Letter - Information Request Response - 06JUN2022 - TN

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(1) dwelling lot) while remaining low density and scale in accordance with the outcomes sought for the Low
density residential zone.

    d) development provides a high standard of amenity for residents and other users of the rear lot and
       adjoining properties;

The proposed access easement to the rear lot is located along the existing and future side boundary so as not
to traverse through a large portion of future lot 5. Boundary fencing or the like can be provided in order to
protect the future amenity of lot 5 and adjoining 22 Ghostgum Court. Furthermore, the proposed rear lot 4
is suitably sized and shaped to appropriately accommodate a dwelling house with compliant setbacks and
separation to adjoining lots, thus maintaining the amenity for existing and future residents.

    e) the lot is large enough to accommodate anticipated land uses including car parking and
       manoeuvring;

Rear lot 4 proposes a land size of over 700m2 which is suitable to accommodate a compliant dwelling house
and vehicle manoeuvring within the site. Given the site is for residential uses, future development on the site
will incorporate a dwelling house with an associated garage or carport providing adequate car parking on site.

    f)   development is not detrimental to the use and amenity of adjoining lots through loss of privacy,
         sunlight or breezes once buildings are constructed;

Future lots are proposed to be suitably sized to allow for adequate setbacks between future dwellings on the
proposed new lots, as demonstrated in Figure 1 below, protecting amenity, privacy and access to sunlight and
ventilation.

    g) vehicular access to rear lots will not have a detrimental impact on lots adjoining the access strip due
       to excessive noise, light, dust, stormwater runoff and the like;

The proposed access strip is located along the boundary to existing 22 Ghostgum Court and proposed lot 5.
Access to the rear lot 4 allows vehicles to enter the site via a driveway located near a common adjoining lot
boundary, not dissimilar to an access arrangement for a lot with a full road frontage. Suitable fencing to
reduce potential impacts of light and noise can be provided between the proposed and existing lot boundaries
and may be conditioned by Council accordingly.

    h) access arrangements do not adversely affect the safety and efficiency of the road from which access
       is gained;

Access to the proposed rear lot is located towards the end of a cul-de-sac street which has negligible traffic
demand. The proposed access arrangements as outlined by the attached letter prepared by Q Traffic is sought
as an extension to the crossover / vehicle turnaround within the road verge and allows for clear sightlines and
safe and efficient access to and from the site.

    i)   their creation does not prejudice the anticipated development of adjoining land.

The subject site and surrounding sites are located within the Low density residential zone, intended for low
intensity and low scale residential uses which the surrounding sites are currently utilised as. Creation of a rear
lot in this location is consistent with the character of the surrounding locality and consistent with the intent
of the Low density residential zone and Reconfiguring a lot code. As such, a rear lot within this site does not
prejudice anticipated development of adjoining land.



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 07 3361 9999                        02 6637 9110                        07 5613 2499
 57 Manilla Street                   Office 11, 1 Porter Street          Office 6, 155 Varsity Parade
 EAST BRISBANE QLD 4169              BYRON BAY NSW 2471                  GOLD COAST QLD 4227

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While the proposed subdivision results in a rear lot that shares a common boundary with greater than four
lots per the Acceptable Outcome, the development demonstrates compliance with the relevant Performance
Outcomes are achieved. On this basis, the subdivision layout remains as originally submitted as the
performance outcomes can be achieved through the implementation of other measures, such as through the
provision of a solid boundary fence along the access easement to preserve the amenity of adjoining
neighbours.

2. Access and Services Easement

The subdivision layout has been revised to further extend the proposed access easement to Lot 4 over Lot 5
to ensure access to the lot is safe and efficient. The easement now allows driveway access to be obtained
adjoining the crossover to existing 22 Ghostgum Court without impeding on access to the existing adjoining
lot and allowing sufficient space for a future crossover to proposed Lot 5. Please refer to the attached RPEQ
statement prepared by Q Traffic for further information.

It is noted that a plan indicating a hardstand area within proposed Lot 4 is unable to be provided as future
vehicle manoeuvring within the site will be dependent on the siting of the future dwelling house and
associated vehicle parking, whether that parking be an integrated garage or standalone carport. Despite this,
the proposed rear lot supports a large potential building envelope in accordance with the setbacks prescribed
under the Isaac Regional Planning Scheme 2021, creating a potential developable footprint of approximately
500m2. On this basis, the site is appropriately sized and shaped to site a dwelling house and required
hardstand area to enable vehicle manoeuvring within the site.




                        Figure 1 – Indicative Building Envelope for Proposed Rear Lot 4

Due to the proposed location of driveway crossover to the proposed rear lot, Lot 5 will obtain separate access
via a new driveway crossover which can be suitably located away from existing services within the road
reserve / Council verge while remaining separate from the crossover to proposed Lot 4.

3. Stormwater


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 07 3361 9999                        02 6637 9110                       07 5613 2499
 57 Manilla Street                   Office 11, 1 Porter Street         Office 6, 155 Varsity Parade
 EAST BRISBANE QLD 4169              BYRON BAY NSW 2471                 GOLD COAST QLD 4227

 Postal: PO Box 7657 EAST BRISBANE QLD 4169 | E: [email protected] | W: www.tpalliance.com.au

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Development of the site will result in five new lots from the existing lot. While future development of the new
lots will be likely to create additional impervious area resulting in potential increases in stormwater runoff,
the proposed catchment size for the existing stormwater infrastructure within the south-west corner of the
site will be reduced as it will only cater for proposed lot 4. Lots 1 to 3 are proposed to lawfully discharge to
Butler Street while lawful discharge is proposed to Ghostgum Court for lot 5.

Please refer to the enclosed letter response prepared by MPN Consultants for further details.

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We have now fully responded to Council Information Request in accordance with Section 13.2 of the
Development Assessment Rules.

In the meantime, should you wish to discuss the matter further please do not hesitate to contact our office
on 3361 9999.

Should you wish to discuss the project further, please do not hesitate to contact our office on 3361 9999.

Yours faithfully
TOWN PLANNING ALLIANCE PTY LTD




Tara Nunn
TOWN PLANNER




 Brisbane                            Byron Bay                          Gold Coast
 07 3361 9999                        02 6637 9110                       07 5613 2499
 57 Manilla Street                   Office 11, 1 Porter Street         Office 6, 155 Varsity Parade
 EAST BRISBANE QLD 4169              BYRON BAY NSW 2471                 GOLD COAST QLD 4227

 Postal: PO Box 7657 EAST BRISBANE QLD 4169 | E: [email protected] | W: www.tpalliance.com.au