Att 4 - Updated Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code

Noosa Plan 2020: Amendment 3
Part 8 Overlays \ 8.2 Overlay codes \ 8.2.3 Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code




                                                                Attack Level 29 requirements as per AS3959;
                                                                and                                                   The planning material identifies that the dwelling is
                                                          (d)   is designed so that buildings and structures are      located up to 70m metres from mapped hazardous
                                                                sited in locations of lowest hazard within the lot    vegetation, achieving a BAL 12.5 outcome and
                                                                and elements of the development least                 maintaining an acceptable level of bushfire safety for
                                                                susceptible to fire are closest to the fire hazard.   the proposed use.

                                                                                                                      It is also relevant that the existing dwelling was
                                                                                                                      previously subject to building certification, which
                                                                                                                      required consideration of the relevant bushfire
                                                                                                                      construction and siting requirements.

                                                                                                                      This further supports the conclusion that the existing
                                                                                                                      siting and built form are appropriate having regard to
                                                                                                                      bushfire hazard risk.

                                                                                                                      AO7 – Complies
                                                                                                                      The existing lot and dwelling siting achieve the intent
                                                                                                                      of AO7. The dwelling is located on a large rural
                                                                                                                      holding with sufficient area and shape to allow safe
                                                                                                                      emergency access.

                                                                                                                      It is sited in the lower hazard part of the lot and
                                                                                                                      maintains substantial separation from hazardous
                                                                                                                      vegetation. In particular, the existing approved small
                                                                                                                      dwelling is located up to 70 metres from mapped
                                                                                                                      hazardous vegetation, which is consistent with the
                                                                                                                      setback expectations for BAL 29 under AS3959.

                                                                                                                      No change is proposed to the lot design or building
                                                                                                                      siting. Further, the dwelling has already been subject
                                                                                                                      to private building certification, which supports that
                                                                                                                      the approved siting, separation distances and
                                                                                                                      construction response were considered appropriate
                                                                                                                      for the level of bushfire risk applying to the site.
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