9-3-1LowDensityHousingCode_70_08-Sep-2026 · MCU26/0104

 Noosa Plan 2020: Current - Amendment 3
 Part 9 Development codes \ 9.3 Use Codes \ 9.3.1 Low Density Housing Code




The requirements for Acceptable Development are the acceptable outcomes listed in the Table of Assessment. Accepted development that complies with
the acceptable solutions is considered to satisfy the requirements. If development complies with some, but not all, acceptable outcomes, an application
for Code Assessment will be necessary and the application will be assessed against the relevant Performance Outcome(s).

FOR ASSESSABLE DEVELOPMENT
Acceptable outcomes are provided for some, but not all, performance outcomes, and identify ways in which performance outcomes can be met.
Compliance with the performance outcome should be demonstrated and the acceptable outcomes are considered as one way to satisfy the corresponding
performance outcome.

9.3.1.3                     Assessment Criteria

Table 9.3.1.3 - Criteria for assessment

Performance outcomes                                    Acceptable Outcomes                                      Comments

Location

PO1                                                     AO1.1                                                    Complies –
Dwelling houses, rooming accommodation, community       Dwelling houses (including secondary dwellings) and      The dwelling is located in the Rural Zone.
residences and short-term accommodation are located     community residences are anticipated in the Low
where they:                                             density residential zone, Rural residential zone and
(a) provide a high level of comfort and amenity for     Rural zone.
      occupants;                                        AO1.2                                                    N/a for a Dwelling house.
(b) maintain amenity and privacy of neighbouring        Rooming accommodation provides housing choice
      premises;                                         within urban boundaries.
(c) are compatible with the character and
      streetscape of the local area; and
(d) do not occupy land intended for higher density
      living.

Effects of use

Removal homes                                           AO2.1                                                    N/a – the proposed dwelling is not a removal home.
PO2                                                     Any part of a removal home that is affected by termite
A removal home—                                         attack, borers, dry rot or severe weathering or is
(a) does not have an adverse impact on the amenity      damaged as a consequence of relocation, is repaired
     of the premises or surrounding premises; and

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