Appendix B - Code Assessment

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
Part 9 Development codes \ 9.5 Other Development Codes \ 9.5.1 Reconfiguring a Lot
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                                                            confirm which are state-controlled roads or limited access
                                                            roads.

 Movement network
 Traffic                                                    No acceptable outcome provided                               PO14 - Complies.
 PO14
 Traffic generated by the development is within the                                                                      The traffic generated by four additional rural
 acceptable capacity of external roads and does not                                                                      residential lots will be minor and within the capacity
 have an adverse impact upon the functioning of the                                                                      of Black Mountain Range Road. The traffic
 road network.                                                                                                           engineering assessment confirms that the proposed
 Editor’s Note— Further detail on traffic and the road                                                                   access arrangements can achieve acceptable sight
 network is addressed in Part 9.4.8 Transport Code                                                                       distance outcomes, subject to recommended
                                                                                                                         vegetation clearing where required.
 Roads and Pathways                                         AO15.1                                                       AO15.1 – AO15.4 - Not applicable.
 PO15                                                       Where involving the construction of a new road, road
 Development involving the creation of new roads and        planning and design supports the hierarchy and               The proposal does not involve the creation of new
 pathways ensures infrastructure—                           functional aspects identified in Council’s Planning          roads or pathways.
 (a) provides convenient, safe and efficient                Scheme Policy PSP6 on Engineering design standards
      movement for all modes of transport between           — Roads, drainage and earthworks.
      land use activities;                                  Editor’s Note— Further detail on road and pathway
 (b) prioritises pedestrian movement and bicycle use        networks is provided in Part 9.4.7 Transport Code
      over vehicle movements;
 (c) facilitates efficient, safe and accessible bus         AO15.2
      services that connect to existing and future public   The street layout is generally rectilinear in a grid-like
      passenger transport facilities;                       pattern and does not rely on culs-de-sac, or where the
 (d) provides through roads and minimises the use of        use of a cul-de-sac is unavoidable because of the
      culs-de-sac;                                          natural features of the site, it does not exceed a length
 (e) minimises the extent of earthworks required by         of 200 metres.
      being sympathetic to the terrain;
 (f) allows for unimpeded and practical access to           AO15.3
      each proposed lot; and                                Pathways and pedestrian routes are planned to
 (g) provides for mature street trees.                      provide clear, safe connections between residential,
                                                            open 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


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