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Code Assessment
Appendix A - Code Assessment
Rural Zone Code
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Compliance
Role and function
PO1 AO1 Complies
Land uses in the Rural zone are limited to those which No acceptable outcome provided. The development is for a dwelling house which is
are compatible with agriculture and the protection of compatible with the agricultural and environmental
environmental and landscape values. values.
PO2 AO2.1 Complies
Development does not result in the loss or diminished Development that is incompatible with agricultural The dwelling house will not affect the productive
productive capacity of Agricultural Land Conservation activities is not located on Agricultural Land capacity of the Agricultural Land Conservation Area.
Area. Conservation Area and an adequate separation area
between the development and the Agricultural Land
Conservation Area is provided.
AO2.2 Not applicable
Where there is an overriding need for incompatible Incompatible development is not proposed.
development to be located on Agricultural Land
Conservation Area, the development does not have an
irreversible impact on the productive capacity of
Agricultural Land Conservation Area.
AO2.3 Performance Outcome
Where located in the Agricultural Land Conservation The proposed dwelling is not a temporary structure
Area accommodation is of a temporary or semi- but is a re-sited dwelling with a footprint of only 250m2
permanent nature (such as tents, yurts, relocatable resulting in a site cover of 0.25%. It is not expected
dwellings or recreational vehicles) or it adaptively that a development of this size will impact the capacity
reuses well-established rural buildings. of the Agricultural Land Conservation Area.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Compliance
AO2.4 Performance Outcome
No sensitive land use is established closer than 200 There is no location on the site that can accommodate
metres from land on an adjacent property included in the dwelling in a location more than 200mm from an
the Rural zone and mapped as Agricultural Land adjacent property that is included in the Rural zone
Conservation Area as shown in Agricultural Land and mapped as Agricultural Land Conservation Area.
Overlap Maps in schedule 2. The dwelling is 81.595m or more from the adjoining
properties and is not considered to have an impact on
the productive capacity of the adjoining site.
PO3 AO3.1 Complies
With the exception of one dwelling house, caretaker’s Only the occupants of a dwelling house, compliant The development is for a single dwelling house.
accommodation or a community residence, any caretaker’s residence or community residence reside
accommodation activity is limited to use by short-term on the property for any period greater than three
guests or seasonal workers employed in a rural activity consecutive months.
on the same site or on adjoining premises.
or
AO3.2 NA see above
In addition to residents of the dwelling house, up to 10
people may reside on the site for periods of no more
than six consecutive months where they are:
employed in a rural activity on the property; or
a spouse or child of a person employed in a rural
activity on the property
PO4 AO4 Not applicable
Visitor accommodation: No acceptable outcome provided. No visitor accommodation is proposed.
(a) is at a small scale and low density that protects the
environmental and rural values of the land;
(b) is compatible with rural activities and nature
conservation; and
(c) does not detract from the rural amenity of
adjoining properties.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Compliance PO5 AO5 Not applicable Uses such as nature-based tourism, outdoor No acceptable outcome provided. No such uses are proposed. education, environment facilities and outdoor sport and recreation may be appropriate where: they cannot be more appropriately located in urban areas; they have an indelible connection to rural or ecological values of the site; there is an overriding community benefit of the development; they are not located on Agricultural Land Conservation Area as shown on the Agricultural Land Overlap Maps in schedule 2 or are temporary in nature so as not to compromise agricultural uses in the future; and they do not interfere with remnant vegetation or ecologically important areas. PO6 AO6 Not applicable Extractive industry operations are limited to No acceptable outcome provided. No such uses are proposed. designated Key Resource Areas and at other known resources deposits where: best practice environmental management is met; the amenity of residents in the vicinity of extractive industry operations is maintained; they do not conflict with agricultural operations; the safety of rural roads is ensured; and the visual amenity of the rural area as viewed from the major road network is protected Built form - Building height and scale PO7 AO7.1 Complies Buildings and other structures: Buildings are no more than two storeys in height. The dwelling is proposed at 2 storeys. are low rise;
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Compliance
minimise the appearance of bulk to adjacent AO7.2 Complies
properties, roads or other areas in the vicinity of the With the exception of Class 10 buildings or structures The maximum building height proposed is 8m
site; and used exclusively for a rural activity, buildings and including the pitched roof.
respect the scale of surrounding vegetation and structures are no more than 8 metres in building
maximises opportunities to retain existing vegetation height providing that they may be up to 9 metres
on site. where the pitched roof but no other part of the
building or structure exceeds 8 metres.
AO7.3 Complies
With the exception of Class 10 buildings or structures The gross floor area of the dwelling is 170m2. As per
used exclusively for a rural activity, individual buildings the planning scheme definition, GFA excludes
or roofed structures do not exceed 500m2 gross floor balconies and parking areas.
area.
AO7.4 Not applicable
Class 10 buildings used exclusively for the purpose of No such structures are proposed.
animal husbandry, aquaculture, cropping, intensive
animal industry, intensive horticulture or rural
industry do not exceed 12 metres in height.
AO7.5 Not applicable
A structure, not constituting a building, used No such structures are proposed.
exclusively for the purpose of animal husbandry,
aquaculture, cropping, intensive animal industry,
intensive horticulture or rural industry does not
exceed 15 metres in height.
AO7.6 Not applicable
Where excavation is required, the maximum portion No excavation is proposed.
of the exposed external façade of the building cannot
exceed the respective building heights in AO1.1 , AO.2,
AO7.3, AO7.4 and AO7.5 above.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-13A
Setbacks
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Compliance
PO8 AO8.1 Not applicable
Notwithstanding that intensive rural activities may Buildings used to house animals, temporary holding No such buildings are proposed.
need greater separation distances, buildings and other yards, structures containing areas of animal waste or
structures are appropriately sited and designed to: by-product disposal are not within 100 metres of:
avoid environmental harm or nuisance to sensitive the boundary of properties in a residential zone
land uses, including adverse impacts on amenity including the rural residential zone;
values, over and above what could reasonably be a sensitive land use;
expected in the rural zone; the boundary of adjoining properties in the
avoid adverse impact on ecologically important areas environmental management and conservation zone;
including National Parks, watercourses, and wetlands; or
mitigate risks associated with the use of chemicals or a waterway shown on the Biodiversity, Waterways and
air pollutants; and Wetlands Overlay maps in schedule 2.
avoid conflict with rural uses and activities on
AO8.2 Not applicable
adjoining properties.
Buildings or structures which are used for the storage No such buildings or structures are proposed.
of chemicals or machinery, stockpiling of composting
Editor's note- For uses that are subject to impact
or organic fertilisers, or which support artificial lighting
assessment, required setback and separation
or irrigation sprayers are not within 100 metres of:
distances will vary with the scale and type of rural
the boundary of properties in a residential zone
activity. Relevant factors that will be taken into
including the rural residential zone;
account when determining appropriate distances
a sensitive land use;
include the type and scale of buildings and structures
the boundary of adjoining properties in the
proposed, the use of buildings and structures,
environmental management and conservation zone;
construction methods, level of containment and
or
ventilation, potential noise, odour or air pollutant
a waterway shown on the Biodiversity, Waterways and
nuisance, topography, climatic variables, existing
Wetlands Overlay maps in schedule 2.
vegetation between land uses, and a range of
management practices that can be employed to AO8.3 Not applicable
mitigate off-site impacts. With the exception of a roadside stall, buildings and No rural structures are proposed.
structures associated with a rural activity or industrial
activity are set back 20 metres from a road reserve or
40 metres from any part of the major road network.
AO8.4 Complies
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Compliance
In addition to the circumstances of AO8.1, to AO8.3 The proposed dwelling is 29m from Kamo Lane and
above, buildings and structures meet the following 81.595m to the nearest adjoining property boundary.
minimum boundary setbacks:
20 metres from a property boundary of adjoining land
in the Environmental management and conservation
zone;
a distance greater than the width of the riparian buffer
area shown on Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetland
Overlay maps;
10 metres from a road frontage; and
10 metres from the side and rear boundaries or 6
metres where the lot area does not exceed 1 hectare,
with the exception that if the height of the building or
structure exceeds 9 metres the setback to the side and
rear boundaries is equal to twice its height in metres.
AO8.5 Performance Outcome
On properties over 2 hectares in area, a distance of not There is no location on the site that can accommodate
less than 200 metres is provided between a sensitive the dwelling in a location more than 200mm from an
land use and land on an adjacent rural zone property adjacent property that is included in the Rural zone
over 4 hectares in mapped Agricultural Land and mapped as Agricultural Land Conservation Area.
Conservation Area. The dwelling is 81.595m or more from the adjoining
properties and is therefore considered to be suitably
sited.
Safety and amenity
PO9 AO9 Complies
Development does not result in environmental harm No acceptable outcome provided A single dwelling is not considered to cause any
or environmental nuisance to sensitive land uses. environmental harm or nuisance to other sensitive
land uses.
PO10 AO10 Complies
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Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Compliance
Development does not compromise the safety, Safe vehicular access is provided to and from the site A single vehicular access is proposed from Kamo Lane
capacity or operation of the road network. without adversely impacting on the safety of the road which services only 2 properties. The proposed
network. crossover is not in close proximity to any adjoining
properties access.
Environment, heritage and scenic amenity
PO11 AO11.1 Complies
Development does not have a significant adverse Development does not result in sediment, soil or other The development is for a dwelling house which will not
impact on the natural values of the site including material including building materials or waste result in sediment, soil etc being released into the road
through: products being released into the road reserve, reserve.
loss of biodiversity values, fauna habitat and fish stormwater drains, waterways or adjacent properties.
passage;
changes to natural drainage;
disturbance to any wetland systems;
erosion and the transport of sediments off site
(including pollutants and other contaminants which
would affect the capacity of agricultural lands);
worsening of landslide or fire risk;
on-site effluent disposal;
creation of dust and air pollutants;
disturbance of buildings and features, including
natural features, of cultural heritage significance.
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AO11.2 Complies
Natural Vegetation is retained wherever possible. No vegetation is being removed to facilitate the
development.
AO11.3 Performance Outcome
Where there is a nominated building envelope on the The dwelling is partially proposed outside of the
lot, clearing of native vegetation and building works do building envelope. The envelope was created to
not extend beyond the building envelope, except for address flooding restrictions but as the entire site is
the purposes of a driveway access. covered by the Flooding and Inundation Extent
category of flooding, the location of the dwelling will
not have any increased impacts on drainage or
biodiversity.
PO12 AO12 Complies
Development and associated site works do not Development and associated site works, including The dwelling house has a proposed lower level
directly, indirectly or cumulatively cause adverse filling and excavation are designed and constructed to enclosed area of only 47m2. On a 13 hectare site, it is
impacts external to the development site by: ensure overland flow and/or flooding is not worsened, not considered that the dwelling will adversely impact
causing ponding of water; impeded, or otherwise diverted to adversely affect the flow of water in the area.
increasing flooding, which adversely affects the safety other properties.
or use of any land upstream and downstream;
adversely affecting the flow of water in any overland
flow path.
PO13 AO13 Not applicable
Development does not detract from the scenic Development on land adjoining the major road The land does not adjoin the major road network, Lake
amenity of the hinterland as experienced from the network, Lake Macdonald or the Noosa River system Macdonald or Noosa River.
major road network or waterways. minimises visual impacts on the scenic amenity of the
roadway or waterway by:
sensitive siting and design of buildings, structures,
driveways and works;
retaining existing vegetation;
incorporating landscape treatments to visually screen
and soften development; and
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incorporating building materials and external finishes
that are compatible with the site’s visual character and
landscape setting.
PO14 AO14 Complies
The visual amenity of Lake Macdonald, its foreshores No acceptable outcome provided The development is not close to Lake Macdonald and
and immediate surrounds are maintained or improved will therefore have no impact on its visual amenity.
including views:
from the lake;
to the lake and beyond when viewed from private
lands and from public areas, including the Botanical
Gardens.
PO15 AO15.1 Complies
The landscape character and visual amenity quality of To protect scenic amenity and other landscape The site does not have a slope of more than 25%.
hill slopes and ridgelines are retained and buildings qualities, buildings, structures and associated
and structures: accessways are not constructed on land with a slope
are visually responsive to the natural topography of greater than 25%.
the site, sitting within the landscape rather than
AO15.2 Not applicable
dominating it;
On sloping sites or on ridgelines at the uppermost The site is not a sloping site.
step down slopes or use suspended floor construction,
edge of a hill slope:
minimising cut and fill and avoiding benching of the
roof lines are generally parallel with contours of the
site;
land;
allow for retention of natural vegetation that assists in
roofs do not exceed a pitch of 15 degrees; and
screening or visually softening development; and
buildings do not protrude above the height of
incorporate materials, finishes and colours that
prevailing vegetation.
complement the natural setting and integrate with the
landscape and skyline. AO15.3 Complies
Cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in depth relative to Any proposed cut and fill will be maintained at least
natural ground surface. that 1.5m depth.
Noosa Trail Network
PO16 AO16.1 Not applicable
A comprehensive network of bridle trails and Development includes linkages to or between existing The site is not located along any parts of the Noosa
pedestrian and bicycle linkages is established, or future components of the Noosa Trail Network, as Trail.
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enhanced and protected incorporating road reserves, indicated on the Strategic Framework Infrastructure
State forests, Council owned land and private lands Map
consistent with the lifestyle and outdoor recreation
AO16.2 Not applicable
needs of Noosa Shire’s residents and visitors.
Development does not have an adverse impact on the The site is not located along any parts of the Noosa
access functions of the Noosa Trail Network. Trail.
Low Density Housing Code
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Compliance
PO1 AO1.1 Complies
Dwelling houses, rooming accommodation, Dwelling houses (including secondary dwellings) and Development is for a dwelling house in the Rural zone.
community residences and short-term community residences are anticipated in the Low
accommodation (for holiday homes) are located density residential zone, Rural residential zone and
where they: Rural zone.
provide a high level of comfort and amenity for
AO1.2 Not applicable
occupants;
Rooming accommodation provides housing choice Rooming accommodation is not proposed.
maintain amenity and privacy of neighbouring
within urban boundaries.
premises;
are compatible with the character and streetscape of
the local area; and
do not occupy land intended for higher density living.
Effects of Use
PO2 AO2.1 Can comply
A removal home— Any part of a removal home that is affected by termite This will be addressed with an engineering report as
does not have an adverse impact on the amenity of the attack, borers, dry rot or severe weathering or is part of the building approval.
premises or surrounding premises; and damaged as a consequence of relocation, is repaired
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maintains the safety of people and property. or replaced using new or sound second-hand
materials.
AO2.2 Not applicable
Where located within the urban boundary, external The site is not within the urban boundary.
surfaces of the building are cleaned and painted.
PO3 AO3 Not applicable
A secondary dwelling: A secondary dwelling: A secondary dwelling is not proposed.
forms part of a dwelling house and is not subdivided has a maximum gross floor area of 65m²;
from the balance of the dwelling house; has no more than 2 bedrooms;
contributes to housing choice for members of the one does not occur on any property covered by a Building
household; Unit Plan; and
protects the low density residential, rural residential does not occur on a property that already contains a
or rural character of the zone; dual occupancy or secondary dwelling.
does not occur on a property covered by a Building
Unit Plan or any property already containing more
than one dwelling;
is accompanied by sufficient car parking.
PO4 AO4 Not applicable
Rooming accommodation is located on a site with Rooming accommodation provides housing choice Rooming accommodation is not proposed.
convenient access to employment or education as well within urban boundaries is limited to sites within:
as goods and services including public transport. 1,500 metres walking distance, via a sealed pathway,
of land within the Major centre zone, District centre
zone or 800 metres of land within the Neighbourhood
centre zone; or
800 metres walking distance, via a sealed pathway of
a pedestrian access point of a hospital or tertiary
education establishment; or
400 metres walking distance, via a sealed pathway, of
a Translink bus stop.
PO5 AO5.1 Not applicable
Development is provided with: The site is not within the urban boundary.
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a level of infrastructure and services that is If located within the urban boundary, the dwelling is
appropriate to its setting and sufficient for the connected to reticulated water supply, sewerage,
intended use; stormwater drainage and telecommunications
an effluent treatment and disposal system that does infrastructure networks (where available to the lot).
not have an adverse effect on ecologically important
AO5.2 Can comply
areas or water quality; and
Where there is no reticulated water supply, the Council may condition as required.
adequate onsite water storage to support the efficient
premises is serviced with a rainwater tank with the
use of water and is adequate for everyday use of the
following minimum water supply capacity:
occupants.
for dwellings with no more than 3 bedrooms – 45,000
litres; or
for dwellings of more than 3 bedrooms or where
including a secondary dwelling on the same premises
– 60,000 litres.
AO5.3 Complies
If located on a lot where reticulated sewerage is not Effluent disposal system will be provided as shown on
available to the lot, the dwelling is connected to an on- the proposed plans.
site effluent treatment and disposal system
PO6 AO6 Not applicable
Buildings and structures allow for sufficient space for Soft landscaping is provided and retained to a The exiting rural landscape of the site will be not
outdoor activities, garden areas and screening to minimum of 20% of the site area. changed.
surrounding land uses.
PO7 AO7 Complies
Sufficient car parking is provided to accommodate the Car parking is provided in accordance with Table 5 undercover parking spaces are proposed.
number of vehicles likely to use the site. 9.4.1.4 of the Driveways and parking code.
Driveway and crossover
PO8 AO8.1 Complies
The design, management and maintenance of the Driveways and crossovers are designed to comply with Maximum crossover width is proposed at 3.5m
access facilitates: Council's standard drawings RS-049, RS-050, RS-056
and addendum as applicable.
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safe and convenient use for vehicles, pedestrians and AO8.2 Not applicable
cyclists; Where a footpath exists, the driveway meets the road No footpath exists.
vehicles negotiating without contacting the driveway reserve at the level of the existing footpath.
or crossover surface; and
AO8.3 Complies
stormwater disposal without any negative impacts on
Driveways within the property: The property does not contain gradients of that scale.
the surrounding area.
have a maximum gradient of 20% and vertical curves
to ensure no scraping for a standard vehicle; or
have a maximum gradient of 25% provided–
the length of the driveway steeper than 20% does not
exceed 6 metres; and
there is a change in gradient not less than 2 metres in
length and not greater than 12:5% at the ends of the
25% section of the driveway.
PO9 AO9 Complies
The driveway and crossover design avoids using The driveway and crossover is designed without No changes are proposed to the existing reserve. A
structures within the road reserve. significant alteration to the existing road reserve single 3.5m width crossover is proposed.
whereby the finished surface level of the driveway is
consistent in height with the existing height of the
road reserve.
PO10 AO10 Complies
Driveways and crossovers are to be able to withstand No pavers or permeable pavement systems are used No changes are proposed to the existing reserve. A
loadings from vehicles and the use of pavers is within the road reserve. single 3.5m width crossover is proposed.
avoided.
PO11 AO11 Can comply.
Driveways are designed to: Driveways have a minimum grade of 1% away from
prevent water from ponding or entering buildings; any adjoining buildings and are formed to drain to
provide an opportunity for filtering of stormwater landscaped areas.
prior to it leaving the site; and
not reduce the stormwater carrying capacity of
roadways.
PO12 AO12 Complies
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Driveways do not damage or interfere with the Driveways are located not less than 1.0 metre from There is no stormwater infrastructure in close
location, function of, or access to Council stormwater infrastructure. proximity to the driveway.
infrastructure.
PO13 AO13.1 Can comply
The visual impact of driveways on the streetscape and Areas adjoining driveways disturbed as a result of the
surrounding area is minimised and significant adverse driveway construction are grassed or planted to
impacts on the traffic network are avoided. minimise visual impact and stabilise the soil.
AO13.2 Not applicable
Vehicular access avoids disturbance to the tree There are no publicly owned trees that will be affected
protection zone of trees on public land. by the proposed crossover.
PO14 AO14.1 Complies
Driveways and crossovers are located so they do not Only one driveway and crossover is provided. One crossover is proposed.
impede the safe and efficient use of the road network.
AO14.2 Not applicable
Where the premises has frontage to more than one Both roads have the same designation.
formed and sealed road and the roads have differing
orders in the Road Hierarchy, the driveway and cross-
over is provided on the frontage with the lower order
AO14.3 Complies
For corner lots, driveways and crossovers are located The crossover is proposed away from the intersection.
in accordance with Council's standard drawings
AO14.4 Complies
If in the Rural zone or Rural Residential zone, the Kamo Lane is a no through road that services only 2
driveway and cross-over is located to provide properties.
minimum safe sight distances in accordance with
Austroads.
PO15 AO15 Complies
Where located in a Bushfire Hazard Area as shown on Within a bushfire hazard area where there is no The property has an accessible dam.
the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Map in Schedule 2 and reticulated water supply, the premises has:
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not in a water service area, an adequate, reliable, an accessible dam, swimming pool or water tank
safely located and freely accessible water supply is available for firefighting purposes with an onsite water
provided for fire fighting purposes, which is in addition volume of not less than 5,000 litres; and
to day to day water supply. a water supply outlet pipe 50 millimetres in diameter
and fitted with a standard fire brigade fitting
connected to the water supply (other than where the
water supply is in a swimming pool or dam).
PO16 AO16.1 Complies
Development is designed and sited to ensure risk to Where the development is located in the Flood Hazard The proposed finished floor levels of 5.2m AHD are
people and property from flooding is avoided or Area as shown on Flood Hazard Overlay Map in above the 3.5m AHD required by the planning scheme.
minimised. Schedule 2, the finished floor level of habitable rooms
is at least 300 millimetres above the Defined flood
event (DFE).
AO16.2 Not applicable
Where the DFE has not been modelled for the area, See above.
the finished floor level of habitable rooms is at least
500 millimetres above the highest recorded flood.
PO17 AO17 Not applicable
Underground car parking areas are designed to drain No acceptable outcome provided Underground parking areas are not proposed.
and function safely during a flood event and power
failure.
PO18 AO18.1 Complies
Development is sufficiently separated from major Development including any sensitive land uses is at There are no such uses in the proximity.
electricity infrastructure and substations to minimise least:
the likelihood of nuisance or complaint. 50 metres from a transmission substation;
10 metres from any other substation; and
30 metres from a transmission line easement.
PO19 AO19 Can comply
Development is located and designed to avoid or Noise emissions do not exceed 5db(A) above This will be looked at during the building certification
minimise noise nuisance from the use of background noise level internal to a habitable building stage.
infrastructure. measured in accordance with AS1055.
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PO20 AO20 Not applicable
Wherever practicable habitable buildings are Where adjoining substations or major electricity No such uses are nearby.
orientated to avoid direct overlooking of major infrastructure, habitable buildings are orientated so
electricity infrastructure or substations. that the majority of outdoor living areas and windows
of habitable rooms face away from the infrastructure.
PO21 AO21 Not applicable
Earthworks and drainage operational works do not Filling other than accessways: No filling is proposed.
directly, indirectly or cumulatively cause adverse does not extend more than the equivalent of 3 metres
impacts external to the development site by: around the main building, measured from the outer
causing ponding of water on the site or nearby land; walls of the building;
increasing flooding, which adversely affects the safety is limited to a maximum of 500m2; and
or use of any land upstream and downstream; does not impact on the local drainage of adjoining
adversely affecting the flow of water in any overland properties.
flow path; and
adversely affecting the privacy or visual amenity of
surrounding property.
PO22 AO22.1 Complies
Development maintains the safety of people, property Development, including associated access, is not The site is not within the Landside hazard overlay.
and hazardous materials stored in bulk from the risk of located on land identified as a landslide hazard area on
landslide. a Landslide Hazard Overlay Map.
AO22.2 Complies
Development, including associated access, is located The site is not within the Landside hazard overlay.
outside moderate, high and very high landslide hazard
areas and areas with 15% slope or greater, as
determined by a site-specific slope-analysis.
OR
AO22.3 Not applicable
A site-specific geotechnical assessment is prepared by The site is not within the Landside hazard overlay.
a registered professional engineer to certify that:
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the stability of the site, including associated buildings
and infrastructure, will be maintained and operational
for the life of the development;
the site is not subject to the risk of landslide activity
originating from other land, including land above the
site; and
development of the site will not increase the risk of
landslide activity on other land.
AO22.4 Not applicable
Any specific measures identified in a site specific The site is not within the Landside hazard overlay.
geotechnical assessment for stabilising the site or
development are to be fully implemented.
Flood Hazard Overlay Code
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Compliance
Floodplain protection, immunity and safety - for development areas
PO1 AO1 Complies
Development provides that for all flood events up to The finished flood level is not less than the minimum The proposed finished floor levels of 5.2m AHD are
and including the DFE : design levels specified in Table 8.2.6.4 well above the required 3.5m AHD.
(a) the safety of people on the site is protected; and
(b) the risk of damage to property on the site is
avoided or minimised as far as practicable.
Earthworks
PO10 AO10 Not applicable
Excavation and filling for operational works only occur Filling, other than accessways: No filling is proposed as part of the development.
where they:
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(a) result in the protection, rehabilitation and repair of (a) does not extend more than the equivalent of 3
ecologically important areas, watercourses, drainage metres around the main building, measured from the
lines and wetlands; outer walls of the building;
(b) do not adversely impact on the overall hydrology, (b) is limited to a maximum of 500m2; and
hydraulics and flood capacity of a waterway; (c) does not impact on the local drainage of adjoining
(c) do not directly, indirectly or cumulatively cause properties.
adverse impacts external to the site;
(d) do not cause increased flooding, which adversely
affects the safety or use of any land upstream or
downstream;
(e) do not cause ponding of water on the site or nearby
land;
(f) do not result in a reduction in flood storage
capacity;
(g) do not adversely affect the flow of water in any
overland flow path; and
(h) do not adversely affect the privacy or visual
amenity of surrounding property.
Editor’s Note— The Earthworks Code sets out further
requirements for earthworks.
Hazardous materials
PO11 AO11.1 Not applicable
Development ensures that public safety and the Materials manufactured or stored on site are not No hazardous materials will be stored as part of the
environment are not adversely affected by avoiding hazardous or noxious, or do not comprise materials dwelling house use.
the release of hazardous materials into flood waters that may cause a detrimental effect on the
and the environment. environment if discharged in a flood event.
OR
AO11.2 Not applicable as above
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If a DFE is adopted, structures used for the
manufacture or storage of hazardous material are
located above the DFE level.
Editor’s Note— Refer to the Work Health and Safety
Act 2011 and associated Regulation and Guidelines,
the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and the
relevant building assessment provisions under the
Building Act 1975 for requirements relating to the
manufacture and storage of hazardous substances.
Information is provided by Business Queensland on
the requirements for storing and transporting
hazardous chemical.
PO2 AO2 Complies
All lots have sufficient area that is above the DFE flood The minimum area above flood level (flood free area) The proposed finished floor levels of 5.2m AHD are
level or where modelling is not available, the highest for each lot, is in accordance with Table 8.2.6.5. well above the required 3.5m AHD.
recorded flood level, to safely and adequately
accommodate the intended use.
PO3 AO3 Not applicable
For reconfiguring a lot or operational works, Development areas are not filled to reduce flood risk. Reconfiguring a lot and/or operational is not
development is undertaken in a manner that ensures: proposed.
(a) natural hydrological systems are protected from
erosion, scour or flood damage on the premises or
other premises;
(b) natural landforms and drainage lines are
maintained to protect the hydraulic performance of
waterways and flood plain; and
(c) development integrates with the natural landform
rather than modifying the landform to suit the
development as far as practicable.
PO4 AO4.1 Not applicable
Reconfiguring a lot is not proposed.
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For reconfiguring a lot, development does not Development provides an effective evacuation route
compromise the safety of people resulting from the that remains passable, with sufficient flood warning
flood risk associated with events exceeding the DFE. time, to enable people to progressively evacuate to
safe areas above the PMF in the face of advancing
flood or waters for events that exceed the DFE.
OR
AO4.2 Not applicable as above
Development provides for an area of sufficient size
and dimensions on site above the PMF that allows for
safe congregation and refuge.
AO4.3 Not applicable
Where the existing roads servicing a development Reconfiguring a lot is not proposed.
provide a specific flood immunity (as determined by
the Qld Transport Road and Drainage Design Manual,
Queensland Urban Drainage Manual and the
Australian Rainfall and Runoff Guide), all lots have
access to the flood free area identified in Table 8.2.6.5
that matches the road immunity.
PO5 AO5 Not applicable
For reconfiguring a lot or operational works, In the Flood Hazard Overlay, or in areas otherwise Reconfiguring a lot and/or operational is not
development does not directly, indirectly or determined to be subject to the DFE or DSTE, proposed.
cumulatively alter the flood characteristics external to development ensures:
the development site for all flooding and inundation (a) there is no loss of on-site flood storage capacity;
events up to and including the DFE or DSTE based on: (b) all changes to level, depth, duration and velocity of
(a) current climate conditions; and floodwaters are contained within the site for all flood
(b) incorporating an appropriate allowance for the events up to and including the DFE based on current
predicted impacts of climate change. climate and predicted impacts of climate change at
2100;
(c) there is no acceleration or retardation of flows, or
any retardation in flood warning times, elsewhere on
the floodplain and to any overland flow paths; and
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(d) there is no increased stormwater ponding on sites
upstream, downstream or in the general vicinity of the
site.
Resilient building design and form
PO6 AO6.1 Not applicable
Development ensures that building design and Buildings are designed to integrate well with the street The development is for a single dwelling on a 13
building form: level and the levels of adjoining properties to facilitate hectare lot.
accounts for potential flood risk; pedestrian flows and visual and physical connectivity
(a) is resilient to flood events; and between the footpath and ground floors.
(b) maintains a functional and attractive street address
appropriate to the intended use.
AO6.2 Not applicable
Buildings incorporate appropriate screening to ensure No ground level screening is proposed and no
that any under-storey is not visible from the street, understory is proposed as part of the dwelling
where such screening does not impede flood water construction. The ground level will be dwelling and car
flows. accommodation.
AO6.3 Performance outcome
Residential buildings minimise risk from flooding by The ground level is mostly car parking, however there
providing parking and other low intensive, non- are some habitable rooms proposed. As the finished
habitable uses at ground level, rather than habitable floor levels are 1.7m above the required habitable
uses. floor levels, it is not considered that this will pose any
flood risk to the property.
AO6.4 Not applicable
Non-residential buildings and structures are oriented No non-residential buildings and structures are
to the street by activating the street frontage with proposed.
appropriate uses and urban design treatments such as
recessed wall treatments, screening or landscaping,
whilst allowing for flow through of flood waters on the
ground floor.
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Editor's Note— The use of flood resilient building
materials is also encouraged for building works up to
the probable maximum flood to reduce the
consequences of flooding.
AO6.5 Not applicable
Basements and underground car parking areas are No basement or underground parking is proposed.
designed to drain and function safely during a flood
event and power failure.
Editor's note—Basements should have flood immunity
above the 1%AEP defined flood event with alternative
means to mechanical pumping used to achieve such
immunity.
Disaster management
PO7 AO7.1 Complies
Development supports, and does not unduly burden, Development is located to support self-evacuation of The dwelling is easily accessible and easily evacuated
disaster management response or recovery capacity people and ensure sufficient warning time for the to the street.
or capabilities. nature of the use.
AO7.2 Complies
Development does not: The height of the finished floor level is 1.7m above
(a) increase the number of people calculated to be at required. There is not considered to be any undue
risk from flooding; burden on the disaster management response.
(b) increase the number of people likely to need
evacuation;
(c) shorten flood warning times for other uses in the
floodplain; or
(d) impact on the ability of traffic to use evacuation
routes, or unreasonably increase traffic volumes on
evacuation routes.
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AO7.3 Not applicable
Materials stored on site: The development for a dwelling does not include
(a) are readily able to be moved in a flood event to a storage of any significant materials.
flood free area; or
(b) are contained in order to minimise movement in
times of flood.
Editor's Note— Businesses should ensure that
necessary emergency and continuity plans are in place
to account for the potential need to evacuate
personnel and to relocate property prior to a flood
event.
Essential network infrastructure
PO8 AO8 Not applicable
Essential network infrastructure maintains effective Essential network infrastructure that is likely to fail to Essential network infrastructure is not proposed.
function during and immediately after flood and storm function or may result in contamination when
tide inundation events. inundated by flood water (e.g. water supply pipeline
air valves and the like) is located above the DFE level
(or where the DFE has not been modelled for the area,
above the highest recorded flood level for the area).
Essential community infrastructure
PO9 AO9.1 Not applicable
Essential community infrastructure is able to function Essential community infrastructure is sited and Essential community infrastructure is not proposed.
effectively during and immediately after flood events. constructed to ensure that flood levels comply with
flood immunity requirements specified in Table
8.2.6.4.
AO9.2 Not applicable
Essential community infrastructure which is located Essential community infrastructure is not proposed.
below the specified flood immunity requirements:
(a) is designed and constructed to function effectively
during and immediately after the recommended flood
level event; and
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(b) has direct access to low hazard evacuation routes
or an emergency rescue area above the PMF, if it is for
emergency services (including emergency shelters,
police facilities, hospitals and associated facilities).