Appendix D - Code Assessment · RAL22/0006

         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;