App C - Code Responses · RAL23/0009

Flood Hazard Overlay Code
Table 8.2.6.3 Criteria for assessable development

 Performance outcomes                                  Acceptable outcomes                                  Comments
 Floodplain protection, immunity and safety – for development areas
 PO1                                                   AO1                                                  Complies
 Development provides that for all flood events        The finished flood level is not less than the        The subject land includes mapped waterways
 up     to    and     including       the DFE :        minimum design levels specified in Table             but is not affected by the flooding and
                                                       8.2.6.4                                              inundation extent overlay.
     a) the safety of people on the site is                                                                 The existing buildings will be retained within
        protected; and                                                                                      each allotment. No construction activities are
     b) the risk of damage to property on                                                                   required. The existing levels of the buildings
        the site is avoided or minimised as far                                                             are suitable.
        as practicable.
 PO2                                                   AO2                                                  Complies
 All lots have sufficient area that is                 The minimum area above flood level (flood            As the existing buildings will be retained,
 above the DFE flood level or where modelling is       free area) for each lot, is in accordance            suitable flood levels are achieved.
 not available, the highest recorded flood level, to   with Table 8.2.6.5.
 safely and adequately accommodate the
 intended use.
 PO3                                                   AO3                                                  Complies
 For reconfiguring a lot or operational works,         Development areas are not filled to reduce           No fill is proposed.
 development is undertaken in a manner that            flood risk.
 ensures:

     a) natural hydrological systems are
        protected from erosion, scour or flood
        damage on the premises or other
        premises;
     b) natural landforms and drainage lines
        are maintained to protect the hydraulic




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