12. Code Assessment

Performance outcomes                               Acceptable Outcomes
                                                            2. adequately sized common areas and
                                                               bedrooms;
                                                            3. storage facilities; and
                                                            4. adequate ventilation to habitable
                                                               rooms.

                                                   Editor’s Note—Compliance with this acceptable
                                                   outcome can be achieved by satisfying the
                                                   requirements of MP 5.7 - Residential Services
                                                   Building Standard of the Queensland
                                                   Development Code.
Landscaping & private open space
PO18                                              AO18.1                                                AO18.1 Complies
Development:                                      Landscaping is provided to a minimum of 40% of The proposed development is located in a rural
        1. enhances liveability and promotes the site area and 60% of this is soft landscaping. residential allotment of approximately 1 ha in area.
           outdoor living and social interaction;                                                       Accordingly, the development achieves a minimum
        2. contributes to the visual amenity      OR                                                    40% landscaping, with much of the site maintained
           and natural landscape character of                                                           in its natural state. Accordingly, ease of access is
           the area;                              AO18.2                                                provided to outdoor living and the natural
        3. retains existing large trees where     If for small dwellings or for development  which      landscaped area for guest liveability and outdoor
           practicable;                           provides a ratio of at least three small dwellings to enjoyment.
        4. provides privacy between uses;         one other dwelling, landscaping is provided to a
        5. reduces the bulk and scale of          minimum of 35% of the site area and 60% of this
           development; and                       is soft landscaping.
         6. conceals services, car parking and
            manoeuvring areas.
PO19                                               AO19.1                                             AO19.1 Performance outcome
Private open space:                                Private open space is provided for                 Each new bedroom is provided with a small privacy
         1. is provided to all dwellings and is    each dwelling at the following rate:               deck having an area 7m2. This is considered
             adequate in size, shape and                    1. at ground level—a minimum of 25m² suitable to facilitate passive recreation considering
             dimensions to suit the passive and                 directly accessed from living spaces; the nature of the use.
             active recreation needs of the                     or
             occupants;                                                                               The development also incorporates a Multi-
         2. receives adequate sunlight; and                                                           purpose room being 42m2, which also joins a
                                                                                                      shared outdoor courtyard with an area of 22m2.