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                                                             RECONFIGURING A LOT CODE

 Application for a Development Permit for Reconfiguration of a Lot by Subdivision (1 Lot into 2 Lots) involving land described
                       as Lot 105 on SP118458, situated at 62 Lake MacDonald Drive, Cooroy QLD 4563


                  Performance Outcomes                                            Acceptable Outcomes                       Comment
Growth Management
PO1                                                                No acceptable outcome provided.      Complies.
Urban residential development:
                                                                                                        As stated in Section 4.0 of the planning report, the
 a)    is confined to land within the Urban boundaries;                                                 purpose of this development proposal is to
 b)    provides a mix of lot sizes and configurations to cater                                          subdivide proposed Lot 100 which is effectively for
       for variety in housing choice;                                                                   future cemetery land and enable Lot 2 to be
                                                                                                        remediated from any land contamination.            As
 c)    contributes to efficient use of land and infrastructure;
                                                                                                        Council are aware, the land is included within the
 d)    increases residential densities and reduces lot sizes in                                         Community Facilities Zone and as such does not
       close proximity to public transport and centre zones;                                            have any accepted development use rights that
 e)    provides appropriate buffer areas between sensitive                                              would otherwise mandate services connections at
       land uses, ecologically important areas and conflicting                                          the subdivision stage. This proposal is effectively a
       uses;                                                                                            management lot subdivision to enable the
 f)    contributes positively to the amenity and landscape                                              remediation of Lot 2 from land contamination in the
       value of the local area                                                                          short term.

PO2                                                                No solution provided.                Not applicable.
Rural residential development is confined to land within the
Rural Residential zone and included within either the Urban                                             The subject site is not within the Rural Residential
Footprint or Rural Living designations of the South East                                                Zone.
Queensland Regional Plan



PO3                                                                No solution provided.                Not applicable.
Development of land for business and employment functions
occurs within the activity centres and the industrial zones.                                            The proposed development does not involve
                                                                                                        development of land for business and employment
                                                                                                        functions.
PO4                                                                                                     Not applicable.
With the exception of lots intended to be used by the Council
or State for community infrastructure, conservation purposes                                            The site is located in the Community Facilities
or public utilities, including road widening, no additional lots                                        Zone.
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are created:

         1.    in the Rural zone unless resultant lots have a
               minimum area of 100 hectares;
         2.    in the Environmental Management and
               Conservation zone;
         3.    on Noosa North Shore;
         4.    in the Low density residential zone at
               Cooroibah;
         5.    in the Low density residential zone
               where access is gained via:

                         1.  Noosa Banks Drive, Tewantin;
                         2.  Golf Course Drive, Griffith Avenue
                             or Carramar Street, Tewantin;
                         3. Lake Entrance Boulevard,
                             Noosaville;
                         4. Lake Weyba Drive Noosaville,
                             south of Eenie Creek Road; or
                         5. Habitat Place, Noosa Heads;
         6.    within a Water Supply Buffer Area as shown
               on Regional Infrastructure Overlay.


Lot areas and dimensions
PO5                                                                AO5.1                                                    Performance Solution:
New lots have areas and dimensions that:                           New lots are of a size and shape that can accommodate
                                                                   the land uses intended by the zone.                      Table 9.5.1.4 – Minimum Lot Size stipulates that
         1.    are consistent with the purpose and overall                                                                  the minimum lot size for newly created lots is not
               outcomes of the applicable zone or zones;           AO5.2                                                    specified. As such, as stated in Section 4.0 of the
         2.    are consistent with the size and character of       In general, lots have a predominantly regular,           planning report, the purpose of this development
               surrounding lots;                                   rectangular shape.                                       proposal is to subdivide proposed Lot 100 which is
         3.    can accommodate land uses that are consistent                                                                effectively for future cemetery land and enable Lot
               with the purpose and overall outcomes of the        Editor's note-topographical constraints or               2 to be remediated from any land contamination.
               applicable zone;                                    environmental values may call for irregular property     As Council are aware, the land is included within the
         4.    allow for siting and construction of buildings,     boundaries.                                              Community Facilities Zone and as such does not
               structures, access ways and car parking while:-                                                              have any accepted development use rights that
                          1. retaining ecologically important      AO5.3                                                    would otherwise mandate services connections at
                               areas and ecological linkages;      In residential zones, lots are generally arranged so     the subdivision stage. This proposal is effectively a
                          2. minimising risk of soil erosion,      that:                                                    management lot subdivision to enable the
                               landslide, flooding and bushfire;                                                            remediation of Lot 2 from land contamination in the
                                                                             1.   there are no more than five lots with     short term.
                          3. minimising earthworks or
                                                                                  a frontage width of less than 15 metres
                               retaining walls associated with
                                                                                  grouped in a row;                         The resulting lot sizes are:
                               construction on sloping sites;
                                                                                                                            Proposed Lot 2: 2.537ha

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                         4.   retaining the scenic amenity and                 2.   there are no more than three lots with       Proposed Lot 100: 1ha
                              vegetated character of the                            a frontage width of 7.5 metres or less in
                              landscape;                                            a row unless serviced by a rear lane;        Given the specific nature of this subdivision
                          5. retaining culturally significant                  3.   lots with a frontage width of less than 15   proposal described above, the subdivision is
                              features and protecting views to                      metres are not located opposite other        justified in terms of lot size, shape and will have no
                              culturally significant features;                      lots with a frontage width of less than 15   detrimental amenity impacts on the surrounding
                          6. minimising detrimental impacts of                      metres                                       area.
                              effluent disposal or storm water
                              runoff; including open space for       AO5.4
                              landscaping; ensuring safe             In activity centres and industry zones, new lots
                              vehicular manoeuvring areas            contribute to a mix of lot sizes that cater for varied
                              without concentration of               commercial and industrial enterprises, such that:
                              driveways in one space; and
                          7. where not in a water or sewerage                  1.   smaller lots intended for intensive
                              service area, allow for water                         development are clustered near centres;
                              storage tanks and suitable                       2.   new lots adjacent to sensitive land uses
                              effluent disposal.                                    include sufficient area for buffering of
          1.   except where otherwise specified in a local area                     incompatible land uses; and
               code, comply with the minimum lot size                          3.   lot reconfiguration provides for
               specified in Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum Lot Size and                      shared access arrangements wherever
               Dimensions                                                           possible.

PO6                                                                  No acceptable outcome provided                              Not applicable.
Development provides for irregular shaped lots to be created
only where:

          1.   the creation of regular lots is impractical such as
               at a curve in the road or because of
               topographical constraints;
          2.   safe access and visual exposure to and from
               the site can be provided, while not adversely
               impacting on the functionality of the
               surrounding road network;
          3.   it is desirable to
               avoid clearing of vegetation and the
               fragmentation of habitat in ecologically
               important areas; and
          4.   the irregular lot is demonstrably suitable for its
               intended purpose.

Lot Layout
Site Responsive Design                                               AO7.1
PO7                                                                  If located in the Low density residential zone, Medium      Complies.
Development provides for a lot layout and configuration of           density residential zone, High density residential

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roads and pathways that is responsive to:-                       zone, Tourist accommodation zone or Community               As stated in Section 5.3 of the planning report, the
                                                                 facilities zone and intended for a residential use, any     site is identified as comprising Flood and Inundation
         1.   the setting of the site within an urban or non-    new lot is located outside the modelled flood level of      Extent in accordance with Council’s Flood Hazard
              urban context;                                     the 1% AEP (1:100 year ARI) water surface levels or         Overlay. However, this hazard area only encroaches
         2.   any natural environmental values present on, or    where not modelled, above the highest known flood           into the north-eastern extremity of the site and has
              adjoining the site;                                level.                                                      no impact on the purpose of the subdivision.
         3.   any natural hazards affecting the site or
              adjoining land such that the number of
              properties or persons at risk is not increased;                                                                Not applicable.
         4.   the terrain of the land, minimising the need for   AO7.2
              earthworks;                                        Flood immunity for development areas is not achieved
         5.   any places of cultural heritage significance or    by filling land below the 1% AEP (1:100 year ARI) flood
              character areas present on, or adjoining           level.
              the site; and
         6.   any important landmarks, views, vistas or other                                                                Not applicable.
              areas of high scenic quality present on, or able   AO7.3
              to be viewed from, the site.                       All reconfigured lots on land subject to a constraint or
                                                                 valuable feature identified on an overlay map contains
                                                                 a building envelope marked on a plan of
Editor’s Note— Development of land affected by constraints
                                                                 development that demonstrates that there is an area
shown on overlay maps will be subject to overlay codes .
                                                                 sufficient to accommodate the intended purpose of the
                                                                 lot, that is not subject to the constraint or valuable
                                                                 feature or that appropriately responds to the constraint
                                                                 or valuable feature.
                                                                                                                             Not applicable.
                                                                 AO7.4
                                                                 New lots with a site area less than 4,000m² in area
                                                                 have a slope not exceeding:

                                                                           1.   10% side slope (crossfall); or
                                                                           2.   5% lengthwise slope (longitudinal fall).
                                                                                                                             Complies.
                                                                 AO7.5
                                                                 Lot boundaries, services, utilities and roads are aligned   As stated in section 5.1 of the planning report, the
                                                                 to avoid traversing ecologically important                  subject site is included in the Biodiversity Overlay –
                                                                 areas and ecological linkages.                              Area of Biodiversity Significance (Figure 5). The
                                                                                                                             mapped area is dominated by slash pine and
                                                                                                                             gympie messmates which are both plantation
                                                                                                                             timber and were planted in 1973 / 74 for future
                                                                                                                             harvest and reducing weed infestation at the time.
                                                                                                                             These species are not endemic to the area and
                                                                                                                             accordingly Council has recently obtained a tree
                                                                                                                             clearing permit (OPW23/0190).

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                                                                 AO7.6                                                       Complies.
                                                                 Development does not result in significant modification
                                                                 to natural landform or landscape features including:

                                                                           1.   waterways and drainage lines;
                                                                           2.   native vegetation or significant character
                                                                                trees;
                                                                           3.   understorey vegetation;
                                                                           4.   slope;
                                                                           5.   rock outcrops; or
                                                                           6.   views.
                                                                                                                             Not applicable.
                                                                 AO7.7
                                                                 Development retains or provides viable ecological
                                                                 corridors for wildlife movement.
                                                                                                                             Not applicable.
                                                                 AO7.8
                                                                 Where no riparian buffer is nominated through
                                                                 the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands
                                                                 Overlay Map in Schedule 2, a vegetated buffer is
                                                                 provided no less than 10 metres wide, measured from
                                                                 the centreline of any stream .


                                                                                                                             Not applicable.
                                                                 AO7.9
                                                                 Ecologically important areas are formally protected for
                                                                                                                             Refer to comment above in relation to AO7.5.
                                                                 the long term through environmental covenant or
                                                                 transferal to public ownership or through gazettal of a
                                                                 nature reserve.
Climate Responsive Design                                        AO8.1                                                       Not applicable given the nature of the subdivision
PO8                                                              The lot design maximises the number of lots where the       proposal and the size of the resulting lots.
The street design and lot orientation facilitates the
                                                                 longest axis of the lot has a general east-west
construction of energy efficient buildings that respond to the
local climate conditions by:                                     orientation.


 a)    maximising solar access to the north;                     AO8.2                                                       Not applicable.
 b)    minimising solar access to the west;                      The street pattern maximises the number of streets
 c)    proportioning lots and building envelopes to              running in a general north-south direction.
       accommodate energy efficient building orientation;
 d)    maximising access to any prevailing summer breezes;       AO8.3                                                       Not applicable.
       and                                                       For development within the Low density residential
 e)    minimising exposure to prevailing winter winds            zone each lot contains a rectangular house site
                                                                 area where the long axis faces true north or is no

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                                                                 more than 20 degrees off true north and has minimum
                                                                 dimensions of 10 metres x 15 metres.
Neighbourhood Design                                                                                                    Not applicable given the nature of the subdivision
PO9                                                              AO9.1                                                  proposal and the size of the resulting lots.
Development provides for a lot layout, land use and              Lots are arranged to front streets and public open
infrastructure configuration that:                               space.

 a)     provides for an efficient land use pattern;              AO9.2
                                                                 Development maximises opportunities for casual
 b)     creates compact and walkable neighbourhoods that         surveillance and avoids areas of concealment by
        are well connected to centres, employment, education     ensuring pathways and public open space have
        facilities, community services, open space and           defined edges and are visually exposed to roadways.
        recreation facilities;
 c)     creates useable and interconnected movement and          AO9.3
        open space networks;                                     Neighbourhoods (including roads, pathways and open
 d)     effectively connects and integrates the site with        space) are designed with a high degree of legibility
        existing or planned development on adjoining sites;      with public spaces and corridors easy to find and
 e)     provides for moderate and large size developments to     recognise..
        have multiple access points;
 f)     promotes a sense of community identity and
        belonging;
 g)     promotes a variety of streetscapes;
 h)     provides for a high level of amenity, having regard to
        potential noise, dust, odour and lighting nuisance
        sources;
 i)     integrates prominent site features including
        landmarks, native vegetation and views into the
        design;
 j)     discourages crime or antisocial behaviour by
        facilitating casual surveillance of streets, paths
        and public open space;
 k)     avoids the sporadic or out-of- sequence creation of
        lots; and
 l)     protects and enhances ecologically important
        areas and provides for the clustering of lots into
        cleared areas.
 m)
 Infrastructure                                                   No acceptable outcome provided.                       Not applicable.
 PO10
 Development accommodates and provides for the                                                                          As stated in section 4.0 of the planning report, The
 efficient and timely delivery of infrastructure                                                                        purpose of this development proposal is to
 appropriate to the site’s setting and intended use.                                                                    subdivide proposed Lot 100 which is effectively for
                                                                                                                        future cemetery land and enable Lot 2 to be

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                                                                                                                       remediated from any land contamination.            As
                                                                                                                       Council are aware, the land is included within the
                                                                                                                       Community Facilities Zone and as such does not
                                                                                                                       have any accepted development use rights that
                                                                                                                       would otherwise mandate services connections at
                                                                                                                       the subdivision stage. This proposal is effectively a
                                                                                                                       management lot subdivision to enable the
                                                                                                                       remediation of Lot 2 from land contamination in the
                                                                                                                       short term.

                                                                                                                       Given the specific nature of this subdivision
                                                                                                                       proposal described above, services connections are
                                                                                                                       not necessary.


 PO11                                                             No acceptable outcome provided                       Not applicable.
 Roadway and pathway layout are predominantly rectilinear
 with a high degree of permeability.

 Editor’s Note— Further detail on traffic and the road
 network is addressed in Part 9.4.8 Transport Code.
Infrastructure and services
PO12                                                             AO12.1                                                Not applicable.
New lots are located, sized and configured so as to ensure       All lots are connected to power supply and
each lot is capable of being serviced by appropriate levels of   telecommunications services and where located
infrastructure including:                                        within the Urban boundaries, power supply and         Refer to comment above in relation to PO10.
                                                                 communications infrastructure are provided
          1.   power supply;                                     underground.
          2.   telecommunications; and
          3.   where within Local Plan Areas
          4.   reticulated water supply;                         AO12.2
          5.   reticulated sewerage; and                         If located in a water service area each new lot can
          6.   stormwater drainage.                              be connected to Unitywater’s water supply
                                                                 network.
 .
                                                                 AO12.3
                                                                 If located in a sewerage service area each new lot
                                                                 can be connected to Unitywater’s sewerage
                                                                 network.

                                                                 AO12.4
                                                                 If located in a Local plan area lots can be
                                                                 connected to Council’s stormwater drainage
                                                                 network.

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                                                                AO12.5
                                                                If not in a sewerage service area each lot has
                                                                sufficient area and other attributes to ensure
                                                                efficient and effective on-site sewerage disposal.
PO13                                                            AO13.1                                               Complies.
Each lot is provided with safe and convenient vehicle access    Vehicular access for the development is consistent
                                                                with the function and design of the road it          The proposed lots comprise frontage to Lake
                                                                takes access from.                                   Macdonald Drive to the north and Dianella Court to
                                                                                                                     the north east. Given the purpose of the subdivision
                                                                AO13.2                                               and Lot 100 effectively being for future cemetery
                                                                Development does not require new or                  use, an access crossover is not required for this lot.
                                                                changed access to a state-controlled road that is    Lot 2 comprises frontage to Lot Dianella Court for
                                                                a limited access road unless in accordance with      future access purposes.
                                                                the limited access policy for the state-controlled
                                                                road .

                                                                AO13.3
                                                                Access easements are in appropriate locations for
                                                                safe access and egress, and supply appropriate
                                                                widths and levels of service for the number of
                                                                vehicles that will utilise them as per the
                                                                requirements of Council’s Planning Scheme
                                                                Policy PSP6 Engineering design standards –
                                                                Roads, drainage and earthworks.

                                                                Editor's note- Reference should be made to the
                                                                Queensland Government's Development
                                                                Assessment Mapping System to confirm which are
                                                                state-controlled roads or limited access roads.
Movement Network
Traffic                                                          No acceptable outcome provided                      Not applicable.
PO14
Traffic generated by the development is within the acceptable                                                        The proposed subdivision does         not result    in
capacity of external roads and does not have an adverse                                                              increased traffic generation.
impact upon the functioning of the road network.

Editor’s Note— Further detail on traffic and the road network
is addressed in Part 9.4.8 Transport Code

Roads and Pathways                                               AO15.1                                              Not applicable.
PO15                                                             Where involving the construction of a new road,
Development involving the creation of new roads and              road planning and design supports the hierarchy
pathways ensures infrastructure—                                 and functional aspects identified in Council’s
                                                                 Planning Scheme Policy PSP6 on Engineering

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         1.   provides convenient, safe and efficient            design standards – Roads, drainage and
              movement for all modes of transport between        earthworks.
              land use activities;
         2.   prioritises pedestrian movement and bicycle use    Editor’s Note— Further detail on road and
              over vehicle movements;                            pathway networks is provided in Part
         3.   facilitates efficient, safe and accessible bus     9.4.8 Transport Code
              services that connect to existing and future
              public passenger transport facilities;             AO15.2
         4.   provides through roads and minimises the use       The street layout is generally rectilinear and does
              of culs-de-sac;                                    not rely on culs-de-sac, or where the use of a cul-
         5.   minimises the extent of earthworks required by     de-sac is unavoidable because of the natural
              being sympathetic to the terrain;                  features of the site, it does not exceed a length of
         6.   allows for unimpeded and practical access to       200 metres.
              each proposed lot; and
         7.   provides for mature street trees.                  AO15.3
                                                                 Pathways and pedestrian routes are planned to
                                                                 provide clear, safe connections between
                                                                 residential, open space, transit stops and retail
                                                                 areas, and are located along, or are visible from,
                                                                 streets or other public spaces.

                                                                 AO15.4
                                                                 Sufficient space and soil depth is provided for the
                                                                 planting of street trees for shade, amenity and
                                                                 habitat purposes.




                                                                AO16                                                       Not applicable.
PO16                                                            If within 1 kilometre of the Pathways Network identified
The subdivision layout is designed to facilitate pedestrian     in the Local Government Infrastructure Plan located in
and cyclist linkages with adjoining sites in the immediate      Part 4, the subdivision design and layout includes
area.                                                           pathways:

                                                                          1.   located in accordance with the Pathways
                                                                               Network identified in the Local
                                                                               Government Infrastructure Plan; or

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                                                                             2.   linking to the Pathways Network
                                                                                  identified in the Local Government
                                                                                  Infrastructure Plan.


                                                                   No acceptable outcome provided                             Not applicable.
 PO17
 Development on land within activity centres with active
 frontages are provided with access from a rear lane or
 other access streets to reduce potential conflicts with
 pedestrians and cyclists.
Open Space Network
PO18                                                               AO18.1                                                     Not applicable.
Development provides for parks, drainage reserves and open         Active parkland or open space which links to active
space infrastructure that:-                                        parkland is provided in accordance with the Council’s
                                                                   infrastructure network planning;
          1.   provides for a range of passive and active
               recreation settings, offering a range of informal   OR
               and formal experiences to the community;
          2.   accommodates adequate facilities to meet the        AO18.2
               needs of the community and is designed to           Park contributions are paid in accordance with the
               maximise use by the community it serves;            applicable infrastructure instrument.
          3.   provides opportunities for all age groups and
               levels of mobility;                                 AO18.3
          4.   is well distributed and contributes to the          Land intended for public open space complements
               legibility and character of the specific town,      existing adjacent and surrounding open space areas
               village or locality;                                and physical linkages to these areas are provided.
          5.   creates attractive settings and focal points for
               the community, designed as attractive and           AO18.4
               enjoyable, functional and safe places to meet       Open space is provided adjacent to waterways, with
               and recreate;                                       roads servicing the linear parkland and lots located on
          6.   benefits the amenity of adjoining land uses;        the opposite side of the road to the waterways.
          7.   facilitates the retention and protection
                                                                   AO18.5
               of ecologically important areas, wetlands,
                                                                   A park has direct road frontages of a minimum of 25%
               waterways, drainage lines and native habitat
                                                                   of the total allotment boundary of the park to provide
               areas, their associated buffers, ecological
                                                                   physical access and visibility.
               linkages and other natural and cultural features;
          8.   incorporates appropriate measures for
                                                                   AO18.6
               stormwater and flood management;
                                                                   Public open space has good connectivity for users via
          9.   is cost effective to maintain; and                  pedestrian and cycle paths.
 is dedicated as public land in the early stages of the
 subdivision.                                                      AO18.7
                                                                   Landscaping is designed to create aesthetically pleasing
                                                                   open space areas and to suit the type, setting and

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                                                               purpose of the particular park.

                                                               AO18.8
                                                               Active parkland in all areas other than the Low impact
                                                               industry zone and Medium impact industry zone will
                                                               contain embellishment in accordance with the Local
                                                               Government Infrastructure Plan in Part 4 such as:

                                                                         1.   children’s play facilities catering for
                                                                              various ages including a soft fall surface
                                                                              where required and a shade cover over
                                                                              play equipment;
                                                                         2.   seating;
                                                                         3.   picnic table/s with seats; and
                                                                         4.   landscaping.

                                                                Editor’s Note— Further detail on Landscaping is
                                                                addressed in Part 9.4.5 Landscaping Code
PO19                                                           AO19.1                                                        Not applicable.
Land provided for active recreation areas is of a physical     Active parkland is of a usable shape free of irregular
standard and condition suitable for the intended uses and is   boundaries.
not subject to physical or other constraints including
contamination, environmental or biophysical constraints or     AO19.2
legislative protection that would encumber its use.            Active parkland is located on land that is exclusive of—

                                                                         1.   flood inundation below the 20% AEP (1:5
                                                                              year ARI level);
                                                                         2.   land affected by stormwater or overland
                                                                              flow discharge from adjacent allotments;
                                                                         3.   drainage reserves and detention basins,
                                                                              which cannot be shown to safely and
                                                                              effectively contribute to the network of
                                                                              parks and open space areas;
                                                                         4.   land with a slope, or subject to cut or fill
                                                                              with a batter slope, that exceeds
                                                                              a slope of 15%;
                                                                         5.   areas of land less than 15 metres wide,
                                                                              such as access and service and utility
                                                                              easements;
                                                                         6.   land required to serve primarily as a
                                                                              buffer area to any existing development
                                                                              or major transport corridor; and
                                                                         7.   power easements.

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                                                                    AO19.3
                                                                    At least 10% of the total open space provision for
                                                                    active parkland is exclusive of flood inundation below
                                                                    the 1% AEP (1:100 year ARI level or the highest
                                                                    recorded flood level), whichever is the greatest.
Small Residential Lots
PO20                                                               AO20                                                       Not applicable.
Residential lots less than 600m2:                                  Within the Low Density Residential zone, new lots of
                                                                   less than 600m²:
          1.   occur only where they are consistent with the
               size of established adjacent lots;                            1.   are no smaller than the size of
          2. are not less than 500m2 in area;                                     established adjacent lots;
          3. are free of physical constraints or encumbrances                2.   are free of easements;
               that would restrict the siting of a house;                    3.   are regular in shape with a width to
          4. have area and dimensions that can                                    depth ratio of approximately 1:2;
               accommodate an appropriate house site                         4.   do not have a slope greater than 10%;
               area without siting variations;                               5.   can accommodate a house and sufficient
          5. are distributed across a development to create                       car parking without encroaching into
               diversity in lots; and                                             boundary clearances or
 a)   do not result in excessive driveways at intersections or                    prescribed building setbacks;
      corners.                                                               6.   allow for landscape and tree planting in
                                                                                  deep soil zones to soften built form
                                                                                  elements;
                                                                             7.   are not created by further dividing an
                                                                                  existing rear (battle-axe) lot; and
                                                                    are not located at the end of a T-intersection or at a
                                                                    bend in the road.
Rear Lots
PO21                                                                AO21.1                                                    Not applicable.
Rear (battle-axe) lots are created only where:-:                    The minimum area of the rear lot, exclusive of
                                                                    any access strip, complies with the lot reconfiguration
          1.   it would not be desirable nor practicable for        outcomes in Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum lot size and
               the site to be reconfigured so that all lots have    dimensions providing that no rear access lot has a lot
               full frontage to a road;                             size less than 600m2 exclusive of access strip.
          2.   located in the Low density residential
               zone, Rural residential zone or Rural zone;          AO21.2
          3.   development positively contributes to the            No more than 10% of lots within a subdivision are
               character of the neighbourhood;                      rear lots or lots accessed via an access strip.
          4.   development provides a high standard of
               amenity for residents and other users of             AO21.3
               the rear lot and adjoining properties;               No more than two rear lots are located at the end of a
                                                                    cul-de-sac.

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          5.   the lot is large enough to accommodate             AO21.4
               anticipated land uses including car parking and    No rear lot shares a common boundary with more
               manoeuvring;                                       than four other lots.
          6. development is not detrimental to the use and
               amenity of adjoining lots through loss of          AO21.5
               privacy, sunlight or breezes once buildings are    No more than two rear lots or rear lot access strips
               constructed;                                       directly adjoin each other.
          7. vehicular access to rear lots will not have a
               detrimental impact on lots adjoining the access    AO21.6
               strip due to excessive noise, light, dust,         No existing lot with a primary street frontage of less
               stormwater runoff and the like;                    than 12 metres is further divided unless safe access to
          8. access arrangements do not adversely affect the      the new lot is provided to a secondary street to which
               safety and efficiency of the road from             a frontage of at least 12 metres is provided.
               which access is gained;
                                                                  AO21.7
 a)   their creation does not prejudice the anticipated
                                                                  Where two rear lots adjoin each other, a single
      development of adjoining land.
                                                                  common driveway and reciprocal access easements
                                                                  are provided.

                                                                  AO21.8
                                                                  No more than three lots gain access from the
                                                                  same access strip.

                                                                  AO21.9
                                                                  Any lot with a road frontage has no more than
                                                                  one rear lot created to its rear and has a rear
                                                                  lot access strips located on no more than one side.

                                                                  AO21.10
                                                                  The gradient of the access strip does not exceed 10%.

                                                                  AO21.11
                                                                  Access strips have a minimum width of 4.5 metres.
Rural lots severed by a road
PO22                                                                                                                        Not applicable.
                                                                  No acceptable outcome provided
In the Rural Zone, one lot may be divided into two lots less
than 100 hectares in area where there is a compliance with
the South East Queensland Regional Plan and each resultant
lot is relatively free of physical constraints such that it can
accommodate a dwelling house, effluent disposal,
vehicular access and other improvements and land uses that
are consistent with the purpose of the Rural Zone.
Volumetric Subdivisions

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 PO23                                                                                                                       Not applicable.
 Development provides that the subdivision of space above        No acceptable outcome provided
 or below the surface of land facilitates efficient
 development in a manner that is consistent with the overall
 outcomes for the zone and Local plan area in which
 the site is located.
Stormwater Management
PO24                                                                                                                        Complies.
                                                                 No acceptable outcome provided
Development provides for the effective drainage of lots and
roads in a manner that:-                                                                                                    Given the nature of the subdivision proposal, no
                                                                                                                            changes to stormwater flows occur as a result of
          1.   maintains the natural flow regime;                                                                           this subdivision.
          2.   effectively manages stormwater quality and
               quantity; and
          3.   ensures no adverse impacts on receiving waters
               and surrounding land.

 Editor’s Note— Requirements for the design and
 construction of stormwater management infrastructure
 are addressed in Part 9.4.9 Water Quality and Drainage
 code
Conflicting land uses
 PO25                                                                                                                       Not applicable.
 New lots for residential development do not adjoin land         No acceptable outcome provided
 located in the Medium impact industry zone or the Low
 impact industry zone.
Rearrangement of Lot Boundaries
 PO26                                                           AO26                                                        Not applicable.
 Development provides that the rearrangement of lot             The rearrangement of lot boundaries results is an
 boundaries is an improvement on the existing situation.        improvement to the existing situation whereby the size      The proposed development does not involve a
                                                                and dimensions of proposed lots comply more fully           boundary realignment.
                                                                with Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum lot size and
                                                                dimensions. and at least one of the following is
                                                                achieved:

                                                                         1.   the rearrangement of lots remedies an
                                                                              existing boundary encroachment by
                                                                              a building or structure;
                                                                         2.   the rearranged lots will be made more
                                                                              regular in shape;
                                                                         3.   access is provided to a lot that previously
                                                                              had no access or an unsuitable access;

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                                                                             4.   the rearranged lots better meet the
                                                                                  overall outcomes for the zone and the
                                                                                  local plan area in which the site is
                                                                                  situated;
                                                                             5.   the rearrangement of lots provides for a
                                                                                  significant improvement in rural
                                                                                  productivity; or
                                                                    the rearrangement of lots results in a significant
                                                                    improvement in the protection of environmental
                                                                    values.
If involving a standard format lot with common property such as requiring a community management scheme under the Body Corporate and Community
Management Act 1997
 PO27                                                                                                                        Not applicable.
 Community title subdivision only occurs once construction of       No acceptable outcome provided
 approved buildings on site is completed.

 Editor’s Note—As a building is to be constructed prior to
 sealing of subdivision plans, assessment of the development
 is to be undertaken as part of the development application
 for a material change of use if that development is
 assessable under the planning scheme. Reconfiguring a
 lot can be assessed simultaneously or subsequently against
 the relevant parts of this code.
PO28                                                                                                                         Not applicable.
Development provides internal access ways and driveways             No acceptable outcome provided
which:

          1.   are designed to clearly indicate the function of
               the access way; and
 provide acceptable levels of access, functionality, safety,
 amenity and convenience for users, as well as catering for
 car parking facilities.
PO29                                                                                                                         Not applicable.
Community title subdivision for residential purposes only           No acceptable outcome provided
occurs—

          1.   where lots are located close to services and
               facilities;
          2.   in the Low density residential zone, Medium
               density residential zone, High density residential
               zone, Tourist accommodation zone or Centre
               zone;

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         3.   where they are consistent with the character of
              the locality they are located in;
         4.   if appropriate house site areas and car parking
              needs can be accommodated;
         5.   where they are supplied with adequate
              infrastructure to meet the needs of users;
         6.   where they minimise adverse effects on the
              environment;
         7.   if they are of suitable shape and slope to
              minimise constraints to development; and
 if they are sufficient areas to provide reasonable amenity
 for users.
PO30                                                                                              Not applicable.
Community title subdivisions intended for business uses:         No acceptable outcome provided

         1.   only occur in a centre zone or industry zone;
              and
 provide adequate areas on site for vehicular parking, private
 and communal open space, landscaping and site facilities to
 meet the needs of users.

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