Planning Report 3032 · REC13/0148

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Specific Outcomes                                      Proposed Solutions
Engineering Design Standards – Roads,                     length of less than 200m and an
Drainage and Earthworks;                                  appropriate turning circle.
g) minimises the extent of earthworks required
by being sympathetic to the terrain;
h) has no significant adverse effects on habitat
corridors or areas of significant native
vegetation;
i) does not create noise attenuation difficulties;
j) incorporates pedestrian and cyclist crossings
at intersections or where required to access
high activity nodes and public transport;
k) has regard to the potential for conflict
between vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists;
and
l) incorporates on-road cycling facilities.

O8 The development contains a pathway system               Sufficient area is provided for pathways to
that encourages walking and cycling and provides a         be constructed.
safe environment for users, and is--
a) a stable, smooth surface, including across
driveways, sections and joins;
b) easily maintained;
c) of a width and longitudinal gradient to cater
for projected usage
d) inclusive of clear sight-lines for safe use;
e) be free of any obstructions such as fences,
signage and bollards.

O9 The subdivision layout is designed to facilitate        The proposed reconfiguration maintains
linkages with adjoining sites in the immediate area.       the ability for further pedestrian linkages
                                                           to be created in the future if required.

O10 Where the lots are to be used for Industrial           Not applicable.
business or Commercial business uses, the layout
provides for appropriate buffer areas, to mitigate
possible impacts on nearby residences or other noise
sensitive uses.
O11 For lots in the Rural Settlement Zone—a sealed         Not applicable.
access to the nearest urban settlement is available.
Water supply for fire fighting
O12 An adequate and accessible water supply is             All proposed lots will be connected to a
provided for fire fighting purposes.                       reticulated water supply that is reliable
                                                           and conforms to Council’s Standards.

Energy efficiency
O13 The street and lot orientation facilitates the         In designing the subdivision layout
construction of energy efficient buildings that            consideration has been given to street
respond to the local climate conditions.                   and lot orientation and how buildings can
                                                           respond to local climate conditions. All
AND                                                        lots contain sufficient area to allow
                                                           orientation of dwellings to optimise solar
O14 For residential development, the subdivision           access.
design provides for the maximum practicable number
of lots with house site areas that—
a)     maximise solar access to the north in winter;
b)     minimise solar access to the east and west in
       the summer;
c)     maximise access to any prevailing summer
       breezes; and


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