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Division 11 — Cooroibah Locality Code
Table 1 Specific outcomes for the Cooroibah locality code
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions Comments
Effects of use
Amenity No solution provided Complies with O1
O1 Uses are located, designed and operated to The proposed access track and power installation
avoid significant adverse changes to the light, air to the approved facility will not have a significant
quality, noise, accessibility or other conditions adverse impact on the conditions enjoyed by the
enjoyed by users of associated, adjoining or nearby users of associated, adjoining or nearby uses. The
uses. proposed access track and power installation has
been strategically located adjacent to the shared
property boundary to minimise impacts.
Entrances No solution provided Complies with O2
O2 The southern and northern entrances to the The proposed access and power installation will not
Cooroibah locality are characterised by bushland, have a significant impact on the bushland character
which is protected from visually intrusive within the Cooroibah locality. Only minor vegetation
development. removal (three trees) is required to establish the
proposed access, which is significantly less than
the vegetation clearing required for the originally
approved application (approximately 30 m 2). No
vegetation clearing is required to establish power to
the approved facility.
Major road network No solution provided Complies with O3
O3 The function of, and visual amenity and The proposed changes to the approved
character surrounding the, major road network, development will not impact upon the major road
including McKinnon Drive and Lake Cooroibah network in Cooroibah. McKinnon Drive is located
Road is protected and enhanced. approximately 3 km to the west, and Lake
Cooroibah Road is located approximately 900 m
east of the subject site. At these distances, the
proposal will not impact on the function, visual
amenity or character of these roads. No other
major roads are located within close proximity to the
subject site. Construction traffic will only be
generated for a short duration. Maintenance visits
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are infrequent and are only required 2-4 times a
year.
Built form
Density No solution provided O4 is not applicable
O4 The density of development within the site The proposed changes outlined in this change
area— application do not relate to density of development.
is compatible with surrounding development; The proposed access track and power installation
and to the approved facility is designed to coordinate
has a low site impact to enhance the more effectively with the surroundings and avoid
opportunity to maintain natural site adverse impacts to accessibility for adjoining land
characteristics, including native vegetation and uses and will maintain natural site characteristics.
natural landforms. Only minor vegetation removal (three trees) is
required to establish the proposed access, which is
significantly less than the vegetation clearing
required for the originally approved application
(approximately 30 m2). No vegetation clearing is
required to establish power to the approved facility.
Height S5.1 Buildings and other structures have a O5 is not applicable
O5 Buildings and other structures— maximum building height of— The proposed changes outlined in this change
are low rise and present a building height if in the Rural or Rural Settlement Zone— application do not relate to buildings and other
consistent with structures on adjoining and 8 m, or 9 m where the pitched roof but no structures.
surrounding premises; other part of the building or structure
have a maximum building height of 2 storeys; exceeds 8 m; or
do not visually dominate the street, surrounding in all other zones—8 m.
spaces or the existing skyline;
preserve the amenity of surrounding land;
respect the scale of surrounding vegetation;
and
respond to the topography of the site and
avoid extensive excavation and filling.
Setbacks S6.1 Buildings and structures comply with the O6 is not applicable
O6 Buildings and other structures are setbacks specified in Schedule 1 - Minimum The proposed changes outlined in this change
appropriately designed and sited to— Boundary Setbacks. application do not relate to buildings and other
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provide amenity for users of the premises as structures.
well as preserve the visual and acoustic privacy
of adjoining and nearby properties;
preserve any existing vegetation on the site
that will buffer the proposed building;
allow for landscaping to be provided between
buildings;
maintain the visual continuity and pattern of
buildings and landscape elements within the
street; and
help protect the natural character and visual
amenity of the Noosa River system.
Site cover No solution provided O7 is not applicable
O7 The site cover of buildings and other roofed The proposed changes outlined in this change
structures— application do not involve buildings or roofed
is of a scale that is compatible with surrounding structures.
development;
for a class 1 or class 10a building within the
Detached Housing Zone, does not exceed—
i. for a single storey building - 50%; or
ii. for a building of 2 or more storeys - 50% on
the ground floor and 30% for the upper
storey(s), or 40% for all storeys for a building
of 2 or more storeys;
for other classes within the Detached House
Zone - 40%;
does not present an appearance of bulk to
adjacent properties, roads or other areas in the
vicinity of the site;
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maximises the retention of existing mature
trees and allows for additional deep
landscaping between buildings;
allows for adequate area at ground level for
outdoor recreation, entertainment, clothes
drying and other site facilities; and
facilitates onsite stormwater management and
vehicular access.
Flooding and drainage1 S8.1 For new buildings or structures or Complies with O8
O8 Buildings and other works are designed and additions of more than 50m2 gross floor area to The proposed access involves an existing waterway
sited to— an existing building or structure, floor levels for crossing which has been assessed and determined
provide flood free access to premises and flood habitable rooms are— to provide sufficient access for construction and
free habitable areas; for areas where minimum floor levels are maintenance vehicles to the approved facility and
allow only minor, short term and infrequent available—not less than the specified does not result in any new buildings or structures
flooding of non-habitable areas; level; that may increase the risk of adverse flooding or
drainage impacts.
ensure carparking areas can be adequately for areas where flood modelling is
drained; available—a minimum of 300mm above
ensure drainage does not adversely impact the modelled flood level; and
upon other premises; and for areas where flood modelling is not
available, a minimum of 300mm above the
ensure filling or excavation does not adversely
highest known flood level;
impact upon other premises by—
i. causing ponding on the site or nearby land;
AND
ii. increasing flooding, which adversely affects
the safety or use of any land upstream and
S8.2 Where Council infrastructure is
downstream; and
available—
iii. adversely affecting the flow of water in any any drainage (from buildings and land)
overland flow path. flows to that infrastructure; and
the infrastructure has the capacity to
accept any additional loading.
AND
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S8.3 Car parking and manoeuvring areas are
constructed at a level that permits the parking
area to drain from the site by gravity means,
without the need for mechanical pumping; or
S8.4 Basements for residential uses have
flood immunity above the 1%AEP defined flood
event where alternative means to mechanical
pumping are used to achieve such immunity; or
S8.5 Basements for non-residential uses
have flood immunity above the 1%AEP defined
flood event that may be achieved by means of
mechanical pumping only where the mechanical
feature is installed with adequate holding tanks
and an alternative back up power source.
Roof form S9.1 The main roof of the building has a roof O9 is not applicable
O9 Rooflines— pitch no less than 5 degrees and has minimum The proposed changes outlined in this change
contribute positively to the local skyline; 600mm eaves to at least 75% of the perimeter of application do not involve any new buildings or
complement the character of the locality; the building; structures and do not involve roofline design.
are articulated, pitched or skillion; AND
avoid low pitched (e.g. less than 5 degrees) or
box profiles/parapets; S9.2 Buildings and structures do not include
do not create opportunities for residents to roof top terraces.
overlook the private open space areas of
neighbouring properties.
Materials and finishes S10.1 Buildings— O10 is not applicable
O10 Buildings and other structures use materials use a mix of lightweight and textured The proposed changes outlined in this change
and finishes that complement the rural character and external building materials, including application do not involve any new buildings or
integrate with the surrounding natural landscape timber, corrugated iron, steel and structures.
weatherboard; or
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use masonry construction with where
variation in texture, detailing and the like;
use materials and finishes that blend with
the surrounding vegetation.
Environment, Conservation and Recreation
Environment and cultural heritage values No solution provided Complies with O11
O11 There are no significant adverse effects on The proposed access track to the approved facility
biodiversity, native vegetation, habitat, landscape will result in less vegetation clearing than the
quality, water quality or cultural heritage values, Editor’s note: originally approved application, which proposed
including those related to— PSP24 – Effluent Disposal details requirements vegetation clearing for an area of approximately
changes to natural drainage; for the design and siting of effluent disposal 30 m2. Therefore, impacts to protected vegetation
disturbance of the wetland system; systems where located outside a sewerage within the riparian overlay will be minimised.
service area. Compliance with PSP24 will be
management of landslide and fire risk; considered as part of Council’s assessment of The proposed access track will not be a publicly
erosion and the transport of sediments off site; the plumbing and drainage application. accessible road and there will be no disturbance to
unmanaged public access; any existing wetland system.
The removal of the three trees will allow for an
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effluent disposal ; adequate fire break between the adjoining property
changes to fauna habitat and behaviour; and and the proposed access track and power line. The
proposed power installation will be installed
disturbance of buildings and features, including underground.
natural features, of cultural heritage
significance.
Open space network S12.1 Open space corridors and existing O12 is not applicable
O12 An integrated open space network is native vegetation in areas indicated in Schedule The proposed access track is not within an open
established, enhanced and protected throughout the 5 – Map 3 are protected from fragmentation and space corridor.
locality to— encroachment by development.
provide for both passive and active recreational
pursuits;
provide connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists,
and horse riders;
provide habitat connectivity for wildlife;
protect watercourses and drainage lines;
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protect vegetation on steep slopes; and
form a scenic backdrop for residential
development.
Noosa Trail Network S13.1 No solution provided O13 and O14 are not applicable
O13 A comprehensive network of bridle trails and The proposed access track does not cross any
pedestrian and bicycle linkages is established, S14.1 Development includes linkages to or known or mapped trails in the Noosa Trail network.
enhanced and protected incorporating road reserves, between existing or future components of the
State forests, Council owned land and private lands Noosa Trail Network, as indicated in Schedule 5
consistent with the lifestyle and – Map 2;
outdoor recreation needs of the Shire’s residents and
visitors; AND
AND S14.2 Development does not have an adverse
impact on the access functions of the Noosa
O14 Existing and future pedestrian, bridle trail or Trail Network, as indicated in Schedule 5 – Map
bicycle linkages are retained as part of a Shire wide 3, including severing of existing or future
trail network. linkages; or
S14.3 Alternative linkages to those indicated in
Schedule 5 – Map 2 are provided;
AND
S14.4 Linkages to the Noosa Trails Network
are designed and constructed in accordance
with—
Australian Standard 2156.1 Walking
Tracks Part 1: Classification and Signage
to a minimum of a Class 4 Standard; and
Australian Standard 2156.2 Walking
Tracks Part 2. Infrastructure Design
Pedestrian and bicycle pathways S15.1 Pedestrian and bicycle pathways are O15 is not applicable
O15 Safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle provided and retained where indicated in the The proposed access track will not be open for
pathways are provided and retained between and Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15; public access as a pedestrian or bicycle pathway.
around key destinations.
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AND
S15.2 Contributions toward pedestrian and
bicycle pathways are provided in accordance
with the Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15.
1 Information on minimum floor levels and flood levels for some parts of the Shire is available from Council. These provisions are not limited to areas shown as Flood
Hazard Areas on overlay maps 1.3-9.3.
2 Council may request additional information on the proposed method of effluent disposal to ensure the nature of the development is compatible with environmental
values. Refer to PSP1 – Information Council May Request.
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Division 14 — Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for the Rural
Settlement Zone
Table 2 Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for the Rural Settlement Zone
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions Comments
Consistent uses
O32 The following defined uses and use classes No solution provided O32 is not applicable
are consistent uses and are located in the Rural The proposed changes relate to the establishment
Settlement Zone— of an access track and underground powerline, and
Cultivation Type 1; is not one of the consistent uses defined in the
Animal husbandry Type 1; specific outcome O32
Forestry;
Commercial business Type 1 if an estate sales
office;
Commercial business Type 3;
Home-based business;
Emergency Service Type 2
Detached house;
Community residence; and
Visitor accommodation Types 1 or 3.
Inconsistent uses
O33 The following defined uses and use classes No solution provided O33 is not applicable
are inconsistent uses and are not located in the Rural The proposed changes outlined in this change
Settlement Zone— application involves a newly proposed access and
Cultivation Type 2; power installation to an approved use.
Animal husbandry Type 2;
Commercial business Type 1 where not an
estate sales office;
Commercial business Type 2;
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Entertainment and dining business;
Industrial business;
Retail business;
Education;
Emergency Services Type 1;
Open Space;
Wellbeing;
All Infrastructure Uses;
Ancillary dwelling unit;
Multiple housing; and
Visitor accommodation Types 2 or 4.
Effects of Use
O34 Visitor Accommodation and non-residential No solution provided Complies with O34
uses do not create nuisance by way of noise, dust, The proposed changes outlined in this change
fumes, vibrations or traffic. application do not involve the establishment of
visitor accommodation and does not produce any
dust, noise, fumes, vibrations or traffic beyond a
reasonable standard.
Built form
Visual amenity No solution provided Complies with O35
O35 Development is at a scale and nature The proposed access track is designed to tie-in to
complementary and respectful to its surroundings the surrounding landscape as it adjoins the shared
and does not unduly impact on the visual amenity of lot boundary and will result in less vegetation
adjoining and surrounding development; clearing than the previously approved application,
which requires 30 m2 of clearing.
AND
O36 and O37 are not applicable
O36 Landscaping is established to lightly screen The proposed changes do not involve the
buildings and other structures when viewed from the establishment of a new building and therefore will
street, lake or riverfront; have no effect on the natural skyline or possible
views of buildings from the street, lake or riverfront.
AND
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O37 Buildings and structures do not interrupt the
natural skyline when viewed from the major road
network or any areas of public open space.
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Division 4 — Biodiversity Overlay Code
Table 3 Specific outcomes for the biodiversity overlay code
Specific outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment) Comments
Vegetation retention and conservation3
Environmental Protection Area & Environmental S1.1 An Ecological Assessment Report Complies with O1
Enhancement Area Vegetation & Riparian Buffer prepared in accordance with Planning Scheme The proposed access to the approved facility is
Area Policy 18 – Ecological Assessment Guidelines intended to minimise the amount of vegetation
O1 Vegetation of local origin4 on premises demonstrates that the flora on the premises clearing required within the Riparian Buffer area,
identified as— does not constitute Environmental Protection proposing the clearing of three trees, which is
Environmental Protection Area5 or Riparian Area or Environmental Enhancement Area significantly less than the vegetation clearing
Buffer Area on the Biodiversity Overlay Maps vegetation.7 required for the originally approved application
OM1.1 to OM9.1, is retained and conserved in (approximately 30 m2). Furthermore, the proposed
its present form or improved to ensure its vegetation clearing within this change application
OR
ongoing contribution to the natural resources will not result in edge effects or fragmentation and
and biological diversity of the Noosa Shire; and will maintain the vegetation in manageable and
S1.2 Where constructing a Detached House;
Environmental Enhancement Area6 on viable configurations. The proposed access will be
or Community residence interference with
Biodiversity Overlay Maps OM1.1 – OM9.1, is within the adjoining lot via a new easement, utilising
vegetation does not extend beyond—
protected from the impacts of development an existing waterway crossing for construction and
30m of a building or 10m of a structure on
by— maintenance vehicle access.
lots greater than 10ha; or
i. avoiding edge effects; 10m of a building or structure on lots 10ha O2 is not applicable
ii. avoiding fragmentation; and or less but more than 0.3ha; or The Reconfiguring of a Lot is required for the
iii. maintaining vegetation in manageable and 3m of a building or structure on lots 0.3ha proposed easement connecting the subject site to
viable configurations. or less. Jirrima Court through the adjoining lot. No new lots
are proposed.
AND
S2.1 Where clearing vegetation on the
O2 For the purpose of Reconfiguring a Lot new premises is for the purpose of Reconfiguring a
lots are only created where they minimise the Lot—
fragmentation and maximise the retention of new boundaries to lots do not transect and
existing vegetation. fragment existing vegetation;
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new lots are created to allow for suitable
house site areas or other future buildings
and works to be located within existing
cleared areas or areas of low ecological
value; and
building envelopes are designated for each
lot.
O3 Clearing vegetation only occurs where— No solution provided Complies with O3
no other suitable cleared or partially cleared The proposed access to the approved facility is
area is available on the premises; designed to minimise clearing vegetation to a
the development minimises the total footprint greater extent than the originally approved access,
within which all activities, buildings, structures, which originally proposed to clear
driveways and other works are contained; and approximately 30 m2 of vegetation. The proposed
access will no longer require extensive vegetation
the development is located in areas of low disturbance within the Riparian Buffer Area.
ecological value over other areas, to the Approximately three trees are to be removed to
greatest extent practicable. establish the proposed access.
Editor’s note:
Environmental Protection category
Vegetation that falls within the Environmental
Protection category comprises regional
ecosystems that possess at least one of the
following environmental values or criteria—
• The regional conservation status under the
Queensland Vegetation Management Act 1999 is
“Endangered”;
• It forms habitat for threatened or protected fauna
species, as identified in Vegetation of Noosa
Shire;
• It is ‘rare’ or naturally restricted regionally or
locally, as identified in Vegetation of Noosa Shire;
or
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• The extent reserved within protected areas in
Noosa is ‘low’, as identified in Vegetation of
Noosa Shire.
Environmental Enhancement category
Vegetation that falls within the Environmental
Enhancement category comprises regional
ecosystems that possess at least one of the
following environmental values or criteria—
• The regional conservation status under the
Queensland Vegetation Management Act 1999 is
“Of Concern”; or
• The extent reserved within protected areas in
Noosa is ‘medium’, as identified in Vegetation of
Noosa Shire.
Wetlands S4.1 A minimum separation distance of O4 is not applicable
O4 Wetlands are protected from removal or 100m is provided between a wetland and any The proposed access to the approved facility and
degradation and any adverse impacts on wetlands adjacent development or use. power route will not traverse any wetlands.
are prevented, minimised or mitigated by—
maintaining adequate separation between the
wetland and any adjacent development or use8;
minimising any modification of the natural
characteristics of the wetland, including the
topography, surface and groundwater
hydrology, water quality and flora and fauna
species;
preventing any new development within
wetlands;
minimising access to the wetland;
minimising impacts associated with pest insect
control and invasion by undesirable plant
species; and
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providing for the rehabilitation and replanting of
degraded wetlands.
Riparian Zones S5.1 No new development occurs on, or Complies with O5
O5 The biodiversity and ecosystem values of partly on, premises indicated as Riparian Buffer The proposed access to the approved facility will
watercourses, drainage lines, wetlands and adjacent Area on Biodiversity Overlay Maps OM1.1 to utilise the existing waterway crossing and will
riparian zones are protected by— OM9.1, except for— therefore allow for wildlife corridors along the
avoiding any new development in the riparian temporary use of the land; or identified waterway to remain intact.
buffer area; infrastructure which provides access to a
retaining aquatic and terrestrial habitat in watercourse for recreational purposes;
riparian zones;
maintaining wildlife corridors along OR
watercourses and drainage lines for native
fauna movement; S5.2 Where constructing a Detached house
or Community residence and on an allotment
avoiding edge effects and incompatible uses in situated wholly within the Riparian Buffer Area,
riparian zones; fronting the Noosa River – development is
maintaining bank stability by minimising bank setback a minimum of 40m from mean
erosion and slumping; high water spring or as otherwise
maintaining water quality by filtering sediments, prescribed by the Environmental
nutrients and other pollutants; and Protection Agency’s Erosion Prone Area
Maps;9
removing undesirable plant species and
replacing them with vegetation of local origin; not fronting the Noosa River –
development is located outside the riparian
zone and setback a suitable distance from
the watercourse having regard to the
development constraints of the property
and the need to protect environmental and
riparian values;
OR
S5.3 For Animal husbandry on premises in
the Rural Zone—
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stock proof fencing is installed along
watercourses at a distance of no less than
10m from the top of the bank;
stock watering points are located no less
than 15m away from the top of the bank of
watercourses; and
stock crossing points across watercourses
are defined and controlled with stock proof
fencing,
to prevent stock from damaging riparian
vegetation or banks to watercourses;
OR
S5.4 Recreational facilities (including
playgrounds, pergolas, barbeques etc) are
setback a minimum of 30m from the top of the
bank of a watercourse and 10m from the top of
the bank of a drainage line;
OR
S5.5 For Forestry uses the cultivated area is
separated from watercourses by a distance not
less than the distances identified below,
measured from high water mark or the top of the
bank, whichever is the greater distance—
Feature Distance
Stream order 1 or 2 5m
Stream order 3 or 4 10 m
Stream order greater than 4 20 m
AND
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S5.6 Where Forestry is carried out on that
part of premises indicated as Riparian Buffer
Area and outside the separation distances
specified in S5.5—
species planted are of local origin and are
harvested through sustainable harvesting;
and
any undesirable plant species are replaced
by vegetation of local origin.
Managing public access and edge effects S6.1 Development adjacent to a waterway O6 is not applicable
O6 Development on land adjacent to a or wetland provides that— The proposed access will not require a new lot and
waterway or wetland maintains an appropriate no new lots directly back onto the riparian will not be a publicly accessible road. No clearing is
extent of public access to waterways and wetlands area; and required to establish power to the approved facility.
and minimises edge effects. new public roads are located between the
riparian buffer and the proposed
development areas.
Koala Habitat Areas S7.1 Development avoids removing and Complies with O7
O7 Development is designed, constructed and fragmenting koala habitat and includes koala The flora survey undertaken in April 2017 confirmed
operated to— sensitive design measures consistent with the that the three trees proposed for clearing to
avoid adverse impacts on koalas and koala Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation establish the proposed access to the approved
habitat; Plan 2006 and Management Program 2006- facility are not non-juvenile koala habitat trees.
provide measures to assist the survival of koala 2016 and Koala Sensitive Design Guideline
populations in the area to mitigate any potential 201210
threats or risks to koalas;
S7.2 Where clearing of non-juvenile koala
provide for safe and appropriate koala habitat trees is unavoidable in an area shown
movement across the landscape; and as bushland habitat, high value rehabilitation
provide for a net gain in mature and actively habitat or medium value rehabilitation habitat
regenerating koala habitat. on the map called ‘Map of Values’11, such
clearing is minimised, and a biodiversity offset
is provided in accordance with the Queensland
Environmental Offset Policy.
Open space networks & ecological linkages S8.1 Vegetation and ecological linkages are O8 is not applicable
O8 Open space networks and ecological enhanced through revegetation, rehabilitation The proposed access and power route are not
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linkages are maintained and enhanced to provide and vegetation maintenance in areas indicated within an open space network.
for safe movement of fauna and viable connectivity in Schedule 5 on Map 4 - Open Space
between ecologically important areas by protecting Networks in such a way as to—
and replanting vegetation of local origin— ensure protection of wildlife refuges;
along and around watercourses, wetlands, facilitate the dispersal and movement of
drainage lines and ridgelines; and native wildlife; and
as linkages between areas of remnant maintain vegetation in patches of the
vegetation, including— greatest possible size and with the
i. across property boundaries; smallest possible edge-to-area ratio.
ii. to areas of national park, conservation park,
State forest or reserve; and AND
iii. into adjoining local government areas.
S8.2 Development is sited and designed to—
maximise the ecological connectivity of
vegetation within the site and to adjacent
sites;
to avoid creating physical barriers and
safety hazards (such as roads, pedestrian
access and in-stream structures) to the
movement of fauna along and within the
ecological linkage; and
provide mitigation measures such as
wildlife movement infrastructure, fauna
exclusion and directional fencing,
underpasses, overpasses and traffic
calming devices, signage and lighting.
Scenic amenity S9.1 and S10.1 Vegetation is retained and Complies with O9 and O10
O9 The scenic amenity and vegetated enhanced— No vegetation removal is proposed along
character of the locality and its watercourses, within 30m of prominent ridgelines and hill watercourses and drainage lines. No vegetation
drainage lines, sloping land and ridgelines is slopes; removal is proposed within the other areas listed.
retained and enhanced; in gullies;
AND
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along watercourses and drainage lines;
O10 Vegetation which makes a positive and
contribution to the streetscape or major road within 10m of road reserves.
network is retained.
Habitat trees S11.1 No clearing of koala habitat trees Complies with O11
O11 Habitat trees (including dead trees) and greater than 4 m in height or with a diameter The three trees proposed for clearing to establish
recruitment habitat trees are protected for native greater than 100 mm at 1.3 m above the the proposed access to the approved facility are not
fauna habitat, where practicable. ground; koala habitat trees.
AND
S11.2 No clearing of other habitat trees or
recruitment habitat trees.
Lake Macdonald No solution provided. O12 is not applicable
O12 Vegetation within 400m of the full ponded The proposed access and power route are not
water within Lake Macdonald is retained. located within 400 m of Lake Macdonald.
Steep slopes No solution provided. O13 is not applicable
O13 Vegetation on steep slopes is retained and No vegetation removal on steep slopes is proposed.
managed to avoid erosion and landslide and to
protect natural resources and values.
Engineering and site works S14.1 Works, including roads, driveways, Complies with O14
O14 Development is sited and designed to— fences, sewer lines and other infrastructure— The proposed access to the approved facility will
provide adequate separation distance between do not transect areas of vegetation; or transect fewer areas of vegetation and will allow for
the vegetation to be protected and the are co-located within a combined utility less earthworks for the installation of underground
development to avoid disturbing, destabilising corridor; and power. It is not anticipated that the proposed
and deoxygenating any tree or altering the access and power route will fragment significant
drainage; provide for fauna underpasses, speed flora or fauna species as only three trees are
reduction devices and associated fencing, proposed to be removed.
avoid traversing or fragmenting vegetation or lighting and warning signs, where
habitats for significant flora or fauna species; appropriate;
and
avoid creating barriers to faunal movement. AND
S14.2 Development within or adjacent to
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areas of vegetation, incorporate fauna friendly
fences;
AND
S14.3 Vegetation is protected from
interference resulting from clearing or
construction activities by—
clearly marking vegetation to be retained
with flagging tape;
installing protective fencing around the
dripline of the vegetation and avoid filling
and excavation in these fenced areas; and
ensuring stock piling, storage and vehicle
parking occur outside the identified
vegetation areas;
AND
S14.4 Low impact construction techniques
are used around vegetation to minimise
interference with the vegetation.
Filling and excavation No solution provided. Complies with O15
O15 Vegetation is not adversely impacted Earthworks will only be required for the provision of
upon by earthworks and changes to the power to the approved facility and will not result in
hydrological regime, including changes to ground changes to vegetation, or the hydrological regime of
water levels, flooding levels, run-off and tidal the waterway
hydraulics.
Vegetation management
Replanting and rehabilitation S16.1 Landscaping and rehabilitation O16 is not applicable
O16 Development provides for ecologically complements and supports ecologically Ecologically important areas will not be significantly
important areas to be restored and enhanced important habitats by— impacted upon as a result of the proposed access
through the following measures— utilising native plants of local origin; and power route to the approved facility.
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siting landscaped areas to complement and utilising suitable plant species identified in
enhance existing vegetation; PSP3 – Landscaping Plants and
removal of all species likely to displace native Guidelines;
flora species or degrade fauna habitat; replicating adjacent remnant habitats,
replanting and rehabilitating12 degraded habitat; including understorey vegetation;
and creating or enhancing linkages between
replacing any vegetation removed with suitable existing habitats;
replacement vegetation of local origin. avoiding the use of undesirable plant
species listed in Table 9.1 of PSP3
Landscaping Plants and Guidelines; and
planting riparian zones to filter stormwater
run-off and provide for wildlife habitat;
AND
S16.2 Vegetation removed is replaced with—
plantings of equivalent area that replicate
the floristic structure of the vegetation
removed; or
where this is not possible due to the
characteristics of the site and the
development, plantings twice the number
of the removed trees and plants of local
origin.
Fire management No solution provided Complies with O17
O17 Fire management measures are adopted The proposed access to the approved facility will
based on ecological principles, which— act as a fire break between the approved facility
maintain and enhance biodiversity; and Jirrima Crescent. This will be achieved through
minimise threat of fire to the natural the establishment of the access track through a less
environment, life and property; and densely vegetated area which ensures less risk in
the event of a bushfire.
provide for effective use and maintenance of
buildings and structures.
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Clearing protected vegetation in the protected No solution provided Complies with O18
vegetation overlay area The proposed access track to the approved facility
O18 Clearing protected vegetation does not will necessitate less vegetation clearing than the
involve— originally approved application. Therefore, impacts
the removal of vegetation in ecologically to protected vegetation in the riparian vegetation
important areas; area will be minimised.
removal of vegetation or habitat for fauna
identified or referred to as requiring protection in
State or Commonwealth legislation;
removal of vegetation located on a prominent
hillside, slope or ridgeline;
vegetation within 400 metres of the full level of
ponded water within Lake Macdonald;
removal of riparian vegetation;
vegetation which is or is capable of forming or
contributing to a buffer between different land
uses;
vegetation which is or is capable of forming or
contributing to a visual buffer or a buffer against
pollution, light spillage or noise;
vegetation which contributes to scenic amenity
or landscape quality;
vegetation the clearing of which may cause or
contribute to erosion or slippage.
O19 Clearing protected vegetation does not No solution provided Complies with O19
increase the likelihood of or result in adverse The proposed vegetation clearing required to
impacts on— establish the proposed access track and power
remnant vegetation of local origin, classified as route to the approved facility will not result in
remnant of concern regional ecosystem or adverse impacts to the environment or scenic
remnant endangered regional ecosystem or is amenity. Only three trees are to be removed to
vegetation located in a wetland; allow for construction and maintenance vehicle
access.
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the diversity of flora or fauna species supported
or likely to be supported by the vegetation
community;
a flora or fauna community or individual species
which has conservation status in State or
Commonwealth legislation;
hydrology of an area or upon a hydrologically-
sensitive plant community such as heathland,
sedgeland, melaleuca forest or mangrove forest;
a water catchment area or water quality;
vegetation which has cultural heritage values;
vegetation required to support, protect and
maintain biodiversity values within the Noosa
Shire, whether these be of local, regional, state
or national significance;
a person or industry reliant on maintaining the
vegetation; or
neighbouring land, scenic amenity and
environmental values.
3 PSP18 Ecological Assessment Guidelines details information Council may require as part of an information request.
4 Local origin is defined in the Dictionary (Part 2 Interpretation)
5 Refer to Council’s Vegetation of Noosa Shire study for further details on what constitutes Environmental Protection vegetation.
6 Refer to Council’s Vegetation of Noosa Shire study for further details on what constitutes Environmental Enhancement vegetation.
7 This solution does not apply to the Riparian Buffer Area.
8 The extent of separation will be determined from the size, values and vulnerability of the wetland, likely natural fluctuations, and the nature of potential threats to its
integrity and functions.
9 The Erosion Prone Area map for the Noosa River is reproduced in Schedule 5.
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10 Schedule 7 Koala Habitat Areas is used for assessing development in koala habitat areas against the Biodiversity Overlay Code provisions and the koala conservation criteria contained in the
Nature Conservation (Koala) Conservation Plan 2006 and Management Program 2006-2016 and the Koala Sensitive Design Guideline 2012. Koala habitat trees are not confined to the areas
mapped in Schedule 7, but also occur throughout other parts of Noosa Shire.
11 The Assessable Development Area Koala Habitat Values are mapped in the South East Queensland Koala Conservation State Planning Regulatory Provisions.
12 Revegetation and rehabilitation works are to be carried out in accordance with an approved Revegetation and Rehabilitation Management Plan, as referred to in
PSP18 Ecological Assessment Guidelines
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Division 9 — Natural Hazards Overlays Code
Table 4 Specific outcomes for the natural hazards overlay code
Specific outcomes Acceptable solutions Comments
(if accepted development)
Probable solutions
(if code assessment)
Effects of use
General S1.1 The proposed development is not Complies with S1.1
O1 Development is located to ensure it does not located in a landslide hazard area as indicated The proposed access and power installation to the
compromise the safety of people, property or on Overlay Maps OM1.3-OM9.313; approved facility are not proposed within areas of
hazardous materials manufactured or stored in bulk landslide hazard and will therefore not compromise
by increasing risk of landslide; OR the safety of people, property, or hazardous
materials.
AND S1.2 The development site is not subject to
landslide, either internally or from sloping land Complies with S1.2
O2 Development, including access ways is above the site e.g. slopes are less than 1 in The proposed access and power installation to the
designed and constructed to— 10 (10%) approved facility are not subject to landslide as the
minimise impacts on the natural landform; slopes in the subject area are less than 10%.
minimise risk to people and property from AND
landslide; S1.3 is not applicable
S1.3 Development, including necessary The proposal is not located within Precinct F.
avoid any potential instability and associated earthworks within Precinct F of the Noosa
problems, including long term stability of the Springs site, improves the stability of any non-
site and long-term stability of the development. Complies with O2
natural landform so it is not at risk from
The proposed access will have minimal impact on
landslide either on the site or from sloping land
natural landform as only a gravel upgrade is
above the site.
required to provide safe all-weather access for
construction and maintenance vehicles. The
S2.1 No solution provided
proposed power will be installed underground and
will have no impact on landform. Both the proposed
access and power installation to the approved
facility will not increase the risk to people and
property from the original approved routes.
Protection of Infrastructure and Community S3.1 Community Uses and Infrastructure Uses O3 is not applicable
Uses are not located in a landslide hazard area as The proposal does not involve a community use or
O3 Community Uses and Infrastructure Uses, indicated on Overlay Maps OM1.3- OM9.3; an infrastructure use.
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including that identified below, are able to function
effectively during and immediately after landslide OR
events—
Emergency service facilities; S3.2 The community infrastructure
Hospitals; development—
does not result in any new building work
Education Type 4 uses, including stores for other than an addition to an existing
valuable records or items of historic or cultural building;
significance; and
does not involve vegetation clearing; and
Service and utility use, including electricity
substations, major electrical depots and water does not alter ground levels or stormwater
treatment plants. conditions;
OR
S3.3 The development includes measures
that ensure—
the long-term stability of the site;
access to the site will not be impeded by a
landslide event; and
the community infrastructure will not be
adversely affected by landslides
originating on sloping land above the
site14.
Table 5 Bushfire hazard overlay areas15
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions Comments
Effects of use and works
New Uses S4.1 The use is sited on land that is not in a Complies with O4
O4 The proposed use does not compromise Bushfire Hazard Area16; The use of the area for the approved facility has
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the safety of people or property from bushfire. been determined to not compromise the safety of
OR people or property in the event of a bushfire. The
proposed access track and power route that is the
S4.2 The use is sited on land that is subject of this change application will not increase
determined as low bushfire risk by a site- this risk.
specific bushfire hazard assessment;17
Protection of Infrastructure and Community Uses S5.1 Community Uses and Infrastructure O5 is not applicable
O5 Community Uses and Infrastructure Uses, Uses are not located in Bushfire Hazard Area; The proposed access and power installation to the
including that identified below, are able to function approved facility is not associated with any of the
effectively during and immediately after bushfire OR community or infrastructure uses listed.
events—
Emergency service facilities; S5.2 Building work will not involve more than
Hospitals; an additional 20m2 of gross floor area to an
existing building;
Education Type 4 uses, including stores for
valuable records or items of historic or cultural OR
significance; and
Service and utility use, including electricity S5.3 Where located in a Bushfire Hazard
substations, major electrical depots and water Area, uses are designed to function effectively
treatment plants. during and immediately after bushfire events
and have direct access to low hazard evacuation
routes18.
Hazardous materials S6.1 Hazardous materials are not O6 is not applicable
O6 Public safety and the environment are not manufactured and stored in a Bushfire Hazard The proposed access and power installation to the
adversely affected by the detrimental impacts of Area. approved facility does not involve the storage of
bushfire on hazardous materials manufactured or hazardous materials.
stored in bulk.
Siting, design and construction
O7 Uses and works including building works S7.1 Uses and works including building O7 is not applicable
are sited, designed and constructed to— works are sited— No building works are proposed.
minimise the number of people and property on lots greater than 2500m2;
subject to bushfire risk; and i. in locations of lowest hazard within the
maximise the protection of people and property lot (Figure 13.5 provides guidance); and
during the passage of a fire front.
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ii. to achieve setbacks from hazardous
vegetation of 1.5 times the predominant
mature canopy tree height or 10m
whichever is the greater; and
iii. 10m from any retained vegetation strips
or small areas of vegetation; and
iv. so that the elements of the development
least susceptible to fire are sited closest
to the bushfire hazard;
on lots 2500m2 or less - to maximise
setbacks from hazardous vegetation37
O8 An adequate and accessible water supply S8.1 For premises not in a water service Complies with O8
is provided for firefighting purposes and can be area— The use of the area for the approved facility has
accessed by firefighting appliances. each lot has an accessible dam, swimming been determined to comply with this specific
pool or water tank accessible by the fire outcome and has suitable access to a water supply
brigade that contains at least 5000 litres of for firefighting purposes. The proposed access track
water. and power route that is the subject of this change
application will not affect this access.
Vehicle access and fire trails
Firebreaks and fire access tracks S9.1 Firebreaks are provided by— O9 is not applicable
O9 Firebreaks or fire access tracks provide— a cleared road reserve not less than 20m No firebreaks or fire access tracks are proposed.
adequate access for firefighting and other wide located around the perimeter of the However, the proposed access to the approved
emergency vehicles; and development; facility will provide adequate access for firefighting
adequate width to minimise the risk of fire OR and emergency vehicles in the event of a bushfire.
crossover. fire access tracks between the
development and surrounding vegetated
lands that—
i. are a minimum cleared width of 6m;
ii. have a maximum grade of 1 in 8
(12.5%) ;
iii. have a formed pavement;
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iv. have access at each end and in other
locations where necessary;
v. have passing areas and turning areas;
vi. have clearly identified access points for
emergency vehicles; and
vii. are located on public land or within
access easements that are granted in
favour of the Noosa Council and the
viii. Queensland Fire and Rescue Service.19
Reconfiguring a Lot
General S10.1 The proposed lots are not located on O10 is not applicable
O10 The safety of people and property are land that is subject to Bushfire Hazard20; The proposed access and power route to the
maintained by approved facility are not associated with a house
Locating house site areas and other sensitive OR site or a sensitive use. The Reconfiguring of a Lot
uses on that part of the land least affected by is required for the proposed easement connecting
the bushfire hazard; and S10.2 The proposed lots are sited on land to Jirrima Court. A new lot is not proposed.
fire mitigation methods are used that are determined as low bushfire risk by a site-specific
adequate for the Potential Bushfire Hazard bushfire hazard assessment.21
rating of the individual site, having regard to –
AND
i. vegetation type;
ii. slope; S10.3 Additional lots are not created where
iii. aspect; their only vehicular access route is through a
Bushfire Hazard area .
iv. on-site and off-site fire hazard implications of
the development;
v. bushfire history;
vi. conservation values of the site; and
vii. ongoing maintenance.
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Firebreaks and fire access tracks S11.1 Firebreaks are provided by— O11 is not applicable
O11 Firebreaks or fire access tracks provide— a cleared road reserve not less than 20m No firebreaks or fire access tracks are proposed.
adequate access for firefighting and other wide located around the perimeter of the However, the proposed access to the approved
emergency vehicles; and subdivision, between the created lots and facility will provide adequate access for firefighting
adequate width to minimise the risk of fire surrounding vegetated lands; and emergency vehicles in the event of a bushfire.
crossover. OR
fire access tracks (may be in the form of
an access easement) between the created
lots and surrounding vegetated lands
that—
i. are a minimum cleared width of 6m;
ii. have a formed pavement;
iii. have access at each end and in other
locations where necessary;
iv. have passing areas and turning areas;
v. have clearly identified access points for
emergency vehicles; and
vi. are located on public land or within
access easements that are granted in
favour of the Noosa Council and the
Queensland Fire and Rescue Service22.
Road network S12.1 Cul-de-sacs or no-through roads are not O12 is not applicable
O12 Roads provide for the safe and effective used in the street network unless— The proposal does not involve new roads.
evacuation of users of premises and access by a perimeter road reserve with a minimum
Emergency services. reserve width of 20m and a formed width
of not less than 6m is provided; or
cul-de-sacs or no-through roads are
provided with fire trails or access
easements, capable of being navigated by
conventional vehicles, that link to through
roads (see Figures 1 and 2);
AND
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S12.2 Roads have a maximum grade of 1 in 8
(12:5%).
Figure 1: Consistent road network and lot layout
Figure 2: Inconsistent road network and lot layout
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Lot design S13. Each residential lot— O13 is not applicable
O13 Lot design and building siting minimises includes a house site area, identified on The Reconfiguring of a Lot is required for the
bushfire hazard to people and property having the plan of subdivision; proposed easement connecting to Jirrima Court. A
regard to slope, aspect, existing vegetation and is of sufficient size and dimensions to new lot is not proposed.
adequate separation from hazardous vegetation. accommodate a dwelling and ancillary
buildings and use areas;
for lots more than 2,500m—
i. conform with the principles for house
site numbers 1, 2 or 3 shown in Figure
3; and
ii. are separated from hazardous
vegetation for a distance the minimum
of 1.5 times the predominant mature
canopy height or 10m, whichever is the
greater; and
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iii. for lots less than 2,500m2, maximise
separation of buildings from hazardous
vegetation.
S13.2 Residential lots are designed so that
their size and shape allow for efficient
emergency access to buildings for firefighting
appliances (e.g. by avoiding long narrow lots
with long access driveways).
Figure 3: House sites in bushfire hazard areas
13 If Acceptable Solution 1.1 is complied with no further action is required. PSP1 details information Council may request to determine whether or not the site is at risk from landslide.
14 PSP1 details information Council may request including the preparation of a site-specific geotechnical analysis prepared by a registered professional to demonstrate
the achievement of the solution to the satisfaction of the Council.
15 In accordance with Section 12 of the Building Regulation 2006, any building assessment work in a designated bush fire prone area must comply with the bushfire
protection provisions of the BCA. Land shown as Bushfire Hazard Area on the overlay maps is designated as the bushfire prone area for the purposes of the Building
Regulations 2006. The bushfire hazard area includes land covered by the very high, high and medium bushfire hazard areas as well as the buffer area category on the
overlay maps.
16 If probable solution S4.1 or S4.2 is complied with no further action is required. PSP1 details information Council may request to determine whether or not the site is in a
Bushfire Hazard Area, as well as information relating to the preparation a Bushfire Management Plan. Appendix 9 of the SPP Guidelines: Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of
Flood, Bushfire and Landslide provides more information on Bushfire Management Plans.
17 A site specific bushfire hazard assessment is necessary to demonstrate that although the site is identified within a Bushfire Hazard Area, the bushfire risk is low as per
PSP1 detailing the site-specific assessment of bushfire risk prepared in accordance with Appendix 3 of the SPP Guidelines: Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Flood,
Bushfire and Landslide.
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18 PSP1 details information Council may request for determining whether or not the site is in a Bushfire Hazard Area, as well as information relating to the preparation a
Bushfire Management Plan. Appendix 9 of the SPP Guidelines: Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Flood, Bushfire and Landslide provides more information on Bushfire
Management Plans.
19 Where Council has not previously approved a Bushfire Management Plan for premises, Council may request the proponent to prepare a plan, as per PSP1 Information
Council May Request. Appendix 9 of the SPP Guideline: Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Flood, Bushfire and Landslide provides more information on Bushfire
Management Plans.
20 PSP1 details information Council may request to determine whether or not the land is in a Bushfire Hazard Area.
21 A site specific bushfire hazard assessment is necessary to demonstrate that although the site is identified within a Bushfire Hazard Area, the bushfire risk is low as per
PSP1 detailing the site-specific assessment of bushfire risk prepared in accordance with Appendix 3 of the SPP Guidelines: Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Flood,
Bushfire and Landslide.
22 Where Council has not previously approved a Bushfire Management Plan for premises, Council may request the proponent to prepare a plan, as per PSP1 Information Council May Request.
Appendix 9 of the SPP Guideline: Mitigating the Adverse Impacts of Flood, Bushfire and Landslide provides more information on Bushfire Management Plans.
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Division 5 — Infrastructure Uses Code
Table 6 Specific outcomes for the infrastructure uses code
Specific outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment) Comments
Effects of use
Location and siting S1.1 For Installations and Towers, where Complies with O1
O1 The location and siting of Infrastructure practicable, infrastructure is — The change application proposes a new access
Uses— co-located with existing Infrastructure and power installation to the approved Type 3
maximises accessibility for maintenance Uses; or Tower Facility. The access is to be installed within
purposes; and located on or within an existing building; an easement to ensure the access to the approved
does not disrupt access for other purposes. facility is maintained.
AND
S1.2 Easements for access to Infrastructure
Uses are granted to the Council or the
beneficiary of the easement to ensure suitable
access can be gained, where practicable.
Separation from incompatible uses No solution provided. Complies with O2
O2 Sufficient separation distance is provided The proposed access track and powerline
between Infrastructure Uses and incompatible uses installation are sufficiently separated from the other
on the same site and neighbouring premises to uses within the property and will not interfere with
maintain amenity for neighbouring uses. the amenity of the site or neighbouring sites.
O3 Vehicular access to the site of the S3.1 Vehicle access to the infrastructure is Complies with O3
Infrastructure Use does not adversely impact on gained from roads other than local residential The proposed access will not have an adverse
residential amenity. streets to maintain residential amenity. impact on residential amenity as no buildings or
structures are proposed close to Jirrima Crescent.
Building siting and design No solution provided O4 is not applicable
O4 The siting and design of buildings or other No buildings or structures are proposed within the
structures reflects and is compatible with the setting change application. The proposed access and
and character of the locality in which the power installation will have no additional impact to
Infrastructure Use is located, including the use amenity in the area.
of sympathetic colour schemes.
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Safety and security S5.1 For Installations and Towers—the use is Complies with O5
O5 Infrastructure Uses are secure and potential fenced with security fencing; The proposed powerline infrastructure will be
impacts from vandalism are minimised. located underground and will therefore not be
AND impacted by potential vandalism.
S5.2 For other Infrastructure Uses—no
probable solution
Artificial lighting S6.1 Lighting associated with the use is O6 is not applicable
O6 The generation of spill light by development, designed, installed, operated and maintained in No artificial lighting is proposed as part of this
which gives rise to annoyance, discomfort, distraction accordance with Section 3 of AS4282 The application.
or a reduction in the ability to see essential Control of the Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor
information, is avoided. Lighting.
Mechanical plant and equipment S7.1 Plant and equipment are— O7 is not applicable
O7 Mechanical plant and equipment located more than 2m from any property No permanent plant or equipment are proposed as
(including air conditioning equipment) are— boundary; and part of this application.
positioned to minimise adverse impacts on the screened by dense vegetation or fencing
amenity of any residential premises; (i.e. 1.5m wide vegetated buffer area);
designed and positioned to visually integrate OR
with the building and roof design; and
appropriately screened. S7.2 Plant and equipment are located within
a building.
Environment & heritage values No solution provided Complies with O8
O8 There are no significant adverse effects on the The proposed access track, powerline infrastructure
biodiversity, natural vegetation, native wildlife, and tree clearing that is the subject of this
habitats, landscape quality, water quality or heritage Editor’s Note: application will not result in adverse impacts on
values, including those related to— PSP24 – Effluent Disposal details requirements biodiversity, natural vegetation, native wildlife,
changes to natural drainage; for the design and siting of effluent disposal habitats, landscape quality, water quality or
disturbance to any of the wetland systems where located outside a sewerage heritage. Only three small trees are to be removed
service area. to establish access. No vegetation disturbance or
systems;
Compliance with PSP24 will be considered as removal will occur as a result of the power
management of landslide and fire risk; part of Council’s assessment of the plumbing installation.
erosion and the transport of sediments off- site; and drainage application
unmanaged public access;
effluent disposal;
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changes to fauna habitat and behaviour; and
disturbance of buildings and features, including
natural features, of heritage significance
Table 7 Service and utility type 3 - tower
Specific outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment) Comments
Effects of use
Visual amenity S10.1 The tower is— O10 is not applicable
O10 The tower is visually integrated with its not established in the Detached Housing, No changes to the approved tower are proposed
landscape or townscape setting so as not to be Semi-Attached Housing, Attached Housing within the change application. The proposed
visually dominant or obtrusive. or Visitor Mixed Use Zones; access track and power installation to the
camouflaged through the use of colours approved facility will not result in the worsening
and materials which blend into the of visual amenity impacts, health and safety or
surrounding landscape; and access to sunlight.
unobtrusive when viewed from any part of
the major road network;
OR
S10.2 The tower is co-located on an existing
telecommunication tower;
AND
S10.3 The height of the tower does not
exceed—
20 metres where on land in the
Community Services, Business Centre or
Industry Zones; or
25 metres where on land in the Rural
Zone.
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Health and safety No solution provided Complies with O11
O11 The development avoids or effectively The approved facility, proposed access and
manages any emissions of light, noise, vibration or power installation will effectively manage noise,
radiation beyond the site such that— vibrations and radiation in accordance with
environmental nuisance to occupants or users Australian Standards and the ARPANSA
of surrounding premises is not caused; guidelines. The proposed access and power
unacceptable risks to the environment or to installation will not emit light.
personal and public safety are unlikely to be
caused; and
public access is restricted to meet workplace,
health and safety requirements.
Access to sunlight S12.1 For proposed buildings or structures Complies with O12
O12 The Tower does not cast shadows such that having a height exceeding 8.5m above ground The approved facility will not over shadow
the amenity of surrounding premises or useability of level and a cross sectional area exceeding residential dwellings, child care centres or public
public open space is unduly reduced. 20m2, shadowing does not affect residential open space. The proposed access and power
lots, child care centres or public open space to installation will have no impact on shadowing.
the extent of more than 20% of their site area Power will be installed underground and will not
for a period in excess of three hours on any be seen.
day of the year.
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Division 13 — Driveways and Carparking Code
Table 8 Specific outcomes for the driveways and carparking code
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment) Comments
General
O1 Vehicular access does not adversely impact S1.1 Vehicular access is located and Complies with O1
on safety, capacity and operations of the existing or designed in accordance with The proposed access from Jirrima Crescent to the
planned road network, the proposed driveway, AS/NZS2890.1:2004; approved facility will be designed in accordance
cycleways or pedestrian pathway systems. with Australian Standards and the specifications of
AND a rural driveway as outlined in the standard
drawing’s requirements.
S1.2 Only one footpath crossing is
provided23;
AND
S1.3 Driveways, have a maximum grade in
accordance with Council’s standard
requirements.
O2 Driveways and crossovers— S2.1 Design of the driveway across the S2.1 is not applicable
are suitable and safe for their intended use; and footpath is in accordance with Council’s The proposed access driveway does not cross a
match Council infrastructure. Standard Drawing requirements as appropriate footpath.
for the particular type of development as
annotated on the drawings; Complies with S2.2
AND The proposed driveway will be constructed in
accordance with Australian Standards and the
S2.2 Driveways are designed and specifications of a rural driveway as outlined in the
constructed in accordance with Council standard drawing’s requirements.
Standard Drawing requirements , as
appropriate for the particular type of Complies with S2.3
development as annotated on the drawings; The proposed driveway will be constructed in
AND accordance with Australian Standards and the
specifications of a rural driveway as outlined in the
S2.3 The change in grades in the standard drawing’s requirements.
driveways and ramps is in accordance with
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Council’s Standard Drawing requirements.
O3 In commercial zoned areas, the number of S3.1 Design of multi-tenanted developments O3 is not applicable
driveways across pedestrian footpaths is in commercial zoned areas include shared The proposed access and power route are not
minimised. driveways and parking areas; located within a commercial zoned area.
AND
S3.2 Driveways are located so they abut
existing driveways of adjoining development
where practicable and reciprocal easements
are created to reduce
the sealed driveway width.
O4 Vehicular access does not adversely impact S4.1 Footpath and kerb crossings are Complies with S4.1
on the capacity, operations and maintenance of the located clear of existing stormwater inlet The footpath and kerb crossings are located clear
existing infrastructure; structures, water and sewerage infrastructure of existing infrastructure, landscaping and
fittings, any other exiting utility infrastructure, vegetation.
AND existing landscaping and vegetation.
Complies with S5.1
O5 Vehicular access does not adversely impact S5.1 Vehicular access avoids disturbance Access to the proposed easement area will be
on the health and integrity of existing landscaping or to the tree protection zone of trees on public directly from the road and will not involve
native vegetation, where possible. land. disturbance to the tree protection zone.
O6 Driveway run-off is filtered prior to leaving S6.1 For— Complies with O6
the premises. Ancillary dwelling unit, Multiple housing All driveway run-off will be absorbed by the
Type 2 if less than 5 carparking spaces, surrounding grasses and vegetation.
Visitor accommodation Type 1 and Home-
based business Type 3—the driveway is
formed to drain to landscaped areas; and
for other uses—grease and oil arrestors or
stormwater quality improvement devices
are incorporated into the design to treat
run-off prior to run-off exiting from the
premises.
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Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment) Comments
Carpark design and layout
O7 Sufficient carparking is provided to S7.1 The number of parking and loading bays O7 is not applicable
accommodate the number and type of vehicles is not less than the minimum number specified in The proposal involves a new access and power
likely to be generated by the development having Table 14-51 Vehicle Parking Requirements; installation to the approved facility. No carparking
regard to the specifics of the use including— is proposed.
the type and intensity of land use;
any existing parking available on the site;
hours of operation;
likely numbers of users;
the peak parking demand periods of uses on
the site; and
the availability of alternative carparking.
O8 The layout of the development provides S8.1 Parking bays, manoeuvring areas, O8 is not applicable
adequate, clearly defined and easily queuing areas, loading, setdown and pickup The proposal involves a new access and power
accessible— areas and driveways are designed to the installation to the approved facility. No
on-site vehicle parking and manoeuvring standards set out in the Australian Standards for carparking is proposed.
areas; and Off-street Carparking and Off-street Commercial
loading and manoeuvring areas for delivery Vehicles Parking.
and service vehicles. AND
S8.2 The number of loading bays is not less
than the minimum number specified in Table 14-
51.
O9 Parking areas are located where they will S9.1 Carparking areas are accessed from rear O9 is not applicable
not unduly conflict with pedestrians and will not laneways where practicable. The proposal involves a new access and power
dominate the streetscape. installation to the approved facility. No carparking
is proposed.
O10 Provision is made for a reasonable number S10.1 Carparking spaces are provided for O10 is not applicable
of onsite carparking spaces identified and reserved people with disabilities at the rate specified in the The proposal involves a new access and power
for people with disabilities. Australian Standards for Off-street installation to the approved facility. No carparking
Carparking. is proposed.
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O11 Access and egress points do not impact on S11.1 Vehicle manoeuvring areas are provided Complies with S11.1
the safety and operations of the road system. in accordance with Australian Standards for Off- Access to the road system from the proposed
street Carparking, so vehicles enter and leave access track will be in accordance with the
the site in a forward gear. Australian Standards so vehicles can enter
and leave the site in forward gear.
O12 Parking areas are designed to - S12.1 At locations where pedestrian and O12 is not applicable
provide a progressive reduction in speed vehicle conflicts are likely to occur – The proposal involves a change to the access track
between the external road and internal parking
a) sight distances of at least 2.5 seconds of travel and power installation to the approved facility. No
spaces; time at the designated speed are provided; carparking is proposed.
ensure lower speeds near areas of high b) splayed corners on structures are incorporated;
pedestrian activity through the use of c) landscaping is designed to allow clear views; and
appropriate road geometry or devices d) sign placement ensures that sight distance
designed to limit speed; and requirements are not impeded.
maintain sight distances which are appropriate
for the likely operating speeds in all areas of
potential pedestrian/vehicle and vehicle/vehicle
conflict.
O13 A clearly defined pedestrian network is S13.1 In large open car parks with greater than O13 is not applicable
provided that – 200 car parking spaces, a pedestrian path The proposal involves a change to the access track
is located in areas where people will choose to between parking spaces is provided on every and power installation to the approved facility. No
walk; second aisle. carparking is proposed and no pedestrian pathways
ensures that pedestrian movement through car will be required.
parking areas or structures are along aisles
rather than across them.
O14 Provision is made for pedestrian and S14.1 No probable solution identified; O14 is not applicable
vehicular queues at conflict points. The proposal involves a change to the access track
and power installation to the approved facility. No
carparking is proposed.
O15 Parking areas are lit to provide security for S15.1 Lighting is provided in accordance with O15 is not applicable
night-time users. the Australian Standard for Road Lighting - The proposal involves a change to the access track
Vehicular Traffic (Category V) Lighting - and power installation to the approved facility. No
Performance Installation and Design carparking is proposed.
Requirements.
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O16 In mixed use areas of Business centres S16.1 Resident carparking is limited to one O16 is not applicable
residents do not compete with customers for space per dwelling unit or accommodation unit; The proposal involves a change to the access track
carparking spaces. and power installation to the approved facility. No
AND carparking is proposed. The subject site is not
located in a mixed-use area.
S16.2 Resident carparking is not located in the
road reserve or between the residential or
business building and the principal street
frontage.
O17 Car parking areas are landscaped to— No solution provided O17 is not applicable
provide shade; The proposal involves a change to the access track
maximise infiltration of stormwater run-off; and power installation to the approved facility. No
carparking is proposed.
define parking areas;
reduce direct visibility of car parking areas from
external viewpoints; and
soften views of hardstand areas.
O18 Development with the potential to No solution provided O18 is not applicable
generate significant traffic and parking impacts The proposal involves a change to the access track
gives appropriate consideration to transport and and power installation to the approved facility. The
land use issues24. proposed changes will not result in an increase to
traffic generation in the area.
Motor Cycles & Motor Scooters S19.1 For Commercial businesses, O19 is not applicable
O19 Designated Motor cycle or motor Entertainment & dining business, Industrial The proposal involves a change to the access track
scooter parking spaces reduce the reliance on business Types 1 and 2, Retail business Types and power installation to the approved facility. No
cars. 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Education Types 1 and 2, Open carparking is proposed.
Space, Wellbeing Uses and Transport Types 1,
2, 3 and 4 motor cycle parking spaces accord
with Planning Scheme Policy PSP26 Motor Cycle
& Motor Scooter Parking.
O20 Carparks are designed to ensure run-off S20.1 Grease and oil arrestors or stormwater O20 is not applicable
is treated to remove pollutants prior to leaving quality improvement devices The proposal involves a change to the access track
the premises. are incorporated into the design to treat run-off and power installation to the approved facility. No
prior to it leaving the premises. carparking is proposed.
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O21 Carparking areas are designed to ensure No solution provided O21 is not applicable
drainage without the use of pumps or other The proposal involves a change to the access track
electrical apparatus. and power installation to the approved facility. No
carparking is proposed.
O22 Site layout and building design provides for S22.1 Below ground components of buildings, O22 is not applicable
soft landscaping to be established. including car parks, do not extend beyond the No landscaping is proposed along the proposed
above ground footprint to allow for the provision access and power installation to the approved
of landscaping, particularly within building facility. However, landscaping around the approved
setbacks. facility is proposed. An updated landscaping layout
is provided in the Amended Proposal Plans.
Education Types 1, 2 or 3 S23.1 Paved setdown areas are provided within O23 is not applicable
O23 Carparking and setdown areas are the site; The proposal involves a change to the access track
designed and located to facilitate their safe and and power installation to the approved facility. No
efficient use. AND carparking is proposed.
S23.2 For a minimum of 50% of carparking
spaces, pedestrian access to buildings is not
across or through driveways, carparks, setdown
or manoeuvring areas;
AND
S23.3 Carparking and setdown areas are
visible from off-site or signed.
23 Justification for additional driveways may need to be supported by a detailed Traffic Study. See PSP 1 for details.
24 PSP 1 details information Council may request, including a detailed Traffic Impact Assessment Report
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Division 14 — Earthworks Code
Table 10 Specific outcomes for the earthworks code
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions Comments
(if accepted development subject to
requirements)
Probable solutions
(if code assessment)
Effects of works
Drainage S1.1 The finished surface gradient of any Complies with O1
O1 Finished surface levels ensure land is free filled or excavated area is within the range 0.5% The proposed access to the approved facility will
draining. to 1.5% and drains to Council’s stormwater be upgraded with an all-weather gravel finish. The
infrastructure where available or where surface is considered to be semi-permeable and
stormwater infrastructure is not available, therefore free draining.
toward the street.
Hydraulics No solution provided. Complies with O2
O2 Any change to the level of the land does Minimal earthworks, involving the addition of gravel
not have an adverse flooding impact on the flooding to create the proposed access, will not have an
and drainage characteristics off-site. adverse impact on the flooding and drainage
characteristics of the site. The gravel surface will
be semi-permeable and will not have a significant
impact on flooding or drainage.
Geotechnical considerations For assessable development— Complies with O3
O3 Earthworks do not result in geotechnical S3.1 Filling works are undertaken in No significant earthworks are proposed. Only minor
instability on the premises or nearby premises. accordance with Section 2.8- Filling of Site of earthworks are required to upgrade the proposed
Council’s PSP5 - Engineering Design access track to the approved facility with a gravel
Standards- Roads and Drainage & Earthworks all-weather finish. The power installation to the
approved facility will be minimal as power will be
installed underground.
AND
S3.2 Where the filling is for residential
commercial or industrial purposes the works
comply with Australian Standard - Guidelines for
earthworks on commercial & residential
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(if code assessment)
development.
Local amenity S4.1 The following control measures are Complies with O4
O4 Earthworks do not cause disturbance to the implemented— No significant earthworks are proposed. Only minor
amenity of the neighbouring land. regular water spraying of exposed areas to earthworks are required to upgrade the proposed
suppress dust; access track to the approved facility with a gravel
provision of dust stabilised or sealed all-weather finish. The power installation to the
internal roads; approved facility will be minimal as power will be
installed underground.
protective covering of exposed areas that
are left for more than 2 weeks; and
if there is no valid development permit for
the site, disturbed areas are revegetated
using species identified in PSP3 -
Landscaping Plants and Guidelines;
AND
S4.2 Earthworks are undertaken only during
the hours of 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and
7am to 6pm on Saturday. No work is
undertaken on Sunday or public holidays.
Vegetative Waste S5.1 Cleared vegetation is transported off- Complies with S5.1
O5 Vegetation cleared from a development site is site for disposal in an approved green waste Cleared vegetation will be transported and
disposed of in an environmentally responsible disposal facility; disposed of prior to the completion of construction.
manner.
OR
S5.2 Cleared vegetation is mulched on-site
and reused for landscaping of the finished
development;
OR
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(if code assessment)
S5.3 Cleared vegetation is disposed of for
the purpose of firewood. (Note: Disposal of
vegetative waste by burning off is not an
acceptable method of disposal).
Managing contamination risk S6.1 The fill material is solid clean earth, free O6 is not applicable
O6 Materials used as fill are suitable for of putrescible or refuse material, vegetation, No fill materials are proposed. The proposed
development of the land and filling or excavation acid sulfate soils, building or construction access to the approved facility will involve the
works do not result in the contamination of land. material or other material or contaminants; laying of gravel to ensure all-weather access is
achieved. There will be no risk in the contamination
AND of land.
S6.2 The site is not on the contaminated land
register.
Haulage activity and amenity No solution provided O7 is not applicable
O7 Haulage of material to and from a site No fill materials are proposed as part of the change
ensures— application.
minimal disturbance to neighbouring properties
and properties along the haulage route; and
Council’s road infrastructure including
pavements is not adversely affected.
Extent of earthworks S8.1 All earthworks, including cut and fill O8 is not applicable
O8 Earthworks are contained within the subject batters, retaining walls etc. are contained within No cut or fill batters, or retaining walls are proposed
property. the subject site. as part of the change application to the existing
approval.
Sloping sites S9.1 Cut or fill is less than 2m in depth O9 is not applicable
O9 On sloping sites, excavation or filling are relative to the natural ground surface. The proposed access track is not on sloping land.
designed to maximise the use of natural slope and
minimise the need for cut and fill.
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(if code assessment)
Environmental protection No solution provided. Complies with O10
O10 Earthworks minimise any adverse impact The existing waterway crossing has been assessed
upon groundwater, watercourses, drainage lines, to determine its suitability to accommodate
wetlands, and native vegetation. construction and maintenance vehicles to the site
and it has been determined to be sufficient without
the need for upgrade works, or additional
earthworks surrounding the waterway.
Dams S11.1 Where the site is in the Rural Zone— O11 is not applicable
O11 Dam location and construction does not the land has a slope of less than 25% The proposal does not involve a dam.
impact upon neighbouring properties in terms of— (1:4); and
hydrology; the earthworks including cut and fill batters
alteration of existing overland flowpaths and and retaining walls are setback a minimum
patterns; of 50m from the property boundary; and
landslide or failure of dam wall; and the size of the lot is greater than 5
effluent disposal areas. hectares;
AND
S11.2 Where the site is in the Rural
Settlement Zone or the Rural Zone where the lot
is less than 5 hectares—
the land has a slope of less than 1:6; and
the earthworks including cut and fill batters
and retaining walls are setback a minimum
of 20m from the property boundary; and
involving less than 500m 3 of material;
AND
S11.3 For all other zones—
No solution provided.
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Division 15 — Erosion and Sediment Control Code
Table 11 Specific outcomes for the erosion and sediment control code
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment) Comments
Effects of works
Erosion and drainage control, sediment capture and S1.2 Construction works are designed and Complies with S1.1, S1.2, S1.3, S1.4 and S1.5
stormwater runoff managed to restrict the extent of clearing and Construction of the proposed access track and
O1 Development design, density, layout, and soil exposure to that necessary for access, and powerline installation for the approved facility will
staging provide for erosion control, drainage control safe construction; involve minimal earthworks. Further, only minor
and sediment capture and treatment during the clearing and soil exposure will be required.
construction phase. AND Adequate sediment and erosion control, and
stormwater management measures will be
S1.3 Clean stormwater is diverted or implemented during construction.
managed around or through the site without
increasing the concentration of total suspended
solids or other contaminants in the flow and
without causing erosion (onsite or offsite);
AND
S1.4 Cleared areas are effectively stabilised
prior to rainfall if works are delayed or works are
not intended to occur immediately;
AND
S1.5 For buildings,
upstream runoff must be diverted around
the construction site; and
sediment barriers are provided downslope
of disturbed areas to prevent sediment
washing into gutters, drains and
watercourses either on or off the site; and
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exposed soil and construction access must
be managed in accordance with
International Erosion Control Association
Best Practice Erosion and Sediment
Control (BPESC) 2008; and
temporary or permanent downpipes are
connected to the stormwater system
before laying the roof; or
localised erosion is avoided by directing
flow from downpipes over non-erosive
areas.
O2 Works in a watercourse S2.1 Work within waterways must be O2 is not applicable
Construction activities within watercourses are undertaken in accordance with Best Practice The proposed access track will incorporate an
planned to prevent erosion, construction failure and Erosion and Sediment Control, Appendix I – existing waterway crossing that has been assessed
associated sedimentation. Instream works, Sections 14 and 16 as being efficiently able to support construction and
International Erosion Control Association 2008. maintenance vehicles to the approved facility. The
power will be installed beneath the waterway via
S2.2 Temporary vehicular crossings of under boring. No works are required within the
waterways must be designed and constructed to waterway.
convey flows for the 50%AEP event and remain
stable for all rainfall events up to 10%AEP
event.
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Division 16 — Existing Services Code
Table 12 Specific outcomes for the existing services code
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment) Comment
Setbacks and easements S1.1 The footing of any structure or building O1 is not applicable
O1 Development near a sewer, water main, is located clear of the zone of influence but no The proposed access and power installation to the
stormwater drain, overland flow path or closer than 1.5m (measured horizontally) from approved facility are not located near a sewer,
associated structure does not— infrastructure including sewers, water mains and water main, stormwater drain, or overland flow path
adversely affect the function of the service; stormwater structures; identified in O1. The proposed access and power
place an additional load on the service; and installation to the approved facility are located on
AND rural properties containing natural features such as
unduly increase future maintenance costs. vegetation and a watercourse. Both are located
S1.2 No building or structure overhangs the more than 20 m from these services located on or
zone of influence; adjacent to the existing dwellings of the subject site
AND and access lot.
S1.3 Finished surface levels maintain a
minimum of 600mm of cover, but no greater
than 3m of cover to the underground
infrastructure;
AND
S1.4 If the existing surface level is altered,
surface level services including manholes and
inspection points are altered to match the new
surface level;
AND
S1.5 Alterations are constructed in
accordance with Section 4 of PSP5 –
Engineering Design Standards – Roads,
Drainage and Earthworks and applicable water
and sewerage design standards;
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OR
S1.6 Existing services are relocated, and the
design and construction of the relocated
services is in accordance with Section 4 of
PSP5 –Engineering Design Standards – Roads,
Drainage and Earthworks and applicable water
and sewerage design standards.
O2 Maintenance access is provided to all S2.1 For trunk infrastructure a registered O2 is not applicable
sewers, water mains, stormwater drains, overland easement in favour of Council is created over all The proposed access and power installation to the
flow paths and associated structures. underground infrastructure located in private approved facility does not involve the installation of
property; trunk infrastructure and therefore does not require
maintenance access to the listed infrastructure.
AND Additionally, the proposed access and power
installation to the approved facility will not have an
S2.2 The width of the easement is the impact on maintenance access to existing
greater of 3m or the width of the zone of infrastructure.
influence;
AND
S2.3 The easement is centred over the
centreline of the infrastructure.
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Division 17 — Landscaping Code
Table 13 Specific outcomes for the landscaping code
Specific Outcomes Acceptable solutions (if accepted Comments
development subject to requirements)
Probable solutions (if code assessment)
General requirements
Streetscape and amenity S1.1 Landscaped areas, not less than the Complies with O1
O1 Sufficient landscaped areas are minimum areas and dimensions specified in A minor amendment to the approved landscaping
provided to— Tables 15 or 16, are provided and maintained; plan is proposed to accommodate for the newly
enhance the visual amenity and natural proposed access to the approved facility. An
landscape character of the area, streetscape AND amendment to the approved landscaping plan is
and local area; required as the access gate has been moved to
retain natural landscape features, such as rock S1.2 Landscaping is designed, planted and align with the proposed access which is to be
outcrops and existing large trees; maintained in accordance with PSP3 received from the south. However, no landscaping
Landscaping Plants and Guidelines. is proposed along the proposed access or power
retain existing native vegetation and enhance installation. The amended landscaping plan is
buffer areas around property boundaries; provided in Appendix C and has been designed in
suit the relative size and nature of the accordance with PSP3.
development and its setting;
reduce the visual impact of large or bulky
structures and fencing along watercourses; and
conceal service, carparking and loading areas
of developments;
screen incompatible land uses; and
provide privacy between any dwelling units and
accommodation units on and adjoining the site
to a height and density appropriate to the scale
of the development.
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Probable solutions (if code assessment)
Building and landscape design S2.1 Below ground components of Complies with O2
O2 Site layout and building and landscape buildings do not extend beyond the above A minor amendment to the approved landscaping
design— ground footprint to allow for landscaping plan is proposed to accommodate for the newly
provides for soft landscaping to be established particularly within building setback areas; proposed access to the approved facility. An
in and around the development; amendment to the approved landscaping plan is
maximises the retention of large canopy trees; AND required as the access gate has been moved to
align with the proposed access which is to be
within the Eastern Beaches Locality and Noosa S2.2 Basement carparks do not received from the south. However, no landscaping
Heads Locality, avoids the removal of heath encroach into building setback areas; is proposed along the proposed access or power
vegetation, except where required for internal installation. The amended landscaping plan is
roads and service and infrastructure AND provided in Appendix C and has been designed in
construction; accordance with PSP3.
minimises the extent of impervious paved S2.3 Plants are grouped in mulched beds
areas; rather than planted individually to provide for
provides for suitable plant layouts and optimum growing conditions and less
densities; maintenance;
facilitates the adoption of appropriate planting AND
techniques; and
considers on-going maintenance requirements S2.4 These plants grouped in mulched
to assure the establishment and ongoing beds are not subject to any hedging
survival of plantings. maintenance regimes;
AND
S2.5 Landscaping is designed, planted and
maintained in accordance with PSP3
Landscaping Plants and Guidelines;
AND
S2.6 Alternatives to impervious pavement
are provided and are located where
landscaping and existing vegetation will
benefit from increased infiltration of rainwater.
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Species selection Complies with O3
O3 Landscaped areas include plant species S3.1 Plantings— A minor amendment to the approved landscaping
that— comprise plant species identified for the plan is proposed to accommodate for the newly
are appropriate to the biophysical conditions relevant landscape character area in PSP3 proposed access to the approved facility. An
and landscape character of the area; Landscaping Plants and Guidelines; and amendment to the approved landscaping plan is
are suitable for the space available, the level of avoid undesirable plant species identified required as the access gate has been moved to
visual and climatic exposure, the functional in PSP3 Landscaping Plants and align with the proposed access which is to be
requirements of the site and the scale of the Guidelines; received from the south. However, no landscaping
development; is proposed along the proposed access or power
installation. The amended landscaping plan is
provide for appropriate levels of shade and OR provided in Appendix C and has been designed in
sunlight to occupants of the development accordance with PSP3.
throughout the year; S3.2 For landscaping around pool areas—
minimise the demand for water use; no more than 30% of the landscaped area
is a mixture of plants of local origin and
in road reserves, provide street trees with exotic plant species, provided none of the
effective canopy shading having regard to the plant species are undesirable plants
size and scale of the road reserve and the identified in PSP3 Landscaping Plants and
location of services and other structures; Guidelines; and
for street trees in towns are villages, are palms are specifically located in group
consistent with the existing streetscape plantings in accordance with PSP3
character; Landscaping Plants and Guidelines;
do not cause potential damage to buildings or
structures; AND
are not harmful to pedestrians, particularly
around schools, childcare centres, shopping S3.3 Root guards are utilised around
areas and other high pedestrian areas; species with potentially invasive roots.
in intensively used environments, can endure
high levels of activity; and
for rural residential developments, are best
suited to less intensive maintenance and low
availability of water for gardens.
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Safety and security S4.1 No solution provided. Complies with O4, O5 and O6
O4 Landscaping is designed and located to A minor amendment to the approved landscaping
maximise the safety and security of public and Figure 4: Landscaping allows for adequate safe vision plan is proposed to accommodate for the newly
private areas by— at driveways and intersections
proposed access to the approved facility. An
clearly defining the boundaries between private amendment to the approved landscaping plan is
and public spaces; required as the access gate has been moved to
promoting casual surveillance of buildings and align with the proposed access which is to be
public areas from the street and other public received from the south. However, no landscaping
areas for personal security reasons; is proposed along the proposed access or power
installation. The amended landscaping plan is
avoiding concealment spots; and provided in Appendix C and has been designed in
maintaining safe sight distances to and from accordance with PSP3.
road and building corners, carpark entrances
and driveways (see Figure 4);
maintain safe sight distances at planting bed
ends within carparks;
protecting solid fences from graffiti by S5.1 Landscaping provided which allows
incorporating elements such as landscaping, adequate visibility for casual surveillance of
creepers, murals or vandal resistant paint; and public and semi-public spaces, including
entrances and exits to sites and buildings, by:
separating and defining pedestrian and vehicle planting trees which have clean trunks to a
circulation routes. height of at least 1.8 m; and
appropriately spacing shrubs at 1.2m
O5 The provision of landscaping is to a horizontal centres, with a maximum height
satisfactory standard ensuring that it does not lead to of 0.75m, to avoid clumping and to retain
opportunities for concealment and possible assault sightlines.
sites.
S6.1 Street trees and trees in carparking
O6 Street trees and plantings in towns and areas achieve a maximum of 900mm clear trunk
villages, carparks and other areas where potential height for a 2.0m high tree at planting and are
conflicts with vehicles and pedestrians are evident, able to attain a clear trunk height of 1900mm on
are planted so as to maximise vehicle and pedestrian maturity;
safety. AND
S6.2 All scrub planting to be a maximum
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height of 700mm from the road pavement (not
top of kerb).
S7.1 Plant species used in landscaping Complies with O7
Services and utilities adjacent to substations, or adjacent to or on A minor amendment to the approved landscaping
electricity transmission line easements, are less plan is proposed to accommodate for the newly
O7 All landscaping works maintain adequate than 4m high at maturity and do not encroach proposed access to the approved facility. An
safe distance from services and utilities including within 3m of a substation boundary; amendment to the approved landscaping plan is
substations, overhead powerlines, power poles and required as the access gate has been moved to
transformers, street lamps, stormwater catchment OR align with the proposed access which is to be
pits, and underground services and utilities. received from the south. However, no landscaping
S7.2 For trees higher than 4m, trees are is proposed along the proposed access or power
planted at a distance from any part of an installation. The amended landscaping plan is
Figure 5 electricity transmission line at least equal to the provided in Appendix C and has been designed in
expected height of the tree at maturity (see accordance with PSP3.
Figure 5);
AND
S7.3 For power lines that connect to a
premises, the height of plant species at maturity
provides for a 2m clearance below the power
line; (see Figure 6)
Figure 6 AND
S7.4 Trees and large scrubs are located a
minimum of—
5m from electricity poles and pillars;
4m from street lamps;
2m from stormwater catchment pits; and
2m from underground services and
utilities; AND
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S7.5 Plants are located to enable
tradespersons to access, view and inspect
service meters, such as water and
electricity meters;
AND
S7.6 Root barriers are installed around trees
that are located within 3m of any infrastructures
or that have potentially invasive roots.
Landscaped entry statement S8.1 No solution provided. Complies with O8 and O9
O8 Tree and plant massing are the dominant A minor amendment to the approved landscaping
features of entry statements to residential or S9.1 Landscaped entry statements are low plan is proposed to accommodate for the newly
commercial estates and are integrated with the maintenance and located entirely within proposed access to the approved facility. An
landscape theme of the estate and the natural privately-owned land. amendment to the approved landscaping plan is
landscape character of the locality, rather than the required as the access gate has been moved to
entry being dominated by built elements such as align with the proposed access which is to be
masonry walls, waterfalls and assembled rock received from the south. However, no landscaping
outcrops. (see Figure 7). is proposed along the proposed access or power
installation. The amended landscaping plan is
O9 Entry statements are low maintenance. provided in Appendix C and has been designed in
accordance with PSP3.
Figure 7: Typical estate entrance
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Specific requirements for Multiple housing & Visitor Accommodation
Private open space S10.1 For Multiple housing Types 2 and 4, O10 is not applicable
O10 Private open space is— each dwelling unit provides for landscaped The proposed access and power installation to the
provided to all dwelling units and private open space comprising— approved facility does not involve the allocation of
accommodation units; for units at ground level, a minimum area private open space for dwelling units.
of adequate size and dimensions to suits the of 25m2 exclusive of the clothes drying
needs of occupants; area, with minimum dimensions of 4m and
maximum gradient of 1 in 10 (10%); or
clearly set apart for private use and separate
from communal areas; for units above ground level, a minimum
area of 12m2, with minimum dimensions of
directly accessible from a living area of the unit; 2.5m; or
located away from noise generating uses; if small dwelling units within the Business
capable of receiving adequate sunlight; and Centre Zone, a balcony not less than 1.5m
designed to provide for the privacy of depth and with a minimum area of 4m2;
occupants of the premises and adjoining
premises.
AND
S10.2 For Multiple housing Types 2 and 4, the
private open space area at ground level is
enclosed by side and rear fencing, screening or
dense landscaping and the landscaping can
attain the equivalent of 60% of the height of the
building on maturity to protect the privacy of
residents;
OR
S10.3 For Visitor accommodation no solution
provided
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Communal open space No solution provided O11 is not applicable
O11 Communal open space within the The proposed access and power installation to the
development provides adequate area for children to approved facility does not involve the allocation of
play and for socialising, and preferably has a communal spaces for multiple housing & visitor
northern aspect. accommodation.
Screening & Mounding No solution provided O12 is not applicable
O12 Planting is provided between units, adjacent The proposed access and power installation to the
to service and car parking areas and around the Figure 8: approved facility does not involve planting between
boundary of the site to provide for adequate units or planting adjacent to services and car park
screening. (see Figure 8). spaces for multiple housing & visitor
accommodation.
O13 Clothes drying areas and waste disposal
areas are screened from adjoining properties and O13 is not applicable
road frontages. The proposed access and power installation to the
approved facility does not involve clothes drying
O14 Mounding adjacent to units do not extend areas or waste disposal areas for multiple housing
into service corridors, cover utility covers, obstruct & visitor accommodation.
overland stormwater flow, or cause ponding on
footpaths, verges or on adjoining private property. O14 is not applicable
The proposed access and power installation to the
O15 Mounding associated with noise barriers is approved facility does not involve mounding
designed to avoid linear shapes and incorporates adjacent to units for multiple housing & visitor
undulating shapes and forms that vary in height accommodation.
and width.
O15 is not applicable
The proposed access and power installation to the
approved facility does not involve mounding
associated with noise barriers for multiple housing
& visitor accommodation.
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Streetscape character No solution provided O16 and O17 are not applicable
O16 Landscaping complements and enhances The proposed access and power installation to the
Figure 9: Lack of integration with street, unsuited to
the existing streetscape character by providing approved facility does not involve landscaping for
scale of buildings
plantings that match the scale of buildings within multiple housing & visitor accommodation.
the street. (see Figure 9 and Figure 10).
O17 Where a podium is provided, planting is
established on the podium to soften the bulk and
appearance of the building, and species are used
that can tolerate difficult climatic conditions.
Figure 10: Continuation of streetscape, scale of
building and landscaping relate well
Passive solar access and energy efficiency No solution provided O18 is not applicable
O18 Plantings contribute to passive solar The proposed access and power installation to the
access, energy efficiency and amenity by providing approved facility does not involve landscaping for
shade in summer, particularly to western walls and multiple housing & visitor accommodation.
open car parking areas, and admitting winter
sunlight to outdoor and
indoor living areas.
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Specific requirements for Business Use
Design of commercial and retail spaces No solution provided O19 is not applicable
O19 Landscaping softens building bulk and The proposed access and power installation to the
creates pleasant settings for visitors and staff that Figure 11: Landscaping solutions that appear to approved facility does not involve landscaping for
lessen the impact of building bulk
function well in an intensively used environment business uses.
by—
providing canopy trees and ancillary shade
structures;
using shrubs and garden beds to clearly define
public spaces and pedestrian walkways;
providing areas for public art, where
appropriate;
Figure 12: Outdoor eating areas integrate well with the
providing outdoor areas with seating for staff streetscape
and visitors;
adopting landscape solutions that reduce the
visual impact of building bulk (see Figure 11);
using screen planting to conceal service and
loading areas;
making provision for outdoor dining areas
where appropriate, that integrate well within the
streetscape (see Figure 12);
providing adequate screening along the
perimeters of the development;
avoiding the use of formal planting design for
frontage works; and
providing planting design and species selection
that can endure an intensively used
environment.
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Industrial Business No solution provided O20 is not applicable
O20 Landscaping within industrial The proposed access and power installation to the
developments is designed to— Figure 13: Appropriate species at correct density and approved facility does not involve landscaping for
height effectively screen bulky industrial buildings
maximise retention of existing vegetation; business uses.
provide planting in mulched areas at entrances,
along boundaries and around car parking and
site facilities to provide screening and shading;
lessen the impact of building bulk though the
planting of vegetation that is in scale with the
building, and by using mounding where
appropriate (see Figure 13); and
provide outdoor areas for staff.
Open space areas and road reserves
Active parkland S21.1 Landscape works for active parkland O21 is not applicable
O21 Landscaping in and around active parkland include— The proposed access and power installation to the
creates an environment that provides functional formation of grassed and well-drained approved facility does not involve landscaping in
recreation areas and facilities in a landscaped areas for recreation; and around active parkland.
setting that reflect the natural landscape character retention of existing vegetation surrounding
of the locality. recreation facilities;
the planting of shade trees around
recreation facilities, including playfields
and playgrounds;
provision of landscaped buffer areas to
adjacent residential development; and
installation of recreational facilities that
include the use of natural materials and
finishes, where appropriate, and colours
that blend with the natural environment.
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Passive parkland and reserves S22.1 Landscape works within passive O22 is not applicable
O22 Landscaping within passive parkland and parkland and adjacent to national parks and The proposed access and power installation to the
adjacent to national parks and conservation conservation reserves, include— approved facility does not involve landscaping in
reserves, provides for—- retention of existing vegetation of local and around passive parkland.
the protection and enhancement of native origin, including understorey plants and
wildlife habitat and corridors; surface mulch;
the replanting of disturbed areas; revegetation of cleared and disturbed
the protection of riparian zones where areas;
the site adjoins or includes a watercourse; planting food/habitat trees in areas
supporting important fauna populations and
a relaxed and pleasant environment for visitors, including nest
with low key, low impact recreation facilities;
and boxes where it has been necessary to
clear
linkages to other open space areas, where
appropriate. habitat trees for development;
removal of species identified as
undesirable plant species in PSP3
Landscaping Plants and Guidelines;
enhancement of the area through the
provision of walking trails, picnic tables and
bridges;
the provision of linkages to the Noosa Trial
Network as identified in Schedule 5 on
Map 3, where appropriate;
retention of natural ground levels and
hydrology within and around these areas;
and
minimal grassed areas.
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Road reserves S23.1 A minimum of 1 street tree is provided O23 is not applicable
O23 Landscaping within road reserves— per lot or every 8m of frontage, whichever is the The proposed access and power installation to the
enhances the streetscape quality and natural greater; approved facility does not involve landscaping
landscape character of the area; within a road reserve.
provides buffering to adjoining uses; AND
maintains the functionality of the road reserve S23.2 Where vehicles are parked parallel to
for vehicles, pedestrian and bicycles, including the kerb, landscaping is setback a minimum of
providing adequate allowance for pedestrians to 500mm from the back of the kerb to allow
use the verge; adequate access (see Figure 14);
provides for the retention of existing tall trees and
remnant native vegetation; AND
allows for the opening of car doors along urban
streets; S23.3 Street trees are planted a minimum of
1m from the back of the kerb in the road
allows for maintenance or emergency access to reserve verge.
service corridors and utilities;
maintains site distances to and from corners, Figure 14: Allow 500mm for passenger Access
intersections, driveways and pedestrian crossing
points; and
maintains overland stormwater flow to avoid
ponding on footpaths, nature strips or adjoining
premises.
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Environment protection and conservation
Watercourses and drainage lines No solution provided. O24 is not applicable
O24 Landscaping works along watercourses The proposed access and power installation to the
and drainage lines— approved facility does not involve landscaping
retains and enhances the existing riparian along watercourses and drainage lines.
vegetation including understorey; and
rehabilitates and revegetates degraded riparian
zones to filter stormwater run-off and provide
for native wildlife habitat; and
avoids slashing and turfing of watercourse
edges and drainage lines; and
avoids engineering design solutions, such as
concrete drains; and
use natural materials in the construction of
boardwalks, bridges and similar structures to
blend with the natural environment.
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Table 14 Strategic transport network
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Strategic Transport Network
O1 Traffic generation from the development is S1.1 Where the development leads to the need O1 is not applicable
considered in a localised and a Shire wide context to to increase transport infrastructure in the Shire, The proposal does not require an increase in
ensure that— the development contributes to the transport transport infrastructure. The proposed access
the transport network has the capacity to safely network in accordance with the requirements of easement and power installation to the approved
and efficiently accommodate projected the applicable infrastructure charging instrument facility is for construction and maintenance only.
movements; and/or and the Priority Infrastructure Plan in accordance Maintenance is generally required 3-4 times
the development includes measures to upgrade with legislation. annually.
the transport network to meet the imposed
demands. Editor’s note:
Council may for some development require the
preparation of a Transport Impact Assessment
Report. Planning Scheme Policy PSP1 details
matters to be addressed in the Report.
O2 The street network has high street S2.1 Road planning and development design O2 is not applicable
connectivity, both within the development and to the facilitates as many pedestrian and cycle No changes to the street network are proposed.
surrounding local area. movements as possible and provides for future
connectivity and integration with adjoining sites;
AND
S2.2 Arterial and sub-arterial roads are
designed so they can operate with acceptable
volumes of traffic during peak times;
AND
S2.3 Collector and local streets are provided to
support short trips for local traffic moving in and
between neighbourhoods. Local traffic is
channelled towards collector streets to ensure
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that traffic volumes on local street are kept low;
AND
S2.4 Collector and local streets are designed
to discourage through traffic;
AND
S2.5 A collector street is provided parallel to
arterials particularly where they pass through town
centres;
AND
S2.6 Appropriate width of road and verge is
provided to allow streets to perform their
designated functions in the street network;
AND
S2.7 A network of local streets focused
towards an activity centre or school is provided
for safe and efficient pedestrian and bike access
to the school, safe conditions for school buses,
setdown facilities, with on-site parking where
practical;
AND
S2.8 Passive surveillance is maximised by
designing streets to enable development to front
all streets and roads, including arterials;
AND
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S2.9 Streets near Public Passenger Transport
facilities are orientated to optimise the walkable
catchments within 800 metres walking distance;
AND
S2.10 The street network has no more than
15% of lots fronting cul-de-sacs. The maximum
cul-de-sac length is 120 metres;
AND
S2.11 Street stubs to adjacent future
development areas are provided at spacings of
200 m or closer to enable future street
connections to be made;
AND
S2.12 Street block lengths are not more than
240 m long, and predominantly around 150-180m
long. Street block lengths are generally shorter
closer to town and neighbourhood centres;
AND
S2.13 Direct, safe and attractive pedestrian and
cycle routes are provided within and through the
development and connect to bus stops.
O3 Development is designed – S3.1 Higher density development is O3 is not applicable
To encourage travel by community transport, concentrated along public transport Routes; The proposal is not for a community use and is
walking and cycling rather than by private car; not accessible to the public.
and AND
To maximise accessibility via existing and
planned community transport facilities S3.2 There is provision for bus routes through
development sites;
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AND
S3.3 Bus routes are located to maximise
patronage catchment and to consider personal
safety, lighting and traffic management;
AND
S3.4 At least 90% of all residents are located
within 400 metres of an existing or planned bus
route;
AND
S3.5 Pedestrian and cycle movement is
provided within local streets to and through
development;
AND
S3.6 Attractive and safe pedestrian and cycle
connections are provided with shade trees,
graded walking and cycle paths and lighting;
AND
S3.7 Buildings and pedestrian entrances are
oriented to the street;
AND
S3.8 Pathways have ramps at all kerb corners
for wheelchair and pram access;
AND
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S3.9 Every development has convenient and
prominent pedestrian entrances that cater for all
pedestrians including older people, children and
the mobility and vision impaired;
AND
S3.10 Expanses of ground level blank walls
along street frontages, and large driveways and
entrances to carparks are avoided;
AND
S3.11 Bus routes are not be located away from
activity centres;
AND
S3.12 Facilities for boarding and exiting
community transport facilities are incorporated
into developments;
AND
S3.13 Pedestrian and cycle routes within or
adjacent to the development are overlooked by
adjoining buildings, make use of views and
attractive sights, have lighting and are
signposted;
AND
S3.14 Suitable car restraint measures are
adopted within the development such as lower
speed limits or traffic calming measures to
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support greater pedestrian and cycle movement;
AND
S3.15 Traffic management devices on potential
bus routes are provided in accordance with the
accepted development subject to requirements
code for undertaking road works on local
government roads, under the Transport Planning
and Coordination Regulation 2005;
AND
S3.16 Streets identified as potential bus routes
are—
collector streets and sub-arterial/arterial
roads which provide highly accessible and
relatively direct routes wherever practical;
those that provide for the shortest and most
direct route for an efficient public transport
service; and
those that can efficiently service adjoining
development areas.
O4 Development access does not compromise No solution provided. Complies with O4
the functions of particular roads as indicated in the The proposed access easement is located off a
road hierarchy, and does not adversely impact on the local road and is to be used for construction and
safety, capacity and operations of the road system. maintenance purposes only. It is not anticipated
that the existing road will be compromised during
construction or during irregular maintenance
visits.
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Pedestrian and Cycle Path Infrastructure
O5 Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure is S5.1 Consideration is given to existing and O5 is not applicable
provided – future pathway linkages and pathways link to The proposal is not for a community use and is
to form an integrated component of the the Local and Regional Cycle Network and to the not accessible to the public. No linkages to
movement network and the open space Priority Infrastructure Plan in Part 15. pathways for pedestrian or bicycle use are
system; proposed.
to encourage walking and cycling; S5.2 Direct and accessible linkages are
provided into the site.
to add variety and visual interest;
to conserve street trees, vegetation and other S5.3 Pathway and landscape works are
significant features; provided to a high standard to Council
to allow equitable access to public areas and specifications and assessed for compliance with
community facilities; local government cycling facility design
standards.
with adequate lighting where subject to high
night time usage; S5.4 Pathways are provided to cater for shared
in locations where there is casual surveillance; use and cater for both commuting and
or widened at potential conflict points; recreational usage and exceed minimum
standards.
to incorporate—
i. street tree planting to enhance the
streetscape;
ii. directional signage that is visible under all
conditions.
O6 Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure is S6.1 Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure O6 is not applicable
designed and constructed to – is designed and constructed – The proposal is not for a community use and is
provide a stable, smooth surface, including in accordance with AUSTROADS; not accessible to the public. No cycle ways or
across driveways, sections and joins; to comply with local government design pathways are proposed.
be easily maintained; standards;
a width and longitudinal gradient to cater for to have navigational signs in accordance
projected usage, including nearby— with Council ‘Wayfinding’ signage
i. high activity nodes; specifications; and
ii. public transport; to incorporate –
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iii. centres; i. kerb ramps at all intersections and
provide clear sight-lines for safe use; and designated crossings;
be free of any obstructions such as fences, ii. refuge islands on all roads with median
signage and bollards. strips; and
iii. holding rails for cyclists at the intersection
of trunk collector, sub- arterial and arterial
roads that are positioned in accordance
with –
A. Australian Standard 1742.9: 2000 -
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices - Bicycle Facilities; and
B. AUSTROADS Part 14 - Bicycles -
Section 9; and
C. AUSTROADS Part 13 – Pedestrians.
Editor’s note:
All pathways are considered shared use
pathways, which Cyclists can legally use, unless
bicycles are specifically prohibited through signs
or markings (such as in town centres).
Table 15 Roads and drainage
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Road and drainage design and construction
O7 Roads and pedestrian and cycle paths are S7.1 Road planning and design supports the O7 is not applicable
planned and designed to support the hierarchy hierarchy and functional aspects identified in The proposal is not for a community use and is
and functional aspects identified in Sections 2 and Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering Design not accessible to the public. No roads, cycle ways
3 of PSP5 Engineering Design Standards – Roads, Standards – Roads, Drainage and Earthworks; or pathways are proposed.
Drainage and Earthworks and to ensure that—
design and alignment of the roads, AND
intersections and all associated works—
S7.2 Road and pathway planning and design is
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i. provides a safe environment for all users; in accordance with, in order of precedence—
ii. is adequate for the design speed Noosa Integrated Local Transport Plan;
environment; Queensland Transport’s Shaping Up;
iii. is adequate for predicted traffic volumes; and Queensland Design Code for Residential
iv. maintains the safe and efficient functioning of Streets;
the road network without the use of traffic AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic Engineering
signals; Practice;
v. is compatible with existing roads; Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering
vi. is easily maintained by Council equipment; Design Standards – Roads, Drainage and
and Earthworks; or
vii. where appropriate, has the ability to the Noosa Cycling and Walking Network
accommodate public transport services; Development Plan; OR
road pavement surfaces— A combination of the principles in these
documents.
i. are durable enough to carry estimated wheel
loads of travelling and parked vehicles;
AND
ii. provide for the safe passage of vehicles,
pedestrians, cyclists, and discharge of S7.3 On-road cycling treatment is utilised to
stormwater run-off from contributing provide safe and continuous movement of cyclists
catchments and the preservation of all- along a roadway, such as--
weather access; sealed shoulders;
kerb and channel— wide kerbside lane;
i. controls vehicle movement by delineating the exclusive or peak period bicycle lane;
carriageway for all users;
advisory treatments such as Bicycle
ii. conveys road pavement run-off to Awareness Zone;
stormwater drainage in a manner that allows
the road to be trafficable in Q100 ARI local shared parking / bicycle lane;
rainfall events; and contra flow bicycle lane; and
verges and footpaths provide— bus/bicycle lane.
i. safe access for pedestrians and cyclists clear
of obstructions; S7.4 The provision of bicycle lanes at
intersections is generally in accordance with
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ii. an access area for vehicles onto properties; AUSTROADS Part 14, section 5 and the Manual
iii. a corridor allocated for services and utilities; of Urban Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Part 9.
and
iv. additional amenity for minor roads.
O8 Stormwater drainage infrastructure is S8.1 Stormwater drainage planning, design O8 is not applicable
planned, designed and constructed to— and construction is in accordance with Section 4 The proposed access and power installation for
be accessible, cost effective and easily of PSP5 Engineering Design Standards – Roads, the approved facility will not provide any
maintainable; Drainage and Earthworks; significant impact to stormwater drainage. No
protect downstream capacity; stormwater drainage infrastructure is proposed.
AND The proposed access will be over an existing dirt
protect downstream water quality; track through the subject lot, and for this change
maximise on-site stormwater retention and S8.2 As Constructed data is submitted in application, will be upgraded to an all-weather
retardation; and accordance with Section 6 of PSP5 Engineering gravel track. The gravel surface will be semi-
convey run-off to stormwater drainage in a Design Standards – Roads, Drainage and permeable and will not have a significant impact
manner that allows roads to be trafficable in Earthworks; on flooding or drainage.
Q100 ARI local rainfall events.
AND
S8.3 Stormwater drainage planning, design
and construction is in accordance with the
Queensland Urban Drainage Design Manual.
O9 Roads and stormwater drainage S9.1 Roads and stormwater drainage O9 is not applicable
infrastructure is constructed— infrastructure is constructed in accordance with— No stormwater drainage infrastructure is
in accordance with appropriate engineering Sections 2, 3 and 4 of PSP5 Engineering proposed. The proposed access is to be an all-
standards; and Design Standards – Roads, Drainage and weather gravel track. The gravel surface will be
to minimise adverse environmental impacts, Earthworks; semi-permeable and will not have a significant
including from run-off and erosion. Queensland Design Code for Residential impact on flooding or drainage.
Streets;
AUSTROADS; or
A combination of the principles in these
documents;
AND
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S9.2 Erosion and sediment control measures
are designed and implemented in accordance
with the Institution of Engineers Australia
(Queensland Division) Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control - Guidelines for Queensland Construction
Sites.
Environmental Protection S10.1 Roads and stormwater drainage follow O10 is not applicable
O10 Roads and stormwater drainage infrastructure the edge of existing disturbed areas, or No stormwater draining infrastructure is
are located and aligned so as to— alternatively, these works are co-located within a proposed. The proposed access is to be an all-
minimise disturbance to native vegetation combined utility corridor; weather gravel track. The gravel surface will be
and/or other habitat areas; semi-permeable and will not have a significant
protect and maintain wildlife corridor AND impact on flooding or drainage. The proposed
movements and the safety of native fauna; upgrade will not provide any significant impact to
S10.2 Roads avoid native vegetation and existing native vegetation, wildlife corridors,
minimise changes to the hydrological regime, provide for fauna underpasses and associated hydrological regimes, or watercourses, and will
including drainage patterns, run-off and water fencing where appropriate; require minimal earthworks.
quality;
avoid crossing watercourses, drainage lines AND
and wetlands, but where such crossings are
unavoidable, disturbed areas are reinstated and S10.3 Road infrastructure within or adjacent to
revegetated on completion of works; and native habitat incorporates fences which allow for
minimise bulk earthworks. protected wildlife movement and controls
unrestricted access of domestic cats and dogs;
AND
S10.4 Native vegetation is protected from
clearing or construction activities by—
clearly marking vegetation to be retained
with flagging tap;
installing protective fencing around the
dripline of vegetation; and
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ensuring stock piling, storage and vehicle
parking occur outside the areas of
vegetation to be retained;
AND
S10.5 Low impact construction techniques are
used around areas of vegetation to be retained to
minimise interference with the vegetation.
O11 Roads and stormwater drainage No solution provided O11 is not applicable
infrastructure is proven to be suitable for its use No stormwater draining infrastructure is
prior to Council accepting the dedicated asset. proposed. The proposed access is to be an all-
weather gravel track. The gravel surface will be
semi-permeable and will not have a significant
impact on flooding or drainage.
O12 Alignment of stormwater drainage S12.1 The location, design and construction of O12 is not applicable
infrastructure is to allow for easy access for the stormwater drainage structures is in accordance No stormwater draining infrastructure is
ongoing maintenance by Council. with Sections 4 and 5 of PSP5, Engineering proposed. The proposed access is to be an all-
Design Standards - Roads, Drainage and weather gravel track. The proposed upgrade will
Earthworks; not provide any significant impact to stormwater
drainage
AND
S12.2 Where infrastructure is located on private
land an easement is dedicated over the
infrastructure in accordance with Section 4 of
PSP 5, Engineering Design Standards – Roads,
Drainage and Earthworks.
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Frontage works
O13 Development is provided with external S13.1 The following infrastructure components O13 is not applicable
roadworks along the full extent of the frontage of already exist at the frontage of the site or are No roadworks are proposed.
the site to an appropriate standard having regard provided at the developer’s expense—
to the specified function of the road. full width sealed road;
concrete kerb and channel where
appropriate;
forming and grading to footpaths;
vehicular kerb and footpath crossings;
a constructed bikeway;
a constructed footpath;
a constructed carriageway;
required alterations to public utility mains,
services or installations;
construction of any required alterations to
public utility mains, services or installations;
stormwater drainage works; and
installation of electrical conduits;
AND
S13.2 Road and drainage design and
construction is in accordance with Sections 3 and
4 of PSP5 Engineering Design Standards –
Roads, Drainage and Earthworks.
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Road and rail corridors
O14 Noise sensitive uses including residential S14.1 Noise sensitive uses including residential O14 is not applicable
uses are not subjected to high traffic noise levels uses are separated by a minimum of— The proposal does not involve any roadworks
from the major road network or rail corridors. 40m from the property boundary of roads near noise sensitive uses.
within the major road network; and
80m from the property boundary of rail
corridors;
OR
S14.2 Development in the vicinity of road
corridors meets the following external design
criteria for roads in the major road network—
54dB(A)L10 (18hours) based on predicted
traffic volumes ten years hence;
AND
S14.3 Development in the vicinity of rail
corridors meets the following external design level
noise criteria—
65dB(a), assessed as the 24hour average
equivalent continuous A- weighted sound
pressure level; and
87dB(A), assessed as a single event
maximum sound pressure level.
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Staged development
O15 Staged development is planned, designed No solution provided. O15 is not applicable
and constructed to ensure that— No staged development is proposed.
each stage of the development can be
constructed without interruption to services and
utilities provided to the previous stages;
the infrastructure provided is capable of
servicing the entire development; and
the materials used are consistent throughout
the development.
Alterations to services and utilities
O16 Any alterations or repairs to infrastructure S16.1 Any alterations or repair to infrastructure Complies with O16
as a result of the development are made at no cost as a result of the development are completed at the While the proposal is located on private property,
to Council. developer’s expense. any alterations or repairs to Council infrastructure
will be made by the applicant if required.
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Division 19 — Waste Management Code
Table 16 Waste management code
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment) Comments
Waste separation S1.1 Construction, operational and O1 is not applicable
O1 Development that generates several demolition works are planned and managed in The proposal will not generate waste requiring
classes of waste is designed so waste is accordance PSP1127; disposal.
collected, stored and disposed of in a safe and
ecologically sustainable manner26. AND O2 is not applicable
The proposal will not generate waste requiring
O2 Waste storage areas provide for adequate S1.2 Adequate area is provided for on-site disposal. No waste storage areas are required.
separation of all recyclable and non-recyclable for the collection and separate storage of
materials. recyclable, non-recyclable, vegetative and
hazardous materials in their specific waste
streams during construction, operational and
demolition works;
AND
S2.1 Waste storage areas allow for the
separate storage of different waste materials
for reuse or recycling by—
providing sufficient area to store all
recyclable material and recycling
containers required; and
sign posting the types of waste stored.
Design and location of waste storage areas S3.1 Waste storage areas are designed O3, O4, O5 and O6 are not applicable
O3 Waste storage areas are located so that they and maintained in accordance with PSP 9; The proposal will not generate waste requiring
are convenient and safe to use and provide for disposal. No waste storage areas are required.
convenient and safe collection by service vehicles; AND
AND S3.2 Waste storage areas are designed
and located so they—
O4 The location and methods of waste are easily accessed and convenient to use;
storage minimises any adverse impacts on
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adjoining or nearby properties; have unobstructed access for the
collection of the waste by service vehicles;
AND
provide for sufficient space for safe entry
O5 Waste storage areas are designed for and exit and servicing by Council’s
ease of maintenance and ease of access for contractor without the need for manual
cleaning; handling;
are clear of carparking bays, loading bays
AND and similar areas;
are clear of footpaths and pedestrian
O6 Waste storage areas provide a safe and
access;
secure environment for users through–
appropriate siting and access; are capable of being serviced by the
collection vehicle without impeding traffic
the provision of lighting; and
flow; and
restricting access to the general public by
have a level area provided for the storage
making the area clearly identifiable as private
of waste and recyclable materials in
space (e.g. through landscaping,
standard waste containers;
change of paving material or fencing, rather
AND
than locking the area.
S3.3 For uses that do not comprise a
caretaker’s residence or central management,
the maximum distance between waste storage
areas and the kerbside is—
for Multiple housing Type 3 – 40 m; or
for other uses – 70 m; and
S3.4 Pathways used to transport bins—
have a maximum grade of 1:15; and
are free of steps, stairs or other
impediments;
AND
S4.1 Waste storage areas are—
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integrated with the building design, where
possible;
setback a minimum of 2 m from side and
rear property boundaries;
screened so that bins are not visible from
neighbouring properties or passing
vehicular and pedestrian traffic; and
not located directly adjacent to dwelling
units on the site on neighbouring
properties;
AND
S5.1 Waste storage areas are constructed
of impermeable, durable and non-textured
materials and surfaces so that they are easily
cleaned;
AND
S5.2 A minimum distance of 0.5 m2
distance is provided between and around
waste storage bins to allow for manoeuvring
and washing of bins.
AND
S6.1 No solution provided.
Water management for waste storage areas S7.1 The waste storage area — O7 is not applicable
O7 Waste storage areas are designed to is bunded and graded so that wash water The proposal will not generate waste requiring
contain and appropriately dispose of leakage from and bin leakage are drained to the sewer disposal. No waste storage areas are required.
bins and wastewater from bin washing. or an on-site effluent disposal system via a
gully within the storage area;
has a bund wall with a maximum height of
100 mm;
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is serviced by a conveniently located
hosecock and backflow prevention device,
and connected to a water supply; and
is roofed or otherwise covered if the
storage area is—
i. more than 1 m2; or
ii. storing wet waste; or
iii. storing other waste with a high potential
to cause pollution if
iv. washed or leaked from the bins,
including waste oil or putrescibles.
26 Any proposal for the disposal of liquid trade waste to Council’s sewer must be in accordance with Council’s Environmental Health Section’s Trade Waste Policy.
27 PSP 11 requires Waste Management Plans to be prepared as part of certain types of development applications to ensure proper consideration is given to waste
minimisation, segregation and reuse.
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Division 20 — Water Sensitive Design Code
Table 17 Water sensitive design code
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment) Comments
Maintenance of environmental values and water S1.1 Development meets the applicable O1 is not applicable
quality objectives performance outcomes of the State Planning The proposal will not adversely impact on
O1 Downstream ecosystems, properties and Policy Appendix 2 SPP Code: Water Quality; changes to flow, water quality or ecosystem
infrastructure are not adversely impacted by either health. The proposal involves a proposed access
changes to flow, water quality or ecosystem health AND and power installation to the approved facility. No
caused by development. works are required within the existing waterway
S1.2 Design and construction methods for on the subject site or adjoining subject lot.
stormwater quality treatment assets are in
accordance with Healthy Waterways Water
By Design Guidelines;
AND
S1.3 Commitments are made to implement a
cost-effective maintenance strategy for the life
cycle of any engineered water quality treatment
device;
AND
S1.4 Water quality nutrient load modelling is
undertaken in accordance with Water by Design
Music Modelling Guidelines to demonstrate
compliance with the SPP nutrient reduction
requirements;
AND
S1.5 Stormwater outlets that directly
discharge to naturally acidic environments are
managed to prevent eutrophication;
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AND
S1.6 Suitable methods are incorporated to
prevent the spread of invasive
environmental weed species at stormwater
outlets.
Water demand S2.1 Captured water is plumbed to be O2, O3 and O4 are not applicable
O2 Urban development reduces the need for available for all external uses including gardening, Urban development and backflow devices are not
mains water by capturing and utilising run-off from irrigation, ponds and outdoor cleaning. proposed.
appropriate areas on site.
S3.1 Planting is in accordance with PSP 3
O3 Urban development reduces the need for Landscaping Plans and Guidelines.
mains water by eliminating requirement for irrigation
via the use the endemic plant landscaping design. S4.1 A suitable backflow prevention device
is installed to protect the drinking water within
O4 Backflow devices or similar systems are the reticulated water supply in accordance with
installed, where necessary, to ensure water reuse AS/NZS 3500:2003 Plumbing and Drainage.
facilities have no impact on the quality of the town
mains water.
Shire Business Centre No probable solution O5 and O6 are not applicable
O5 Within the Shire Business Centre site, as The proposal is not within the Shire Business
shown on Map SBC run-off treatment is contained Centre site.
within the developable areas of the site and drainage
lines are only used for final polishing of run-off;
AND
O6 Within the Shire Business Centre site, as
shown on Map SBC, on-site detention measures are
contained within the developable areas of the site,
clear of drainage lines and Open Space
Precincts.
Use of natural treatments and systems S7.1 No probable solution O7 is not applicable
O7 Natural treatment strategies, including grass The proposed access and power installation to
swales and bio-retention systems, vegetated filtration S8.1 Integration of stormwater quality the approved facility will not impact on water
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strips and gross pollutant traps, are used wherever treatment is in accordance Healthy Waterways quality and will therefore not require any natural
possible. Water Sensitive Urban Design Guidelines for treatment strategies.
South East Queensland and the Water by
O8 Development design including density and Design Bio retention Technical Design O8 is not applicable
scale provides adequate footprint to integrate all Guideline. The proposed access and power installation to
elements of stormwater quality and quantity the approved facility will not impact on water
treatment infrastructure including, where relevant, bio S9.1 Landscape and ecological features quality or stormwater quality and will therefore not
retention basin batters and maintenance access, (e.g. plant species and habitat types) used in require a bio retention basin or retaining walls.
without the need for retaining walls. stormwater conveyance channels are
complementary to the local context, including O9 is not applicable
O9 Stormwater conveyance channels use natural natural waterways; The proposed access and power installation to
channel design principles to convey external the approved facility will not impact on water
catchment stormwater through the development site AND quality or stormwater quality and will therefore not
and support landscape, passive recreation and require stormwater conveyance channels.
ecological values. S9.2 Planting densities result in a stable
channel over the long term and minimize
potential for invasive weed growth.
O10 Development design and operation facilitates S10.1 Methods to prevent gross pollutants Complies with O10
nil increase in gross pollutants entering stormwater entering stormwater systems and waterways are The proposed access and power installation to
systems. adopted that— the approved facility will have a nil increase in
are low maintenance; gross pollutants entering stormwater systems. No
prevent nutrient leaching in the event pollutants will be produced as a result of the
scheduled maintenance is delayed; and proposal,
facilitate human behaviour change (e.g.
signage, bins).
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Division 22 — Reconfiguring a Lot Code
Table 18 All reconfiguring a lot
Specific Outcomes Probable solutions (if code assessment) Comments
Lot Size and Dimensions
O1 Lots have the appropriate area28 and S1.1 If for reconfiguration other than S1.1(a) is not applicable
dimensions to provide for— community title subdivision, Council will require The Reconfiguring of a Lot is required for the
the intended use and, if not intended to be used the following— proposed easement to the approved facility,
by the Council or State for community Minimum lot area and minimum average through the adjoining lot, connecting to Jirrima
infrastructure, conservation purposes or public width consistent with the relevant provisions Court. A new lot is not proposed.
utilities including road widening are not less of Table 23; and
than the minimum sizes specified in Table 14- If for residential development—
68; and S1.1(b) is not applicable
i. the minimum house site area is not less The proposal is not for a residential
if for residential development— than that specified in Table 24; and development.
i. a house site area of not less than that ii. if not in a sewerage service area an
specified in Table 14-69; and effluent disposal area is provided.
ii. if not within a sewerage service area, an
effluent disposal area;
if for community title subdivision, the minimum
lot sizes for the intended use are not less than
identified for the relevant zone specified in
Table 14-68;
siting and construction of buildings to minimise
risk of soil erosion, landslide, flooding and
bushfire;
siting and construction of buildings to minimise
detrimental impacts of effluent disposal and
water quality impacts;
retention of natural environmental values,
including native vegetation;
retention of cultural features and protect views
to cultural features;
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minimisation of earthworks or retaining walls
associated with building construction on sloping
sites;
private and public open space and on-site
landscaped areas; and
convenient vehicle access and on-site parking,
loading and manoeuvring areas.
Noosa North Shore Locality
O2 No additional lots are created within the Noosa No solution provided. Complies with O2
North Shore Locality. No additional lots are proposed within the Noosa
North Shore Locality.
Lake Macdonald Water Supply Catchment Area
O3 No additional lots are created within the No solution provided. Complies with O3
Lake Macdonald Water Supply Catchment No additional lots are created within the Lake
identified on Overlay Maps OM3.5 and OM9.5. Macdonald Water Supply Catchment identified on
Overlay Maps OM3.5 and OM9.5.
Lot layout29
O4 Subdivision of land for residential S4.1 Lots are arranged to front streets and O4 is not applicable
development provides for a neighbourhood with a public open space; The Reconfiguring of a Lot is required for the
strong and positive identity through— proposed easement to the approved facility,
legible streets and open space networks; AND
through the adjoining lot, connecting to Jirrima
integrating prominent site features, including S4.2 Rear lots have views over public Court. A new lot is not proposed. A subdivision of
landmarks, native vegetation and views into the open space; land for residential development is not required.
design;
AND
the location of community, retail and
commercial facilities at focal points either within S4.3 intended for urban settlement are located
convenient walking distance for residents within 1km of retail or commercial uses or land
where the development is urban settlement or within a commercial zone.
within reasonable vehicular proximity;
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the location of lots intended for urban
settlement within proximity of retail and
commercial facilities;
shared use of public facilities by adjoining
communities;
enhancement of personal safety and
minimisation of potential for crime, vandalism
and fear by maximising opportunities for casual
surveillance of public spaces; and
establishment of a sense of place.
O5 House site areas are— No solution provided. O5 is not applicable
located at least 50m from any land including No house site areas are proposed.
within a national park, conservation park, state
forest reserve, nature refuge, coordinated
conservation area or wilderness area; and
not located on steep slopes.
O6 Lots for residential development are S6.1 A variety of lot sizes and shapes is O6 is not applicable
designed to ensure variety in residential provided within the subdivision. No lots for residential developments are
streetscapes. proposed. The Reconfiguring of a Lot is required
for the proposed easement to the approved
facility, through the adjoining lot, connecting to
Jirrima Court.
O7 The street network— S7.1 Where involving the construction of a new O7 is not applicable
a) has design features, which convey the road, road planning and design supports the
No street networks are proposed.
primary function of each type of street and hierarchy and functional aspects identified in
encourage driver behaviour, speeds and Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering Design
Standards – Roads, Drainage and Earthworks;
traffic volumes that are safe and appropriate to
that function; AND
S7.2 Road and pathway planning and design is
in accordance with, in order of precedence—
Noosa Integrated Local Transport Plan;
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provides a high level of internal accessibility Queensland Transport’s Shaping Up
both within the site and to external sites and Queensland Design Code for Residential
appropriate external connections for vehicles, Streets;
pedestrian and cycle movements;
AUSTROADS Guide to Traffic Engineering
deters through-traffic from residential areas and Practice;
creates safe conditions for local road users,
pedestrians and cyclists; Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering
Design Standards- Roads, Drainage and
incorporates street junctions and access to lots Earthworks;
that are located and spaced to facilitate safe
and convenient vehicle movements; The Noosa Cycling and Walking Network
Development Plan; or
provides for street widths and lengths that
optimise the cost effectiveness of the network A combination of the principles in these
and the provision of public utilities; documents;
provides for road reserve widths not less than AND
the minimum identified Section 2.3 of PSP5 S7.3 The achievement of multiple
Engineering Design Standards – Roads, connections for all roads and streets (excluding
Drainage and Earthworks; culs-de-sac) within the subdivision and to
minimises the extent of earthworks required by adjoining subdivisions;
being sympathetic to the terrain;
AND
has no significant adverse effects on habitat
corridors or areas of significant native S7.4 Road networks provide connectivity
vegetation; between residential areas, both internally and to
adjoining sites, using access roads
does not create noise attenuation difficulties;
incorporates pedestrian and cyclist crossings at AND
intersections or where required to access high S7.5 The length of a cul-de-sac does not
activity nodes and public transport; exceed 200m in urban areas and 500m in rural
has regard to the potential for conflict between areas;
vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists; and
AND
incorporates on-road cycling facilities.
S7.6 The layout uses street and road
design, including variations in carriageway
width, as a traffic calming measure to
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encourage lower traffic speeds. (Note:
Carriageway widths are identified in Section
2.3 of PSP5 Engineering Design Standards –
Roads, Drainage and Earthworks.)
AND
S7.7 On-road cycling treatment is utilised to
provide safe and continuous movement of
cyclists along a roadway such as--
sealed shoulders;
wide kerbside lane;
exclusive or peak period bicycle lane;
advisory treatments such as Bicycle
Awareness Zone;
shared parking / bicycle lane;
contra flow bicycle lane; or
bus/bicycle lane;
AND
S7.8 The provision of bicycle lanes at
intersections is generally in accordance with
AUSTROADS Part 14, section 5 and Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Part 9.
O8 The development contains a pathway S8.1 Subdivision design and layout provides O8 is not applicable
system that encourages walking and cycling and for walking and cycling routes designed and No cycle or pathway systems are proposed.
provides a safe environment for users, and is-- constructed in accordance with—
a stable, smooth surface, including across Sections 2 and 3 of PSP5 Engineering
driveways, sections and joins; Design Standards – Roads, Drainage and
easily maintained; Earthworks;
of a width and longitudinal gradient to cater for AUSTROADS Parts 13 and 14; and
projected usage The Noosa Cycling and Walking Network
inclusive of clear sight-lines for safe use; Development Plan;
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be free of any obstructions such as fences, AND
signage and bollards.
S8.2 If within 1km of the Pathways
Network identified in the Priority
Infrastructure Plan in Part 15, the subdivision
design and layout includes pathways—
located in accordance with the Pathways
Network identified in the Priority
Infrastructure Plan; or
linking to the Pathways Network identified in
the Priority Infrastructure Plan;
AND
S8.3 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;
AND
S8.4 Primary pedestrian routes border the
frontages of residential, public parks and
business uses;
AND
S8.5 Pedestrian routes through parking lots
or at the rear of lots are avoided;
AND
S8.6 Pedestrian and cycle path infrastructure is
designed and constructed to—
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a) have sign posting, particularly where they
are commuter and recreational paths, and
incorporate pavement markings and line
work in accordance with AUSTROADS Part
14 Bicycles, Section 9;
have navigational signs generally in
accordance with the Manual for Uniform
Traffic Control Devices Bicycle Directional
Signage Guidelines, and Australian
Standard 1742.9: 2000 Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices Bicycle Facilities;
be clearly delineated by pavement markings
and warning signs when an on- road bicycle
lane;
incorporate kerb ramps at all intersections
and designated crossings;
have refuge islands on all roads with median
strips;
have holding rails for cyclists at the
intersection of district collector, sub- arterial
and arterial roads that are positioned in
accordance with Australian Standard
1742.9:2000 – Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices Bicycle Facilities, and
AUSTROADS Part 14 Bicycles Section 9;
have marked bicycle lanes, bicycle
awareness zones or storage boxes; and
Include lighting to pedestrian and cycle
pathways to local government requirements
and in accordance with Australian Standard
1583.1 Road Lighting – Pedestrian area
(Category P) lighting.
O9 The subdivision layout is designed to S9.1 Where there is no relevant approved O9 is not applicable
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facilitate linkages with adjoining sites in the master plan, concept plan, or site analysis plan, No subdivisions are proposed.
immediate area. subdivision design incorporates future road,
street, cycleway and pedestrian path and open
space connections to adjoining sites.
O10 Where the lots are to be used for No solution provided. O10 is not applicable
Industrial business or Commercial business uses, the The Reconfiguring of a Lot is required for the
layout provides for appropriate buffer areas, to proposed easement to the approved facility,
mitigate possible impacts on nearby residences or through the adjoining lot, connecting to Jirrima
other noise sensitive uses. Court. A new lot is not proposed.
O11 For lots in the Rural Settlement Zone—a No prescribed solution. O11 is not applicable
sealed access to the nearest urban settlement is The Reconfiguring of a Lot is required for the
available. proposed easement to the approved facility,
through the adjoining lot, connecting to Jirrima
Court. A new lot is not proposed.
Water supply for fire fighting
O12 An adequate and accessible water supply S12.1 For development in a water service Complies with O12
is provided for firefighting purposes. area, water mains within the development shall The proposed access and power installation to the
comply with the: approved facility are located within close proximity
Queensland Water Resource Commission - to a waterway.
Guidelines for Planning and Design of
Urban Water Supply Schemes; and
Australian Standard 2419 and the Water
Providers Network Model Criteria;
AND
S12.2 Facilitate the connection of fire services
that comply with the requirements of the
Building Code of Australia.
Energy efficiency
O13 The street and lot orientation facilitates the S13.1 For Community Title Development or urban O13 is not applicable
construction of energy efficient buildings that respond residential development each lot contains a The Reconfiguring of a Lot is required for the
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