Attachment 3 -C_ Planning Scheme Assessment

Appendix C
Assessment Against the Planning Scheme – Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code

                                      other site users.

                                      AO6.3
                                      Security measures are installed such                 Complies - Private open space provided for each
                                      that site users do not have access to areas that     dwelling which is not accessible to external visitors.
                                      are intended for the exclusive use of residents
                                      of, and visitors to, dwellings.

                                      AO6.4
                                      Dwellings are designed to incorporate suitable       Compiles – no business nearby and the proposal
                                      noise attenuation and privacy measures to            able to comply.
                                      reduce amenity impacts from business uses.

                                      AO6.5
                                      Windows, balconies and                               Complies – The small balcony on first level screen
                                      terraces of each dwelling are screened where         and in any regard unlikely to be utilized for seating
                                      overlooking a habitable room or private open         given their narrow width. The elevated balconies
                                      space of another dwelling within 9 metres.           proposed on the southern end of the building are
                                                                                           positioned, shaped and screened to reduce the
                                                                                           potential for overlooking.

PO7                                   AO7
Buildings and outdoor spaces are      Development of the site enhances:                    Complies – communal driveway well lit with upper
designed to allow for natural                                                              level windows and narrow balcony providing casual
surveillance without adversely        a) opportunities for passive surveillance of         surveillance.
impacting the privacy of on-site or      communal spaces including providing well-lit,
adjoining residents.                     active and overlooked places and routes;
                                      b) legibility of the site and ease of navigation;
                                      c) clear distinction between public and private
                                         spaces; and
                                      d) ease of maintenance

                                      Editor’s Note—development should comply with
                                      the principles of Crime Prevention through
                                      Environmental Design - Guidelines for
                                      Queensland
PO8                                   AO8.1
Development, including entrance       The main entrance is clearly identifiable and        Complies – main entrance to each dwelling visible
ways and outdoor spaces, are          visible from the street, footpath, visitor car       pedestrian entrance of Hilton Terrace and visible
designed to protect the personal      parking areas and driveway.                          from parking areas within the site.
security and safety of residents as
well as legitimate site visitors.     AO8.2
                                      The internal path network has clear sightlines to    Complies – pathways provided from street to
                                      the main entry and street access points.             parking and main access point and will offer
                                                                                           appropriate clear sightlines.
                                      AO8.3
                                      Visitors have direct access to the main entrance     Complies – visitors have direct access to front
                                      without passing through private outdoor living       entrance of each dwelling.
                                      areas.

PO9                                   AO9
Multiple dwellings can be             One in three multiple dwelling units:                Not applicable - The development application
accommodated and visited by a                                                              proposes a dual occupancy
wide cross section of the             a) is accessible by a safe, continuous and step
community including people with          free path of travel from the street entrance of
limited mobility.                        the property or from a car parking space;
                                      b) has a step-free entrance door with opening
                                         width of at least 820 millimetres; and
                                      c) contains a bathroom on the entry level.

Landscaping & private open
space                                 AO10.1
PO10                                  Landscaping is provided to a minimum of 40% of       Complies – Proposed landscaped area of 51.13%
Development:                          the site area and 60% of this is soft landscaping.   and a softscaped area of 61.51%
 (a) enhances liveability and
     promotes outdoor living;         OR
 (b) contributes to the visual
     amenity and natural              AO10.2
     landscape character of the       If for small dwellings or for development which      Not applicable




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