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Medium Density Residential Code
6.3.2 Medium Density Residential Zone Code Alternate provisions to the Queensland Development Code For the purpose of Section 10 of the Building Regulation 2006 and Section 33 of the Building Act 1975, nominated provisions in Table 6.3.2.3 below are alternate provisions to the QDC Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment Role and function Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part) Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment Role and function PO1 Complies – The proposal is for Multiple dwellings, Development provides for medium density dual No acceptable outcome provided which is made up of a mix of apartment units and occupancy and multiple dwellings in a range of townhouses. The proposal provides a mix of unit dwelling sizes and styles, which meet the needs of types (i.e. layouts) and sizes with 2 or 3 bedroom current and future resident populations including options available. This mix of unit arrangements small households, older persons, people on low and sizes will meet the needs of current and future incomes and people with special mobility needs. populations. PO2 Complies – The development incorporates a mix of Alternative models of housing including housing for No acceptable outcome provided housing designs which has the potential to people with special needs are appropriate where accommodate persons with special needs. These they are in keeping with the medium density include the proposed dwellings located on the residential amenity and density. ground floor. PO3 AO3.1 Not applicable A secondary dwelling may create permanent No more than one secondary dwelling is provided housing for an extended family member or other on any site regardless of site area. member of the household resident in the dwelling
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house while protecting the character of the site and AO3.2 Not applicable
the zone. A secondary dwelling:
1. has a maximum gross floor area of 65m²;
2. has no more than two bedrooms; and
3. does not occur on any property covered by
a Building Unit Plan.
PO4 AO4.1 Not applicable
Sites that are currently used for, or approved for the The following sites are retained as relocatable
use of, relocatable home parks or retirement home parks to the general exclusion of other uses:-
facilities continue to provide such residential
1. ‘Noosa Glades’ at 159 Moorindil St
accommodation into the future.
and 44 Tait St, over Lots 2 and 3 on
RP220959;
2. ‘Bougainvillea Gardens’ at 141 Cooroy
Noosa Road, Tewantin, over part of
Lot 230 on MCH4144; and
3. 'Cooroy Village' at 1 Ferrells Road,
Cooroy, over Lot 9 RP844021.
AO4.2
Not applicable
The following sites are retained as retirement
facilities to the general exclusion of other uses:-
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1. ‘Noosa Outlook Retirement Village’ at
71 St Andrews Drive, Tewantin, over
Lot 5 on SP117231;
2. ‘Riverlands’ at 139 Moorindil St,
Tewantin, on Lot 335 on RP211082;
3. ‘Laguna Retirement Estate’ between
Lake Weyba Drive, Reef Street and
Nannygai Street, Noosaville, over Lot
3 on RP159386, Lot 1 on SP141238
and Lot 1 on RP840222;
4. ‘Noosa Waters Retirement Estate’ at
39 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville over
Lot 1 on SP115712; and
5. ‘Noosa Domain Village’ at 35 Walter
Hay Drive, Noosaville over Lot 2 on
SP162077.
PO5 AO5.1 Complies – The proposed land use is compatible
Land uses are limited to those which are compatible Land uses do not typically rely on people other than with medium density living occurring in the area;
with medium density living in urban residents of the site to be present on the site and does not rely on non-residents being on-site
neighbourhoods. between the hours of 7:00pm and 7:00am. between the hours of 7am to 7pm.
AO5.2 Complies – the proposed development is for
Land uses do not result in adverse changes to the residential purposes, and as such, it is not
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amenity of the residential neighbourhood by the anticipated to result in any adverse impacts to the
emission of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, residential amenity of the existing neighbourhood.
vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, grit, oil, waste
water, waste products, or radio or electrical
interference.
PO6 AO6.1
Visitor accommodation is limited to formats Home-based businesses allow for up to four short Not applicable – The proposal is not visitor
compatible with the character and use of the area term guests to be accommodated within the home accommodation.
so as not to cause unreasonable loss of residential of the host while the host remains in residence,
amenity, having regard to: such as traditional bed and breakfast Home based businesses are not proposed as part
accommodation. of this application.
1. the privacy of residents on the subject
property or adjoining properties; AO6.2 Not applicable – Visitor Accommodation is not
2. any likely increase in noise to Short-term accommodation does not: proposed as part of this application
adjoining properties;
3. the scale of the use and its 1. constitute a party house;
compatibility with the character and 2. create noise that would unreasonably
uses within the property or impact on the residential amenity
surrounding area; enjoyed by the adjoining or
4. retention of the primary residential surrounding properties.
function of an area;
5. the residential function and
arrangement of common property; AO6.3
Complies – Buildings have been designed and
6. the impact on the safety and efficiency Buildings are designed and orientated so that the
orientated to avoid looking adjoining or nearby
of the local road network; majority of outdoor living areas face away from the
areas of private open space.
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7. the impact of waste storage areas on habitable areas of adjoining dwellings.
the visual amenity of the area;
8. the location of waste storage areas in AO6.4 Complies – waste storage areas are screened and
relation to sensitive land uses; and Waste storage areas are screened and located to located to the side buildings and car park areas
9. any impact on shared vehicular the rear or side of a building and are not located central to the site (refer to Appendix B - site plan).
access or parking. along any frontage to a public street or space.
Peregian Beach
PO7 AO7
Offices and health care services are allowed for in Offices and health care services are developed in Not applicable
conjunction with small dwellings in a mixed use conjunction with residential units in a mixed use
format on premises located on the western side of format providing:
David Low Way (street numbers 233-245),
Peregian Beach, on land described as Lots 16, 17, 1. no commercial tenancy exceeds
18, 19, 20 and 22 P9315 and all lots on BUP9496. 250m² gross floor area;
2. non-residential use(s) do not
constitute shops;
3. the total gross floor area of the non-
residential use(s) does not exceed the
gross floor area of the residential
use(s);
4. non-residential uses are limited to the
ground floor;
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5. at least one small dwelling is provided
for every 90m² of lettable commercial
gross floor area; and
6. car parking is to be located at the rear
of the building.
Built form Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Built form
Building Height
PO8 AO8.1 Performance outcome
The development is 2 storey in height and generally
Buildings and structures: Buildings and structures are no more than 8 metres
compliant with the 8m height limit across the site. A
in building height; and non-compliance occurs largely in the vicinity of a
1. are low rise and present a building AO8.2 “pop up” roof element, which are intended to
height consistent with structures on provide visual interest to the roof form and is
Where excavation is required, the maximum portion
influenced by the need to fill part of the site to
adjoining and surrounding premises; of the exposed external façade of the building manage the site’s topography i.e. the site falls away
2. are designed to provide an interesting cannot exceed 8m in building height. to the north east and south east corners. The
streetscape and complement landform intrusion above the 8m height limit are minor,
maintains a low-rise built form, which does not
changes and landscapes Editor's note - refer to figure AP3-13A visually dominate the street or surrounds. The
3. do not visually dominate the street or encroachment is limited to a corner of roof ‘pop up’
surrounding area; on Building 2. A height plane perspective drawing
Alternative provision to the QDC has been prepared to demonstrate the minor nature
4. maintain a vegetated skyline; of the encroachment (Refer to Figure 8 of the
Planning report).
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5. do not unreasonably obscure views or Notwithstanding the above, the proposal is
lead to overshadowing of consistent with the performance outcomes as the
neighbouring properties; development incorporates the following attributes:
6. do not exceed two storeys. The development presents as low-rise
development consistent with other premises
in the locality and as anticipated by the
intent of the medium density zoning.
The development provides an improvement
to the streetscape, with a modern
residential development with interesting
roof lines, building articulation and
generously landscaped to soften the built
form.
The development will not visual dominate
the street or surrounding areas.
The development will introduce a vegetated
skyline to the area and adjoining
streetscape.
The development will not adversely impact
existing views or lead to overshadowing of
adjoining properties; and
The development does not exceed 2
storeys in height.
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Building Scale and Bulk
PO9 No acceptable outcome provided. Performance Outcome:
Development: The development provides modern residential
development that incorporates a scale
1. is of a scale compatible with commensurate with that anticipated by the zoning
surrounding development and the and building heights of the planning scheme. The
particular circumstances of the site; development scale is also compatible with the low
and rise residential and commercial uses adjoining the
2. does not present an appearance of site.
bulk to adjacent properties, roads or
other areas in the vicinity of the site. The development is also consistent with the nearby
business and industry developments in the locality,
particularly those further to the south of the site.
The design incorporates breaks between the
buildings, varying front setbacks, articulation and
generous landscaping to ensure that the
development does not present an appearance of
bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas.
Site Cover
PO10 AO10 Performance outcome:
Site cover of development: For a dwelling house, site cover does not exceed
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40% of the site area. The development comprises a mix of unit types and
1. does not exceed 40% of the site area;
consist of small dwellings at a ratio of greater than
or
Alternative provision to the QDC 3:1. Accordingly, the development’s proposed site
2. for small dwellings or for development
cover of 44%, is consistent with the 45% allowable
which provides a ratio of at least three
site cover.
small dwellings to one other dwelling,
does not exceed 45% of the site area.
Plot Ratio
PO11 AO11 Performance outcome:
Plot ratio of development: For a dwelling house, plot ratio of development As above the development comprises largely of
does not exceed 0.4:1 small dwellings, the relevant performance outcome
1. does not exceed 0.4:1; or provides a plot ratio of 0.5:1 plot ratio. The
2. for small dwellings or for development proposed development provides a plot ratio of
which provides a ratio of at least three 0.51:1, which marginally exceeds the allowable plot
small dwellings to one other dwelling, ratio.
does not exceed 0.5:1.
We request that Council accept this minor
exceedance as the proposal meets the purpose and
overall outcomes of the code and generally
complies with all other relevant benchmarks
applicable to the application.
In particular, the proposal:
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- Makes a positive contribution to the look and feel
of residential neighbourhoods by maintaining a low
scale character with well-designed buildings and
landscaping that enhance the streetscape. Refer
attached architect and landscape plans, Appendix
B & C).
- Caters for both the current and projected
demographic and socio-economic profile of the
area, including small households, households on
moderate incomes and potentially residents with
reduced mobility.
- Integrates small dwellings within the medium
density residential built form to increase housing
choice.
- Provides for an efficient pattern of land use and
infrastructure that creates walkable and legible
residential neighbourhoods that integrate with active
transport networks along Eumundi Noosa Rd, and
are well connected to nearby activity centres &
employment nodes in Noosaville.
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Building Setback
PO12 AO12.1 Performance Outcome / Complies:
Buildings and structures are designed and sited to: Buildings and structures meet the following The proposed building and structures are generally
minimum boundary setbacks: compliant with relevant setbacks, which include:
1. provide a high level of amenity to 1. frontage – 6m
users of the subject site and adjoining 1. for frontages — 6 metres 2. Side – 2m
premises, including provision of visual 2. for side boundaries— 3. Rear 6m
and acoustic privacy; 1. 1.5 metres setback up to
2. not unreasonably obstruct views or 4.5 metres height; There is a minor intrusion into the 6m front setback
cause overlooking of private open 2. 2 metres setback for a small part of Building 01 (dwelling 1) and its
space or habitable areas of adjoining between 4.5 metres and covered private open space. The proposed set back
premises; 7.5 metres height; and of 5m to the covered alfresco area and 4m to the
3. provide adequate distance from 3. 2.5 metres where above north-west corner of dwelling 1 is due to an irregular
adjoining land uses; 7.5 metres height lot shape in the north western corner of the site.
4. preserve existing vegetation that will 3. for the rear boundary - 6 metres The proposed minor setback variation does not
help buffer development; adversely impact on visual amenity, views or
5. allow for space and landscaping to be landscaping.
provided between buildings including
adequate area at ground level for AO12.2 Complies:
landscaping with trees, shrubs, The front 6 metres of the property is landscaped Front 6m setback is predominately used for private
outdoor living and utilities; open space, provided that uncovered visitor open space and landscaping. Notable features that
6. be consistent with the predominant parking, or swimming pools protruding no more are proposed within the front setback include a
character of the surrounding area; and than 1 metre above the ground level, can be as pedestrian gate house, PMT and underground
7. protect the natural character and avoid close as 2 metres from the front boundary. detention tank. These structures are proposed to
adverse impacts on ecologically be suitably landscaped as part of the development
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important areas such as national and maintain an appropriate level of amenity to
parks, waterways and wetlands. residential and adjoining premises.
AO12.3 Not applicable.
Relocatable homes are set back not less than:
(a) 6 metres from a road frontage;
(b) 1.5 metres from any other site boundary; and
(c) 3 metres from an internal road
AO12.4 Not applicable
Buildings and structures on premises with frontage
to the Noosa River system are set back not less
than 10 metres from mean high water spring as
shown in Figure AP3-15A.
Alternative provision to the QDC
Setback to a watercourse in the Noosa Waters AO13 Not applicable
estate, Noosaville For premises adjoining a watercourse within the
PO13 Noosa Waters estate no building work, filling or
Land adjoining the revetment wall and for a width of excavation works occurs within 4.5 metres from the
4.5 metres serves flood detention and amenity centre line of the top of the concrete revetment wall.
functions, free of structures and impervious
surfaces. Editor's note refer to figure 6.3.1.5
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Alternative provision to the QDC
Design Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)
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Design
Streetscape
PO14 AO14.1 Complies:
Development: Development provides visual interest to the street The proposed multi dwelling residential
and surrounding areas through: development provides visual interest to the street
1. contributes positively to the locality; and surrounding areas through the provision of the
2. addresses and enhances the 1. highlighting individual dwellings and following key design features:
streetscape by incorporating land uses; the development presents as three
articulation and individual design 2. an asymmetrical design presentation separate buildings from the street
elements that add visual interest to the to the street; buildings incorporate protrusions, external
development; 3. offsetting or staggering dwellings to articulation and balconies to provide visual
3. has a form and architectural scale that provide variation in the frontage; interest to the street
does not dominate the streetscape or 4. varying the roof form General landscaping is provided to soften
the surrounding properties; the built form when viewed from the street.
4. does not detract from the visual
amenity of adjoining properties AO14.2
Complies:
Buildings have the main entrance easily
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through the impact on views, access recognisable from the street and include design The development provides an easily recognisable
to sunlight or overlooking; elements in the front façade such as verandahs, arbor/gate entry for pedestrian access from the
5. takes the form of small separate external stairs, awning or shade structures and street. All buildings fronting the street include:
buildings, rather than large single window openings. windows, shade structures and devices and variety
bulky development; and of building materials to assist in providing visual
6. sits within a landscaped setting. interest to the street.
AO14.3 Performance Outcome:
Buildings and structures are designed to: The development is designed to generally ensure:
No walls exceed 15m in length and
1. have a maximum wall length of 15 incorporate design elements to add visual
metres and external walls incorporate interest and amenity.
at least one design element to add Allow general landscaping to assist in
visual interest and amenity; softening the built form
2. allow for landscape treatments to No more than 4 dwellings present to the
soften the development; street.
3. avoid more than six dwellings It is acknowledged that Building 1 does exceed 6
attached in any one plane; and dwellings within the one plane, as 8 dwellings are
4. have no more than four dwellings are proposed. However, this does not detract from how
attached along a street frontage. the development is viewed from the street as the
building is partly obscured by vegetation along an
existing access driveway for the adjoining lot to the
north.
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This building has been designed so that it provides
visual interest to the street, does not detract from
the visual amenity of adjoining premises and sits
within a landscaped setting.
AO14.4 Not applicable
For corner sites, the building design addresses both
street frontages by:
1. including doors and windows that front
each road; and
2. providing separate vehicle access
points to each road.
Editor’s Note—for examples of designs see
Figure 6.3.2.4 and Figure 6.3.2.5
AO14.5
Not applicable
For a dwelling house, development provides visual
interest to the street and the surrounding area
through:
1. limiting the vertical distance between
the ground and the lowest suspended
floor to no more than 3 metres;
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2. limiting the length of any external wall
in one plane to 15 metres; and
3. ensuring each external wall includes
at least one design element such as
verandahs, external stairs, window
openings, awnings or porches.
Garages and Carports
PO15 AO15.1 Complies:
Garages, garage doors and carports do not Garage doors that face the street are no more than No garage doors front the street.
dominate the street or the building design. 6 metres in width or 50% of the frontage, whichever
is the lesser.
AO15.2
Not applicable
Where multiple garages face the street, they are
separated by a minimum of 2 metres or are
staggered in setback by a minimum of 1 metre.
AO15.3
Not applicable
Garages that are visible from the street, but do not
face the street, include a landscaped setback to the
street and provide articulation, windows or a mix of
materials to provide interest to the garage facade.
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Basements
PO16 AO16 Not applicable
Basements: Basements:
1. visually integrate with the building; 1. are limited to one access a maximum
2. do not dominate the street or building of 6 metres wide; and
design; 2. do not encroach into building setback
3. are screened through landscaping; areas.
and
4. do not present as a storey to the
street. Editor's note— refer to Figure 6.9.2
Front fences and walls
PO17 AO17.1 Performance outcome:
Front fences and walls are designed and sited to: Front fences or walls are set back an average of 1 The development provides fencing which is set
metre and are articulated to provide visual interest back a minimum of 2m in from the front boundary
1. contribute to the attractiveness of the by stepping the design at a maximum of 5 metre and stepped in at 8m intervals. The fence varies in
streetscape; intervals. height between 1m to 1.5m due the fall of the land.
2. be compatible with the existing The fence is screened by landscaping contributing
streetscape character; to an attractive streetscape, enhancing the existing
3. avoid interference with movement of character, avoiding interference of stormwater
surface stormwater; movements and allow casual surveillance.
4. allow for casual surveillance of the
street; AO17.2 Not applicable
5. provide planting in front of solid fences Where located on the boundary:
and walls; and
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6. ensure plantings between the front
fence and the footpath does not create 1. the solid portion of front fences and
an impediment for pedestrians using walls is no more than 1.2 metres high;
the footpath or
2. the walls contain openings or
materials that ensure it is 50%
transparent and has a height not
exceeding 1.8 metres.
AO17.3
Not applicable
Solid front fences and walls may be 1.8 metres in
height if the property has frontage to an arterial
road or a distributor road.
AO17.4
Not applicable
The area of land between the front fence and the
boundary is landscaped to screen the fence from
the street however landscaping does not encroach
more than 500 millimeters into the road reserve or
within 1.5 metres of a sealed footpath.
Editor's note— for examples refer to figure AP3-
4A and figure AP3-4B
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Materials and finishes
PO18 AO18 Complies:
Development incorporates: Buildings and structures use: The building and structures utilise natural finishes
as described in the ‘materials and finishes palette’
1. materials and finishes that 1. natural finishes wherever possible; prepared by BlackburnJackson (Refer to Appendex
complement the surrounding area and 2. a mix of lightweight and textured B). The palette demonstrates the uses of natural
integrate with the surrounding natural external finishes; finishes, a mix of lightweight and textured external
and built environment; and 3. masonry construction where variation finishes, masonry construction where variation in
2. a variety of external finishes to provide is provided in texture and the façade provided and open and transparent balustrades.
an interesting built form and avoid uses a variety of finishes to break up
bulky single plane finishes the surface; and
4. open or transparent balustrades.
Editor's note—refer to Figure AP3-3B
Roof forms
PO19 AO19.1 Complies:
Roof forms: With the exception of Noosa Heads and Coastal The proposed roof pitch is no less than 5 degrees
Communities Local Areas, the main roof of the and includes a minimum 600mm eaves to at least
1. contribute positively to the local building has a roof pitch no less than 5 degrees and 75% of the perimeter of the building.
skyline; has minimum 600 millimetre eaves to at least 75%
2. complement the character of the of the perimeter of the building.
locality and the topography of the site;
3. avoid box profiles/parapets; and AO19.2 Complies:
4. do not create opportunities for
overlooking the private open space or
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internal spaces of neighbouring Development does not include rooftop terraces. The development does not include roof top
properties. terraces.
AO19.3 Not applicable
The total width of any parapet wall does not exceed
50% of the width of the front facade of a building.
Safety and amenity Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)
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Safety and amenity
PO20 AO20.1 Complies:
Development: Buildings and structures: Building and structures are designed so that they
are sited and orientated to avoid the likelihood of
1. provides a high level of residential 1. are sited and orientated to minimise overlooking private open space areas of adjoining
amenity to users of the subject site; the likelihood of overlooking the residential uses. In addition, the development will
and private open space of adjacent not result in a 40% loss of sunlight to adjoining
2. does not unreasonably impact on the residential uses; private open space areas for adjoining residential
amenity enjoyed by users of adjoining 2. avoid reduction of sunlight to at least premises. The development also incorporates 1.8m
or nearby premises, including privacy 40% of the private open space areas high fencing to adjoining premises and a 5m
and access to sunlight. of any adjoining residences to less landscape buffer is provided around the proposed
than two hours between 9:00am and pool and community uses area to mitigate any
3:00pm on any day of the year; potential impacts on adjoining residents.
Editor's note—Provisions for sill height, glazing,
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screening and window openings are to improve the 3. incorporate fencing, landscaping and
residential amenity for occupants. Thermal screening to mitigate impacts on
performance requirements are contained in adjoining residential uses.
Queensland Development Code MP4.1 Sustainable
Buildings. Energy efficiency requirements are
contained in the National Construction Code. Editor's note— refer to figure AP3-1A and figure
AP3-2A
Not applicable
AO20.2
Transparent doors and windows are designed and
located so they do not directly face transparent
doors or windows or the private open space areas
of other dwellings within 10 metres;
Not applicable
AO20.3
Where windows, balconies, terraces, verandahs or
decks overlook or have the potential to overlook the
private open space of nearby properties or view into
habitable room windows within 10 metres:
1. windows have a sill height of not less
than 1.7 metres above finished floor
level;
2. windows and other openings are
permanently screened to a minimum
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height of 1.7 metres to avoid
overlooking;
3. windows and doors use translucent
glazing to obscure views; or
4. windows or balconies are offset by 45
degrees or more.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1A
and figure AP3-1C
AO20.4 Complies:
Planter boxes, screens, pergolas, landscaping and Screens, landscaping and location of balconies
architectural design of balconies are used to screen assists to screening ground floor private open
the ground floor private open space of dwellings space areas below.
from separate upper level dwellings.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1A
AO20.5 Complies:
Permanently fixed external screening devices Permanent fixed external screening is proposed to
complement the building's external materials and complement the building external materials and
finishes and may incorporate solid translucent finishes. Refer to elevations provided in Appendix
screens, shutters, perforated panels or trellises B.
which have a maximum of 50% openings.
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Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1B
PO21 AO21.1 Performance outcome:
Mechanical plant, vehicle manoeuvring, utilities and Communal outdoor recreational facilities including The communal open space area comprising a small
communal outdoor recreation uses: swimming pools, spas and sports courts are: residential scale swimming pool is located a
minimum of 8m from the eastern boundary and 14m
1. do not have an adverse effect on the 1. setback at least 12 metres from the from the southern boundary. A 5m wide landscaped
amenity enjoyed by users of adjacent boundary of land in a residential zone buffer is proposed to minimise any potential impacts
or nearby premises through emission and screened by a 5 metre wide buffer on neighbour’s residential amenity (Refer to
of noise, light, fumes or smoke; and densely planted with trees and shrubs proposed landscape plan in Appendix C) in
2. do not cause unreasonable including species from 1 metre to 8 addition to limiting the use of the pool between
disturbance to local fauna through metres in height; or 9:00pm and 6:30am for the following day.
light or smoke emissions. 2. located internally to the arrangement
of buildings on the site; and
3. not used between the hours of 9:00pm
and 6:30am the following day.
AO21.2
For a lit sports court:
Not applicable
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1. the court is located at least 60 metres
from the external wall of an existing or
approved dwelling on adjoining or
nearby premises (as measured from
the centre line of the court); and
2. the vertical illumination resulting from
direct, reflected or other incidental
light 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
3. any floodlighting is restricted to the
types that give no upward component
of light were mounted horizontally (i.e.
a full cut off luminaire).
AO21.3
Complies:
Mechanical plant is-
Mechanical plant and equipment will be suitably
located to ensure that it does not adversely impact
1. located at least 2 metres from the side
adjoining premises or is visible from the street.
or rear property boundaries;
2. where located at ground level,
screened by fencing 1.5 metres in
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height or dense vegetation of at least
1.5 metres in width incorporating
grouped trees and shrubs with a
maximum separation distance of 1
metre measured from the centre of the
plant;
3. where located above ground level,
enclosed or screened such that it is
not visible from the street frontage nor
adjoining properties; and
4. visually integrated into the line and
plane of the building and roof design
and does not project beyond the
height or width of the building when
viewed from the street and adjoining
properties.
Editor’s Note— Mechanical plant includes
generators, motors, compressors and pumps such
as air-conditioning or pool equipment.
AO21.4 Complies:
Waste storage areas, clothes drying areas and
external storage areas are screened from the
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street. All waste storage areas, clothes drying and external
storage areas are designed to be visually screened
from the street.
AO21.5 Complies:
Letterboxes and detached carports complement the Letterboxes and detached carports are designed to
architecture and landscaping of the site. complement the development’s architectural
features and landscaping.
Environment, heritage and scenic amenity Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)
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Environment, heritage and scenic amenity
PO22 AO22.1 Complies
Development: For landscape amenity reasons, cut or fill is less The development does not involve fill above 1.5m
than 1.5 metres in depth relative to the ground above natural ground level. The development does
1. has minimal impact on the natural level. in involve filling the site to manage the sloping
landform of the site; terrain and create flat building pads. Refer to
conceptual earthworks plan as part of Appendix E.
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2. does not lead to erosion or the
transport of sediments off site; and AO22.2 Complies
3. does not lead to the disturbance of Development does not result in sediment or other An erosion and sedimentation plan will be prepared
natural features, buildings or material including building materials or waste and submitted as part of the Operation Works
structures of cultural heritage products being deposited or released into the road application.
significance. reserve, stormwater drain or adjacent properties.
AO22.3 Not applicable
Development on a site adjoining a local heritage The site does not adjoin a local heritage place.
place respects the cultural heritage significance of
the place by mitigating any adverse impacts on the
setting or integrity of the heritage values.
Editor’s Note— Local heritage places are identified
on the Heritage and Character Areas Overlay maps
in Schedule 2.
PO23 AO23.1 Complies:
Development on sloping sites: Building and structures are not constructed on land The development is not located on land that
with a slope greater than 25%. exceeds 25% slope.
1. is visually responsive to the natural
topography and sits within the landscape AO23.2 Complies:
rather than dominating it; and On sloping sites, split level buildings with small
floorplates, that step down the slope are used as an
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2. steps down slopes or uses suspended alternative to standard single or double storey As the site is gently sloping, extensive benching
floor construction, minimising cut or fill and construction to minimise building bulk and benching and split level buildings are not required for this
avoiding benching of the site. of the sites. development.
Editor's note- refer to Figure 6.9.1A and Figure
6.9.1B
AO23.3 Not applicable
The distance between the ground level and the
lowest part of the floor of the building does not
exceed 3 metres.
Earthworks and drainage Table 6.3.2.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Earthworks and drainage
PO24 AO24 Complies:
Filling and excavation for operational works do not Filling and excavation for operational works is Filling has been designed to ensure overland flow
directly, indirectly or cumulatively cause adverse designed and constructed to ensure overland flow and flooding is not worsened as a result of the
impacts external to the development site by: and/or flooding is not worsened, impeded, or development. A stormwater management plan has
otherwise diverted to adversely affect other been prepared to demonstrate this and included as
1. causing ponding of water on the site properties or downstream environments. Appendix F.
or nearby land;
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2. increasing flooding, which adversely
affects the safety or use of any land
upstream or downstream; or
3. adversely affecting the flow of water in
any overland flow path.