Code Compliance Statement

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 2
Part 9 Development codes \ 9.5 Other Development Codes \ 9.5.1 Reconfiguring a Lot
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Growth management

Lot areas and dimensions

PO5                                                      AO5.1                                                       Complies with AO5.1
New lots have areas and dimensions that:                 New lots are of a size and shape that can                   The proposed lots are of a size and shape that can
(a) are consistent with the purpose and overall          accommodate the land uses intended by the zone.             accommodate land uses that are intended by the rural
     outcomes of the applicable zone or zones;           AO5.2
                                                                                                                     residential zone.
(b) are consistent with the size and character of        In general, lots have a predominantly regular,
     surrounding lots;                                   rectangular shape.
(c) can accommodate land uses that are consistent        Editor's note-topographical constraints or environmental    With respect to PO5(e), Table 9.5.1.4. refers to a
     with the purpose and overall outcomes of the        values may call for irregular property boundaries.          minimum lot size of 1.5ha for the Rural Residential
     applicable zone;                                    AO5.3
                                                         In residential zones, lots are generally arranged so        Zone.
(d) allow for siting and construction of buildings,
     structures, access ways and car parking while:-     that:
     (i)   retaining ecologically important areas and    (a) there are no more than five lots with a frontage        The proposal involves creation of two lots with
           ecological linkages;                                width of less than 15 metres grouped in a row;        proposed Lot 1 being 2.664ha and proposed lot 2 being
     (ii) minimising risk of soil erosion, landslide,    (b) there are no more than three lots with a frontage
                                                               width of 7.5 metres or less in a row unless           1.224ha in area. Whilst proposed Lot 2 is below the
           flooding and bushfire;
     (iii) minimising earthworks or retaining walls            serviced by a rear lane;                              identified minimum lot size, the following relevant
           associated with construction on sloping       (c) lots with a frontage width of less than 15 metres       matters weigh in favour of Council supporting the
           sites;                                              are not located opposite other lots with a frontage   proposal.
     (iv) retaining the scenic amenity and vegetated           width of less than 15 metres
           character of the landscape;                   AO5.4
                                                         In activity centres and industry zones, new lots            1.    The proposed lots average 1.95ha in area, and the
     (v) retaining culturally significant features and
           protecting views to culturally significant    contribute to a mix of lot sizes that cater for varied            reduced size of proposed Lot 2 is a function of
           features;                                     commercial and industrial enterprises, such that:                 responding to site features and attributes
     (vi) minimising detrimental impacts of effluent     (a) smaller lots intended for intensive development
                                                                                                                           including the ability to maintain on-site
           disposal or storm water runoff; including           are clustered near centres;
                                                         (b) new lots adjacent to sensitive land uses include              vegetation
           open space for landscaping; ensuring safe
           vehicular manoeuvring areas without                 sufficient area for buffering of incompatible land
           concentration of driveways in one space;            uses; and                                             2.    Proposed lot 2 is not significantly smaller than the
           and                                           (c) lot reconfiguration provides for shared access                recommended minimum lot size and remains
     (vii) where not in a water or sewerage service            arrangements wherever possible.
                                                                                                                           considerably larger than Council approved nearby
           area, allow for water storage tanks and
           suitable effluent disposal.                                                                                     lots in the Rural Residential Zone, which are circa
(e) except where otherwise specified in a local area                                                                       4,000m2 in area.
     code, comply with the minimum lot size specified

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