visually screen and soften
development; and
(d) incorporating building materials and
external finishes that are compatible
with the site’s visual character and
landscape setting.
PO11 The landscape character and visual amenity AO11.1 To protect scenic amenity and other NA The site does not contain and steep
quality of hillslopes and ridgelines are retained landscape qualities: sloping land.
and development: (a) buildings or structures are not
(a) is visually responsive to the natural constructed on land with a slope
topography of the site, sitting within the greater than 33%; and
landscape rather than dominating it; (b) buildings or structures are only
constructed on steep slopes if:
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(b) retains natural vegetation that assists in (i) there are no other suitable
screening or visually softening development; building sites on the property;
(c) steps down slopes or uses suspended floor and
construction, minimising cut or fill; and (ii) construction utilises suspended
(d) uses materials, finishes and colours that floors or pole footings rather
complement the natural setting and integrate than slab on ground
with the landscape and skyline. construction.
AO11.2 On sloping sites or on ridgelines at the NA
uppermost edge of a hill slope:
(a) roof lines are generally parallel with
contours of the land;
(b) roofs do not exceed a pitch of 15
degrees;
(c) buildings do not protrude above the
height of prevailing vegetation; and
(d) undercroft areas exceeding 1.5
metres in height are screened with
landscaping or battens.
AO11.3 On sloping sites: NA
(a) cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in
depth relative to natural ground level;
and
(b) slab on ground construction is
avoided and split level buildings with
small floorplates are used as an
alternative. Post and beam
construction or suspended or pole
construction techniques may be
appropriate.
AO11.4 On sloping sites or on ridgelines at the NA
uppermost edge of a hill slope, buildings:
(a) are constructed in lightweight
materials such as timber or board,
stainless steel, glass and corrugated
iron;
(b) are finished with exterior colours of
moderate to darker shades of olive
green, brown, green, blue, charcoal
or wood stains that blend with the
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colour and hues of the surrounding
vegetation and landscape;
(c) avoid large expanses of solid colours
or reflective surfaces.
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