Delegated Report - Code - Planning RAL26 0001 (As Published)

            b. located in the Low density residential zone, Rural residential zone or Rural zone;
            c. development positively contributes to the character of the neighbourhood;
            d. development provides a high standard of amenity for residents and other users of
               the rear lot and adjoining properties;
            e. the lot is large enough to accommodate anticipated land uses including car parking
               and manoeuvring;
            f. development is not detrimental to the use and amenity of adjoining lots through loss
               of privacy, sunlight or breezes once buildings are constructed;
            g. vehicular access to rear lots will not have a detrimental impact on
               lots adjoining the access strip due to excessive noise, light, dust, stormwater runoff
               and the like;
            h. access arrangements do not adversely affect the safety and efficiency of the road
               from which access is gained;
            i. their creation does not prejudice the anticipated development of adjoining land.

Assessment

The proposal involves reconfiguring 1 lot into 2 lots, one of which is a rear lot. The subject site is
within the Low Density Residential Zone and has a long, regular lot configuration, with the existing
dwelling house located toward the Tulip Street frontage. Given the existing siting of the dwelling
and the depth of the allotment, it would not be desirable or practicable to create two standard
frontage lots without substantially altering the established site arrangement or producing an
inefficient subdivision layout.
The rear lot is provided with sufficient area and dimensions to accommodate the existing shed and
future residential development, including private open space, vehicle access, parking and
manoeuvring. The proposed access arrangement utilises a single access strip from Tulip Street
and is not expected to compromise the safety or efficiency of the road network, having regard to
the low traffic generation associated with one additional residential lot.
The creation of the rear lot is considered to maintain the low density residential character of the
locality, which includes a pattern of larger residential lots, secondary dwellings and outbuildings.
Future built form on the rear lot can be appropriately managed through the applicable siting, design
and building requirements to protect the amenity of adjoining properties, including in relation to
privacy, access noise, light spill, sunlight and breezes. The proposed lot layout does not prejudice
the orderly development of adjoining land, as it is contained wholly within the subject site and
provides a logical rear-lot outcome for a deep residential allotment.
On balance, the proposal is considered to satisfy the relevant matters in PO21 of the Reconfiguring
a Lot Code.
5.    CONSULTATION
5.1. Referral Agencies
Not Applicable
5.2. Internal Council Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers for review and/or comment:
     Senior Development Engineer, Development AssessmentRefer to Senior Development
      Engineer’s Internal Memo dated 13 August 2026.
6.    CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The proposed development generally complies with the requirements of the planning scheme and
does not raise any significant issues that cannot be addressed by reasonable and relevant
conditions. The application is therefore recommended for approval.

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