planning report mitti realignment 15.02.22 · RAL22/0002

4.0 Planning assessment

4.1      Key matters
4.1.1 Lot shape
The lot sizes resulting from the proposal comply with the minimum lot size of 600m² sought by the
Planning Scheme. However, the proposal does result in a small variation in the common boundary
of the 2 subject lots and therefore are slightly irregular shapes. AO5.1 and AO5.2 of the
Reconfiguring a Lot Code seek that lots are the shape that can accommodate their intended use and
in are generally predominately a regular rectangular shape. These 2 provisions are provided below
for reference.

AO5.1
New lots are of a size and shape that can accommodate the land uses intended by the zone.

AO5.2
In general, lots have a predominantly regular, rectangular shape.

Editor's note-topographical constraints or environmental values may call for irregular property boundaries.

The corresponding Performance OutcomePO5 is also provided below for reference.

PO5
New lots have areas and dimensions that:
  (a) are consistent with the purpose and overall outcomes of the applicable zone or zones;
  (b) are consistent with the size and character of surrounding lots;
  (c) can accommodate land uses that are consistent with the purpose and overall outcomes of
       the applicable zone;
  (d) allow for siting and construction of buildings, structures, access ways and car parking while:-
         (ii) retaining ecologically important areas and ecological linkages;
         (iii) minimising risk of soil erosion, landslide, flooding and bushfire;
         (iv) minimising earthworks or retaining walls associated with construction on sloping sites;
         (v) retaining the scenic amenity and vegetated character of the landscape;
         (vi) retaining culturally significant features and protecting views to culturally significant
                features;
         (vii) minimising detrimental impacts of effluent disposal or storm water runoff; including
                open space for landscaping; ensuring safe vehicular manoeuvring areas without
                concentration of driveways in one space; and
         (viii) where not in a water or sewerage service area, allow for water storage tanks and
                suitable effluent disposal.

The proposal, while a slightly odd shape to accommodate the encroachments, comply with PO5 for
the following reasons:

•   the lots accommodate dwelling houses which is consistent with the purpose and intent of the
    Low density residential zone in which the lots are located;
•   the proposed change to the lot sizes is inconsequential as it will not be recognisable from the
    street;



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