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Appendix D - Code Assessment · RAL22/0006
RECONFIGURING A LOT CODE
Application for a Development Permit for a Reconfiguration of a Lot by Rural Subdivision via Vinculum (1 Lot into 2 Lots)
involving land described as Lot 134 on MCH181, situated at 74 Pender Creek Road, Kin Kin Qld 4571.
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Growth Management
PO1 No acceptable outcome provided. Not applicable.
Urban residential development:
The subject site is included in the Rural Zone.
a) is confined to land within the Urban boundaries;
b) provides a mix of lot sizes and configurations to cater
for variety in housing choice;
c) contributes to efficient use of land and infrastructure;
d) increases residential densities and reduces lot sizes in
close proximity to public transport and centre zones;
e) provides appropriate buffer areas between sensitive
land uses, ecologically important areas and conflicting
uses;
f) contributes positively to the amenity and landscape
value of the local area
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 Performance Solution:
With the exception of lots intended to be used by the Council
or State for community infrastructure, conservation purposes Due to the nature of the existing site layout, with
or public utilities, including road widening, no additional lots Pender Creek Road traversing the site and
are created: separating the eastern portion from the balance
allotment, the proposed subdivision is considered
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1. in the Rural zone unless resultant lots have a suitable in this instance as it does not result in
minimum area of 100 hectares; fragmentation of rural land (given it is already
2. in the Environmental Management and fragmented by the road formation). With specific
Conservation zone; reference to Proposed Lot 1, the unconstrained
3. on Noosa North Shore; open area over the northern portion of the site
4. in the Low density residential zone at presents numerous opportunities to establish a
Cooroibah; dwelling house, effluent disposal area and
5. in the Low density residential zone vehicular access. As such, the proposed
where access is gained via: development is representative of a logical infill
subdivision that remains consistent with the
1. Noosa Banks Drive, Tewantin; character & amenity of the Rural Zone.
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
outcomes of the applicable zone or zones; AO5.2 100ha in the Rural Zone. Whilst it is acknowledged
2. are consistent with the size and character of In general, lots have a predominantly regular, that the Proposed Lots do not achieve this area,
surrounding lots; rectangular shape. due to the nature of the existing site layout, with
3. can accommodate land uses that are consistent Pender Creek Road traversing the site and
with the purpose and overall outcomes of the Editor's note-topographical constraints or separating the eastern portion from the balance
applicable zone; environmental values may call for irregular property allotment, the proposed subdivision is considered
4. allow for siting and construction of buildings, boundaries. suitable in this instance as it does not result in
structures, access ways and car parking while:- fragmentation of rural land (given it is already
1. retaining ecologically important AO5.3 fragmented by the road formation). With specific
areas and ecological linkages; In residential zones, lots are generally arranged so reference to Proposed Lot 1, the unconstrained
2. minimising risk of soil erosion, that: open area over the northern portion of the site
landslide, flooding and bushfire; presents numerous opportunities to establish a
1. there are no more than five lots with dwelling house, effluent disposal area and
3. minimising earthworks or
a frontage width of less than 15 metres vehicular access. As such, the proposed
retaining walls associated with
grouped in a row; development is representative of a logical infill
construction on sloping sites;
2. there are no more than three lots with subdivision that remains consistent with the
4. retaining the scenic amenity and
a frontage width of 7.5 metres or less in character & amenity of the Rural Zone.
vegetated character of the
a row unless serviced by a rear lane;
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landscape; 3. lots with a frontage width of less than 15
5. retaining culturally significant metres are not located opposite other
features and protecting views to lots with a frontage width of less than 15
culturally significant features; metres
6. minimising detrimental impacts of
effluent disposal or storm water AO5.4
runoff; including open space for In activity centres and industry zones, new lots
landscaping; ensuring safe contribute to a mix of lot sizes that cater for varied
vehicular manoeuvring areas commercial and industrial enterprises, such that:
without concentration of
driveways in one space; and 1. smaller lots intended for intensive
7. where not in a water or sewerage development are clustered near centres;
service area, allow for water 2. new lots adjacent to sensitive land uses
storage tanks and suitable include sufficient area for buffering of
effluent disposal. incompatible land uses; and
1. except where otherwise specified in a local area 3. lot reconfiguration provides for
code, comply with the minimum lot size shared access arrangements wherever
specified in Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum Lot Size and possible.
Dimensions
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 Not applicable.
Development provides for a lot layout and configuration of density residential zone, High density residential
roads and pathways that is responsive to:- zone, Tourist accommodation zone or Community
facilities zone and intended for a residential use, any
1. the setting of the site within an urban or non- new lot is located outside the modelled flood level of
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urban context; the 1% AEP (1:100 year ARI) water surface levels or
2. any natural environmental values present on, or where not modelled, above the highest known flood
adjoining the site; level.
3. any natural hazards affecting the site or
adjoining land such that the number of AO7.2
properties or persons at risk is not increased; Flood immunity for development areas is not achieved Not applicable.
4. the terrain of the land, minimising the need for by filling land below the 1% AEP (1:100 year ARI) flood
earthworks; level. The subject site is not constrained by flood
5. any places of cultural heritage significance or hazard.
character areas present on, or adjoining
the site; and
6. any important landmarks, views, vistas or other
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 Complies.
valuable feature identified on an overlay map contains
a building envelope marked on a plan of Please refer to the Plan of Development, Plan No.
Editor’s Note— Development of land affected by constraints
development that demonstrates that there is an area 100418 prepared by Murray & Associates (Qld)
shown on overlay maps will be subject to overlay codes .
sufficient to accommodate the intended purpose of the attached at Appendix C of this report for further
lot, that is not subject to the constraint or valuable details.
feature or that appropriately responds to the constraint
or valuable feature.
AO7.4
New lots with a site area less than 4,000m² in area
have a slope not exceeding: Not applicable.
1. 10% side slope (crossfall); or
2. 5% lengthwise slope (longitudinal fall).
AO7.5
Lot boundaries, services, utilities and roads are aligned Complies.
to avoid traversing ecologically important
areas and ecological linkages.
AO7.6
Development does not result in significant modification Complies.
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.
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AO7.7
Development retains or provides viable ecological Complies.
corridors for wildlife movement.
AO7.8 Complies.
Where no riparian buffer is nominated through
the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Please refer to the Plan of Development, Plan No.
Overlay Map in Schedule 2, a vegetated buffer is 100418 prepared by Murray & Associates (Qld)
provided no less than 10 metres wide, measured from attached at Appendix C of this report for further
the centreline of any stream . details.
Complies.
AO7.9
Ecologically important areas are formally protected for Please refer to the Plan of Development, Plan No.
the long term through environmental covenant or 100418 prepared by Murray & Associates (Qld)
transferal to public ownership or through gazettal of a attached at Appendix C of this report, which
nature reserve. depicts the proposed vegetation covenants over
the ecologically important areas.
Climate Responsive Design AO8.1 Not applicable.
PO8 The lot design maximises the number of lots where the
The street design and lot orientation facilitates the construction
longest axis of the lot has a general east-west
of energy efficient buildings that respond to the local climate
conditions by: orientation.
a) maximising solar access to the north; AO8.2
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
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
more than 20 degrees off true north and has minimum
dimensions of 10 metres x 15 metres.
Neighbourhood Design Not applicable.
PO9 AO9.1
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
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b) creates compact and walkable neighbourhoods that Development maximises opportunities for casual
are well connected to centres, employment, education surveillance and avoids areas of concealment by
facilities, community services, open space and ensuring pathways and public open space have
recreation facilities; defined edges and are visually exposed to roadways.
c) creates useable and interconnected movement and
open space networks; AO9.3
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. Complies.
PO10
Development accommodates and provides for the
efficient and timely delivery of infrastructure
appropriate to the site’s setting and intended use.
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 Complies.
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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
Proposed Lot 2 will continue to utilise the existing
infrastructure including: within the Urban boundaries, power supply and
services on the site. The existing reticulated
communications infrastructure are provided
supply of electricity and telecommunication are
1. power supply; underground.
able to be extended to service Proposed Lot 1.
2. telecommunications; and Furthermore, there is sufficient room on Proposed
3. where within Local Plan Areas Lot 1 for the establishment of an on-site water
4. reticulated water supply; AO12.2
supply and an effluent disposal area.
5. reticulated sewerage; and If located in a water service area each new lot
6. stormwater drainage. can 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.
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 Proposed Lot 2 will continue to utilise the existing
road it takes access from. access point from Pender Creek Road along the
eastern boundary. There is an existing access gate
AO13.2 at the northern corner of Proposed Lot 1 (on the
Development does not require new or corner of Pender Creek Road and Strattons Road),
changed access to a state-controlled road that is where a vehicle crossover will be established to
a limited access road unless in accordance with facilitate access. This is a logical position for
the limited access policy for the state-controlled access to Proposed Lot 1 with good sight visibility
road . in either direction along Pender Creek 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 –
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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 Complies.
PO14
Traffic generated by the development is within the acceptable The proposed development will not drastically
capacity of external roads and does not have an adverse increase vehicle movements on the road network.
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
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
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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
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
Land intended for public open space complements
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4. is well distributed and contributes to the existing adjacent and surrounding open space areas
legibility and character of the specific town, and physical linkages to these areas are provided.
village or locality;
5. creates attractive settings and focal points for AO18.4
the community, designed as attractive and Open space is provided adjacent to waterways, with
enjoyable, functional and safe places to meet roads servicing the linear parkland and lots located on
and recreate; the opposite side of the road to the waterways.
6. benefits the amenity of adjoining land uses;
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 AO18.7
subdivision. Landscaping is designed to create aesthetically pleasing
open space areas and to suit the type, setting and
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—
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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.
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 600m 2: 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
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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 No rear lots are proposed.
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
5. the lot is large enough to accommodate cul-de-sac.
anticipated land uses including car parking and
manoeuvring; AO21.4
6. development is not detrimental to the use and No rear lot shares a common boundary with more
amenity of adjoining lots through loss of than four other lots.
privacy, sunlight or breezes once buildings are
constructed; AO21.5
No more than two rear lots or rear lot access strips
7. vehicular access to rear lots will not have a
directly adjoin each other.
detrimental impact on lots adjoining the access
strip due to excessive noise, light, dust,
AO21.6
stormwater runoff and the like;
No existing lot with a primary street frontage of less
8. access arrangements do not adversely affect the
than 12 metres is further divided unless safe access to
safety and efficiency of the road from
the new lot is provided to a secondary street to which
which access is gained;
a frontage of at least 12 metres is provided.
a) their creation does not prejudice the anticipated
development of adjoining land. AO21.7
Where two rear lots adjoin each other, a single
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.
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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 Complies.
No acceptable outcome provided
In the Rural Zone, one lot may be divided into two lots less
The proposed development complies with the
than 100 hectares in area where there is a compliance with
South East Queensland Regional Plan as the
the South East Queensland Regional Plan and each resultant subdivision:
lot is relatively free of physical constraints such that it can
accommodate a dwelling house, effluent disposal,
a) Divides 1 lot into 2 lots;
vehicular access and other improvements and land uses that b) The divided lot is severed by a road that
are consistent with the purpose of the Rural Zone. was gazetted before 2 March 2006; and
c) The road forms the whole of the
boundary between the lots.
With specific reference to proposed Lot 1, the
unconstrained open area over the northern portion
of the site presents numerous opportunities to
establish a dwelling house, effluent disposal area
and vehicular access. As such, the proposed
development is representative of a logical
subdivision that remains consistent with the
character & amenity of the Rural Zone.
Volumetric Subdivisions
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:-
1. maintains the natural flow regime;
2. effectively manages stormwater quality and
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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 Complies.
New lots for residential development do not adjoin land No acceptable outcome provided
located in the Medium impact industry zone or the Low Proposed Lots do not adjoin land within the
impact industry zone. Medium Impact Industry Zone or 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;
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
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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;
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.
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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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DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING CODE
Application for a Development Permit for a Reconfiguration of a Lot by Rural Subdivision via Vinculum (1 Lot into 2 Lots)
involving land described as Lot 134 on MCH181, situated at 74 Pender Creek Road, Kin Kin Qld 4571.
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Driveways
PO1 AO1.1 Complies.
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on safety, capacity Vehicular access is located and designed in
and operations of the existing or planned road network, accordance with the current Australian Standards Vehicular access will be designed in accordance with the
cycleways or pedestrian pathway systems for Parking Facilities. current Australian Standards and Parking Facilities.
Please refer to the Plan of Development, Plan No,
AO1.2 100418 attached at Appendix C for further details.
Only one footpath crossing is provided.
Editor’s Note— Justification for additional
driveways may need to be supported by a
detailed Traffic Study.
AO1.3
Driveways, have a maximum grade in
accordance with Council’s standard
requirements.
PO2 AO2.1 Complies.
Driveways and crossovers Design and construction of driveways, including
across the footpath, is in accordance with Council Driveways will be designed in accordance with Council
a) are suitable and safe for their intended use; and Standard Drawings as appropriate for the Standard Drawings. Please refer to the Plan of
b) match Council infrastructure. particular type of development as annotated on Development, Plan No, 100418 attached at Appendix C
the drawings. for further details.
AO2.2
The change of grades in driveways and ramps is in
accordance with Council’s Standard Drawings.
PO3 AO3.1 Not applicable.
The number of driveways across pedestrian footpaths is Design of multi-tenanted developments include
minimised. shared driveways and parking areas. The site is included in the Rural Zone where there is no
pedestrian network.
AO3.2
Driveways are located so they abut existing
driveways of adjoining development where
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practicable and reciprocal easements are created
to reduce the sealed driveway width.
PO4 AO4 Not applicable.
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on the capacity, Footpath and kerb crossings are located clear of
operations and maintenance of the existing infrastructure. existing stormwater inlet structures, water and
sewerage infrastructure fittings, any other exiting
utility infrastructure, existing landscaping
and vegetation.
PO5 AO5 Complies.
Vehicular access does not adversely impact on the health and Vehicular access avoids disturbance to the tree
integrity of existing landscaping or native vegetation, where protection zone of trees on public land.
possible.
Parking and manoeuvring
PO5 AO5.1 Complies.
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. Whilst it is acknowledged that the Proposed Lots do not
1. are consistent with the purpose and overall achieve the required area, due to the nature of the
outcomes of the applicable zone or zones; existing site layout, with Pender Creek Road traversing
2. are consistent with the size and character of the site and separating the eastern portion from the
surrounding lots; balance allotment, the proposed subdivision is
3. can accommodate land uses that are consistent considered suitable in this instance as it does not result
with the purpose and overall outcomes of the in fragmentation of rural land (given it is already
applicable zone; fragmented by the road formation). With specific
4. allow for siting and construction of buildings, reference to Proposed Lot 1, the unconstrained open
structures, access ways and car parking while:- area over the northern portion of the site presents
numerous opportunities to establish a dwelling house,
1. retaining ecologically important
effluent disposal area and vehicular access.
areas and ecological linkages;
2. minimising risk of soil erosion,
landslide, flooding and bushfire;
AO5.2
3. minimising earthworks or
In general, lots have a predominantly regular, Complies.
retaining walls associated with
rectangular shape.
construction on sloping sites;
4. retaining the scenic amenity and
Editor's note-topographical constraints or
vegetated character of the
environmental values may call for irregular
landscape;
property boundaries.
5. retaining culturally significant
features and protecting views to AO5.3
culturally significant features; In residential zones, lots are generally arranged so Not applicable.
6. minimising detrimental impacts of that:
effluent disposal or storm water
runoff; including open space for 1. there are no more than five lots
landscaping; ensuring safe with a frontage width of less than
vehicular manoeuvring areas 15 metres grouped in a row;
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without concentration of 2. there are no more than three lots
driveways in one space; and with a frontage width of 7.5 metres
7. where not in a water or sewerage or less in a row unless serviced by a
service area, allow for water rear lane;
storage tanks and suitable 3. lots with a frontage width of less
effluent disposal. than 15 metres are not located
1. except where otherwise specified in a local area opposite other lots with
code, comply with the minimum lot size a frontage width of less than 15
specified in Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum Lot Size and metres
Dimensions
AO5.4
In activity centres and industry zones, new lots Not applicable.
contribute to a mix of lot sizes that cater for
varied commercial and industrial enterprises, such
that:
1. smaller lots intended for intensive
development are clustered near
centres;
2. new lots adjacent to sensitive land
uses include sufficient area for
buffering of incompatible land uses;
and
3. lot reconfiguration provides for
shared access arrangements
wherever 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.
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PO6 AO6.1 Complies.
Sufficient parking The number of car parking spaces, motor cycle
spaces, bicycle spaces and loading bays is not less Both proposed lots comprise sufficient space for
1. is provided having regard to the specifics of the than the minimum number specified in Table parking.
use including— 9.4.1.4 Minimum parking requirements including
1. the type and intensity of land use; end of trip facilities.
2. any existing parking available on
the site; Editor's note— with regard to the provision of
3. hours of operation; end of trip facilities, where there is a conflict with
4. likely numbers of users; the QDC MP 4.1 for major developments the QDC
5. accessibility to the site by means other applies. For all other development Table 9.4.1.4
than private motor vehicle; applies.
6. the peak parking demand periods of uses
AO6.2
on the site; and
Where appropriate, motorcycle spaces can be
7. the availability of alternative car parking;
provided on site in lieu of required car parking
and
spaces, excluding industry activities, at the
is provided to accommodate the number and type of vehicles following rates:
and motorcycles likely to be generated by the development.
1. 2 motorcycle spaces provided for
0.5 car parking space; or
2. 4 motorcycles spaces provided per
1 car parking space; and
3. up to a maximum of 4 car parking
spaces.
AO6.3
Secure and convenient parking spaces for bicycles
are designed and provided on site in accordance
with—
1. AS2890.3 Bicycle Parking Facilities;
and
2. Cycling aspects of Austroads
Guides (AP-G88-14).
AO6.4
Bicycle spaces and end of trip facilities need to be
accessible to all users.
PO7 AO7.1 Not applicable
The layout of the development provides adequate, clearly Parking bays, manoeuvring areas, queuing areas,
defined and easily accessible loading, set down, pickup areas and driveways are
designed in accordance with the Australian
a) on-site vehicle parking and manoeuvring areas; and Standards for Parking Facilities.
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b) loading and manoeuvring areas for delivery and AO7.2
service vehicles. Development includes purpose designed spaces
for motorcycles and motor scooters, which are
easily identified from the driveway of the property
and located as close as practicable to the entrance
of the building on site.
PO8 AO8.1 Not applicable
Parking and manoeuvring areas are designed to Parking, service areas and manoeuvring areas
are setback a minimum of 2 metres from road
1. not unduly conflict with pedestrians; and frontages to allow for landscaping, with the
2. be sufficiently setback from road frontages to exception of Walter Hay Drive, Eenie Creek Road
not dominate the streetscape or surrounding and Holts Road frontages, where no development
areas; occurs within the landscaped frontage setbacks.
3. allow for landscaping to reduce the visual impact
of the parking, servicing and manoeuvring AO8.2
areas; In Centre zones, parking, service and
4. complement the future planned character of the manoeuvring areas are either integrated within or
area; and under buildings and sleeved by usable floor space,
5. avoid development within the Walter Hay Drive, or located to the rear of buildings.
Eenie Creek Road and Holts
Road frontage setbacks. Editor's note— Refer to Figure AP3-
11A and Figure AP3-11B for outcomes for car
parking in centres.
AO8.3
Where practicable vehicle access is from rear
laneways.
PO9 AO9 Not applicable
On-site car parking spaces are identified and reserved for Car parking spaces are provided for people with
people with disabilities. disabilities at the rate specified in the current
Australian Standards for Parking Facilities.
PO10 AO10 Not applicable.
Access and egress points do not impact on the safety and Vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided in
operations of the road system. accordance with the current Australian Standards
Australian Standards for Parking Facilities so
vehicles enter and leave the site in a forward
gear, excluding dual occupancy or detached
dwellings on local roads.
PO11 AO11 Not applicable.
Parking areas are designed to At locations where pedestrian and vehicle conflicts
are likely to occur:
1. provide a progressive reduction in speed
between the external road and internal parking
spaces;
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2. ensure lower speeds near areas of high 1. sight distances of at least 2.5
pedestrian activity through the use of seconds of travel time at the
appropriate road geometry or devices designed designated speed are provided;
to limit speed; and 2. splayed corners on structures are
maintain sight distances which are appropriate for the likely incorporated;
operating speeds in all areas of potential pedestrian/vehicle 3. landscaping is designed to allow
and vehicle/vehicle conflict. clear views; and
4. sign placement ensures that sight
distance requirements are not
impeded.
PO12 AO12.1 Not applicable
A clearly defined pedestrian network is provided that – In large open carparks with greater than 200 car
parking spaces, a pedestrian path between
2. is located in areas where people will choose to parking spaces is provided on every second aisle.
walk;
3. ensures that pedestrian movement through car AO12.2
parking areas or structures are along aisles For a minimum of 50% of car parking spaces,
rather than across them. pedestrian access to buildings is not across or
through driveways, carparks, setdown or
manoeuvring areas.
PO13 Not applicable
Provision is made for pedestrian and vehicular queues at No acceptable outcome provided
conflict points.
PO14 AO14 Not applicable
Parking areas are lit to provide security for night-time users. Lighting is provided in accordance with the
Australian Standard for Road Lighting - Vehicular
Traffic (Category V) Lighting - Performance
Installation and Design Requirements.
PO15 AO15 Not applicable
Site facilities encourage users and employees End-of-trip facilities are maintained and accessible
to access the site by means of foot or bicycle through provision to all users of the premises as part of common
of appropriate end of-trip facilities including bicycle parking property.
and shower/change rooms.
PO16 Not applicable.
Development with the potential to generate significant traffic No acceptable outcome provided
and parking impacts gives appropriate consideration to
transport and land use issues.
Editor’s Note—A detailed Traffic Impact Assessment Report
may be required.
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PO17 AO17.1 Not applicable
Parking and manoeuvring areas are designed to ensure run-off Development providing less than five car parking
is treated to remove pollutants prior to leaving the premises. spaces is designed so that the driveway, parking
and manoeuvring areas are formed to drain to
landscaped areas.
AO17.2
Development providing five or more car parking
spaces is designed to incorporate stormwater
treatment methods to remove water contaminants
likely to runoff from the general operation of
the of the driveway, parking and manoeuvring
areas.
Editor’s Note—Further details are provided in
the Water Quality and Drainage Code.
PO18 Not applicable
Parking areas are designed to ensure drainage without the use No acceptable outcome provided
of pumps or other electrical apparatus.
PO19 AO19 Not applicable
Site layout and building design provides for soft landscaping to Below ground components of buildings, including
be established. carparks, do not extend beyond the above ground
footprint to allow for the provision of landscaping,
particularly within building setbacks
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