Appendix E - Code Assessment · RAL26/0020

                                                                                                                                        DANYA COOK TOWN PLANNING


                                                             Schedule 2, a vegetated buffer is provided no less than 10
                                                             metres wide, measured from the centreline of any stream .

                                                             AO7.9
                                                             Ecologically important areas are formally protected for the
                                                             long term through environmental covenant or transferal to
                                                             public ownership or through gazettal of a nature reserve.
Climate Responsive Design                                    AO8.1                                                          Complies.
                                                             The lot design maximises the number of lots where the
PO8                                                          longest axis of the lot has a general east-west orientation.   Proposed Lot 1 provides a favourable orientation and building area that
The street design and lot orientation facilitates the                                                                       will facilitate the future siting and design of a detached Dwelling House
construction of energy efficient buildings that respond to   AO8.2                                                          capable of achieving good solar access, natural ventilation, and energy-
the local climate conditions by:                             The street pattern maximises the number of streets             efficient building outcomes. The allotment is of sufficient size and
     (a) maximising solar access to the north;               running in a general north-south direction.                    configuration to enable future development to respond appropriately to
     (b) minimising solar access to the west;                                                                               local climatic conditions while maintaining compliance with the relevant
     (c) proportioning lots and building envelopes to        AO8.3                                                          planning and building regulations.
           accommodate energy efficient building             For development within the Low density residential zone
           orientation;                                      each lot contains a rectangular house site area where the
     (d) maximising access to any prevailing summer          long axis faces true north or is no more than 20 degrees off
           breezes; and                                      true north and has minimum dimensions of 10 metres x 15
     (e) minimising exposure to prevailing winter winds.     metres.
Neighbourhood Design                                         AO9.1                                                          Complies.
                                                             Lots are arranged to front streets and public open space.
PO9                                                                                                                         The proposed subdivision delivers an efficient and orderly land use
Development provides for a lot layout, land use and          AO9.2                                                          pattern within an established urban area, making effective use of
infrastructure configuration that:                           Development maximises opportunities for casual                 existing infrastructure and services. The lot layout provides safe access
     (a) provides for an efficient land use pattern;         surveillance and avoids areas of concealment by ensuring       to Overlander Avenue and maintains a high level of residential amenity.
     (b) creates compact and walkable neighbourhoods         pathways and public open space have defined edges and          The site is free from significant constraints, and the proposal will not
          that are well connected to centres, employment,    are visually exposed to roadways.                              prejudice the future development of adjoining land.
          education facilities, community services, open
          space and recreation facilities;                                                                                  Further, the increase in lot yield maximises opportunities for casual
     (c) creates useable and interconnected movement                                                                        surveillance to Overlander Avenue and the neighbouring educational
          and open space networks;                                                                                          establishment, Noosa District State High School.