Appendix G - Code Responses

9.4.7 TRANSPORT CODE

Table 9.4.7.3 - Criteria for Assessable development
                                                           TRANSPORT CODE
Performance outcomes                            Acceptable Outcomes                               Applicant’s Comments
Strategic Transport Network
PO1                                             AO1.1                                             Not applicable.
Traffic generation from development is          Where the development leads to the need to        The development will not lead to an increase in
considered in a localised and a Shire wide      increase transport infrastructure in the Shire,   the need for transport infrastructure.
context to ensure that—                         the development contributes to the transport
                                                network in accordance with Council’s
  1.   the transport network has the capacity infrastructure network planning.
       to safely and efficiently accommodate
       projected movements;                     Editor’s Note— Council may require the
  2.   development does not have an adverse preparation of a Transport Impact Assessment
       impact upon the functioning of the road Report.
       network; and
  3.   development includes measures to         AO1.2
       improve transport options rather than    Development provides for high trip generating Not applicable.
       relying on the widening of roads.        land uses, such as higher density residential     The development is small in scale and will not
                                                development and employment generators, to         lead to high trip generating land uses.
                                                be located in and around activity centres and
                                                around major public transport hubs.

PO2                                             AO2.1                                             Not applicable.
Development respects the road hierarchy and Arterial and distributor roads are designed so        The development does not involve the creation
supports the intended function of adjacent and they can operate with acceptable volumes of        of a new road.
nearby roads.