Appendix C - Code Assessment

Reconfiguring a Lot Code



Lot areas and dimensions Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)

Performance outcomes                                                 Acceptable outcomes                                                       Assessment
Growth management
Lot areas and dimensions

PO5                                                                  AO5.1                                                                     AO5.1 – Complies
New lots have areas and dimensions that:                             New lots are of a size and shape that can accommodate the land            The proposed lots are of sufficient size and shape to provide a
                                                                     uses intended by the zone.
                                                                                                                                               house site areas that will allow for the establishment of dwellings
    a)   are consistent with the purpose and overall                                                                                           and associated buildings commensurate with the rural residential
         outcomes of the applicable zone or zones;
                                                                                                                                               zone.
    b)   are consistent with the size and character of
         surrounding lots;                                           AO5.2
    c)   can accommodate land uses that are consistent               In general, lots have a predominantly regular, rectangular shape.
         with the purpose and overall outcomes of the                                                                                          AO5.2 – Complies
         applicable zone;                                            Editor's note-topographical constraints or environmental values           The lots have a conventional rectilinear shape.
    d)   allow for siting and construction of buildings,             may call for irregular property boundaries.
         structures, access ways and car parking while:-
                i)   retaining ecologically important
                     areas and ecological linkages;
               ii)   minimising risk of soil erosion, landslide,
                     flooding and bushfire;
                                                                     AO5.3                                                                     AO5.3 – AO5.4 – Not Applicable
              iii)   minimising earthworks or retaining walls
                     associated with construction on sloping         In residential zones, lots are generally arranged so that:                The site is not located within a residential zone, activity centre or
                     sites;                                                                                                                    industry zone.
             iv)     retaining the scenic amenity and                     a)    there are no more than five lots with a frontage width of
                     vegetated character of the landscape;                      less than 15 metres grouped in a row;
              v)     retaining culturally significant features and        b)    there are no more than three lots with a frontage width of
                     protecting views to culturally significant                 7.5 metres or less in a row unless serviced by a rear lane;
                     features;                                            c)    lots with a frontage width of less than 15 metres are not
             vi)     minimising detrimental impacts of effluent                 located opposite other lots with a frontage width of less
                     disposal or storm water runoff; including                  than 15 metres
                     open space for landscaping; ensuring
                     safe vehicular manoeuvring areas
                     without concentration of driveways in one
                     space; and
                                                                     AO5.4
            vii)     where not in a water or sewerage service
                                                                     In activity centres and industry zones, new lots contribute to a mix of