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Appendix 6 - Medium Density Residential Zone Code
6.3.2 Medium Density Residential Zone Code
Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment
Role and function Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Compliance Comments
Role and function
PO1 Yes The proposed development is a Medium Density
Development provides for medium density dual occupancy and No acceptable outcome provided Dual Occupancy that will contribute to the range
multiple dwellings in a range of dwelling sizes and styles, whichmeet of housing stock in the zone.
the needs of current and future resident populations including small
households, older persons, people on low incomes and people with
special mobility needs.
PO2 N/A This type of housing is not proposed.
Alternative models of housing including housing for people with No acceptable outcome provided
special needs are appropriate where they are in keeping with the
medium density residential amenity and density.
PO3 AO3.1 N/A The proposal does not include Secondary
A secondary dwelling may create permanent housing for an extended No more than one secondary dwelling is provided on any site Dwellings.
family member or other member of the household resident in the regardless of site area.
dwelling house while protecting the character of thesite and the zone.
AO3.2 N/A
A secondary dwelling:
(a) has a maximum gross floor area of 65m²;
(b) has no more than two bedrooms; and
(c) does not occur on any property covered by a Building Unit
Plan.
PO4 AO4.1 N/A The proposal is not located on any of these sites
Sites that are currently used for, or approved for the use of, relocatable The following sites are retained as relocatable home parks to the and does not accommodate an existing
home parks or retirement facilities continue to provide such general exclusion of other uses:- relocatable home park.
residential accommodation into the future. (a) ‘Noosa Glades’ at 159 Moorindil St and 44 Tait St, over Lots2
and 3 on RP220959;
(b) ‘Bougainvillea Gardens’ at 141 Cooroy Noosa Road,
Tewantin, over part of Lot 230 on MCH4144; and
(c) 'Cooroy Village' at 1 Ferrells Road, Cooroy, over Lot 9
RP844021.
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AO4.2 N/A
The following sites are retained as retirement facilities to the general The proposal is not located on any of these sites
exclusion of other uses:- and does not accommodate an existing
(a) ‘Noosa Outlook Retirement Village’ at 71 St Andrews Drive, retirement facility.
Tewantin, over Lot 5 on SP117231;
(b) ‘Riverlands’ at 139 Moorindil St, Tewantin, on Lot 335 on
RP211082;
(c) ‘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;
(d) ‘Noosa Waters Retirement Estate’ at 39 Lake Weyba Drive,
Noosaville over Lot 1 on SP115712; and
(e) ‘Noosa Domain Village’ at 35 Walter Hay Drive, Noosaville
over Lot 2 on SP162077.
PO5 AO5.1 Yes The proposal is for permanent residential
Land uses are limited to those which are compatible with medium Land uses do not typically rely on people other than residents of accommodation only.
density living in urban neighbourhoods. the site to be present on the site between the hours of 7:00pm and
7:00am.
AO5.2 Yes
Land uses do not result in adverse changes to the amenity of the The proposal is a consistent use within the zone
residential neighbourhood by the emission of noise, vibration, and therefore will not result in amenity and
smell, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, grit, oil, waste nuisance emissions above those reasonably
water, waste products, or radio or electrical interference. anticipated for the zone.
PO6 AO6.1 N/A
Visitor accommodation is limited to formats compatible with the Home-based businesses allow for up to four short term guests to Home-based business is not being applied for.
character and use of the area so as not to cause unreasonable loss of be accommodated within the home of the host while the host
residential amenity, having regard to: remains in residence, such as traditional bed and breakfast
(a) the privacy of residents on the subject property or adjoining accommodation.
properties;
AO6.2 N/A Short-term accommodation is not being applied
(b) any likely increase in noise to adjoining properties;
Short-term accommodation does not: for.
(c) the scale of the use and its compatibility with the character and
(a) constitute a party house;
uses within the property or surrounding area;
(b) create noise that would unreasonably impact on the
(d) retention of the primary residential function of an area; residential amenity enjoyed by the adjoining or surrounding
(e) the residential function and arrangement of commonproperty; properties.
(f) the impact on the safety and efficiency of the local road
AO6.3 Yes The proposal includes a landscaped roof terrace
network;
Buildings are designed and orientated so that the majority of and a main living area that faces the street, with
(g) the impact of waste storage areas on the visual amenity ofthe outdoor living areas face away from the habitable areas of adjoining balcony/terrace and pool areas are located at the
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area; dwellings. rear.
(h) the location of waste storage areas in relation to sensitiveland
AO6.4 Yes The waste storage area is screened within the
uses; and
Waste storage areas are screened and located to the rear or sideof basement.
(i) any impact on shared vehicular access or parking. a building and are not located along any frontage to a public street
or space.
Peregian BeachPO7 AO7 N/A Offices and health care services are not
Offices and health care services are allowed for in conjunction with Offices and health care services are developed in conjunction with proposed.
small dwellings in a mixed use format on premises located on the residential units in a mixed use format providing:
western side of David Low Way (street numbers 233-245), Peregian (a) no commercial tenancy exceeds 250m² gross floor area;
Beach, on land described as Lots 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and22 P9315 and (b) non-residential use(s) do not constitute shops;
all lots on BUP9496.
(c) the total gross floor area of the non-residential use(s) does
not exceed the gross floor area of the residential use(s);
(d) non-residential uses are limited to the ground floor;
(e) at least one small dwelling is provided for every 90m² of
lettable commercial gross floor area; and
(f) car parking is to be located at the rear of the building.
Built form Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)
Role and function
Building Height AO8.1 Yes The proposal does not exceed 8m in height
PO8 Buildings and structures are no more than 8 metres in building above ground level as demonstrated by the
Buildings and structures: height; and section drawings in Appendix 1.
(a) are low rise and present a building height consistent with
structures on adjoining and surrounding premises; AO8.2
Where excavation is required, the maximum portion of the exposed Yes The exposed portion of the external façade
(b) are designed to provide an interesting streetscape and
external façade of the building cannot exceed 8m in building height. measures a maximum height of 7.841m, as
complement landform changes and landscapes
demonstrated in the section drawings provided
(c) do not visually dominate the street or surrounding area; Editor's note - refer to figure AP3-13A
in Appendix 1.
(d) maintain a vegetated skyline;
(e) do not unreasonably obscure views or lead toovershadowing
of neighbouring properties;
(f) do not exceed two storeys.
Building Scale and Bulk No acceptable outcome provided. Yes The proposed development is of a similar scale
to the similar dual occupancy developments (for
PO9
example, MCU22/0172) and minimizes building
Development:
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bulk through inclusion of open external spaces
(a) is of a scale compatible with surrounding development andthe
particular circumstances of the site; and such as balconies, and integrated landscaping
throughout all levels. The proposal exhibits a
(b) does not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties,
high level of built form articulation and includes
roads or other areas in the vicinity of the site.
a variety of external building materials
lightweight elements, with an understated
colour scheme.
The proposal also generally complies with key
built form requirements including building
height, setbacks, site cover and plot ratio.
Site CoverPO10 AO10 Yes Proposed site cover is 39.71%. Refer enclosed
Site cover of development: For a dwelling house, site cover does not exceed 40% of the site plans (Appendix 1).
area.
(a) does not exceed 40% of the site area; or
(b) for small dwellings or for development which provides a ratio Alternative provision to the QDC
of at least three small dwellings to one other dwelling,does
not exceed 45% of the site area.
Plot RatioPO11 AO11 Yes Proposed plot ratio is less than 0.4:1. Refer
For a dwelling house, plot ration of development does not exceed enclosed plans (Appendix 1).
Plot ratio of development:
0.4:1
(a) does not exceed 0.4:1; or
(b) for small dwellings or for development which provides a ratio
of at least three small dwellings to one other dwelling,does
not exceed 0.5:1.
Building SetbackPO12 AO12.1 Complies Refer to Section 5.4.1 of the Town Planning
Buildings and structures are designed and sited to: Buildings and structures meet the following minimum boundary with PO12 report.
setbacks:
(a) provide a high level of amenity to users of the subject site and
adjoining premises, including provision of visual and acoustic (a) for frontages — 6 metres
privacy; (b) for side boundaries—
(b) not unreasonably obstruct views or cause overlooking ofprivate (i) 1.5 metres setback up to 4.5 metres height;
open space or habitable areas of adjoining premises; (ii) 2 metres setback between 4.5 metres and 7.5metres
(c) provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses; height; and
(d) preserve existing vegetation that will help bufferdevelopment; (iii) 2.5 metres where above 7.5 metres height
(e) allow for space and landscaping to be provided between (c) for the rear boundary - 6 metres
buildings including adequate area at ground level for
landscaping with trees, shrubs, outdoor living and utilities;
(f) be consistent with the predominant character of the
surrounding area; and
(g) protect the natural character and avoid adverse impacts on
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ecologically important areas such as national parks, waterways AO12.2 Yes The front 6 metres of the property includes
and wetlands. The front 6 metres of the property is landscaped open space, landscaping in front of a 1.2m high rendered and
provided that uncovered visitor parking, or swimming pools battened fence, with additional landscaping
protruding no more than 1 metre above the ground level, can be as provided in the front courtyards, which will be
close as 2 metres from the front boundary. visible from the street while maintaining privacy
for residents of each unit. The frontage also
provides a separate pedestrian entry, distinct
from the vehicle access, enhancing safety and
accessibility.
AO12.3
Relocatable homes are set back not less than: N/A The proposal does not include a relocatable
(a) 6 metres from a road frontage; home.
(b) 1.5 metres from any other site boundary; and
(c) 3 metres from an internal road
AO12.4
Buildings and structures on premises with frontage to the Noosa N/A
River system are set back not less than 10 metres from mean high The development site does not front the Noosa
water spring as shown in Figure AP3-15A. River.
Alternative provision to the QDC
Setback to a watercourse in the Noosa Waters estate,Noosaville AO13 N/A The development site does not adjoin a
PO13 For premises adjoining a watercourse within the Noosa Waters watercourse within the Noosa Waters Estate.
Land adjoining the revetment wall and for a width of 4.5 metres estate no building work, filling or excavation works occurs within
serves flood detention and amenity functions, free of structures and 4.5 metres from the centre line of the top of the concrete
impervious surfaces. revetmentwall.
Editor's note refer to figure 6.3.1.5
Design Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)
Design
Streetscape AO14.1 Yes A high quality design is proposed incorporating
Development provides visual interest to the street and surrounding a high level of articulation including steps and
PO14
areas through: recesses in facades, variation in building
Development:
(a) highlighting individual dwellings and land uses; materials and variation in roof form. While the
(a) contributes positively to the locality;
an asymmetrical design presentation to the street; building has some elements of symmetry, it has
(b)
(b) addresses and enhances the streetscape by incorporating
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articulation and individual design elements that add visual the appearance of a standalone detached
(c) offsetting or staggering dwellings to provide variation in the
interest to the development; dwelling due to the single driveway leading to a
frontage;
(c) has a form and architectural scale that does not dominate the basement garage with an opening width of just
(d) varying the roof form
streetscape or the surrounding properties; 3.9m. This arrangement would not be
uncommon for a new single dwelling design and
(d) does not detract from the visual amenity of adjoining properties
would not be restricted by any design
through the impact on views, access to sunlightor overlooking;
requirements around symmetry.
(e) takes the form of small separate buildings, rather thanlarge
single bulky development; and AO14.2
Yes Separate vehicle and pedestrian access that are
sits within a landscaped setting. Buildings have the main entrance easily recognisable from the street
(f) easily recognisable from the street are provided.
and include design elements in the front façade such as verandahs,
Balconies, awnings and windows are presented
external stairs, awning or shade structures and window openings.
to the street (refer to Appendix 1).
AO14.3 Yes A high level of articulation is proposed with
Buildings and structures are designed to: unarticulated wall length being significantly less
(a) have a maximum wall length of 15 metres and external walls than 15m. Landscaping is proposed to all
incorporate at least one design element to add visual interest boundaries of the site.
and amenity;
(b) allow for landscape treatments to soften the development;
(c) avoid more than six dwellings attached in any one plane;and
(d) have no more than four dwellings are attached along astreet
frontage.
AO14.4
N/A The development site is not a corner site.
For corner sites, the building design addresses both streetfrontages
by:
(a) including doors and windows that front each road; and
(b) providing separate vehicle access points to each road.
Editor’s Note—for examples of designs see Figure 6.3.2.4 andFigure
6.3.2.5
N/A The proposal is not for a Dwelling House, albeit
AO14.5
having the appearance of a single house when
For a dwelling house, development provides visual interest to the
viewed from Ventura Street. In any case, the
street and the surrounding area through:
proposal complies with these requirements.
(a) limiting the vertical distance between the ground and the
lowest suspended floor to no more than 3 metres;
(b) limiting the length of any external wall in one plane to 15
metres; and
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(c) ensuring each external wall includes at least one design
element such as verandahs, external stairs, window openings,
awnings or porches.
Garages and CarportsPO15 AO15.1 Yes The basement garage doors / gates have a total
Garages, garage doors and carports do not dominate the street orthe Garage doors that face the street are no more than 6 metres in width width of 3.9m.
building design. or 50% of the frontage, whichever is the lesser.
AO15.2 N/A Only a single basement/ garage entrance is
Where multiple garages face the street, they are separated by a proposed.
minimum of 2 metres or are staggered in setback by a minimum of
1 metre.
AO15.3 N/A The garages are in a basement, not visible from
Garages that are visible from the street, but do not face the street,
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.
BasementsPO16 AO16 Yes The basement garage doors / gates are a total of
Basements: Basements: 3.9m wide and the basement does not encroach
(a) are limited to one access a maximum of 6 metres wide;and within building setback areas.
(a) visually integrate with the building;
(b) do not dominate the street or building design; (b) do not encroach into building setback areas.
(c) are screened through landscaping; and
Editor's note— refer to Figure 6.9.2
(d) do not present as a storey to the street.
Front fences and wallsPO17 AO17.1 Yes Refer to the enclosed plans (Appendix 1). The
Front fences and walls are designed and sited to: Front fences or walls are set back an average of 1 metre and are front fence/wall is set back behind a 1m
articulated to provide visual interest by stepping the design at a landscaped strip and is stepped down as it
(a) contribute to the attractiveness of the streetscape;
maximum of 5 metre intervals. curves inward toward the basement garage
(b) be compatible with the existing streetscape character;
door.
(c) avoid interference with movement of surface stormwater;
AO17.2
(d) allow for casual surveillance of the street; N/A The front fence/wall is setback from the
Where located on the boundary:
(e) provide planting in front of solid fences and walls; and boundary. These solid part of the wall is 1.2m
(a) the solid portion of front fences and walls is no more than 1.2 high, with open style battens extending to 1.8m
(f) ensure plantings between the front fence and the footpath does metres high; or
not create an impediment for pedestrians using the footpath high.
(b) the walls contain openings or materials that ensure it is 50%
transparent and has a height not exceeding 1.8 metres.
AO17.3
N/A The development site does not front an arterial
Solid front fences and walls may be 1.8 metres in height if the
road or a distributor road. Front fence/wall
property has frontage to an arterial road or a distributor road.
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design as described above.
AO17.4 Yes A landscape strip is provided in front of the fence
The area of land between the front fence and the boundary is to a width of 1m. Refer to the enclosed
landscaped to screen the fence from the street however landscaping Landscape Plans (Appendix 2).
does not encroach more than 500 millimeters intothe road reserve
or within 1.5 metres of a sealed footpath.
Editor's note— for examples refer to figure AP3-4A andfigure AP3-4B
Materials and finishesPO18 AO18 Yes A mix of building materials is proposed. Refer to
Development incorporates: Buildings and structures use: the enclosed plans (Appendix 1).
(a) materials and finishes that complement the surrounding area (a) natural finishes wherever possible;
and integrate with the surrounding natural and built (b) a mix of lightweight and textured external finishes;
environment; and (c) masonry construction where variation is provided in texture
(b) a variety of external finishes to provide an interesting built form and the façade uses a variety of finishes to break up the
and avoid bulky single plane finishes surface; and
(d) open or transparent balustrades.
Editor's note—refer to Figure AP3-3B
Roof formsPO19 AO19.1 N/A The site is in the Coastal Communities Local
Roof forms: With the exception of Noosa Heads and Coastal Communities Local Area.
Areas, the main roof of the building has a roof pitch no less than 5
(a) contribute positively to the local skyline;
degrees and has minimum 600 millimetre eaves to at least75% of
(b) complement the character of the locality and the topographyof the perimeter of the building.
the site;
(c) avoid box profiles/parapets; and AO19.2 Complies Refer to Section 5.4.1 of the Town Planning
do not create opportunities for overlooking the private open Development does not include rooftop terraces. with PO19 Report.
(d)
space or internal spaces of neighbouring properties.
AO19.3 N/A Parapet walls are not proposed.
The total width of any parapet wall does not exceed 50% of thewidth
of the front facade of a building.
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Safety and amenity
PO20 AO20.1 Yes Screening, obscure glazing, and minimal
Development: Buildings and structures: openings with high windowsill heights are
proposed on upper-level facades facing
(a) provides a high level of residential amenity to users of the (a) are sited and orientated to minimise the likelihood of
subject site; and overlooking the private open space of adjacent residential neighbouring residential boundaries to mitigate
uses; overlooking and maintain privacy. Side
(b) does not unreasonably impact on the amenity enjoyed byusers
boundary setbacks and overall building height
of adjoining or nearby premises, including privacy and access (b) avoid reduction of sunlight to at least 40% of the private open
requirements are compliant, with the exception
to sunlight. space areas of any adjoining residences to less than two
of a side facing sunhood. Therefore, the
hours between 9:00am and 3:00pm on any day of the year;
Editor's note—Provisions for sill height, glazing, screening and window development will not unreasonably restrict
(c) incorporate fencing, landscaping and screening to mitigate sunlight to adjoining private open space areas.
openings are to improve the residential amenity for occupants. Thermal
impacts on adjoining residential uses. Fencing and landscaping is proposed to all side
performance requirements are contained inQueensland Development
Code MP4.1 Sustainable Buildings. Editor's note— refer to figure AP3-1A and figure AP3-2A and rear boundaries.
AO20.2
Energy efficiency requirements are contained in the National Yes Screening, obscure glazing, and minimal
Transparent doors and windows are designed and located so they
Construction Code. openings with high windowsill heights are
do not directly face transparent doors or windows or the private
proposed on upper-level facades facing
open space areas of other dwellings within 10 metres;
common boundaries to mitigate overlooking
and maintain privacy.
AO20.3 Yes Screening, obscure glazing, and minimal
Where windows, balconies, terraces, verandahs or decks overlook openings with high windowsill heights are
or have the potential to overlook the private open space ofnearby proposed on upper-level facades facing
properties or view into habitable room windows within 10 metres: common boundaries to mitigate overlooking
(a) windows have a sill height of not less than 1.7 metresabove and maintain privacy. Refer to enclosed plans
finished floor level; (Appendix 1).
(b) windows and other openings are permanently screened toa
minimum height of 1.7 metres to avoid overlooking;
(c) windows and doors use translucent glazing to obscureviews;
or
(d) windows or balconies are offset by 45 degrees or more.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1A and figure AP3-1C
AO20.4 Yes Refer to enclosed plans (Appendix 1).
Planter boxes, screens, pergolas, landscaping and architectural
design of balconies are used to screen the ground floor private open
space of dwellings from separate upper level dwellings.
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Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1A The proposed screening is consistent with the
Yes architectural design of the building. Refer to
AO20.5 enclosed plans (Appendix 1).
Permanently fixed external screening devices complement the
building's external materials and finishes and may incorporate solid
translucent screens, shutters, perforated panels or trelliseswhich
have a maximum of 50% openings.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1B
PO21 AO21.1 N/A Communal outdoor recreational facilities are
Mechanical plant, vehicle manoeuvring, utilities and communal Communal outdoor recreational facilities including swimmingpools, not proposed or required.
outdoor recreation uses: spas and sports courts are:
(a) do not have an adverse effect on the amenity enjoyed by users (a) setback at least 12 metres from the boundary of land in a
of adjacent or nearby premises through emission ofnoise, light, residential zone and screened by a 5 metre wide buffer
fumes or smoke; and densely planted with trees and shrubs including speciesfrom
(b) do not cause unreasonable disturbance to local faunathrough 1 metre to 8 metres in height; or
light or smoke emissions. (b) located internally to the arrangement of buildings on thesite;
and
(c) not used between the hours of 9:00pm and 6:30am the
following day.
AO21.2 N/A A sports court is not proposed.
For a lit sports court:
(a) 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
(b) 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
(c) any floodlighting is restricted to the types that give no upward
component of light were mounted horizontally (i.e. afull cut
off luminaire).
AO21.3 Yes Screened plant and services locations are
Mechanical plant is- nominated on the enclosed plans (Appendix 1).
(a) located at least 2 metres from the side or rear property
boundaries;
(b) where located at ground level, screened by fencing 1.5 metres
in height or dense vegetation of at least 1.5 metresin width
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incorporating grouped trees and shrubs with a maximum
separation distance of 1 metre measured from the centre of
the plant;
(c) where located above ground level, enclosed or screened such
that it is not visible from the street frontage nor adjoining
properties; and
(d) visually integrated into the line and plane of the building and
roof design and does not project beyond the height orwidth
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 Yes Refer to enclosed plans (Appendix 1).
Waste storage areas, clothes drying areas and external storageareas
are screened from the street.
Yes Letterboxes will be incorporated at the
AO21.5
Letterboxes and detached carports complement the architecture pedestrian entrances. Carports are not
and landscaping of the site. proposed as part of the development.
Environment, heritage and scenic amenity Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)
Environment, heritage and scenic amenity
PO22 AO22.1 Complies Refer to Section 5.4.2 of the Town Planning
Development: For landscape amenity reasons, cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in with PO22 Report.
(a) has minimal impact on the natural landform of the site; depth relative to the ground level.
(b) does not lead to erosion or the transport of sediments off site; AO22.2
Yes Refer to Engineering plans within Appendix 3.
and
Development does not result in sediment or other material including
(c) does not lead to the disturbance of natural features, buildings building materials or waste products being deposited or released
or structures of cultural heritage significance. into the road reserve, stormwater drain or adjacent properties.
AO22.3
Development on a site adjoining a local heritage place respects the N/A The site does not adjoin a heritage place.
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.
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PO23 AO23.1 Yes The site has a slope of less than 25%.
Development on sloping sites: Building and structures are not constructed on land with a slope
greater than 25%.
(a) is visually responsive to the natural topography and sits within
the landscape rather than dominating it; and
AO23.2
Yes The slope of the site has already been altered by
(b) steps down slopes or uses suspended floor construction, On sloping sites, split level buildings with small floorplates, that step
minimising cut or fill and avoiding benching of the site. the existing duplex, with the proposed duplex
down the slope are used as an alternative to standard single or
double storey construction to minimise building bulk and benching generally sitting within this footprint. This will
of the sites. minimise benching of the site. Additional
excavation is primarily associated with the
Editor's note- refer to Figure 6.9.1A and Figure 6.9.1B
basement, noting that basements are
anticipated by other provisions in this code.
Given the basement is primarily below ground
level, it will not unreasonably contribute to
building bulk.
AO23.3 Yes Refer to the enclosed plans (Appendix 1).
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)
Earthworks and drainage
PO24 AO24 Yes Refer to the enclosed Stormwater Management
Filling and excavation for operational works do not directly, indirectly Filling and excavation for operational works is designed and Plan in Appendix 4.
or cumulatively cause adverse impacts external to the development constructed to ensure overland flow and/or flooding is not
site by: worsened, impeded, or otherwise diverted to adversely affect other
properties or downstream environments.
(a) causing ponding of water on the site or nearby land;
(b) increasing flooding, which adversely affects the safety or use of
any land upstream or downstream; or
(c) adversely affecting the flow of water in any overland flow path.
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