Appendix B - Code Assessment

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3 test
Part 9 Development codes \ 9.3 Use Codes \ 9.3.4 Special Residential Code




 PO15                                                   AO15                                                              AO15 - The existing building and site layout provide
 Buildings and outdoor spaces are designed to allow for Development of the site enhances:                                 opportunities for passive surveillance of the entry,
 natural surveillance without adversely impacting the   (a) opportunities for passive surveillance of common              parking and common areas. Re-occupation of the
 privacy of on-site or adjoining residents.                  spaces including providing well-lit, active and              currently vacant building will increase activity and
                                                             overlooked places and routes;                                casual surveillance of the premises. The proposal
                                                        (b) legibility of the site and ease of navigation;                does not introduce upper-level balconies or new
                                                        (c) clear distinction between public and private                  elevated outdoor areas that would result in
                                                             spaces; and                                                  unreasonable overlooking of adjoining residential
                                                        (d) ease of maintenance.                                          premises, while the landscaped courtyard will
                                                            Editor’s Note—development should comply with the              provide a clearly defined communal area.
                                                            principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
                                                            - Guidelines for Queensland

 PO16                                                       AO16.1                                                        Complies.
 Development, including entrance ways and outdoor           The main entrance is clearly identifiable and visible         AO16.1 - The existing building entry is readily
 spaces are designed to protect the personal security       from the street, footpath, visitor car parking areas and      accessible from the on-site parking and driveway
 and safety of residents as well as legitimate site         driveway.                                                     areas and the site has a clear relationship with
 visitors.                                                  AO16.2                                                        Eumundi Noosa Road.
                                                            The internal path network has clear sightlines to the         AO16.2 - The existing access and internal circulation
                                                            main entry and street access points.                          arrangement is retained and provides a direct and
                                                            AO16.3                                                        legible path between the parking/access area and
                                                            Visitors have direct access to the main entrance              building entry.
                                                            without passing through private outdoor living areas.         AO16.3 - Visitors can access the building from the
                                                                                                                          existing parking and entry area without being
                                                                                                                          required to pass through private outdoor living areas.
                                                                                                                          The proposal therefore provides a safe and legible
                                                                                                                          access arrangement for residents and legitimate
                                                                                                                          visitors.
 PO17                                                       AO17.1                                                        Complies with PO17 on balance.
 Building and access works are located, designed and        The residential use has access to a reliable alternative      The proposal involves the reuse of an existing
 sited to protect persons (including residents with         power supply in the event of prolonged power outage           building and only minor building alterations.
 limited mobility) and property in the event of a natural   or disconnection from grid supplied electricity.              Applicable emergency egress, fire safety,
 disaster, emergency or power failure.                      AO17.2                                                        emergency lighting and other life-safety
                                                            The residential use is designed, constructed and              requirements associated with the change of use will
                                                            operated so as to allow residents and staff including         be required to be addressed through the building
                                                            mobility impaired persons to take shelter on site from        approval and certification process. The proposal
                                                            severe weather events or floods.                              does not materially increase exposure to natural
                                                            AO17.3                                                        hazard risk and provides direct access to the existing
                                                                                                                          driveway and road network for emergency response.

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