Appendix C - Code Assessment

Reconfiguring a Lot Code



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