6.5.22 - GCCC Flood Guideline

Interim approach for small scale
developments at risk of isolation due to flood
An interim approach has been developed to assist                   A shelter-in-place approach provides an opportunity to
                                                                   address the risks of isolation and subsequent risk to life
small scale developments in relation to a practical
                                                                   and potential burden to emergency services and has been
approach to managing flood free access.                            commonly used in development assessment for larger
                                                                   developments. However, it has been identified that an interim
This interim approach can be utilised as guidance                  approach is also needed for small scale developments.
material to provide one option for an applicant                    Small scale developments in this instance include:
to propose, in order to achieve compliance with
                                                                   •   Reconfiguring a lot (ROL) up to three lots that provide
City Plan Flood overlay code PO11, where a                             for a new future additional dwelling or dual occupancy
development does not supply flood free access,                         development
until the Flood overlay code is reviewed and takes                 •   a dual occupancy on existing or new residential lot
effect in the City Plan.                                           •   Material changes of use (MCU) for single dwellings
                                                                       and/or applications involving a partial third storey or for
The following guidance is relevant for small scale residential         multiple dwellings up to three dwellings.
developments in areas of low, medium and high residential
density zones identified in the Flood overlay map as being at
risk of isolation due to flood (i.e. flood free access).               For more information
Where the proposed development cannot provide or                       For planning related matters, please contact our
demonstrate flood free access (PO11 of Flood overlay code),            Planning Enquiries Centre on:
the proposed development will need to address the risk of
isolation that may arise during a flood emergency event.               City of Gold Coast
                                                                       P 07 5582 8708
Isolation risks that are not effectively mitigated can result in
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harm to people and add additional burden to emergency
services personnel during a flood emergency event.