Appendix B - Code Assessment

Reconfiguring a Lot Code



PO5                                                                  AO5.1                                                                     AO5.1 – Complies
New lots have areas and dimensions that:                             New lots are of a size and shape that can accommodate the land            The proposed lots are of sufficient size and shape to provide
                                                                     uses intended by the zone.                                                house site areas that will allow for the establishment of dwellings
    a)   are consistent with the purpose and overall                                                                                           and associated buildings commensurate with the rural residential
         outcomes of the applicable zone or zones;                                                                                             zone.
    b)   are consistent with the size and character of
         surrounding lots;                                           AO5.2                                                                     AO5.2 – Complies
    c)   can accommodate land uses that are consistent               In general, lots have a predominantly regular, rectangular shape.         The lots have a conventional rectilinear shape.
         with the purpose and overall outcomes of the
         applicable zone;                                            Editor's note-topographical constraints or environmental values may
    d)   allow for siting and construction of buildings,             call for irregular property boundaries.
         structures, access ways and car parking while:-
                i)   retaining ecologically important
                     areas and ecological linkages;
                                                                                                                                               AO5.3 – AO5.4 – Not Applicable
               ii)   minimising risk of soil erosion, landslide,
                                                                                                                                               The site is not located within a residential zone, activity centre or
                     flooding and bushfire;                          AO5.3                                                                     industry zone.
              iii)   minimising earthworks or retaining walls
                                                                     In residential zones, lots are generally arranged so that:
                     associated with construction on sloping
                     sites;
             iv)     retaining the scenic amenity and                     a)    there are no more than five lots with a frontage width of
                     vegetated character of the landscape;                      less than 15 metres grouped in a row;
              v)     retaining culturally significant features and        b)    there are no more than three lots with a frontage width of
                     protecting views to culturally significant                 7.5 metres or less in a row unless serviced by a rear lane;
                     features;                                            c)    lots with a frontage width of less than 15 metres are not
             vi)     minimising detrimental impacts of effluent                 located opposite other lots with a frontage width of less
                     disposal or storm water runoff; including                  than 15 metres
                     open space for landscaping; ensuring
                     safe vehicular manoeuvring areas
                     without concentration of driveways in one
                     space; and                                      AO5.4
            vii)     where not in a water or sewerage service        In activity centres and industry zones, new lots contribute to a mix of
                     area, allow for water storage tanks and         lot sizes that cater for varied commercial and industrial enterprises,
                     suitable effluent disposal.                     such that:
    e)   except where otherwise specified in a local area
         code, comply with the minimum lot size specified
                                                                          a)    smaller lots intended for intensive development are
         in Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum Lot Size and Dimensions
                                                                                clustered near centres;
                                                                          b)    new lots adjacent to sensitive land uses include sufficient
                                                                                area for buffering of incompatible land uses; and
                                                                          c)    lot reconfiguration provides for
                                                                                shared access arrangements wherever possible.