Delegated Report - Code - Planning - MCU25 0022 & OPW26 0029 (As Published) · MCU25/0022

               The development proposes a 4.6m rear setback for the proposed shed and therefore does not
               meet AO8.4(d) of the Rural Zone Code. The development is therefore required to meet the
               corresponding performance outcome PO8 of the Rural Zone Code, which states the following:

                PO8
                Notwithstanding that intensive rural activities may need greater separation distances, buildings
                and other structures are appropriately sited and designed to:
                a.      avoid environmental harm or nuisance to sensitive land uses, including adverse impacts
                        on amenity values, over and above what could reasonably be expected in the rural zone;
                b.      avoid adverse impact on ecologically important areas including National Parks,
                        watercourses, and wetlands;
                c.      mitigate risks associated with the use of chemicals or air pollutants; and
                d.      avoid conflict with rural uses and activities on adjoining properties.

               The proposed shed is sited at the rear of the property to minimise environmental impacts and avoid
               nuisance to nearby sensitive land uses, consistent with the intent of the Rural Zone Code and the
               Strategic Framework outcomes for maintaining rural amenity. The nearest sensitive receptor, being
               the dwelling at 179 Sankeys Road, Federal, is located more than 200 metres from the proposed
               structure, satisfying the separation requirements for rural activities.
               The shed is intended for storage purposes only and is proposed with a rear boundary setback of
               4.6 metres. This location responds to existing site constraints, including an electrical easement, an
               access easement, and the mapped riparian buffer, which collectively limit alternative siting
               opportunities. The proposed siting achieves compliance with Performance Outcome PO1 of the
               Rural Zone Code by ensuring the structure is appropriately located to avoid adverse impacts on
               environmental features and maintain functional site access.
               Biodiversity Overlay and Waterways and Wetlands Overlay
               Area of Biodiversity Significance and Riparian Buffer Area
               The proposed shed avoids encroachment into the mapped Area of Biodiversity Significance and
               the Riparian Buffer Area identified under the Biodiversity Overlay and Waterways and Wetlands
               Overlay. The structure is positioned approximately 30 metres from the centreline of the mapped
               waterway and at the edge of the biodiversity area, consistent with Performance Outcomes PO2
               and PO3 of this overlay code. Access to the shed will utilise the existing internal driveway, reducing
               the need for additional vegetation clearing and maintaining the ecological integrity of the site.
               Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code
               Major Electricity Infrastructure
               The subject land is constrained by a mapped Major Transmission Line Corridor and a Major
               Electricity Transmission Buffer, as shown in Figure 5. The site for the proposed Dwelling House is
               located outside these mapped areas, and it is noted that the planning scheme permits class 10
               buildings, such as the proposed shed, within the extent of Major Electricity Transmission Buffer.
               As discussed in more detail in Section 4.1 Referral Agencies of this report, there is an existing
               unapproved structure shown in Figure 4. Originally, this structure was required to be removed in
               accordance with the requirements of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) and Powerlink’s
               infrastructure protection guidelines. However, the applicant negotiated further with Powerlink about
               retaining the structure within the easement referenced 601108825 over Lot 6 on RP216727.




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