Appendix C - Code Assessment

Reconfiguring a Lot Code



                                                                        AO7.9                                                              It is considered that the proposed development adequately
                                                                        Ecologically important areas are formally protected for the long   protects the environmentally important area along the waterway
                                                                        term through environmental covenant or transferal to public        by avoiding any new works creation of lot boundaries within this
                                                                        ownership or through gazettal of a nature reserve.
                                                                                                                                           area. The planning scheme provisions contained within the
                                                                                                                                           Biodiversity, waterways and wetlands overlay code will otherwise
                                                                                                                                           ensure its ongoing protection by seeking that any new
                                                                                                                                           development within the riparian buffer area is avoided.
                                                                                                                                           .
Climate Responsive Design                                               AO8.1                                                              AO8.1 – Complies
PO8                                                                     The lot design maximises the number of lots where the longest      The long axis of the lot runs in an east-west orientation.
The street design and lot orientation facilitates the construction of   axis of the lot has a general east-west orientation.
energy efficient buildings that respond to the local climate
conditions by:                                                          AO8.2
                                                                        The street pattern maximises the number of streets running in a    AO8.2 - Not Applicable
                                                                        general north-south direction.                                     The proposed subdivision does not involve any new streets.
     a)    maximising solar access to the north;
     b)    minimising solar access to the west;
     c)    proportioning lots and building envelopes to                 AO8.3                                                              AO8.3 – Not Applicable
           accommodate energy efficient building orientation;           For development within the Low density residential zone each lot
                                                                                                                                           The site is not within the Low density residential zone.
     d)    maximising access to any prevailing summer breezes;          contains a rectangular house site area where the long axis faces
           and                                                          true north or is no more than 20 degrees off true north and has
     e)    minimising exposure to prevailing winter winds.              minimum dimensions of 10 metres x 15 metres.

Neighbourhood Design                                                    AO9.1                                                              AO9.1 – Complies
PO9                                                                     Lots are arranged to front streets and public open space.          The lots front Jirrma Crescent and/or public open space to the
Development provides for a lot layout, land use and infrastructure                                                                         rear.
configuration that:                                                     AO9.2
                                                                        Development maximises opportunities for casual surveillance
                                                                        and avoids areas of concealment by ensuring pathways               AO9.2 – Not Applicable
     a)    provides for an efficient land use pattern;                                                                                     The development is for a rural residential subdivision and CPTED
     b)    creates compact and walkable neighbourhoods that             and public open space have defined edges and are visually
           are well connected to centres, employment, education         exposed to roadways.                                               responses are not relevant.
           facilities, community services, open space and
           recreation facilities;                                       AO9.3
     c)    creates useable and interconnected movement and              Neighbourhoods (including roads, pathways and open space)          AO9.3 – Not Applicable
           open space networks;                                         are designed with a high degree of legibility with public spaces
                                                                                                                                           The development is for a rural residential subdivision.
     d)    effectively connects and integrates the site with existing   and corridors easy to find and recognise.
           or planned development on adjoining sites;
     e)    provides for moderate and large size developments to
           have multiple access points;
     f)    promotes a sense of community identity and belonging;