Town Planning Assessment Report · MCU25/0020

6.1 Table of Assessment

Under the relevant tables of assessment, the proposed use is subject to Accepted Development subject
to requirements. However, code assessment is triggered through the inclusion of the proposed basement
and other siting and built form non-compliances as detailed in section 6.2 below. The proposed
development is required to be assessed against the following codes:

   ●​   Low density residential zone code;
   ●​   Low density housing code;
   ●​   Queensland Development Code MP1.2;
   ●​   Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Code; and
   ●​   Flood Hazard Overlay Code.

The proposal has been assessed against the Acceptable Outcomes and Performance Outcomes of the
above codes and can be considered compliant. An assessment of the relevant benchmarks has been
undertaken and is included in Attachment A of this letter. Where the proposal does not comply with an
Acceptable Outcome, alternative solutions to satisfy the corresponding Performance Outcome have been
provided below.

6.2 Planning Scheme Non-Compliances

PO9 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code

PO9 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code states:

   PO9 Buildings and structures are designed and sited to:
     a)​ provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and adjoining premises, including
         provision of visual and acoustic privacy and access to sunlight;
     b)​ not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking of private open space or habitable areas
         of adjoining premises;
     c)​ provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses;
     d)​ preserve existing vegetation that will help buffer development;
     e)​ allow for space and landscaping to be provided between buildings including adequate area at
         ground level for landscaping with trees, shrubs and outdoor living;
     f)​ be consistent with the predominant character of the streetscape; and
     g)​ protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on ecologically important areas such
         as national parks, waterways and wetlands.

AO9.1 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code

AO9.1 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code states:

   AO9.1 Buildings and structures have a setback of 6 metres from the road frontage, provided that
   setback to one frontage may be reduced to 4.5 metres where the lot:
      a)​ has frontage to more than one road; and
      b)​ is less than 600m2 in area; or
      c)​ is less than 15 metres in width.




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