Appendix D - Noosa Plan 2020 Assessment

8.2.6 FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY CODE
Table 8.2.6.3 Criteria for assessable Development
Performance Outcomes                 Acceptable Outcomes                      Response

Floodplain protection, immunity and safety – for development areas

PO1                                  AO1                                      AO1 & AO2 Complies
Development provides that for all The finished flood level is not less A Flood Information Certificate
flood events up to and including than the minimum design levels has been sourced which details
the DFE :                          specified in Table 8.2.6.4          that the design requires a
                                                                       minimum floor level for habitable
    (a) the safety of people on
                                                                       rooms of 2.7m AHD.
        the site is protected; and
                                                                       The proposal achieves the
    (b) the risk of damage to
                                                                       minimum floor level requirements
        property on the site is
                                                                       as prescribed.
        avoided or minimised as
        far as practicable.
PO2                                  AO2
All lots have sufficient area that is The minimum area above flood
above the DFE flood level or          level (flood free area) for each lot,
where modelling is not available, is in accordance with Table
the highest recorded flood level, 8.2.6.5.
to safely and adequately
accommodate the intended use.
PO3                                  AO3                                      Not Applicable
For reconfiguring a lot or           Development areas are not filled The proposal does not involve fill.
operational works, development       to reduce flood risk.
is undertaken in a manner that
ensures:
    (a) natural hydrological
        systems are protected
        from erosion, scour or
        flood damage on the
        premises or other
        premises;
    (b) natural landforms and
        drainage lines are
        maintained to protect the
        hydraulic performance of
        waterways and flood
        plain; and
    (c) development integrates
        with the natural landform
        rather than modifying the
        landform to suit the
        development as far as
        practicable.
PO4                                  AO4.1                                    AO4.1 – AO4.3 Complies

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