Original Application Part 2 - Town Planning Report [As Published] · 132008.1787

Ken Hicks & Associates                                                                                              September 2008




5.3.2 Residential Uses Code

Table 14.21

 Column 1                                                  Column 2                                       Column 3
 Specific Outcomes                                     Probable solutions                                 Proposal
                                                       (Code Assessable)
 14.52 Effects of Use
 Electricity supply infrastructure
 O1 The development does not adverselyS1.1 No solution provided                            Complies – The site currently has
 impact on existing or future electricity
                                      S2.1 Development for uses adjacent to                adequate      electricity   supply     and
 supply infrastructure;               or within 50m of an existing electricity             connections to cater for the proposed
 AND                                  substation         incorporates      noise           development. It is proposed that the
 O2 All uses and works maintain an    attenuation measures to mitigate noise               existing transformer situated on the site
 adequate safe distance from electrical
                                      impacts;                                             be relocated, subject to approval from
 infrastructure    including substations,
                                      AND                                                  ENERGEX. The relocation of the
 overhead powerlines, power poles and S2.2 Buildings and structures (including             transformer will be subject to Energex
 transformers.                        swimming pools, sheds, tennis courts or              construction standards and access
                                      outbuildings) are not constructed under              requirements. This may require future
                                      overhead electricity transmission lines,             amendments to the existing street
                                      or within electricity easements;                     frontage works. The relocation of the
                                      AND                                                  transformer is seen as a positive
                                      S2.3 A minimum separation distance is                contribution to the street as it is
                                      maintained       from     the    electricity         currently highly visible, detracting from
                                      transmission line to the closest boundary            the overall street amenity. The site is not
                                      of habitable buildings and child activity            located within 50m of an electricity
                                      areas, as follows—                                   substation or under overhead electricity
                                      a) 20m for transmission lines up to                  transmission lines or within electricity
                                           132kV;                                          easements.
                                      b) 30m for transmission lines between
                                           133kV and 275kV; and
                                      c) 40m for transmission lines greater
                                           than 275kV.
 14.53 Environmentally Sustainable Building Design
 Hot Water Systems
 O3 Hot water systems are installed and      S3.1 All hot water systems installed          To Comply – The proposal will include
 operated to support the efficient use of    are—                                          hot water systems as prescribed by the
 natural   resources     and     minimise    a) solar systems; or electric heat            applicable probable solution.
 consequent     pollution     such     as        pump systems; or
 greenhouse gas emissions.                   b) natural gas or
                                             c) LPG systems; or
                                             d) any combination of a), b) or c).
 Water supply and conservation
 O4 On-site water storage is designed        S4.1 & S5.1 For a Class 1 building17          N/A – The site is located within a
 and operated to support the efficient use   other than a Detached House or                reticulated water service area.
 of water;                                   Multiple Housing Type 1 Relative or
 AND                                         Employee, where located outside a
                                             reticulated water service area, a
 O5 On-site water storage is adequate        rainwater tank is to be installed with the
 for occupants every day use and fire        following minimum storage capacities—
 fighting purposes.                          a) Where no more than 3 bedrooms –
                                                   45,000 litres; or
                                             b) Where more than 3 bedrooms –
                                                   60,000 litres;
                                                   AND
                                                    There is on the lot a dam,
                                                   swimming pool or water tank
                                                   accessible for use by the fire
                                                   brigade that contains at least 5,000
                                                   litres of water.

                                             Advisory note
                                             The 5,000 litres required in S4.1 & S5.1
                                             can be included within the water
                                             required in a) & b) providing it is
                                             accessible for the purpose of fire fighting
                                             at all times and not used for other
                                             domestic purposes.


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Material Change of Use – Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional,
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