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Table 6.8.3.3 -Criteria for assessment
Role and function Table 6.8.3.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Compliance
Role and function
PO1 Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
Land uses in the Rural zone are limited to No acceptable outcome provided. the Rural zone.
those which are compatible with
agriculture and the protection of
environmental and landscape values.
PO2 AO2.1 Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
Development does not result in the loss Development that is incompatible with the Rural zone.
or diminished productive capacity agricultural activities is not located on Agricultural
of Agricultural Land Conservation Area. Land Conservation Area and an adequate
separation area between the development and
Editor’s Note—Agricultural Land the Agricultural Land Conservation Area is
Conservation Areas are shown on provided.
the Agricultural Land Overlay Maps in
Schedule 2 AO2.2
Where there is an overriding need for
incompatible development to be located
on Agricultural Land Conservation Area, the
development does not have an irreversible impact
on the productive capacity of Agricultural Land
Conservation Area.
Editor’s Notes—
An irreversible impact on agricultural land
includes a permanent reduction or decline in the
agricultural land, notwithstanding that the land
may be used for agriculture post-development,
e.g. land that could support crops pre-
development that can only be used for improved
pasture post-development.
Aquaculture is specifically permissible
on Agricultural Land Conservation Area.
AO2.3
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Compliance
Where located in the Agricultural Land
Conservation Area accommodation is of a
temporary or semi-permanent nature (such as
tents, yurts, relocatable dwellings or recreational
vehicles) or it adaptively reuses well-established
rural buildings.
AO2.4
No sensitive land use is established closer than
200 metres from land on an adjacent property
included in the Rural zone and mapped
as Agricultural Land Conservation Area as shown
in Agricultural Land Overlap Maps in schedule 2.
PO3 AO3.1 Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
With the exception of one dwelling Only the occupants of a dwelling house, the Rural zone.
house, caretaker’s accommodation or compliant caretaker’s residence or community
a community residence, any residence reside on the property for any period
accommodation activity is limited to use greater than three consecutive months.
by short-term guests or seasonal workers
employed in a rural activity on the or
same site or on adjoining premises.
AO3.2
In addition to residents of the dwelling house, up
to 10 people may reside on the site for periods of
no more than six consecutive months where they
are:
1. employed in a rural activity on
the property; or
2. a spouse or child of a person employed in a
rural activity on the property.
PO4 Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
Visitor accommodation: No acceptable outcome provided. the Rural zone.
1. is at a small scale and low density
that protects the environmental and
rural values of the land;
2. is compatible with rural activities and
nature conservation; and
3. does not detract from the rural
amenity of adjoining properties.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Compliance
PO5
Uses such as nature-based tourism, No acceptable outcome provided.
outdoor education, environment facilities
and outdoor sport and recreation may be
appropriate where:
1. they cannot be more appropriately
located in urban areas;
2. they have an indelible connection to
rural or ecological values of the site;
3. there is an overriding community
benefit of the development;
4. they are not located on Agricultural
Land Conservation Area as shown on
the Agricultural Land Overlap
Maps in schedule 2 or are temporary
in nature so as not to compromise
agricultural uses in the future; and
5. they do not interfere with
remnant vegetation or ecologically
important areas.
PO6 Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
Extractive industry operations are limited No acceptable outcome provided. the Rural zone.
to designated Key Resource Areas and at
other known resources deposits where:
1. best practice environmental
management is met;
2. the amenity of residents in the
vicinity of extractive
industry operations is maintained;
3. they do not conflict with agricultural
operations;
4. the safety of rural roads is ensured;
and
5. the visual amenity of the rural area
as viewed from the major road
network is protected.
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Built form Table 6.8.3.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Built form
Building height and scale
PO7 AO7.1 Complies with A07.1
Buildings and other structures: Buildings are no more than two storeys in height. The proposed secondary dwelling is single level.
and below 8m in building height.
1. are low rise;
2. minimise the appearance of bulk to AO7.2 Complies with A07.2
adjacent properties, roads or other With the exception of Class 10 buildings or The proposed secondary dwelling is below 8m in
areas in the vicinity of the site; and structures used exclusively for a rural building height.
3. respect the scale of activity, buildings and structures are no more than
surrounding vegetation and 8 metres in building height providing that they
maximises opportunities to retain may be up to 9 metres where the pitched roof but
existing vegetation on site. no other part of the building or structure exceeds
8 metres.
Alternative provision to the QDC
AO7.3 A07.3 is not relevant to this application.
With the exception of Class 10 buildings or
structures used exclusively for a rural activity,
individual buildings or roofed structures do not
exceed 500m2 gross floor area.
AO7.4 Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
Class 10 buildings used exclusively for the the Rural zone.
purpose of animal
husbandry, aquaculture, cropping, intensive
animal industry, intensive horticulture or rural
industry do not exceed 12 metres in height.
AO7.5
A structure, not constituting a building, used Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
exclusively for the purpose of animal the Rural zone.
husbandry, aquaculture, cropping, intensive
animal industry, intensive horticulture or rural
industry does not exceed 15 metres in height.
AO7.6
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Where excavation is required, the maximum Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
portion of the exposed external façade of the Rural zone.
the building cannot exceed the
respective building heights in AO1.1 , AO.2,
AO7.3, AO7.4 and AO7.5 above.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-13A
Setbacks Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
PO8 AO8.1 the Rural zone.
Notwithstanding that intensive rural Buildings used to house animals, temporary
activities may need greater separation holding yards, structures containing areas of
distances, buildings and other structures animal waste or by-product disposal are not
are appropriately sited and designed to: within 100 metres of:
1. avoid environmental harm or 1. the boundary of properties in a residential
nuisance to sensitive land uses, zone including the rural residential zone;
including adverse impacts on 2. a sensitive land use;
amenity values, over and above what 3. the boundary of adjoining properties in the
could reasonably be expected in the environmental management and
rural zone; conservation zone; or
2. avoid adverse impact on ecologically 4. a waterway shown on the Biodiversity,
important areas including National Waterways and Wetlands Overlay maps in
Parks, watercourses, and wetlands; schedule 2.
3. mitigate risks associated with the use AO8.2 Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
of chemicals or air pollutants; and Buildings or structures which are used for the the Rural zone.
4. avoid conflict with rural uses and storage of chemicals or machinery, stockpiling of
activities on adjoining properties. composting or organic fertilisers, or which
support artificial lighting or irrigation sprayers are
Editor's note- For uses that are subject not within 100 metres of:
to impact assessment,
required setback and separation distances 1. the boundary of properties in a residential
will vary with the scale and type of rural zone including the rural residential zone;
activity. Relevant factors that will be taken 2. a sensitive land use;
into account when determining 3. the boundary of adjoining properties in the
appropriate distances include the type environmental management and
and scale of buildings and structures conservation zone; or
proposed, the use of buildings and 4. a waterway shown on the Biodiversity,
structures, construction methods, level of Waterways and Wetlands Overlay maps in
containment and ventilation, potential schedule 2.
noise, odour or air pollutant nuisance,
topography, climatic variables, AO8.3
existing vegetation between land uses, Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
With the exception of a roadside stall, buildings
and a range of management practices the Rural zone.
and structures associated with a rural activity or
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that can be employed to mitigate off- industrial activity are set back 20 metres from
site impacts. a road reserve or 40 metres from any part of
the major road network.
AO8.4 Complies with AO8.4
In addition to the circumstances of AO8.1, to The proposed secondary dwelling achieves the
AO8.3 above, buildings and structures meet the boundary setbacks and is setback greater than
following minimum boundary setbacks: 10m from the road frontage and greater than 10
from the side and rear boundaries.
1. 20 metres from a property boundary of
adjoining land in the Environmental
management and conservation zone;
2. a distance greater than the width of
the riparian buffer area shown on
Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetland Overlay
maps;
3. 10 metres from a road frontage; and
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.
AO8.5
On properties over 2 hectares in area, a distance
of not less than 200 metres is provided between
a sensitive land use and land on an adjacent rural
zone property over 4 hectares in
mapped Agricultural Land Conservation Area.
Alternative provision to the QDC
Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
the Rural zone.
Safety and amenity Table 6.8.3.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
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Safety and amenity
PO9 Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
Development does not result in No acceptable outcome provided the Rural zone.
environmental harm or environmental
nuisance to sensitive land uses.
PO10 AO10 Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
Development does not compromise the Safe vehicular access is provided to and from the Rural zone.
safety, capacity or operation of the road the site without adversely impacting on the safety
network. of the road network.
Environment and heritage Table 6.8.3.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Environment, heritage and scenic amenity
PO11 AO11.1 Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
Development does not have a significant Development does not result in sediment, soil or the Rural zone.
adverse impact on the natural values of other material including building materials or
the site including through: waste products being released into the road
reserve, stormwater drains, waterways or adjacent
1. loss of biodiversity values, fauna properties.
habitat and fish passage;
2. changes to natural drainage; AO11.2
3. disturbance to any wetland systems; Natural Vegetation is retained wherever possible.
4. erosion and the transport of
sediments off site (including AO11.3
pollutants and other contaminants Where there is a nominated building envelope on
which would affect the capacity of the lot, clearing of
agricultural lands); native vegetation and building works do not
5. worsening of landslide or fire risk; extend beyond the building envelope, except for
6. on-site effluent disposal; the purposes of a driveway access.
7. creation of dust and air pollutants;
8. disturbance of buildings and
features, including natural features,
of cultural heritage significance.
PO12 AO12 Complies with AO12
Development and associated site works Development and associated site works, including The dwelling will be transport to the site and
do not directly, indirectly or cumulatively filling and excavation are designed and involves minimal site works. The house is raised
cause adverse impacts external to the constructed to ensure overland flow and/or on stumps.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
development site by: flooding is not worsened, impeded, or otherwise
diverted to adversely affect other properties.
1. causing ponding of water;
2. increasing flooding, which adversely
affects the safety or use of any land
upstream and downstream;
3. adversely affecting the flow of water
in any overland flow path.
Scenic amenity Complies with AO13
PO13 AO13 There will be no impacts on the scenic amenity of
Development does not detract from the Development on land adjoining the major road the roadway. The lot is irregular in shape and the
scenic amenity of the hinterland as network, Lake Macdonald or the Noosa River proposed dwelling is sited towards the The
experienced from the major road system minimises visual impacts on the scenic dwelling is proposed to be sited along the western
network or waterways. amenity of the roadway or waterway by: side boundary towards the rear boundary of the
site. The building, including colours and materials
1. sensitive siting and design of buildings, will complement the existing dwelling, surrounding
structures, driveways and works; vegetation and landscape.
2. retaining existing vegetation;
3. incorporating landscape treatments to
visually screen and soften development; and
4. incorporating building materials and external
finishes that are compatible with the site’s
visual character and landscape setting.
Editor’s Note— Residential buildings should be
predominantly finished in colours and materials
that blend well with the colours and hues of the
surrounding vegetation and landscape without
causing glare or reflection.
For agricultural buildings, colours and textures
that blend with the natural setting are preferred
however if not practical, buildings should at least
be well maintained and/or visually screened.
PO14 Not relevant for assessment as per Table 5.5.13 of
The visual amenity of Lake Macdonald, its No acceptable outcome provided the Rural zone.
foreshores and immediate surrounds are
maintained or improved including views:
1. from the lake;
2. to the lake and beyond when viewed
from private lands and from public
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
areas, including the Botanical
Gardens.
Sloping sites and ridgelines AO15.1 is not relevant to this application.
PO15 AO15.1 Access to the secondary dwelling will be from the
The landscape character and visual To protect scenic amenity and other landscape existing driveway crossover.
amenity quality of hill slopes and qualities, buildings, structures and associated
ridgelines are retained and buildings and accessways are not constructed on land with
structures: a slope greater than 25%.
1. are visually responsive to the natural AO15.2
topography of the site, sitting within On sloping sites or on ridgelines at the uppermost
the landscape rather than edge of a hill slope:
dominating it;
2. step down slopes or use suspended 1. roof lines are generally parallel with contours
floor construction, minimising cut of the land;
and fill and avoiding benching of 2. roofs do not exceed a pitch of 15 degrees;
the site; and
3. allow for retention of 3. buildings do not protrude above the height
natural vegetation that assists in of prevailing vegetation.
screening or visually softening
development; and Editor's note- refer to Figure 6.9.1A and Figure
4. incorporate materials, finishes and 6.9.1B. and Figure AP3-3B.
colours that complement the natural
setting and integrate with the AO15.3
landscape and skyline. Cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in depth relative
to natural ground surface.
Editor’s Note— On visually prominent hill slopes
or ridgelines residential buildings should be
predominantly finished in colours and materials
that blend well with the colours and hues of the
surrounding vegetation and landscape without
causing glare or reflection. Broad expanses of a
single colour are less desirable and where
possible should be broken up by other colours or
design elements. Shades in the violet, blue, green
and yellow-green side of the spectrum, as well as
greys or browns, should be appropriate with
whites or bright colours restricted to trimmings.
For agricultural buildings, colours and textures
that blend with the natural setting are preferred
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however if not practical, buildings should at least
be well maintained and/or visually screened.
Noosa Trail Network Table 6.8.3.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Noosa Trail Network
PO16 AO16.1
A comprehensive network of bridle trails Development includes linkages to or between
and pedestrian and bicycle linkages is existing or future components of the Noosa Trail
established, enhanced and protected Network, as indicated on the Strategic
incorporating road reserves, State forests, Framework Infrastructure Map
Council owned land and private lands
consistent with the lifestyle and outdoor AO16.2
recreation needs of Noosa Shire’s Development does not have an adverse impact on
residents and visitors. the access functions of the Noosa Trail Network.