Appendix C - Code Assessment

Reconfiguring a Lot Code



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