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Specific Outcomes                                      Proposed Solutions
primary function of each type of street and               constructed north of Blue Wren Place. Although
encourage driver behaviour, speeds and                    this design does not maximise external
traffic volumes that are safe and appropriate             accessibility it is necessary due to the
to that function;                                         constraints provided by the waterways. It does
b) provides a high level of internal accessibility        deter non-local traffic from accessing the site.
both within the site and to external sites and
appropriate external connections for vehicles,             The proposed road network is designed to
pedestrian and cycle movements;                            allow for safe speeds and sightlines for entering
c) deters through-traffic from residential areas           and exiting the proposed lots.
and creates safe conditions for local road
users, pedestrians and cyclists;                           The proposal does not compromise the ability
d) incorporates street junctions and access to             for the road network to provide future
lots that are located and spaced to facilitate             pedestrian and cycling linkages.
safe and convenient vehicle movements;
e) provides for street widths and lengths that             The road design has been designed in
optimise the cost effectiveness of the network             accordance with sections 2 & 3 of Planning
and the provision of public utilities;                     Scheme Policy No. 5 with a width of 17.0m.
f) provides for road reserve widths not less than          Each cul-de-sac has a length of less than 200m
the minimum identified Section 2.3 of PSP5                 and an appropriate turning circle.
Engineering Design Standards – Roads,
Drainage and Earthworks;
g) minimises the extent of earthworks required
by being sympathetic to the terrain;
h) has no significant adverse effects on habitat
corridors or areas of significant native
vegetation;
i) does not create noise attenuation difficulties;
j) incorporates pedestrian and cyclist crossings
at intersections or where required to access
high activity nodes and public transport;
k) has regard to the potential for conflict
between vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists;
and
l) incorporates on-road cycling facilities.

O8 The development contains a pathway system               Sufficient area is provided for pathways to be
that encourages walking and cycling and provides a         constructed.
safe environment for users, and is--
a) a stable, smooth surface, including across
driveways, sections and joins;
b) easily maintained;
c) of a width and longitudinal gradient to cater
for projected usage
d) inclusive of clear sight-lines for safe use;
e) be free of any obstructions such as fences,
signage and bollards.

O9 The subdivision layout is designed to facilitate        The reconfiguration maintains the ability for
linkages with adjoining sites in the immediate area.       further pedestrian linkages to be created in the
                                                           future if required.

O10 Where the lots are to be used for Industrial           Not applicable.
business or Commercial business uses, the layout
provides for appropriate buffer areas, to mitigate
possible impacts on nearby residences or other noise
sensitive uses.
O11 For lots in the Rural Settlement Zone—a sealed         Not applicable.
access to the nearest urban settlement is available.
Water supply for fire fighting


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