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




                                                          (b)   800 metres walking distance, via a sealed
                                                                pathway of a pedestrian access point of a
                                                                hospital or tertiary education establishment; or
                                                          (c)   400 metres walking distance, via a sealed
                                                                pathway, of a Translink bus stop.

Building design and services

Service and utilities                                     AO5.1                                                       N/a – the dwelling is not located within an “urban
PO5                                                       If located within the urban boundary, the dwelling is       boundary” area.
Development is provided with:                             connected to reticulated water supply, sewerage,
(a) a level of infrastructure and services that is        stormwater drainage and telecommunications
     appropriate to its setting and sufficient for the    infrastructure networks (where available to the lot).
     intended use;                                        Editor’s Note—the urban boundary is indicated on the zone
(b) an effluent treatment and disposal system that        maps contained within Schedule 2.
     does not have an adverse effect on ecologically      AO5.2                                                       Complies –
     important areas or water quality; and                Where there is no reticulated water supply, the             The dwelling proposes 2 x 30,000l inground concrete
(c) adequate onsite water storage to support the          premises is serviced with a rainwater tank with the         tanks for exclusive use by the 5 bedroom dwelling
     efficient use of water and is adequate for           following minimum water supply capacity:                    and a separate 10,000l tanks for dedicated
     everyday use of the occupants.                       (a) for dwellings with no more than 3 bedrooms —            firefighting purposes.
                                                                 45,000 litres; or
                                                          (b) for dwellings of more than 3 bedrooms or where
                                                                 including a secondary dwelling on the same
                                                                 premises — 60,000 litres.
                                                          AO5.3                                                       Complies –
                                                          If located on a lot where reticulated sewerage is not       A HSTP system is proposed, the design is included
                                                          available to the lot, the dwelling is connected to an on-   in the supporting material and a separate plumbing
                                                          site effluent treatment and disposal system.                application will be made by the Private Certifier.

Landscaping                                               AO6                                                         Will Comply –
PO6                                                       Soft landscaping is provided and retained to a              The site will be revegetated and landscaped
Buildings and structures allow for sufficient space for   minimum of 20% of the site area.                            following the construction of the dwelling. See also
outdoor activities, garden areas and screening to                                                                     the proposed revegetation plan by the Ecological
surrounding land uses.                                                                                                Assessment Report.

Car parking                                               AO7                                                         Complies –
PO7                                                       Car parking is provided in accordance with Table            Parking is provide on site for the dwelling. A double
Sufficient car parking is provided to accommodate the     9.4.1.4 of the Driveways and parking code.                  car garage is contained within the curtilage of the
number of vehicles likely to use the site.                                                                            dwelling house.


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