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RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE CODE
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
PO1 Development provides for AO1.1 Development other than Not applicable
low density, semi-rural living as a dwelling house is The proposal is for a subdivision
well as compatible work from inconspicuous and presents as a only. To be addressed with the
home opportunities, primary dwelling house. future construction of a house.
production and small scale
visitor accommodation, on large AO1.2 The dwelling house may Not applicable
allotments with varying levels of include one secondary dwelling The proposal is for a subdivision
services. with a maximum gross floor area only. To be addressed with the
of 65m2 and no more than two future construction of a house.
bedrooms.
AO1.3 Any business operated on Not applicable
site including accommodation is The proposal is for a subdivision
subordinate to the use of the only.
premises for a domestic
residence.
PO2 Development does not AO2 A distance of not less than Not applicable
result in the diminished 100 metres is provided between The proposal is for a subdivision
productive capacity of rural a sensitive land use and land only.
activities on adjacent or nearby within the Rural zone that:
properties. 1. is mapped as Agricultural
Land Conservation Area
on the Agricultural Land
Overlay maps in Schedule
2; and
2. has a property area
greater than 4 hectares.
PO3 With the exception of one AO3 Only the residents of a Not applicable
dwelling house or a community dwelling house or community The proposal is for a subdivision
residence, any accommodation residence reside on the property only. To be addressed with the
is limited to use by short-term for any period greater than future construction of a house.
guests. three consecutive months.
PO4 Visitor accommodation: No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
1. is at a scale and density The proposal is for a subdivision
that protects the only.
environmental and lifestyle
values of the land; and
2. does not detract from the
rural residential character
and amenity of adjoining
properties.
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Building height and scale AO5.1 Buildings and structures Not applicable
are no more than 8 metres in The proposal is for a subdivision
PO5 Buildings and other building height from ground only. To be addressed with the
structures: level, providing that they may be future construction of a house.
1. are low rise; up to 9 metres where the
2. do not present an pitched roof but no other part of
appearance of bulk to the building or structure exceeds
adjacent properties, roads 8 metres.
or other areas in the
vicinity of the site; AO5.2 Where excavation is Not applicable
3. have a low site impact to required, the maximum portion The proposal is for a subdivision
maximise the opportunity of the exposed external façade only. To be addressed with the
to retain natural site of the building cannot exceed 8 future construction of a house.
characteristics, such as metres in building height.
native vegetation and
natural landforms; Editor's note—refer to figure
4. respect the scale of AP3-13A
surrounding vegetation;
and AO5.3 Site cover of all buildings Not applicable
5. are no more than two and structures on the site does The proposal is for a subdivision
storeys in height. not exceed 30%. only. To be addressed with the
future construction of a house.
Alternative provisions to the
QDC
AO5.4 Individual buildings or Not applicable
roofed structures do not cover The proposal is for a subdivision
more than 500m2 of the site. only. To be addressed with the
future construction of a house.
AO5.5 The total gross floor area Not applicable
of all buildings on site does not The proposal is for a subdivision
exceed 500m2. only. To be addressed with the
future construction of a house.
Boundary setback AO6 .1 Buildings used to house Not applicable
animals, temporary holding The proposal is for a subdivision
PO6 Buildings and other yards, structures containing only.
structures are designed and areas of animal waste or
sited to:- by-product disposal are not
1. provide a high level of within 100 metres of:
amenity to users of the 1. the boundary of another
subject site and adjoining property in the rural
premises, including residential zone or any
provision of visual and other residential zone;
acoustic privacy, access to 2. an existing dwelling on an
breezes and protection adjoining property;
from noise, odour or 3. the boundary of adjoining
artificial lighting; properties in the
2. provide adequate distance environmental
from adjoining land uses management and
and avoid conflict with conservation zone; or
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existing or future rural uses 4. a waterway or wetlands as
and activities on adjoining shown on the Biodiversity,
properties; Waterways and Wetlands
3. allow for space and Overlay maps in schedule
landscaping to be provided 2.
between buildings;
4. preserve existing AO6.2 Buildings or structures Not applicable
vegetation that will help which are used for the storage The proposal is for a subdivision
buffer development; of chemicals or machinery, only.
5. protect the natural stockpiling of composting or
character and avoid organic fertilisers, or which
adverse impacts on support artificial lighting or
ecologically important irrigation sprayers, are not
areas such as national within 100 metres of:
parks, waterways and 1. the boundary of another
wetlands. property in the Rural
residential zone or any
other residential zone;
2. a dwelling on an adjoining
property;
3. the boundary of adjoining
properties in the
Environmental
management and
conservation zone; or
4. waterway or wetlands
shown on the Biodiversity,
Waterways and Wetlands
Overlay maps in schedule
2.
AO6.3 Roadside stalls no larger Not applicable
than 9m2 may be located The proposal is for a subdivision
adjacent to the front property only.
boundary provided safe space
for parking of vehicles is also
within the property boundary.
AO6.4 Outside the Not applicable
circumstances of AO6.1, AO6.2 The proposal is for a subdivision
and AO6.3 above, buildings and only.
structures meet the following
minimum boundary setbacks:
1. 15 metres from a property
boundary adjoining land in
the Environmental
management and
conservation zone;
2. 40 metres from mean high
water spring of a waterway
or as otherwise prescribed
through the Queensland
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Government Erosion Prone
Area Maps;
3. 10 metres from the road
frontage;
4. 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
PO7 Development does not No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
result in an adverse change to The proposal is for a subdivision
the light, air quality, noise, only.
accessibility or other conditions
enjoyed by residents of
associated, adjoining or nearby
premises.
Sports courts AO8.1 A 2 metre landscaped Not applicable
buffer separates any private The proposal is for a subdivision
PO8 Lighting and noise tennis court, half court or sports only.
associated with outdoor tennis court from side property
courts, half courts or sports boundaries where adjoining land
courts do not have an adverse in a residential zone.
impact upon the amenity
enjoyed by occupants of AO8.2 Courts are fenced to a Not applicable
adjoining or nearby premises height of— The proposal is for a subdivision
nor cause unreasonable 1. 3.6 metres for a full-sized only.
disturbance to the local fauna. court; or
2. 2.4 metres for a half court.
AO8.3 Courts are not lit; or Not applicable
The proposal is for a subdivision
only.
AO8.4 For lit courts: Not applicable
1. lighting structures are not The proposal is for a subdivision
more than 8 metres in only.
height and set back at
least 2 metres from any
property boundary;
2. the court is located at
least 60 metres from the
external wall of an existing
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or approved residential
dwelling on an adjacent or
nearby lot (as measured
from the centre line of the
court);
3. the vertical illumination
resulting from direct,
reflected or other
incidental lighting
emanating from the site
does not exceed 8 lux
when measured at any
point 1.5 metres outside
the boundary and at any
level from ground level
upward; and
4. 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: No acceptable outcome provided Complies with PO9
1. does not compromise the The proposal will result in one
safety, capacity or additional allotment, with a
operation of the road common access point to Jirrima
network; and Crescent. It is not anticipated
2. does not result in that the proposal will result in
significant impacts on significantly worsen impacts to
residents close to rural the existing traffic network.
roads.
PO10 Development does not AO10 Development on land Not applicable
detract from the scenic amenity adjoining the major road Jirrima Crescent is not
of the hinterland as experienced network, Lake Macdonald or the considered a major road.
from the major road network or Noosa River system minimises
the waterways. visual impacts on the scenic
amenity of the roadway or
waterway by—
1. sensitive siting and design
of buildings, structures,
driveways and works;
2. retaining existing
vegetation;
3. incorporating landscape
treatments to visually
screen and soften
development; and
4. incorporating building
materials and external
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finishes that are
compatible with the site’s
visual character and
landscape setting.
Editor's note—refer to Figure
AP3 - 3B
PO11 The landscape character AO11.1 To protect scenic Not applicable
and visual amenity quality of amenity and other landscape The proposal is for a subdivision
hillslopes and ridgelines are qualities: only.
retained and development: 1. buildings or structures are
1. is visually responsive to not constructed on land
the natural topography of with a slope greater than
the site, sitting within the 33%; and
landscape rather than 2. buildings or structures are
dominating it; only constructed on steep
2. retains natural vegetation slopes if:
that assists in screening or 1. there are no other
visually softening suitable building sites on
development; the property; and
3. steps down slopes or uses 2. construction utilises
suspended floor suspended floors or pole
construction, minimising footings rather than slab
cut or fill; and on ground construction.
4. uses materials, finishes
and colours that AO11.2 On sloping sites or on Not applicable
complement the natural ridgelines at the uppermost The site is not mapped as
setting and integrate with edge of a hill slope: containing landslide hazard
the landscape and skyline. 1. roof lines are generally areas.
parallel with contours of
the land;
2. roofs do not exceed a
pitch of 15 degrees;
3. buildings do not protrude
above the height of
prevailing vegetation; and
4. undercroft areas
exceeding 1.5 metres in
height are screened with
landscaping or battens.
Editor's note—refer to Figure
6.9.1A and Figure 6.9.1B and
Figure AP3-3B.
AO11.3 On sloping sites: Not applicable
1. cut or fill is less than 1.5 The site is not mapped as
metres in depth relative to containing landslide hazard
natural ground level; and areas.
2. slab on ground
construction is avoided
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and split level buildings
with small floor plates 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 Not applicable
ridgelines at the uppermost The site is not mapped as
edge of a hill slope, buildings: containing landslide hazard
1. are constructed in areas.
lightweight materials such
as timber or board,
stainless steel, glass and
corrugated iron;
2. are finished with exterior
colours of moderate to
darker shades of olive
green, brown, green, blue,
charcoal or wood stains
that blend with the colour
and hues of the
surrounding vegetation
and landscape;
3. avoid large expanses of
solid colours or reflective
surfaces.
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RECONFIGURING A LOT CODE
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
PO1 Urban residential No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
development:
1. is confined to land within
the Urban boundaries;
2. provides a mix of lot sizes
and configurations to
cater for variety in
housing choice;
3. contributes to efficient
use of land and
infrastructure;
4. increases residential
densities and reduces lot
sizes in close proximity to
public transport and
centre zones;
5. provides appropriate
buffer areas between
sensitive land uses,
ecologically important
areas and conflicting
uses;
6. contributes positively to
the amenity and
landscape value of the
local area.
PO2 Rural residential No acceptable outcome provided Complies with PO2
development is confined to land The proposal is within the rural
within the Rural Residential zone residential zone and the rural
and included within either the living area designation of the
Urban Footprint or Rural Living SEQRP. The proposal achieves
designations of the South East the minimum lot size
Queensland Regional Plan. requirements for the Rural
Residential zone.
PO3 Development of land for AO3 Development of land: Not applicable
business and employment 1. at the Noosa Business
functions occurs within the Centre is to be generally
activity centres and the in accordance with Figure
industrial zones. 7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business
Centre Framework and
Character Plan);
2. at the former Bowls site
Lot 3 RP884396, Noosa
Junction is to be
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generally in accordance
with Figure 7.2.5.4
(Noosa Junction
Framework and Character
Plan).
PO4 With the exception of lots No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
intended to be used by the The site is in the Rural
Council or State for community Residential zone and is outside
infrastructure, conservation of the mapped Water Supply
purposes or public utilities, buffer area.
including road widening, no
additional lots are created:
1. in the Rural zone unless
resultant lots have a
minimum area of 100
hectares;
2. in the Environmental
Management and
Conservation zone;
3. on Noosa North Shore;
4. in the Low density
residential zone at
Cooroibah;
5. in the Low density
residential zone where
access is gained via:
1. Noosa Banks Drive,
Tewantin;
2. Golf Course Drive,
Griffith Avenue or
Carramar Street,
Tewantin;
3. Lake Entrance
Boulevard,
Noosaville;
4. Lake Weyba Drive
Noosaville, south of
Eenie Creek Road;
or
5. Habitat Place, Noosa
Heads;
6. within a Water Supply
Buffer Area as shown on
Regional Infrastructure
Overlay.
PO5 New lots have areas and AO5.1 New lots are of a size and Complies with AO5.1
dimensions that: shape that can accommodate In accordance with Table
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the land uses intended by the 9.5.1.4, the proposed
1. are consistent with the zone. development achieves the
purpose and overall minimum lot size for the rural
outcomes of the residential zone of 1.5ha and the
applicable zone or zones; minimum 30m width and
2. are consistent with the dimensions. A common, 10m
size and character of wide access easement is
surrounding lots; proposed along the southern
boundary to service both lots.
3. can accommodate land
uses that are consistent AO5.2 Complies with AO5.2
with the purpose and In general, lots have a Refer Proposed Subdivision Plan.
overall outcomes of the predominantly regular,
applicable zone; rectangular shape.
4. allow for siting and
construction of buildings, Editor's note-topographical
structures, access ways constraints or environmental
and car parking while:- values may call for irregular
1. retaining ecologically property boundaries.
important areas and
ecological linkages; AO5.3 Not applicable
2. minimising risk of In residential zones, lots are
soil erosion, generally arranged so that:
landslide, flooding 1. there are no more than
and bushfire; five lots with a frontage
width of less than 15
3. minimising
metres grouped in a row;
earthworks or
retaining walls 2. there are no more than
associated with three lots with a frontage
construction on width of 7.5 metres or less
sloping sites; in a row unless serviced
by a rear lane;
4. retaining the scenic
amenity and 3. lots with a frontage width
vegetated character of less than 15 metres are
of the landscape; not located opposite other
lots with a frontage width
5. retaining culturally
of less than 15 metres
significant features
and protecting views
to culturally AO5.4 Not applicable
significant features; In activity centres and industry
zones, new lots contribute to a
6. minimising mix of lot sizes that cater for
detrimental impacts varied commercial and industrial
of effluent disposal enterprises, such that:
or storm water
1. smaller lots intended for
runoff; including
intensive development are
open space for
clustered near centres;
landscaping;
ensuring safe 2. new lots adjacent to
vehicular sensitive land uses include
manoeuvring areas sufficient area for
without
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concentration of buffering of incompatible
driveways in one land uses; and
space; and 3. lot reconfiguration
7. where not in a water provides for shared access
or sewerage service arrangements wherever
area, allow for water possible.
storage tanks and
suitable effluent
disposal.
1. except where otherwise
specified in a local area
code, comply with the
minimum lot size
specified in Table 9.5.1.4
Minimum Lot Size and
Dimensions
PO6 Development provides for No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
irregular shaped lots to be
created only where:
1. the creation of regular
lots is impractical such as
at a curve in the road or
because of topographical
constraints;
2. 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;
3. it is desirable to avoid
clearing of vegetation
and the fragmentation of
habitat in ecologically
important areas; and
4. the irregular lot is
demonstrably suitable for
its intended purpose.
Site Responsive Design AO7.1 If located in the Low Not applicable
density residential zone, Medium
PO7 Development provides for a density residential zone, High
lot layout and configuration of density residential zone, Tourist
roads and pathways that is accommodation zone or
responsive to:- Community facilities zone and
intended for a residential use,
any new lot is located outside
the modelled flood level of the
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1. the setting of the site 1% AEP (1:100 year ARI) water
within an urban or surface levels or where not
non-urban context; modelled, above the highest
2. any natural known flood level.
environmental values
present on, or adjoining AO7.2 Flood immunity for Can comply with AO7.2
the site; development areas is not
achieved by filling land below
3. any natural hazards the 1% AEP (1:100 year ARI)
affecting the site or flood level.
adjoining land such that
the number of properties AO7.3 All reconfigured lots on Not applicable
or persons at risk is not land subject to a constraint or There is sufficient area on each
increased; valuable feature identified on an lot outside of mapped areas to
4. the terrain of the land, overlay map contains a building accommodate a building.
minimising the need for envelope marked on a plan of
earthworks; development that demonstrates
5. any places of cultural that there is an area sufficient to
heritage significance or accommodate the intended
character areas present purpose of the lot, that is not
on, or adjoining the site; subject to the constraint or
and valuable feature or that
6. any important landmarks, appropriately responds to the
views, vistas or other constraint or valuable feature.
areas of high scenic
quality present on, or AO7.4 New lots with a site area Not applicable
able to be viewed from, less than 4,000m² in area have Lot sizes are greater than
the site. a slope not exceeding: 4,000m2.
1. 10% side slope
Editor’s Note— Development of (crossfall); or
land affected by constraints 2. 5% lengthwise slope
shown on overlay maps will be (longitudinal fall).
subject to overlay codes
AO7.5 Lot boundaries, services,
Alternate solution
utilities and roads are aligned to
Refer report.
avoid traversing ecologically
important areas and ecological
linkages.
AO7.6 Development does not
Complies with AO7.6
result in significant modification
to natural landform or landscape
features including:
1. waterways and drainage
lines;
2. native vegetation or
significant character
trees;
3. understorey vegetation;
4. slope;
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5. rock outcrops; or
6. views.
Complies with AO7.7
AO7.7 Development retains or
provides viable ecological
corridors for wildlife movement.
Not applicable
AO7.8 Where no riparian buffer
is nominated through the
Biodiversity, Waterways and
Wetlands Overlay Map in
Schedule 2, a vegetated buffer
is provided no less than 10
metres wide, measured from the
centreline of any stream.
Can comply with AO7.9
AO7.9 Ecologically important
To be conditioned as required.
areas are formally protected for
the long term through
environmental covenant or
transferal to public ownership or
through gazettal of a nature
reserve.
Climate Responsive Design AO8.1 The lot design maximises Complies with AO8.1
the number of lots where the Refer plans.
PO8 The street design and lot longest axis of the lot has a
orientation facilitates the general east-west orientation.
construction of energy efficient
buildings that respond to the AO8.2 The street pattern Not applicable
local climate conditions by: maximises the number of streets
1. maximising solar access running in a general north-south
to the north; direction.
2. minimising solar access
to the west; AO8.3 For development within Not applicable
the Low density residential zone
3. proportioning lots and each lot contains a rectangular
building envelopes to house site area where the long
accommodate energy axis faces true north or is no
efficient building more than 20 degrees off true
orientation; north and has minimum
4. maximising access to any dimensions of 10 metres x 15
prevailing summer metres.
breezes; and
5. minimising exposure to
prevailing winter winds.
Neighbourhood Design AO9.1 Lots are arranged to front Complies with AO9.1
streets and public open space. The proposed achieves the
PO9 Development provides for a minimum access handle
lot layout, land use and requirements and is the most
infrastructure configuration that: favourable layout / consistent
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1. provides for an efficient with the prevailing character of
land use pattern; the area.
2. creates compact and
walkable neighbourhoods AO9.2 Development maximises Not applicable
that are well connected opportunities for casual
to centres, employment, surveillance and avoids areas of
education facilities, concealment by ensuring
community services, open pathways and public open space
space and recreation have defined edges and are
facilities; visually exposed to roadways.
3. creates useable and AO9.3 Neighbourhoods Not applicable
interconnected (including roads, pathways and
movement and open open space) are designed with a
space networks; high degree of legibility with
4. effectively connects and public spaces and corridors easy
integrates the site with to find and recognise.
existing or planned
development on adjoining
sites;
5. provides for moderate
and large size
developments to have
multiple access points;
6. promotes a sense of
community identity and
belonging;
7. promotes a variety of
streetscapes;
8. provides for a high level
of amenity, having regard
to potential noise, dust,
odour and lighting
nuisance sources;
9. integrates prominent site
features including
landmarks, native
vegetation and views into
the design;
10. discourages crime or
antisocial behaviour by
facilitating casual
surveillance of streets,
paths and public open
space;
11. avoids the sporadic or
out-of- sequence creation
of lots; and
12. protects and enhances
ecologically important
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areas and provides for
the clustering of lots into
cleared areas.
Infrastructure No acceptable outcome provided Complies with PO10
The site can be connected to
PO10 Development telecommunication and electrical
accommodates and provides for services. Each lot will be
the efficient and timely delivery provided with water tanks and
of infrastructure appropriate to an on-site effluent disposal
the site’s setting and intended system.
use.
PO11 Roadway and pathway No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
layout are predominantly
rectilinear with a high degree of
permeability.
Editor’s Note— Further detail on
traffic and the road network is
addressed in Part 9.4.8
Transport Code
PO12 New lots are located, sized AO12.1 All lots are connected to Can comply with AO12.1
and configured so as to ensure power supply and Each lot can be connected to
each lot is capable of being telecommunications services and power supply and
serviced by appropriate levels of where located within the Urban telecommunications services.
infrastructure including: boundaries, power supply and
1. power supply; communications infrastructure
2. telecommunications; and are provided underground.
3. where within Local Plan AO12.2 If located in a water Not applicable
Areas service area each new lot can be The site is not located in a water
4. reticulated water supply; connected to Unitywater’s water service area. Water tanks will be
5. reticulated sewerage; and supply network. provided to service each lot.
6. stormwater drainage.
AO12.3 Not applicable
If located in a sewerage service The site is not located in a
area each new lot can be sewer service area. See AO12.5.
connected to Unitywater’s
sewerage network.
AO12.4 Not applicable
If located in a Local plan area
lots can be connected to
Council’s stormwater drainage
network.
AO12.5 Complies with AO12.5
If not in a sewerage service area Refer On-Site Effluent Disposal
each lot has sufficient area and Plan prepared by Australian Soil
other attributes to ensure Investigations.
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efficient and effective on-site
sewerage disposal.
PO13 Each lot is provided with AO13.1 Vehicular access for the Complies with AO13.1
safe and convenient vehicle development is consistent with An access easement is proposed
access the function and design of the along the southern boundary to
road it takes access from. service both lots, and will adjoin
an existing access easement on
the adjoining site to the south.
AO13.2 Development does not Not applicable
require new or changed access Jirrima Crescent is not a
to a state-controlled road that is state-controlled road that is a
a limited access road unless in limited access road.
accordance with the limited
access policy for the
state-controlled road.
AO13.3 Access easements are in Complies with AO13.3
appropriate locations for safe A 10m wide access easement is
access and egress, and supply proposed along the southern
appropriate widths and levels of boundary to service both lots,
service for the number of and will adjoin an existing
vehicles that will utilise them as access easement on the
per the requirements of adjoining site to the south.
Council’s Planning Scheme Policy
PSP6 Engineering design
standards – Roads, drainage and
earthworks.
Editor's note- Reference should
be made to the Queensland
Government's Development
Assessment Mapping System to
confirm which are
state-controlled roads or limited
access roads.
Traffic No acceptable outcome provided Complies with AO14
The proposal only results in one
PO14 Traffic generated by the additional allotment and will not
development is within the have a significantly worse
acceptable capacity of external impact on Jirrima Crescent. A
roads and does not have an common driveway is provided to
adverse impact upon the minimise the number of access
functioning of the road network. points along Jirrima Crescent.
Editor’s Note— Further detail on
traffic and the road network is
addressed in Part 9.4.8
Transport Code
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Roads and Pathways AO15.1 Where involving the Not applicable
construction of a new road, road
PO15 Development involving the planning and design supports
creation of new roads and the hierarchy and functional
pathways ensures aspects identified in Council’s
infrastructure— Planning Scheme Policy PSP6
1. provides convenient, safe on Engineering design standards
and efficient movement – Roads, drainage and
for all modes of transport earthworks.
between land use
activities; Editor’s Note— Further detail on
2. prioritises pedestrian road and pathway networks is
movement and bicycle provided in Part 9.4.8 Transport
use over vehicle Code
movements;
AO15.2 The street layout is Not applicable
3. facilitates efficient, safe generally rectilinear and does
and accessible bus not rely on culs-de-sac, or where
services that connect to the use of a cul-de-sac is
existing and future public unavoidable because of the
passenger transport natural features of the site, it
facilities; does not exceed a length of 200
4. provides through roads metres.
and minimises the use of
culs-de-sac; AO15.3 Pathways and Not applicable
5. minimises the extent of pedestrian routes are planned to
earthworks required by provide clear, safe connections
being sympathetic to the between residential, open space,
terrain; transit stops and retail areas,
6. allows for unimpeded and and are located along, or are
practical access to each visible from, streets or other
proposed lot; and public spaces.
7. provides for mature AO15.4 Sufficient space and soil Can comply with AO15.4
street trees. depth is provided for the As required.
planting of street trees for
shade, amenity and habitat
purposes.
PO16 The subdivision layout is AO16 If within 1 kilometre of the Not applicable
designed to facilitate pedestrian Pathways Network identified in
and cyclist linkages with the Local Government
adjoining sites in the immediate Infrastructure Plan located in
area. Part 4, the subdivision design
and layout includes pathways:
1. located in accordance with
the Pathways Network
identified in the Local
Government Infrastructure
Plan; or
2. linking to the Pathways
Network identified in the
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Local Government
Infrastructure Plan.
PO17 Development on land No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
within activity centres with
active frontages are provided
with access from a rear lane or
other access streets to reduce
potential conflicts with
pedestrians and cyclists.
PO18 Development provides for AO18.1 Active parkland or open Not applicable
parks, drainage reserves and space which links to active
open space infrastructure that:- parkland is provided in
1. provides for a range of accordance with the Council’s
passive and active infrastructure network planning;
recreation settings,
offering a range of OR
informal and formal
experiences to the AO18.2 Park contributions are Not applicable
community; paid in accordance with the
2. accommodates adequate applicable infrastructure
facilities to meet the instrument.
needs of the community
and is designed to AO18.3 Land intended for public Not applicable
maximise use by the open space complements
community it serves; existing adjacent and
surrounding open space areas
3. provides opportunities for and physical linkages to these
all age groups and levels areas are provided.
of mobility;
4. is well distributed and AO18.4 Open space is provided Not applicable
contributes to the adjacent to waterways, with
legibility and character of roads servicing the linear
the specific town, village parkland and lots located on the
or locality; opposite side of the road to the
5. creates attractive settings waterways.
and focal points for the
community, designed as AO18.5 A park has direct road Not applicable
attractive and enjoyable, frontages of a minimum of 25%
functional and safe places of the total allotment boundary
to meet and recreate; of the park to provide physical
6. benefits the amenity of access and visibility.
adjoining land uses;
AO18.6 Public open space has Not applicable
7. facilitates the retention good connectivity for users via
and protection of pedestrian and cycle paths.
ecologically important
areas, wetlands, AO18.7 Landscaping is designed Not applicable
waterways, drainage lines to create aesthetically pleasing
and native habitat areas, open space areas and to suit the
their associated buffers,
ecological linkages and
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other natural and cultural type, setting and purpose of the
features; particular park.
8. incorporates appropriate
measures for stormwater AO18.8 Active parkland in all Not applicable
and flood management; areas other than the Low impact
industry zone and Medium
9. is cost effective to
impact industry zone will contain
maintain; and
embellishment in accordance
10. is dedicated as public with the Local Government
land in the early stages of Infrastructure Plan in Part 4
the subdivision. such as:
1. children’s play facilities
catering for various ages
including a soft fall surface
where required and a
shade cover over play
equipment;
2. seating;
3. picnic table/s with seats;
and
4. landscaping.
Editor’s Note— Further detail on
Landscaping is addressed in Part
9.4.5 Landscaping Code
PO19 Land provided for active AO19.1 Active parkland is of a Not applicable
recreation areas is of a physical usable shape free of irregular
standard and condition suitable boundaries.
for the intended uses and is not
subject to physical or other AO19.2 Active parkland is Not applicable
constraints including located on land that is exclusive
contamination, environmental or of—
biophysical constraints or 1. flood inundation below the
legislative protection that would 20% AEP (1:5 year ARI
encumber its use. level);
2. land affected by
stormwater or overland
flow discharge from
adjacent allotments;
3. drainage reserves and
detention basins, which
cannot be shown to safely
and effectively contribute
to the network of parks
and open space areas;
4. land with a slope, or
subject to cut or fill with a
batter slope, that exceeds
a slope of 15%;
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5. areas of land less than 15
metres wide, such as
access and service and
utility easements;
6. land required to serve
primarily as a buffer area
to any existing
development or major
transport corridor; and
7. power easements.
AO19.3 At least 10% of the total Not applicable
open space 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.
PO20 Residential lots less than AO20 Within the Low Density Not applicable
600m2: Residential zone, new lots of
1. occur only where they less than 600m²:
are consistent with the 1. are no smaller than the
size of established size of established
adjacent lots; adjacent lots;
2. are not less than 500m2 2. are free of easements;
in area; 3. are regular in shape with
3. are free of physical a width to depth ratio of
constraints or approximately 1:2;
encumbrances that would 4. do not have a slope
restrict the siting of a greater than 10%;
house;
5. can accommodate a house
4. have area and and sufficient car parking
dimensions that can without encroaching into
accommodate an boundary clearances or
appropriate house site prescribed building
area without siting setbacks;
variations;
6. allow for landscape and
5. are distributed across a tree planting in deep soil
development to create zones to soften built form
diversity in lots; and elements;
6. do not result in excessive 7. are not created by further
driveways at intersections dividing an existing rear
or corners. (battle-axe) lot; and
8. are not located at the end
of a T-intersection or at a
bend in the road.
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PO21 Rear (battle-axe) lots are AO21.1 The minimum area of Complies with AO21.1
created only where:-: the rear lot, exclusive of any The rear lot (Proposed Lot 2)
1. it would not be desirable access strip, complies with the has an area of 2.454ha, and
nor practicable for the lot reconfiguration outcomes in exceeds the minimum lot size
site to be reconfigured so Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum lot size requirements.
that all lots have full and dimensions providing that
frontage to a road; no rear access lot has a lot size
2. located in the Low less than 600m2 exclusive of
density residential zone, access strip.
Rural residential zone or
Rural zone; AO21.2 No more than 10% of Alternate solution
lots within a subdivision are rear Refer report.
3. development positively lots or lots accessed via an
contributes to the access strip.
character of the
neighbourhood; AO21.3 No more than two rear Not applicable
4. development provides a lots are located at the end of a
high standard of amenity cul-de-sac.
for residents and other
users of the rear lot and AO21.4 No rear lot shares a Alternate solution
adjoining properties; common boundary with more Refer report.
5. the lot is large enough to than four other lots.
accommodate anticipated
land uses including car AO21.5 No more than two rear Alternate solution
parking and lots or rear lot access strips Refer report.
manoeuvring; directly adjoin each other.
6. development is not
detrimental to the use AO21.6 No existing lot with a Not applicable
and amenity of adjoining primary street frontage of less
lots through loss of than 12 metres is further divided
privacy, sunlight or unless safe access to the new lot
breezes once buildings is provided to a secondary street
are constructed; to which a frontage of at least
12 metres is provided.
7. vehicular access to rear
lots will not have a AO21.7 Where two rear lots Alternate solution
detrimental impact on adjoin each other, a single Refer report.
lots adjoining the access common driveway and reciprocal
strip due to excessive access easements are provided.
noise, light, dust,
stormwater runoff and AO21.8 No more than three lots Complies with AO21.8
the like; gain access from the same Only two lots will gain access
8. access arrangements do access strip. from the same access strip.
not adversely affect the
safety and efficiency of
the road from which AO21.9 Any lot with a road Complies with AO21.9
access is gained; frontage has no more than one
9. their creation does not rear lot created to its rear and
prejudice the anticipated has a rear lot access strips
development of adjoining located on no more than one
land. side.
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AO21.10 The gradient of the Complies with AO21.10
access strip does not exceed
10%.
AO21.11 Access strips have a Complies with AO21.11
minimum width of 4.5 metres. The proposed access easement
has a width of 10.1m and a
sealed width of 4.5m.
PO22 In the Rural Zone, one lot No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
may be divided into two 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.
PO23 Development provides that No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
the subdivision of space above
or below the surface of land
facilitates 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.
PO24 Development provides for No acceptable outcome provided Can comply with PO24
the effective drainage of lots and To be addressed at the detailed
roads in a manner that:- design phase.
1. maintains the natural
flow regime;
2. effectively manages
stormwater quality and
quantity; and
3. ensures no adverse
impacts on receiving
waters and surrounding
land.
Editor’s Note— Requirements for
the design and construction of
stormwater management
infrastructure are addressed in
Part 9.4.9 Water Quality and
Drainage code
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PO25 New lots for residential No acceptable outcome provided Complies with PO25
development do not adjoin land
located in the Medium impact
industry zone or the Low impact
industry zone.
PO26 Development provides that AO26 The rearrangement of lot Not applicable
the rearrangement of lot boundaries results is an
boundaries is an improvement improvement to the existing
on the existing 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:
1. the rearrangement of lots
remedies an existing
boundary encroachment
by a building or structure;
2. the rearranged lots will be
made more regular in
shape;
3. access is provided to a lot
that previously had no
access or an unsuitable
access;
4. the rearranged lots better
meet the overall outcomes
for the zone and the local
plan area in which the site
is situated;
5. the rearrangement of lots
provides for a significant
improvement in rural
productivity; or
6. the rearrangement of lots
results in a significant
improvement in the
protection of
environmental values.
PO27 Community title No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
subdivision only occurs once
construction of approved
buildings on site is completed.
Editor’s Note—As a building is to
be constructed prior to sealing of
subdivision plans, assessment of
the development is to be
undertaken as part of the
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development application for a
material change of use if that
development is assessable under
the planning scheme.
Reconfiguring a lot can be
assessed simultaneously or
subsequently against the
relevant parts of this code.
PO28 Development provides No acceptable outcome provided Complies with PO28
internal access ways and
driveways which:
1. are designed to clearly
indicate the function of
the access way; and
2. provide acceptable levels
of access, functionality,
safety, amenity and
convenience for users, as
well as catering for car
parking facilities.
PO29 Community title No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
subdivision for residential
purposes only occurs—
1. where lots are located
close to services and
facilities;
2. in the Low density
residential zone, Medium
density residential zone,
High density residential
zone, Tourist
accommodation zone or
Centre zone;
3. where they are consistent
with the character of the
locality they are located
in;
4. if appropriate house site
areas and car parking
needs can be
accommodated;
5. where they are supplied
with adequate
infrastructure to meet the
needs of users;
6. where they minimise
adverse effects on the
environment;
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7. if they are of suitable
shape and slope to
minimise constraints to
development; and
8. if they are sufficient areas
to provide reasonable
amenity for users.
PO30 Community title No acceptable outcome provided Not applicable
subdivisions intended for
business uses:
1. only occur in a centre
zone or industry zone;
and
2. provide adequate areas
on site for vehicular
parking, private and
communal open space,
landscaping and site
facilities to meet the
needs of users.