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




                                                         being in the moderate, high or very high landslide hazard
                                                         area, the landslide risk is low or very low.
                                                         OR
                                                         AO19.2
                                                         A site-specific geotechnical assessment is prepared by
                                                         a registered professional engineer to certify that:
                                                         (a) the stability of the site, including associated
                                                               buildings and infrastructure, will be maintained
                                                               and operational for the life of the development;
                                                         (b) the site is not subject to the risk of landslide
                                                               activity originating from other land, including land
                                                               above the site; and
                                                         (c) development of the site will not increase the risk
                                                               of landslide activity on other land.
                                                         Editor's Note— PSP8 Natural Hazards provides further
                                                         guidance on assessing landslide hazard.
                                                         AO19.3
                                                         Any specific measures identified in a site specific
                                                         geotechnical assessment for stabilising the site or
                                                         development are to be fully implemented.

Major electricity infrastructure & substations

Major Electricity Infrastructure & Substations           AO20.1                                                       Complies –
PO20                                                     Development including any sensitive land uses is at          The proposed development is not located within the
Development is sufficiently separated from major         least:                                                       stated distance to any electrical infrastructure.
electricity infrastructure and substations to minimise   (a) 50 metres from a transmission substation;
the likelihood of nuisance or complaint.                 (b) 10 metres from any other substation; and
                                                         (c) 30 metres from a transmission line easement.
                                                         AO20.2
                                                         Habitable buildings are not located within an easement       Complies –
                                                         for a distribution line.                                     The dwelling is not located within an easement.

PO21                                                    AO21                                                          Complies –
Development is located and designed to avoid or         Noise emissions do not exceed 5db(A) above                    The dwelling is not in proximity to electrical
minimise noise nuisance from the use of infrastructure. background noise level internal to a habitable building       infrastructure.
                                                        measured in accordance with AS1055.

PO22                                                     AO22                                                         Complies –


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