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Appendix C - Code Assessment
Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development
Performance outcomes Acceptable solutions Assessment
Ecologically Important Areas
PO1 AO1.1 AO1.1 – Complies
Development is sited and designed to protect the Ecologically important areas are conserved or improved The subject site contains a waterway and associated
physical and ecological integrity and biodiversity to ensure their ongoing contribution to the natural riparian zone traversing the western portion of the site
of ecologically important areas through protection of: resources and biological diversity of Noosa Shire. which is defined as an ecologically important area.
While a new property boundary intersects the waterway
a) existing habitat areas and ecological linkages; and AND and riparian zone, it follows an existing fence line and
b) existing riparian vegetation, waterways causeway over the waterway and the proposal intends
and wetland habitat values to conserve this area in its current state. Conditions
could also be imposed requiring some rehabilitation
planting to occur along the waterway which would
improve ecological values of the site.
AO1.2
Buildings, structures and associated works are located AO1.2 – Complies
within existing cleared areas or areas of lowest The proposal does not involve any works.
ecological value.
AND
AO1.3
AO1.3 – Complies
Where constructing a dwelling house or community
Any future dwelling house can be located outside of the
residence, buildings and associated structures are not
land identified as an area of biodiversity significance.
located on land identified as an area of biodiversity
significance on a Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands
Overlay Map.
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Clearing vegetation (other than for a driveway access)
does not extend beyond—
a) 30 metres of a building or 10 metres of a class 10a
structure on lots greater than 10 hectares; or
b) 10 metres of a building or class 10a structure on
lots 10 hectares or less but more than 3,000m2; or
c) 3 metres of a building or class 10a structure on
lots 3,000m2 or less.
AND
AO1.4
Clearing of vegetation for a boundary fence does not AO1.4 – Complies
extend beyond 5 metres either side of the fence The proposal does not intend to clear any vegetation for
the purpose of a boundary fence. Conditions can be
imposed to this effect.
Reconfiguring a lot Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable solutions Assessment
Reconfiguring a lot
PO2 AO2 AO2 – Complies
New lots are only created if they maintain ecological Where clearing vegetation for the purpose The proposal does not intend to incorporate any
linkages and minimise the clearing of vegetation. of Reconfiguring a Lot: vegetation clearing for the purpose of the
reconfiguration. While a new boundary would be created
a) new boundaries to lots do not transect and which transects a watercourse, it follows an existing
fragment existing native vegetation; fence line and causeway over the waterway in a cleared
b) new lots are created to allow for part of the site. The ecological linkage along the
suitable building envelopes for future buildings and waterway will be maintained in its current state.
works to be located within existing cleared areas
or areas of low ecological value;
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c) building envelopes are designated for each lot;
and
d) ecological linkages and ecologically important
areas are secured by environmental covenant or
transferred to public ownership or through gazettal
of a nature reserve.
Management of impacts Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable solutions Assessment
Management of Impacts
PO3
Development is designed and sited to manage adverse AO3.1
AO3.1 – Complies
impacts on ecologically important areas by: Where clearing of vegetation cannot be practicably
avoided, the development:
The development can clearing vegetation and therefore
a) minimising the total footprint within which all will ensure that the ecological values of the site are
activities, buildings, structures driveways and other a) ensures the design and siting limits the loss protected in their current form. Conditions can be
works are contained; of vegetation to the smallest extent possible; imposed to ensure that any new fencing through the
b) locating development in existing cleared areas or b) protects and retains ecological values and ecologically important areas are of a fauna friendly
areas of low ecological value over other areas to ecosystem processes to the greatest extent variety.
the greatest extent possible; and possible within and adjacent to the site;
c) incorporating siting and design measures to c) provides measures to allow for safe movement of
protect and retain ecological values and fauna through the site; and
ecosystem processes within or adjacent to the d) provides suitable habitat replacement and
development site; and replanting in accordance with PSP3 Ecological
d) where adverse impacts have been minimised, Assessment Guidelines.
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any residual impacts on ecological values are
compensated for through suitable habitat AO3.2
replacement and replanting on site in the first Habitat trees, recruitment habitat trees, and roosting,
AO3.2 – Complies
breeding and feeding areas are protected for native
instance or in a way that results in a net gain The proposed development will not interfere with any
fauna habitat.
and enhancement of the overall habitat habitat trees.
values of Noosa Shire.
PO4 AO4.1 AO4.1 - Complies
Development provides for effective measures during Vegetation is protected from disturbance or damage The development would ensure that all native vegetation
construction and operation to protect ecological values from construction and operation activities by: on the site is protected from disturbance.
including:
a) clearly marking trees to be retained with flagging
a) avoiding disturbance to or clearing of vegetation in tape;
and within the vicinity of the site; b) installing protective fencing around the dripline of
b) managing habitat disturbance and physical harm the vegetation and avoid filling and excavating in
to fauna from noise, vibration, dust, light, these fenced areas;
dewatering or excavating; and c) ensuring stockpiling, storage and vehicle parking
c) avoiding clearing in areas where erosion or occurs outside the identified vegetation areas; and
slippage could occur. d) using low impact construction techniques
around vegetation.
AO4.2 AO4.2 – Not Applicable
Vegetation which is capable of forming or contributing to
a buffer between different land uses or a buffer against
pollution, light spillage or noise is retained.
AO4.3
Lighting associated with development:
AO4.3 – Not Applicable
a) does not contribute an unacceptable level of
illuminance (greater than 1 lux) for light sensitive
species within or at the boundary of an
ecologically important area; and
b) does not contribute to an unacceptable level of
illuminance on landward horizons along coastal
areas and known marine turtle nesting beaches.
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AO4.4
Clearing of vegetation does not involve clearing that
AO4.4 – Not Applicable
may cause or contribute to hillslope erosion, bank
The proposal would not involve clearing of vegetation
erosion, or slippage.
Connectivity Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable solutions Assessment
Connectivity
PO5 AO5 AO5 – Complies
Development is designed and operated to maintain and Development is designed and operated to The subdivision has been designed to follow an existing
enhance connectivity between and across ecologically maintain ecological linkages and maximise opportunity fence line and causeway through the ecologically
important areas and connecting habitat and support for connectivity and the movement of fauna by: important area and will ensure the area is maintained in
unimpeded and safe movement of terrestrial and aquatic its current state. Reasonable conditions could be
fauna. a) ensuring protection of wildlife refuges; imposed to require some revegetation planting to occur
b) maintaining vegetation in patches of the greatest along the edge of the watercourse which would enhance
possible size and within the smallest possible the habitat connection.
edge-to-area ratio;
c) enhancing connectivity through planting and
rehabilitation works, including across property
boundaries, to areas of national park, state forest
or reserve;
d) avoiding the creation of physical barriers and
safety hazards (such as roads,
pedestrian access and instream structures) along
and within the ecological linkage;
e) providing mitigation measures such as wildlife
movement infrastructure, fauna exclusion and
directional fencing, underpasses/overpasses and
traffic calming devices, signage and lighting; and
f) where offsets are necessary, delivering offsets that
support and enhance ecological linkages.
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Waterways and wetlands Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable solutions Assessment
Waterways and wetlands
PO6 AO6.1 AO6.1 – Complies
The biodiversity and ecosystem values of waterways, Development and clearing of vegetation does not occur The proposed development will not clearing within the
wetlands and adjacent riparian zones are protected by: within: riparian buffer area.
a) avoiding any new development in a riparian buffer a) a riparian buffer area;
area and wetland area; b) a wetland area; or
b) retaining aquatic and terrestrial habitat in riparian c) 10 metres either side of the centre line of other
zones; waterways identified on a Biodiversity, Waterways
c) maintaining and enhancing wildlife corridors and and Wetlands Overlay Map.
connectivity along watercourses and drainage
lines for native fauna movement; AO6.2 AO6.2/PO6 – Complies
d) avoiding edge effects and damage from adjacent Development provides for the rehabilitation of land Refer to section 5.2.1 of the Town Planning Report
land uses; within:
e) maintaining stream integrity and bank stability by AO6.3 – Not Applicable
minimising bank erosion and slumping; a) a riparian buffer area;
f) maintaining water quality through filtering b) a wetland area; and
sediments, nutrients and other pollutants; and c) 10 metres either side of the centre line of any
g) removing pest species and replacing them other waterway identified on a Biodiversity,
with local native species. Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Map.
AO6.3
Recreational facilities (eg. playgrounds, pergolas,
barbeques) are setback a minimum of 10 metres from
the top of the bank of a waterway.
Editor’s Note—Setbacks to waterways for certain uses
and works are also specified in the relevant codes.
Editor's Note—Wetland areas are identified on
the Queensland Wetland Program mapping
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Editor's Note—Any clearing of vegetation also needs to
meet the outcomes of the Earthworks Code and
the Water Quality and Drainage Code.
PO7 No acceptable outcome provided. PO7 – Not Applicable
Vegetation within 400 metres of the full ponded water
within Lake Macdonald is retained.
PO8 AO8.1 AO8.1 – Not Applicable
Development on land adjacent to Development adjacent to This outcome relates to creating public access along
a waterway or wetland maintains appropriate extent of a waterway or wetland provides that: significant waterways that would be incorporated as
public access to waterways and wetlands and minimises reserves.
edge effects. a) no new lots directly back onto a riparian buffer
area; and
b) new public roads are located between a riparian
buffer area or riparian zone and the proposed
development area.
Water hydrology Table 8.2.2.3. - Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable solutions Assessment
Surface and ground water hydrology
PO9 AO9.1 AO9.1 – Complies
Development ensures that the natural surface water and Development does not impact on the natural surface The proposed subdivision does not propose any works
ground water hydrologic regimes of waterways, water or groundwater hydrologic regimes and this is that would impact on the hydrologic regime on the
wetlands and hydrologically-sensitive plant communities facilitated by: property.
are not adversely impacted.
a) avoiding or minimising channelization, redirection
Editor's Note—Groundwater dependent ecosystems or interruption of flow;
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are identified on Queensland Government WetlandInfo b) avoiding groundwater extraction;
mapping. c) maintaining groundwater recharge and discharge
processes;
d) maintaining natural groundwater fluctuations;
e) avoiding causing ingress of saline water into
freshwater aquifers of wetlands; and
f) avoiding contaminants entering groundwater (e.g.
from runoff, effluent disposal).
Rehabilitation of ecologically important areas Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable solutions Assessment
Rehabilitation of ecologically important areas
PO10 AO10.1 AO10.1 – Complies
Development provides for ecologically important Landscaping and rehabilitation complements and Conditions can be impose to ensure that any
areas to be restored and enhanced through: supports ecologically important areas by: rehabilitation planting will complement the existing
ecosystem.
a) designing landscaped areas to complement and a) utilising local native species;
enhance existing vegetation and ecological b) utilising suitable plant species identified in PSP2
linkages; Landscaping;
b) removing species likely to displace native flora c) restoring degraded ecosystems to achieve a
species or degrade fauna habitat; functional ecosystem state that requires minimal
c) replanting and rehabilitating degraded habitat; human intervention;
d) replacing any vegetation removed with d) replicating adjacent remnant habitats of the same
suitable local native species; type, including the understorey vegetation;
e) providing for fauna habitat; and e) creating or enhancing linkages between existing
f) avoiding the planting of pest plant species. habitats;
f) avoiding the use of pest plant species listed
in PSP2 - Landscaping;
g) planting riparian zones to filter stormwater run-off,
stabilise soil and provide for wildlife habitat; and
h) providing ground and arboreal structures for fauna,
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which may include ground depressions, rocks,
hollows, nesting boxes and in-stream habitat.
AO10.2 AO10.2 – Not Applicable
Vegetation cleared is replaced with: The proposed development does not involve vegetation
clearing.
a) plantings of equivalent area that replicate the
floristic structure of the vegetation removed; or
b) where this is not possible due to the
characteristics of the site and the development,
plantings twice the number of the removed trees
and plants.
Editor’s Note — Revegetation and rehabilitation works are
to be carried out in accordance with an approved
Revegetation and Rehabilitation Management Plan, as
referred to in PSP3 Ecological assessment guidelines.
Koala habitat protection and enhancement Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable solutions Assessment
Koala habitat protection and enhancement
PO11 AO11.1 AO11.1 – Complies
Development is designed, constructed and operated Development design complies with the Koala-sensitive The proposed subdivision does not propose any
to— Design Guideline: A guide to koala sensitive design development that would impact on the movement or
a) protect and enhance koalas and koala habitat and measures for planning and development activities. safety of koalas.
avoid adverse impacts;
b) provide measures to assist the survival of koala AO11.2 AO11.2 – Complies
populations in the area to mitigate any potential Development incorporates revegetation and landscaping Conditions can be imposed to ensure that rehabilitation
threats or risk to koalas; and that provides food, shelter and movement opportunities planting includes Koala food tree varieties. It is noted
c) provide for safe and appropriate koala movement for koalas. that the natural ecosystem and regrowth occurring on
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across the landscape. the site predominantly comprises Melaleuca
quinquenervia which is a secondary food tree for
Editor's Note—Koala habitat mapping is in Schedule 2 Koalas.
Mapping.
Editor's Note—The Planning Regulation 2017, AO11.3 AO11.3 – Complies
schedule 10 states that development that interferes with Development is designed to maximise and enhance Conditions can be imposed to provide rehabilitation
koala habitat, in an area that is both a koala priority area connectivity between koala habitat trees and ensure planting along the waterway that will connectivity
and a koala habitat area, is prohibited development safe koala movement. between koala food trees and ensure safe koala
(subject to the exceptions stated in schedule 10 of the movement.
Planning Regulation 2017). AO11.4
During construction, measures are incorporated to not AO11.4 – Not Applicable
Editor's Note - These performance outcomes and increase the risk of death or injury to koalas, by The proposed subdivision does not involve any
acceptable outcomes apply to: including safe koala movement measures, as defined in construction activities that would cause risk to koalas.
the Planning Regulation 2017.
a) development on land in a koala priority area,
where the development does not interfere with
koala habitat and where the benchmarks are
additional to and not inconsistent with, the
assessment benchmarks stated in schedule 11,
part 2 of the Planning Regulations 2017; and
b) development on land outside the koala priority
area, where the development does not interfere
with koala habitat in koala habitat areas.
Bushfire management Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable solutions Assessment
Bushfire management
PO12 PO12 – Not Applicable
Bushfire management measures are adopted based on No acceptable outcome provided The future house sites area on proposed Lot 11 is clear
ecological principles, which: of bushfire hazard buffer areas on the property and
would not require any clearing or other management
a) maintain and enhance biodiversity; procedures that could potentially impact on the
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b) minimise threat of fire to the natural environment, biodiversity values of the site.
as well as life and property; and
c) provide for effective use and maintenance of
buildings and structures.
Editor's note—The performance outcome applies to
properties in bushfire hazard areas and only
where clearing is reasonably necessary for the control of
bushfire risk to a building or structure. Bushfire hazard
areas are shown on Bushfire Hazard Overlay maps in
Schedule 2.
Scenic amenity Table 8.2.2.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable solutions Assessment
Scenic amenity
PO13 AO13.1 AO13.1 – Not Applicable
The scenic amenity and vegetated character of the Vegetation is retained: The proposed subdivision will not involve clearing of
landscape is protected by retaining vegetation: vegetation.
a) along and around watercourses and drainage a) on and within 30 metres of prominent ridgelines
lines; and on sloping sites;
b) on steep slopes and ridgelines; b) in gullies;
c) along the major road network; and c) along watercourses and drainage lines;
d) that forms coastal vistas to and from beaches. d) within 10 metres of the major road network; and
e) along the front coastal dune system.
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Table 8.2.3.3 - Criteria for assessable development
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcome Assessment
Safety of people and property
PO1 AO1.1
Development maintains the safety of people and property Development which will materially increase the AO1.1 – Complies
from the adverse impacts of bushfire. number of people living or congregating on premises,
including reconfiguring a lot, is not located within a The subject site incorporates a small area that is
medium or high bushfire hazard area. mapped high potential bushfire hazard area in the north
western corner of the site and associated buffer areas
that extend through the predominant potion of the site.
AO1.2
The future house site relating to proposed Lot 11 will be
Development maximises setbacks from situated clear of both the high protentional hazard area
hazardous vegetation to achieve an acceptable risk. and associated buffer areas.
Editor’s Note — PSP8 Natural Hazards provides
guidance for assessing bushfire hazard risk and AO1.2 – Complies
preparing a bushfire hazard management plan.
The proposed subdivision has been designed a way
that will allow a future house site located on proposed
Lot 11 to be located clear of the bushfire hazard and
buffer area and maximise the setback from hazardous
vegetation in the northwest corner of the site.
Impacts on Ecologically Important Areas
PO2 AO2 – Complies
Bushfire mitigation measures do not adversely impact on: No acceptable outcome provided No bushfire mitigation measures will be necessary to
maintain the safety of people and property from the
a) biodiversity values, connectivity and ecosystem
bushfire hazard.
functioning; and
b) the long term physical integrity of
waterways, wetlandand areas of native vegetation.
Water Supply for Fire Fighting Purposes
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PO3 AO3.1 AO3.1 – Not Applicable
Development provides an adequate water supply Premises are connected to the reticulated water
for fire fighting purpose which is reliable, safely supply.
located and freely accessible.
Editor's note—For reconfiguring a lot, water supply
needs to provide for a minimum flow and pressure of
10 litres a second at 200kPa at all times for fire
fighting purposes.
OR
AO3.2 AO3.2 – Complies
Where there is no available reticulated water supply, The premises has access to dams located western
the premises has: portion of the site that have water volumes greater that
5000L.
a) an accessible dam, swimming pool or water
tank available for fire fighting purposes with an
onsite water volume of not less than 5,000
litres; and
b) a water supply outlet pipe 50 millimetres in
diameter fitted with a standard fire brigade
fitting connected to the water supply (other than
where the water supply is in a swimming pool or
dam).
Editor’s Note—Water supply capacity for fire fighting
purposes is in addition to water supply capacity for
other uses and activities on the premises.
Essential Community Infrastructure
PO4 AO4.1 PO4.1 – 4.2 – Not Applicable
Essential community infrastructure is able to function Development involving essential community
effectively during and immediately after bushfire events. infrastructure is not located within a medium or high
bushfire hazard area.
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OR
AO4.2
Where located in a medium or high bushfire hazard
area, development involving essential community
infrastructure is designed to function effectively
during and after a bushfire event in accordance with
a Bushfire Hazard Management Plan.
Editor’s Note— PSP8 Natural Hazards provides
guidance for assessing bushfire hazard risk and
preparing a bushfire hazard management plan.
Hazardous Materials
PO5 AO5 AO5 – Not Applicable
Public safety and the environment are not adversely Hazardous materials are not manufactured or
affected by the impacts of bushfire on hazardous stored in bulk in a bushfire hazard area.
materials manufacturing or storing in bulk.
Access and Evacuation Routes
PO6 AO6.1 AO6.1- 6.3 – Not Applicable
Roads provide for easy and safe evacuation of residents The road layout provides for through-roads and The proposed development does not involve the
of premises and access by emergency services. avoids cul-de-sacs and dead-end roads. creation of any new roads.
OR
AO6.2
The development has a perimeter road reserve with a
minimum width of 20 metres and maximum gradient
of 12.5%.
OR
AO6.3
Cul-de-sacs or no-through roads are provided with
fire trails or access easements, which are capable of
being navigated by conventional vehicles and which
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link to through roads.
AO6.4
Safe access and egress is available at all times to all AO6.4 – Complies
of the development for emergency vehicles and Safe access and egress for emergency service
personnel. personal is available to both lots via Jirrma Crescent.
AO6.5
Where an emergency access point is required, it
complies with the relevant works codes and PSP6 AO6.5 – Complies
Engineering Design Standards. Emergency service vehicles can gain access to the site
via the existing driveway to the dwelling house located
on proposed Lot 10.
Lot design
PO7 AO7 PO7 – Performance Outcome
Lot design and building siting minimises bushfire hazard Each residential lot: Refer to section 5.2.1 of the Town Planning Report.
risk to people and property.
a) includes a building envelope, identified on a
plan of subdivision;
b) is of sufficient size and shape to allow for
efficient emergency access to buildings for fire
fighting appliances (e.g. by avoiding battle-
axe/hatchet lots and long narrow lots with
long access driveways to buildings);
c) where more than 2500m², achieves setbacks
from hazardous vegetation in line with Bushfire
Attack Level 29 requirements as per AS3959;
and
d) is designed so that buildings and structures are
sited in locations of lowest hazard within the lot
and elements of the development least
susceptible to fire are closest to the fire hazard.
Firebreaks and fire access tracks
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PO8 AO8.1 AO8 – Not Applicable
Firebreaks and fire access tracks provide: Where development involves the creation of a new The proposal does not involve the creation of any new
road and lots, a firebreak is provided by providing a roads.
a) adequate access for fire fighting and other cleared road reserve not less than 20 metres wide
emergency vehicles; and
and maximum gradient of 12.5% around the
b) adequate access for the evacuation of residents
and emergency personnel in an emergency perimeter of the subdivision, between the created lots
situation. and surrounding vegetated lands.
OR
AO8.2 AO8.2 – Complies
Fire access tracks are provided between the created There are existing farm tracks located between the
lots and surrounding vegetated land that: dwelling and the hazardous vegetation that can be
used for access by emergency service vehicles. In
a) have a cleared minimum width of 6 metres; particular the existing gravel driveway belonging to the
b) have a maximum gradient of 12.5%;
dwelling on proposed Lot 10 can be used to access the
c) provide unbroken access for fire fighting
rear of the house sites.
vehicles;
d) provide passing bays and turning areas;
e) are located within an access easement that is
granted in favour of Noosa Council and the
Queensland Fire and Rescue Service.
AO8.3
Bushfire management measures are carried out on
the subject property and not any adjoining property.
AO8.3 – Not Applicable
No further bushfire management measures would be
required to be carried out.
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Table 8.2.6.3 - Criteria for assessable development
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcome Assessment
Floodplain protection, immunity and safety – for development areas
PO1 AO1
Development provides that for all flood events up The finished flood level is not less than the AO1 – Complies
to and including the DFE : minimum design levels specified in Table 8.2.6.4 The proposed development will allow for finished
surface levels on both lots that are more than 0.3m
a) the safety of people on the site is protected; and above DFE/DSTE.
b) the risk of damage to property on the site is
avoided or minimised as far as practicable.
PO2 AO2 AO2 – Complies
All lots have sufficient area that is above the DFE flood The minimum area above flood level (flood free area) for The proposal will allow for a flood free areas that are
level or where modelling is not available, the highest each lot, is in accordance with Table 8.2.6.5. which are capable of supporting a 1000m2 house site
recorded flood level, to safely and
and effluent disposal system on each lot.
adequately accommodate the intended use.
PO3 AO3 AO3 – Complies
For reconfiguring a lot or operational works, Development areas are not filled to reduce flood risk. The development will not require filling to reduce flood
development is undertaken in a manner that ensures: risk.
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 performance of
waterways and flood plain; and
c) development integrates with the natural landform
rather than modifying the landform to suit the
development as far as practicable.
PO4 AO4.1 AO4.1 – Complies
For reconfiguring a lot, development does not Development provides an effective evacuation route that Each lot provides flood free access to Jirrima Crescent.
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compromise the safety of people resulting from the flood remains passable, with sufficient flood warning time, to
risk associated with events exceeding the DFE. enable people to progressively evacuate to safe areas
above the PMF in the face of advancing flood or waters
for events that exceed the DFE.
OR
AO4.2
Development provides for an area of sufficient size and
dimensions on site above the PMF that allows for safe
congregation and refuge.
AO4.3 – Complies
AO4.3 Each lot provides flood free access to Jirrima Crescent
Where the existing roads servicing a development which is trafficable during an DFE.
provide a specific flood immunity (as determined by the
Qld Transport Road and Drainage Design Manual,
Queensland Urban Drainage Manual and the Australian
Rainfall and Runoff Guide), all lots have access to the
flood free area identified in Table 8.2.6.5 that matches
the road immunity.
PO5 AO5 AO5 – Complies
For reconfiguring a lot or operational works, In the Flood Hazard Overlay, or in areas otherwise The development will not cause any loss to flood
development does not directly, indirectly or cumulatively determined to be subject to the DFE or DSTE, storage capacity or result in any changes to the
alter the flood characteristics external to the development ensures: hydrological regime.
development site for all flooding and inundation events
up to and including the DFEor DSTE based on: a) there is no loss of on-site flood storage capacity;
b) all changes to level, depth, duration and velocity of
floodwaters are contained within the site for all
a) current climate conditions; and flood events up to and including the DFE based on
b) incorporating an appropriate allowance for the current climate and predicted impacts of climate
predicted impacts of climate change. change at 2100; and
c) there is no acceleration or retardation of flows, or
any retardation in flood warning times, elsewhere
on the floodplain and to any overland flow paths;
and
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there is no increased stormwater ponding on sites
upstream, downstream or in the general vicinity of
the site.
Resilient building design and form
PO6 AO6.1 AO6.1 – Not Applicable
Development ensures that building design Buildings are designed to integrate well with the street The site does not involve the development of new
and building form: level and the levels of adjoining properties to facilitate buildings or structures.
a) accounts for potential flood risk;
pedestrian flows and visual and physical connectivity
b) is resilient to flood events; and
between the footpath and ground floors.
maintains a functional and attractive street address
appropriate to the intended use. AO6.2 – Not Applicable
AO6.2
Buildings incorporate appropriate screening to ensure
that any under-storey is not visible from the street,
where such screening does not impede flood water
flows.
AO6.3 AO6.3 – Not Applicable
Residential buildings minimise risk from flooding by
providing parking and other low intensive, non-habitable
uses at ground level, rather than habitable uses.
AO6.4
Non-residential buildings and structures are oriented to AO6.4 – Not Applicable
the street by activating the street frontage with
appropriate uses and urban design treatments such as
recessed wall treatments, screening or landscaping,
whilst allowing for flow through of flood waters on the
ground floor.
Editor's Note— The use of flood
resilient buildingmaterials is also encouraged
for building works up to the probable maximum
flood to reduce the consequences of flooding.
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AO6.5 AO6.5 – Not Applicable
Basements and underground car parking areas are
designed to drain and function safely during a flood
event and power failure.
Editor's note—Basements should have flood immunity
above the 1%AEP defined flood event with alternative
means to mechanical pumping used to achieve such
immunity.
Disaster management
PO7 AO7.1 AO7.1 – Complies
Development supports, and does not unduly Development is located to support self-evacuation of The proposed development will ensure that each lot is
burden, disaster management response or people and ensure sufficient warning time for the nature provided with flood free access to Jirrima Crescent.
recovery capacity or capabilities. of the use.
AO7.2 AO7.2 – Complies
Development does not:
The proposed development does not:
a) increase the number of people calculated to be at
a) increase the number of people calculated to be at risk from flooding;
risk from flooding; b) increase the number of people likely to need
b) increase the number of people likely to need evacuation;
evacuation; c) shorten flood warning times for other uses in the
c) shorten flood warning times for other uses in the floodplain; or
floodplain; or
d) impact on the ability of traffic to use evacuation
d) impact on the ability of traffic to use evacuation routes, or unreasonably increase traffic volumes
routes, or unreasonably increase traffic volumes on evacuation routes.
on evacuation routes.
AO7.3 AO7.3 – Not Applicable
Materials stored on site:
a) are readily able to be moved in a flood event to a
flood free area; or
b) are contained in order to minimise movement in
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times of flood.
Editor's Note— Businesses should ensure that
necessary emergency and continuity plans are in place
to account for the potential need to evacuate personnel
and to relocate property prior to a flood event.
Essential network infrastructure
PO8 AO8 AO8 – Not Applicable
Essential network infrastructure maintains effective Essential network infrastructure that is likely to fail to
function during and immediately after flood and storm function or may result in contamination when inundated
tide inundation events.
by flood water (e.g. water supply pipeline air valves and
the like) is located above the DFE level (or where
the DFE has not been modelled for the area, above the
highest recorded flood level for the area).
Essential community infrastructure
PO9 AO9.1 AO9.1 – Not Applicable
Essential community infrastructure is able to function Essential community infrastructure is sited and
effectively during and immediately after flood events. constructed to ensure that flood levels comply with flood
immunity requirements specified in Table 8.2.6.4.
AO9.2
AO9.2 – Not Applicable
Essential community infrastructure which is located
below the specified flood immunity requirements:
a) is designed and constructed to function effectively
during and immediately after the recommended
flood level event; and
b) has direct access to low hazard evacuation routes
or an emergency rescue area above the PMF; if it is
for emergency services (including emergency
shelters, police facilities, hospitals and associated
facilities).
Earthworks
PO10 AO10 AO10 – Not Applicable
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Excavation and filling for operational works only occur Filling, other than accessways: The proposed development does not involve, and will
where they: not consequently require, filling or excavation works.
a) result in the protection, rehabilitation and repair a) does not extend more than the equivalent of 3
of ecologically important areas, watercourses, metres around the main building, measured from
drainage lines and wetlands; the outer walls of the building;
b) do not adversely impact on the overall hydrology, b) is limited to a maximum of 500m2; and
hydraulics and flood capacity of a waterway;
c) does not impact on the local drainage of adjoining
c) do not directly, indirectly or cumulatively cause properties.
adverse impacts external to the site;
d) do not cause increased flooding, which adversely
affects the safety or use of any land upstream or
downstream;
e) do not cause ponding of water on the site or nearby
land;
f) do not result in a reduction in flood storage
capacity;
g) do not adversely affect the flow of water in any
overland flow path; and
h) do not adversely affect the privacy or visual amenity
of surrounding property.
Editor’s Note— The Earthworks Code sets out further
requirements for earthworks.
Hazardous materials
PO11 AO11.1 AO11.1 – Not Applicable
Development ensures that public safety and the Materials manufactured or stored on site are not
environment are not adversely affected by avoiding the hazardous or noxious, or do not comprise materials that
release of hazardous materials into flood waters and the
may cause a detrimental effect on the environment if
environment.
discharged in a flood event.
OR
AO11.2
If a DFE is adopted, structures used for the manufacture
or storage of hazardous material are located above
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the DFElevel.
Editor’s Note— Refer to the Work Health and Safety
Act 2011 and associated Regulation and Guidelines, the
Environmental Protection Act 1994 and the
relevant buildingassessment provisions under
the Building Act 1975 for requirements relating to the
manufacture and storage of hazardous substances.
Information is provided by Business Queensland on the
requirements for storing and transporting hazardous
chemical.
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Role and function Table 6.8.4.3 Criteria for assessment
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Role and function
PO1 AO1.1 AO1.1 – Complies
Development provides for low density, semi-rural living Development other than a dwelling house is The proposed subdivision is consistent with the
as well as compatible work from home opportunities, inconspicuous and presents as a dwelling house. developed character of other lots along Jirrima Crescent
primary production and small scale visitor
and would not cause a noticeable difference from the
accommodation, on large allotments with varying levels
of services. street frontage.
AO1.2 AO1.2 – Not Applicable
The dwelling house may include one secondary
dwelling with a maximum gross floor area of 65m2 and
no more than two bedrooms.
AO1.3 AO1.3 – Not Applicable
Any business operated on site including accommodation
is subordinate to the use of the premises for a domestic
residence.
PO2 AO2 AO2 – Complies
Development does not result in the diminished A distance of not less than 100 metres is provided There is no land mapped agricultural conservation in the
productive capacity of rural activities on adjacent or between a sensitive land use and land within the Rural nearby vicinity.
nearby properties. zone that:
a) is mapped as Agricultural Land Conservation
Area on the Agricultural Land Overlay maps in
Schedule 2; and
b) has a property area greater than 4 hectares.
PO3 AO3 AO3 – Not Applicable
With the exception of one dwelling house or Only the residents of a dwelling house or community
a community residence, any accommodation is limited residence reside on the property for any period greater
to use by short-term guests. than three consecutive months.
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PO4 PO4 – Not Applicable
Visitor accommodation: No acceptable outcome provided
a) is at a scale and density that protects
the environmental and lifestyle values of the
land; and
b) does not detract from the rural residential
character and amenity of adjoining properties.
Built form Table 6.8.4.3 Criteria for assessment
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Built form
Building height and scale
PO5 AO5.1 AO5.1 – Not Applicable
Buildings and other structures: Buildings and structures are no more than 8 metres in building The development does not involve the establishment
height from ground level, providing that they may be up to 9 metres
of buildings.
a) are low rise; where the pitched roof but no other part of the building or structure
b) do not present an appearance of bulk to exceeds 8 metres.
adjacent properties, roads or other
areas in the vicinity of the site; AO5.2 AO5.2 – Not Applicable
c) have a low site impact to maximise the Where excavation is required, the maximum portion of the exposed The development does not involve excavation.
opportunity to retain external façade of the building cannot exceed 8 metres in building
natural site characteristics, such as height.
native vegetation and natural landforms;
d) respect the scale of Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-13A AO5.3 – AO5.5 – Not Applicable
surrounding vegetation; and AO5.3 The development does not involve the establishment
e) are no more than two storeys in height. Site cover of all buildings and structures on the site does not of buildings.
exceed 30%.
AO5.4
Individual buildings or roofed structures do not cover more than
500m2 of the site.
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AO5.5
The total gross floor area of all buildings on site does not exceed
500m2.
Alternative provision to the QDC
Boundary setback AO6 .1 AO6 .1 – Not Applicable
PO6 Buildings used to house animals, temporary holding yards, The development does not involve buildings used to
Buildings and other structures are designed and structures containing areas of animal waste or by-product disposal house animals, by products or the like.
sited to:- are not within 100 metres of:
a) provide a high level of amenity to users a) the boundary of another property in the rural
of the subject site and adjoining residential zone or any other residential zone;
premises, including provision of visual b) an existing dwelling on an adjoining property;
and acoustic privacy, access to breezes c) the boundary of adjoining properties in the environmental
and protection from noise, odour or management and conservation zone; or
artificial lighting; d) a waterway or wetlands as shown on the Biodiversity,
b) provide adequate distance from Waterways and Wetlands Overlay maps in schedule 2.
adjoining land uses and avoid conflict
with existing or future rural uses and AO6.2 AO6.2 – Not Applicable
activities on adjoining properties; Buildings or structures which are used for the storage of chemicals
c) allow for space and landscaping to be The development does not involve buildings used
or machinery, stockpiling of composting or organic fertilisers, or storage of chemicals, machinery or the like.
provided between buildings;
d) preserve existing vegetation that will which support artificial lighting or irrigation sprayers,
help buffer development; are not within 100 metres of:
e) protect the natural character and avoid
adverse impacts on ecologically
a) the boundary of another property in the Rural residential
important areas such as national parks,
zone or any other residential zone;
waterways and wetlands.
b) a dwelling on an adjoining property;
c) the boundary of adjoining properties in the Environmental
management and conservation zone; or
d) waterway or wetlands shown on the Biodiversity,
Waterways and Wetlands Overlay maps in schedule 2.
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AO6.3 AO6.3 – Not Applicable
Roadside stalls no larger than 9m2 may be located adjacent to the The development does not involve a roadside stall.
front property boundary provided safe space for parking of vehicles
is also within the property boundary.
AO6.4 – Complies
AO6.4 Both lots have sufficient areas and dimensions to
Outside the circumstances of AO6.1, AO6.2 and AO6.3 above, ensure that dwelling can be established with
buildings and structures meet the following minimum boundary setbacks that comply with a) – d).
setbacks:
a) 15 metres from a property boundary adjoining land in the
Environmental management and conservation zone;
b) 40 metres from mean high water spring of a waterway or
as otherwise prescribed through the Queensland
Government Erosion Prone Area Maps;
c) 10 metres from the road frontage;
d) 10 metres from the side and rear boundaries or 6 metres
where the lot area does not exceed 1 hectare, with the
exception that if the height of the building or structure
exceeds 9 metres the setback to the side and rear
boundaries is equal to twice its height in metres.
Alternative provision to the QDC
Safety and Amenity Table 6.8.4.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Safety and amenity
PO7 PO7 – Complies
Development does not result in an adverse change to the No acceptable outcome provided The proposed development would not result in adverse
light, air quality, noise, accessibility or other conditions changes to light, air quality noise accessibility or other
enjoyed by residents of associated, adjoining or nearby
conditions enjoyed by nearby residents.
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premises.
Sports courts AO8.1 AO8.1 – AO8.4 Not Applicable
PO8 A 2 metre landscaped buffer separates any private The proposal does not involve sports courts.
Lighting and noise associated with outdoor tennis courts, tennis court, half court or sports court from side
half courts or sports courts do not have an adverse property boundaries where adjoining land in a
impact upon the amenity enjoyed by occupants of residential zone.
adjoining or nearby premises nor cause unreasonable
disturbance to the local fauna. AO8.2
Courts are fenced to a height of—
a) 3.6 metres for a full-sized court; or
b) 2.4 metres for a half court.
AO8.3
Courts are not lit; or
AO8.4
For lit courts:
a) lighting structures are not more than 8 metres
in height and set back at least 2 metres from
any property boundary;
b) the court is located at least 60 metres from the
external wall of an existing or approved
residential dwelling on an adjacent or nearby
lot (as measured from the centre line of the
court);
c) the vertical illumination resulting from direct,
reflected or other incidental lighting emanating
from the site does not exceed 8 lux when
measured at any point 1.5 metres outside the
boundary and at any level from ground
level upward; and
d) lighting is hooded or baffled to direct lighting
downward or is of a type that gives no upward
component of light when mounted horizontally.
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PO9 No acceptable outcome provided PO9 – Complies
Development: The proposal would allow for one additional driveway
access to Jirrima Crescent and can positioned with
a) does not compromise the safety, capacity or adequate site lines and would not compromise the
operation of the road network; and safety of the road network or result in impacts for nearby
b) does not result in significant impacts on
residents.
residents close to rural roads.
Scenic Amenity Table 6.8.4.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Scenic amenity
PO10 AO10 AO10 – Not Applicable
Development does not detract from the scenic amenity Development on land adjoining the major road network,
The site does not adjoin a major road.
of the hinterland as experienced from the major road Lake Macdonald or the Noosa River system minimises
network or the waterways. visual impacts on the scenic amenity of the roadway
or waterway by—
a) sensitive siting and design of buildings,
structures, driveways and works;
b) retaining existing vegetation;
c) incorporating landscape treatments to visually
screen and soften development; and
d) incorporating building materials and external
finishes that are compatible with the site’s
visual character and landscape setting.
Editor's note—refer to Figure AP3 - 3B
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PO11 AO11.1 AO11.1 – Complies
The landscape character and visual amenity quality of To protect scenic amenity and other landscape qualities: The site is relatively flat and would allow a future house
hillslopes and ridgelines are retained and development: site over Lot 11 to be established on a level surface
a) buildings or structures are not constructed on adjacent to the street frontage.
e) is visually responsive to the natural topography land with a slope greater than 33%; and
of the site, sitting within the landscape rather b) buildings or structures are only constructed
than dominating it; on steep slopes if:
f) retains natural vegetation that assists in i) there are no other
screening or visually softening development; suitable building sites on the property;
g) steps down slopes or uses suspended floor and
construction, minimising cut or fill; and ii) construction utilises suspended floors
h) uses materials, finishes and colours that or pole footings rather than slab on
complement the natural setting and integrate ground construction.
with the landscape and skyline. AO11.2 – 11.4 – Not Applicable
AO11.2
On sloping sites or on ridgelines at the uppermost edge
of a hill slope:
a) roof lines are generally parallel with contours of
the land;
b) roofs do not exceed a pitch of 15 degrees;
c) buildings do not protrude above the height of
prevailing vegetation; and
d) undercroft areas exceeding 1.5 metres in
height are screened with landscaping or
battens.
Editor's note—refer to Figure 6.9.1A and Figure
6.9.1B and Figure AP3-3B.
AO11.3
On sloping sites:
a) cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in depth
relative to natural ground level; and
b) slab on ground construction is avoided and
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splitlevel buildings with small floorplates are
used as an alternative. Post and beam
construction or suspended or pole construction
techniques may be appropriate.
AO11.4
On sloping sites or on ridgelines at the uppermost edge
of a hill slope, buildings:
a) are constructed in lightweight materials such as
timber or board, stainless steel, glass and
corrugated iron;
b) are finished with exterior colours of moderate
to darker shades of olive green, brown, green,
blue, charcoal or wood stains that blend with
the colour and hues of the
surrounding vegetation and landscape;
c) avoid large expanses of solid colours or
reflective surfaces.
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Growth Management Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Growth Management
PO1 No acceptable outcome provided PO1 – Not Applicable
The proposal does not involve urban residential
Urban residential development: development.
a) is confined to land within the Urban
boundaries;
b) provides a mix of lot sizes and configurations to
cater for variety in housing choice;
c) contributes to efficient use of land and
infrastructure;
d) increases residential densities and reduces lot
sizes in close proximity to public transport and
centre zones;
e) provides appropriate buffer areas between
sensitive land uses, ecologically important
areas and conflicting uses;
f) contributes positively to the amenity and
landscape value of the local area.
PO2 No acceptable outcome provided PO2– Complies
Rural residential development is confined to land within The proposal is for a rural residential development and
the Rural Residential zone and included within either the is within the Rural Residential Zone and Rural Living
Urban Footprint or Rural Living designations of the
Area designation of the SEQRP.
South East Queensland Regional Plan.
PO3 AO3 AO3 – Not Applicable
Development of land for business and employment Development of land: The site is not located within the Noosa Business Centre
functions occurs within the activity centres and the
industrial zones. a) at the Noosa Business Centre is to be
generally in accordance with Figure 7.2.4.5
(Noosa Business Centre Framework and
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Character Plan);
b) at the former Bowls site Lot 3 RP884396,
Noosa Junction is to be generally in
accordance with Figure 7.2.5.4 (Noosa
Junction Framework and Character Plan).
PO4 PO4 – Not Applicable
With the exception of lots intended to be used by the No acceptable outcome provided The site does not fit within any categories listed from a)
Council or State for community infrastructure, – f)
conservation purposes or public utilities, including road
widening, no additional lots are created:
a) in the Rural zone unless resultant lots have a
minimum area of 100 hectares;
b) in the Environmental Management and
Conservation zone;
c) on Noosa North Shore;
d) in the Low density residential zone at
Cooroibah;
e) in the Low density residential zone
where access is gained via:
i) Noosa Banks Drive, Tewantin;
ii) Golf Course Drive, Griffith Avenue or
Carramar Street, Tewantin;
iii) Lake Entrance Boulevard, Noosaville;
iv) Lake Weyba Drive Noosaville, south
of Eenie Creek Road; or
v) Habitat Place, Noosa Heads;
f) within a Water Supply Buffer Area as shown
on Regional Infrastructure Overlay.
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Lot areas and dimensions Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Growth management
Lot areas and dimensions
PO5 AO5.1 AO5.1 – Complies
New lots have areas and dimensions that: New lots are of a size and shape that can accommodate The proposed lots are of sufficient size and shape to
the land uses intended by the zone.
provide a house site areas that will allow for the
a) are consistent with the purpose and overall establishment of dwellings and associated buildings
outcomes of the applicable zone or zones;
commensurate with the rural residential zone.
b) are consistent with the size and character of
surrounding lots; AO5.2
c) can accommodate land uses that are In general, lots have a predominantly regular, rectangular
consistent with the purpose and overall shape. AO5.2 – Complies
outcomes of the applicable zone; The predominant portion of the lots are conventional in
d) allow for siting and construction of buildings, Editor's note-topographical constraints or environmental
structures, access ways and car parking values may call for irregular property boundaries. shape, however, due to topographical, environmental,
while:- easement and minimum lot size constraints, the rear
i) retaining ecologically important portion of the lots are required to be irregular in shape.
areas and ecological linkages;
ii) minimising risk of soil erosion,
landslide, flooding and bushfire;
AO5.3 AO5.3 – AO5.4 – Not Applicable
iii) minimising earthworks or retaining
walls associated with construction In residential zones, lots are generally arranged so that: The site is not located within a residential zone, activity
on sloping sites; centre or industry zone.
iv) retaining the scenic amenity and a) there are no more than five lots with
vegetated character of the a frontage width of less than 15 metres grouped in
landscape; a row;
v) retaining culturally significant b) there are no more than three lots with
features and protecting views to a frontage width of 7.5 metres or less in a row
culturally significant features; unless serviced by a rear lane;
vi) minimising detrimental impacts of c) lots with a frontage width of less than 15 metres
effluent disposal or storm water are not located opposite other lots with
runoff; including open space for a frontage width of less than 15 metres
landscaping; ensuring safe
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vehicular manoeuvring areas
without concentration of driveways
in one space; and
vii) where not in a water or sewerage
AO5.4
service area, allow for water
In activity centres and industry zones, new lots contribute
storage tanks and suitable effluent
to a mix of lot sizes that cater for varied commercial and
disposal.
industrial enterprises, such that:
e) except where otherwise specified in a local
area code, comply with the minimum lot size
specified in Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum Lot Size a) smaller lots intended for intensive development
and Dimensions are clustered near centres;
b) new lots adjacent to sensitive land uses include
sufficient area for buffering of incompatible land
uses; and
c) lot reconfiguration provides for
shared access arrangements wherever possible.
PO6 – Complies
PO6 No acceptable outcome provided The predominant portion of the lots are conventional in
Development provides for irregular shaped lots to be shape, however, due to topographical, environmental,
created only where:
easement and minimum lot size constraints, the rear
portion of the lots are required to be irregular in shape.
a) the creation of regular lots is impractical
such as at a curve in the road or because of
topographical constraints;
b) safe access and visual exposure to and from
the site can be provided, while not adversely
impacting on the functionality of the
surrounding road network;
c) it is desirable to
avoid clearing of vegetation and the
fragmentation of habitat in ecologically
important areas; and
d) the irregular lot is demonstrably suitable for
its intended purpose.
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Lot layout Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Growth Management
Lot Layout
Site Responsive Design AO7.1 – Not Applicable
PO7 AO7.1 The site is not located in any of the zones mentioned.
Development provides for a lot layout and configuration If located in the Low density residential zone, Medium
of roads and pathways that is responsive to:- density residential zone, High density residential
zone, Tourist accommodation zone or Community
a) the setting of the site within an urban or non- facilities zone and intended for a residential use, any
urban context; new lot is located outside the modelled flood level of the
b) any natural environmental values present on, or 1% AEP (1:100 year ARI) water surface levels or where
adjoining the site; not modelled, above the highest known flood level.
c) any natural hazards affecting the site or
adjoining land such that the number of
properties or persons at risk is not increased; AO7.2 AO7.3 – Complies
d) the terrain of the land, minimising the need for Flood immunity for development areas is not achieved Each lot has flood immune house site areas and will not
earthworks; by filling land below the 1% AEP (1:100 year ARI) flood require filling.
e) any places of cultural heritage significance or level.
character areas present on, or adjoining
the site; and
f) any important landmarks, views, vistas or other AO7.3
areas of high scenic quality present on, or able All reconfigured lots on land subject to a constraint or AO7.3 – Not Applicable
to be viewed from, the site. valuable feature identified on an overlay map contains Each lot has a large area land adjacent to the frontage
a building envelope marked on a plan of of the site that is free of constraints and would provide
Editor’s Note— Development of land affected by development that demonstrates that there is an area appropriate house site areas. The planning scheme
constraints shown on overlay maps will be subject to sufficient to accommodate the intended purpose of the
otherwise ensures that the rear portion cannot be
overlay codes lot, that is not subject to the constraint or valuable
feature or that appropriately responds to the constraint developed through mechanisms contained in the
or valuable feature. biodiversity overlay code and flood hazard overlay code.
No further mechanisms are warranted and would just
become administrative issues.
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AO7.4 AO7.4 – Not Applicable
New lots with a site area less than 4,000m² in area The lots are greater than 4000m2.
have a slope not exceeding:
a) 10% side slope (crossfall); or
b) 5% lengthwise slope (longitudinal fall).
AO7.5
PO7 – Performance Outcome
Lot boundaries, services, utilities and roads are aligned
to avoid traversing ecologically important Refer to section 5.2.1 of the Town Planning Report.
areas and ecological linkages.
AO7.6
AO7.6 – Complies
Development does not result in significant modification
to natural landform or landscape features including: The development will not require any modification to the
land form or landscape features.
a) waterways and drainage lines;
b) native vegetation or significant character trees;
c) understorey vegetation;
d) slope;
e) rock outcrops; or
f) views.
AO7.7 AO7.7 – Complies
Development retains or provides viable ecological
corridors for wildlife movement. The new common boundary will follow an existing fence
line over the waterway and the development will not
modify the existing fauna corridor. It could be
conditioned that any new fencing is of a fauna friendly
variety.
AO7.8
Where no riparian buffer is nominated through AO7.8 – Not Applicable
the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands
Overlay Map in Schedule 2, a vegetated buffer is
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provided no less than 10 metres wide, measured from
the centreline of any stream .
AO7.9 – Performance Outcome / Complies
AO7.9
Ecologically important areas are formally protected for
the long term through environmental covenant or It is considered that the proposed development
transferal to public ownership or through gazettal of a adequately protects the environmentally important area
nature reserve. along the waterway and the planning scheme provisions
contained within the Biodiversity, waterways and
wetlands overlay code will ensure its ongoing protection
in accordance with PO7. However, should council
determine it reasonable and necessary, a condition
could be imposed requiring a covenant to be
established over the environmentally important area
along the waterway.
Climate Responsive Design AO8.1 AO8.1 – Complies
PO8 The lot design maximises the number of lots where the The long axis of the lot runs in an east-west orientation.
The street design and lot orientation facilitates the longest axis of the lot has a general east-west
construction of energy efficient buildings that respond to orientation.
the local climate conditions by:
AO8.2 AO8.2 - Not Applicable
The street pattern maximises the number of streets The proposed subdivision does not involve any new
a) maximising solar access to the north;
b) minimising solar access to the west; running in a general north-south direction. streets.
c) proportioning lots and building envelopes to
accommodate energy AO8.3
AO8.3 – Not Applicable
efficient building orientation; For development within the Low density residential
zone each lot contains a rectangular house site The site is not within the Low density residential zone.
d) maximising access to any prevailing summer
breezes; and area where the long axis faces true north or is no more
e) minimising exposure to prevailing winter winds. than 20 degrees off true north and has minimum
dimensions of 10 metres x 15 metres.
Neighbourhood Design AO9.1 AO9.1 – Complies
PO9 Lots are arranged to front streets and public open The lots front Jirrma Crescent.
Development provides for a lot layout, land use and space.
infrastructure configuration that:
AO9.2 – Not Applicable
AO9.2
Development maximises opportunities for casual The development is for a rural residential subdivision an
a) provides for an efficient land use pattern;
surveillance and avoids areas of concealment by CPTED responses are not relevant.
b) creates compact and walkable neighbourhoods
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that are well connected to centres, employment, ensuring pathways and public open space have defined
education facilities, community services, open edges and are visually exposed to roadways.
space and recreation facilities; AO9.3 – Not Applicable
c) creates useable and interconnected movement AO9.3
The development is for a rural residential subdivision.
and open space networks; Neighbourhoods (including roads, pathways and open
d) effectively connects and integrates the site with space) are designed with a high degree of legibility with
existing or planned development on adjoining public spaces and corridors easy to find and recognise.
sites;
e) provides for moderate and large size
developments to have multiple access points;
f) promotes a sense of community identity and
belonging;
g) promotes a variety of streetscapes;
h) provides for a high level of amenity, having
regard to potential noise, dust, odour and
lighting nuisance sources;
i) integrates prominent site features including
landmarks, native vegetation and views into the
design;
j) discourages crime or antisocial behaviour by
facilitating casual surveillance of streets, paths
and public open space;
k) avoids the sporadic or out-of- sequence
creation of lots; and
l) protects and enhances ecologically important
areas and provides for the clustering of lots into
cleared areas.
Infrastructure No acceptable outcome provided PO10 – Complies
PO10 The future dwelling houses can be serviced by
Development accommodates and provides for the appropriate infrastructure having consideration to their
efficient and timely delivery of infrastructure appropriate
rural residential setting.
to the site’s setting and intended use.
PO11 No acceptable outcome provided PO11 – Not Applicable
Roadway and pathway layout are predominantly The development does not involve any roadways or
rectilinear with a high degree of permeability. Editor’s Note— Further detail on traffic and the road pathways.
network is addressed in Part 9.4.8 Transport Code
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Infrastructure services Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Scenic amenity
Infrastructure and services
PO12 AO12.1 AO12.1 – Complies
New lots are located, sized and configured so as to All lots are connected to power supply and
The sites will be contacted to power and
ensure each lot is capable of being serviced by telecommunications services and where located within
appropriate levels of infrastructure including: the Urban boundaries, power supply and telecommunications supply.
communications infrastructure are provided
a) power supply; underground.
b) telecommunications; and AO12.2 – Not Applicable
c) where within Local Plan Areas AO12.2
The site is not located in a water service area.
d) reticulated water supply; If located in a water service area each new lot can be
e) reticulated sewerage; and connected to Unitywater’s water supply network.
f) stormwater drainage.
AO12.3
If located in a sewerage service area each new lot can AO12.3 – Not Applicable
be connected to Unitywater’s sewerage network.
The site is not located in a sewerage service area.
AO12.4
If located in a Local plan area lots can be connected to AO12.4 – Not Applicable
Council’s stormwater drainage network. The site is not located in a Local plan area.
AO12.5
AO12.5 – Complies
If not in a sewerage service area each lot has sufficient
area and other attributes to ensure efficient and effective Each lot is sufficiently sized to that they can be provide
on-site sewerage disposal. with an efficient and effective effluent disposal system.
Proposed Lot 10 will contain the existing house and
effluent disposal system.
PO13 AO13.1 AO13.1 – Complies
Each lot is provided with safe and convenient Vehicular access for the development is consistent with The proposal would allow for one additional rural access
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vehicle access the function and design of the road it takes access from. driveway to Jirrima Crescent which can be designed to
comply with Standard Drawing RS-056.
AO13.2 AO13.2 – Complies
Development does not require new or The development does not require access to a state-
changed access to a state-controlled road that is a controlled road.
limited access road unless in accordance with the
limited access policy for the state-controlled road .
AO13.3
Access easements are in appropriate locations for AO13.3 – Not Applicable
safe access and egress, and supply appropriate widths The development does not require any access
and levels of service for the number of vehicles that will easements for the purposes of PSP6.
utilise them as per the requirements of Council’s
Planning Scheme Policy PSP6 Engineering design An easement proposed over a causeway at the rear of
standards – Roads, drainage and earthworks.
the site, however, this is only for property management
Editor's note- Reference should be made to the purposes.
Queensland Government's Development Assessment
Mapping System to confirm which are state-controlled
roads or limited access roads.
Movement Network Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Growth Management
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Movement Network
Traffic No acceptable outcome provided PO14 – Complies
PO14
Traffic generated by the additional lot is within the
Traffic generated by the development is within the Editor’s Note— Further detail on traffic and the road
acceptable capacity of external roads and does not have network is addressed in Part 9.4.8 Transport Code capacity of Jirrima Crescent.
an adverse impact upon the functioning of the road underground.
network.
Roads and Pathways AO15.1 AO15.1 – 15.4 – Not Applicable
PO15 Where involving the construction of a new road, road The proposed development does not involve the
Development involving the creation of new roads and planning and design supports the hierarchy and creation of any new roads.
pathways ensures infrastructure— functional aspects identified in Council’s Planning
Scheme Policy PSP6 on Engineering design standards
a) provides convenient, safe and efficient – Roads, drainage and earthworks.
movement for all modes of transport between
land use activities; Editor’s Note— Further detail on road and pathway
b) prioritises pedestrian movement and bicycle networks is provided in Part 9.4.8 Transport Code
use over vehicle movements;
c) facilitates efficient, safe and accessible bus AO15.2
services that connect to existing and future The street layout is generally rectilinear and does not
public passenger transport facilities; rely on culs-de-sac, or where the use of a cul-de-sac is
d) provides through roads and minimises the use unavoidable because of the natural features of the site,
of culs-de-sac; it does not exceed a length of 200 metres.
e) minimises the extent of earthworks required by
being sympathetic to the terrain; AO15.3
f) allows for unimpeded and practical access to Pathways and pedestrian routes are planned to provide
each proposed lot; and clear, safe connections between residential, open
g) provides for mature street trees. space, transit stops and retail areas, and are located
along, or are visible from, streets or other public spaces.
AO15.4
Sufficient space and soil depth is provided for the
planting of street trees for shade, amenity and habitat
purposes.
and Figure AP3-3B.
PO16 AO16 AO16 – Not Applicable
The subdivision layout is designed to facilitate If within 1 kilometre of the Pathways Network identified The closest future trunk pathway is identified along Lake
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pedestrian and cyclist linkages with adjoining sites in the in the Local Government Infrastructure Plan located in Cooroibah Road which is situated approximately 1.5km
immediate area. Part 4, the subdivision design and layout includes to the south of the site.
pathways:
a) located in accordance with the Pathways
Network identified in the Local Government
Infrastructure Plan; or
b) linking to the Pathways Network identified in
the Local Government Infrastructure Plan.
PO17 No acceptable outcome provided PO17 – Not Applicable
Development on land within activity centres with active The proposed development is not within an activity
frontages are provided with access from a rear lane or centre.
other access streets to reduce potential conflicts with
pedestrians and cyclists.
Open Space Network Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Growth Management
Open Space Network
PO18 AO18.1 AO18.1 – Not Applicable
Development provides for parks, drainage reserves and Active parkland or open space which links to active The proposed development is not required to
open space infrastructure that:- parkland is provided in accordance with the Council’s
infrastructure network planning; incorporate parkland or open space.
a) provides for a range of passive and active
recreation settings, offering a range of informal OR
and formal experiences to the community; AO18.2 – Complies
b) accommodates adequate facilities to meet the AO18.2
Park contributions will be paid in accordance with the
needs of the community and is designed to Park contributions are paid in accordance with the
applicable infrastructure instrument. applicable infrastructure instrument.
maximise use by the community it serves;
c) provides opportunities for all age groups and
levels of mobility; AO18.3 AO18.3 – 18.8 – Not Applicable
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d) is well distributed and contributes to the Land intended for public open space complements The proposed development is not required to provide
legibility and character of the specific town, existing adjacent and surrounding open space areas open space or parkland
village or locality; and physical linkages to these areas are provided.
e) creates attractive settings and focal points for
the community, designed as attractive and AO18.4
enjoyable, functional and safe places to meet Open space is provided adjacent to waterways, with
and recreate; roads servicing the linear parkland and lots located on
f) benefits the amenity of adjoining land uses; the opposite side of the road to the waterways.
g) facilitates the retention and protection
of ecologically important areas, wetlands, AO18.5
waterways, drainage lines and native habitat A park has direct road frontages of a minimum of 25% of
areas, their associated buffers, ecological the total allotment boundary of the park to provide
linkages and other natural and cultural physical access and visibility.
features;
h) incorporates appropriate measures for AO18.6
stormwater and flood management; Public open space has good connectivity for users via
i) is cost effective to maintain; and pedestrian and cycle paths.
j) is dedicated as public land in the early stages
of the subdivision. AO18.7
Landscaping is designed to create aesthetically pleasing
open space areas and to suit the type, setting and
purpose of the particular park.
AO18.8
Active parkland in all areas other than the Low impact
industry zone and Medium impact industry zone will
contain embellishment in accordance with the Local
Government Infrastructure Plan in Part 4 such as:
a) children’s play facilities catering for various
ages including a soft fall surface where
required and a shade cover over play
equipment;
b) seating;
c) picnic table/s with seats; and
d) landscaping.
Editor’s Note— Further detail on Landscaping is
addressed in Part 9.4.5 Landscaping Code
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PO19 AO19.1 AO19.1 – AO19.3 – Not Applicable
Land provided for active recreation areas is of a physical Active parkland is of a usable shape free of irregular The proposed development is not required to provide
standard and condition suitable for the intended uses boundaries. active parkland.
and is not subject to physical or other constraints
including contamination, environmental or biophysical AO19.2
constraints or legislative protection that would encumber Active parkland is located on land that is exclusive of—
its use.
a) flood inundation below the 20% AEP (1:5
year ARI level);
b) land affected by stormwater or overland flow
discharge from adjacent allotments;
c) drainage reserves and detention basins, which
cannot be shown to safely and effectively
contribute to the network of parks and open
space areas;
d) land with a slope, or subject to cut or fill with a
batter slope, that exceeds a slope of 15%;
e) areas of land less than 15 metres wide, such
as access and service and utility easements;
f) land required to serve primarily as a buffer area
to any existing development or major transport
corridor; and
g) power easements.
AO19.3
At least 10% of the total open space provision for active
parkland is exclusive of flood inundation below the
1% AEP (1:100 year ARI level or the highest recorded
flood level), whichever is the greatest.
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Small Residential Lots Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Growth Management
Small Residential Lots
PO20 AO20 AO20 – Not Applicable
Residential lots less than 600m2: Within the Low Density Residential zone, new lots of
The proposed development does not involve creating
less than 600m²:
small lots.
a) occur only where they are consistent with the
size of established adjacent lots; a) are no smaller than the size of established
b) are not less than 500m2 in area; adjacent lots;
c) are free of physical constraints or b) are free of easements;
encumbrances that would restrict the siting of a c) are regular in shape with a width to depth ratio
house; of approximately 1:2;
d) have area and dimensions that can d) do not have a slope greater than 10%;
accommodate an appropriate house site e) can accommodate a house and sufficient car
area without siting variations; parking without encroaching into boundary
e) are distributed across a development to create clearances or prescribed building setbacks;
diversity in lots; and f) allow for landscape and tree planting in deep
f) do not result in excessive driveways at soil zones to soften built form elements;
intersections or corners. g) are not created by further dividing an existing
rear (battle-axe) lot; and
h) are not located at the end of a T-intersection or
at a bend in the road.
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Rear Lots Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Growth Management
Rear Lots
PO21 AO21.1 AO21.1 – 21.11 – Not Applicable
Rear (battle-axe) lots are created only where:-: The minimum area of the rear lot, exclusive of
The proposed development does not involve creating
any access strip, complies with the lot reconfiguration
outcomes in Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum lot size and rear lots.
a) it would not be desirable nor practicable for
dimensions providing that no rear access lot has a lot
the site to be reconfigured so that all lots have
size less than 600m2 exclusive of access strip.
full frontage to a road;
b) located in the Low density residential
AO21.2
zone, Rural residential zone or Rural zone;
No more than 10% of lots within a subdivision are rear
c) development positively contributes to the
lots or lots accessed via an access strip.
character of the neighbourhood;
d) development provides a high standard of
AO21.3
amenity for residents and other users of
No more than two rear lots are located at the end of a
the rear lot and adjoining properties;
cul-de-sac.
e) the lot is large enough to accommodate
anticipated land uses including car parking and
AO21.4
manoeuvring;
No rear lot shares a common boundary with more than
f) development is not detrimental to the use and
four other lots.
amenity of adjoining lots through loss of
privacy, sunlight or breezes once buildings are
AO21.5
constructed;
No more than two rear lots or rear lot access strips
g) vehicular access to rear lots will not have a
directly adjoin each other.
detrimental impact on lots adjoining the access
strip due to excessive noise, light, dust,
AO21.6
stormwater runoff and the like;
No existing lot with a primary street frontage of less than
h) access arrangements do not adversely affect
12 metres is further divided unless safe access to the
the safety and efficiency of the road from
new lot is provided to a secondary street to which
which access is gained;
a frontage of at least 12 metres is provided.
i) their creation does not prejudice the anticipated
development of adjoining land.
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AO21.7
Where two rear lots adjoin each other, a single common
driveway and reciprocal access easements are
provided.
AO21.8
No more than three lots gain access from the
same access strip.
AO21.9
Any lot with a road frontage has no more than one rear
lot created to its rear and has a rear lot access strips
located on no more than one side.
AO21.10
The gradient of the access strip does not exceed 10%.
AO21.11
Access strips have a minimum width of 4.5 metres.
Rural lots severed by a road Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Growth Management
Rural lots severed by a road
PO22 No acceptable outcome provided PO22 – Not Applicable
In the Rural Zone, one lot may be divided into two lots The proposed development does not involve a lot
less than 100 hectares in area where there is a severed by a road.
compliance with the South East Queensland Regional
Plan and each resultant lot is relatively free of physical
constraints such that it can accommodate a dwelling
house, effluent disposal, vehicular access and other
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improvements and land uses that are consistent with the
purpose of the Rural Zone.
Volumetric Subdivisions Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Growth Management
Volumetric Subdivisions
PO23 No acceptable outcome provided PO22 – Not Applicable
Development provides that the subdivision of space The proposed development does not involve a
above or below the surface of land facilitates efficient volumetric subdivision.
development in a manner that is consistent with the
overall outcomes for the zone and Local plan area in
which the site is located.
Stormwater Management Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Growth Management
Stormwater Management
PO24 No acceptable outcome provided PO22 – Complies
Development provides for the effective drainage of lots The proposed development will provide effective
and roads in a manner that:- Editor’s Note— Requirements for the design and
drainage of lots and not impact on the natural flow
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construction of stormwater management infrastructure regime.
a) maintains the natural flow regime; are addressed in Part 9.4.9 Water Quality and Drainage
b) effectively manages stormwater quality and code
quantity; and
c) ensures no adverse impacts on receiving
waters and surrounding land.
Conflicting land uses Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Growth Management
Conflicting land uses
PO25 PO25 – Complies
New lots for residential development do not adjoin land No acceptable outcome provided
located in the Medium impact industry zone or the Low The site does not adjoin industrial land.
impact industry zone.
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Rearrangement of Lot Boundaries Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Assessment
Growth Management
Rearrangement of Lot Boundaries
PO26 AO10 – Not Applicable
Development provides that the rearrangement of lot AO26
boundaries is an improvement on the existing situation. The rearrangement of lot boundaries results is an
improvement to the existing situation whereby the size The proposed development does not involve a boundary
and dimensions of proposed lots comply more fully rearrangement.
with Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum lot size and
dimensions. and at least one of the following is
achieved:
a) the rearrangement of lots remedies an existing
boundary encroachment by a building or
structure;
b) the rearranged lots will be made more regular
in shape;
c) access is provided to a lot that previously had
no access or an unsuitable access;
d) the rearranged lots better meet the overall
outcomes for the zone and the local plan area
in which the site is situated;
e) the rearrangement of lots provides for a
significant improvement in rural productivity; or
f) the rearrangement of lots results in a significant
improvement in the protection of environmental
values.
If involving a standard format lot with common property such as requiring a community management scheme under the Body Corporate and Community
Management Act 1997
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PO27 PO27 - PO30 – Not Applicable
Community title subdivision only occurs once No acceptable outcome provided
construction of approved buildings on site is completed. The proposed development does not involve a
community title subdivision.
Editor’s Note—As a building is to be constructed prior
to sealing of subdivision plans, assessment of the
development is to be undertaken as part of the
development application for a material change of use if
that development is assessable under the planning
scheme. Reconfiguring a lot can be assessed
simultaneously or subsequently against the relevant
parts of this code.
PO28
Development provides internal access ways and No acceptable outcome provided
driveways which:
a) are designed to clearly indicate the function of
the access way; and
b) provide acceptable levels of access,
functionality, safety, amenity and convenience
for users, as well as catering for car parking
facilities.
PO29
Community title subdivision for residential purposes only No acceptable outcome provided
occurs—
a) where lots are located close to services and
facilities;
b) in the Low density residential zone, Medium
density residential zone, High
density residential zone, Tourist
accommodation zone or Centre zone;
c) where they are consistent with the character of
the locality they are located in;
d) if appropriate house site areas and car parking
needs can be accommodated;
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e) where they are supplied with adequate
infrastructure to meet the needs of users;
f) where they minimise adverse effects on the
environment;
g) if they are of suitable shape and slopeto
minimise constraints to development; and
h) if they are sufficient areas to
provide reasonable amenity for users.
PO30 No acceptable outcome provided
Community title subdivisions intended for business
uses:
a) only occur in a centre zone or industry zone;
and
b) provide adequate areas on site for vehicular
parking, private and communal open space,
landscaping and site facilities to meet the
needs of users.
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Table 9.4.1.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcome Assessment
Assessable development
PO1 AO1.1 AO1.1 – Complies
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on safety, Vehicular access is located and designed in Proposed Lot 10 will maintain access via the existing
capacity and operations of the existing or planned road accordance with the current Australian Standards for driveway from Jirrima Crescent.
network, cycleways or pedestrian pathway systems
Parking Facilities.
Any future dwelling on proposed Lot 11 can be
provided with a vehicular access that is located and
designed in accordance with the current Australian
Standards for Parking Facilities.
AO1.2 – Complies
AO1.2 Each lot will have only one footpath crossing.
Only one footpath crossing is provided.
Editor’s Note— Justification for additional driveways
may need to be supported by a detailed Traffic Study.
AO1.3 – Complies
AO1.3 Any future driveway to proposed Lot 11 is capable of
Driveways, have a maximum grade in accordance with being designed to comply with the maximum grades in
Council’s standard requirements. accordance with Council’s standard drawing RS-056.
PO2 AO2.1 AO2.1 – Complies
Driveways and crossovers Design and construction of driveways, including across
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a) are suitable and safe for their intended use; the footpath, is in accordance with Council Standard Any future driveway to proposed Lot 11 is capable of
and Drawings as appropriate for the particular type of being designed and constructed to comply with the
b) match Council infrastructure. development as annotated on the drawings. maximum grades in accordance with Council’s
standard drawing RS-056.
AO2.2
The change of grades in driveways and ramps is in AO2.2 – Complies
accordance with Council’s Standard Drawings. Any future driveway to proposed Lot 11 is capable of
being designed and constructed to ensure that change
of grades in the driveway comply with Council’s
standard drawing RS-056.
PO3 AO3.1 AO3 – Not Applicable
The number of driveways across pedestrian footpaths Design of multi-tenanted developments include shared
is minimised. driveways and parking areas.
AO3.2 AO3.2 – Not Applicable
Driveways are located so they abut existing driveways
of adjoining development where practicable and
reciprocal easements are created to reduce the sealed
driveway width.
PO4 AO4 AO4.1 – Complies
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on the Footpath and kerb crossings are located clear of Any future driveway to proposed Lot 11 is capable of
capacity, operations and maintenance of the existing existing stormwater inlet structures, water and
infrastructure. being designed and constructed to avoid any
sewerage infrastructure fittings, any other exiting utility infrastructure in the road reserve.
infrastructure, existing landscaping and vegetation.
PO5 AO5 AO5 – Complies
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on the Vehicular access avoids disturbance to the tree There are no trees within public land fronting the site.
health and integrity of existing landscaping or protection zone of trees on public land.
native vegetation, where possible.
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Driveways and Parking Code Table 9.4.1.3 - Criteria for assessable development (part) Not Applicable. This table relates to parking and manoeuvring requirements associated with uses. Table 9.4.1.4 - Minimum parking requirements including end of trip facilities Not Applicable.