Planning Report, Report No. 100238

6.2         Low Density Residential Zone

            The subject site is situated within the Low Density Residential Zone. The
            purpose and overall outcomes of the Low Density Residential Zone, along with
            an assessment of the proposal against the code is provided below:

            Table 2 – Low Density Residential Zone Assessment

              6.3.1.2 Purpose & Overall Outcomes of the Low Density Residential Zone
              (1) The purpose of the Low density residential zone is to provide for:
                  (a) A variety of low density dwelling types; and
                  (b) community uses, and small-scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support local
                      residents.
              (2) The overall outcomes sought for the Low density residential zone are as follows:
              (3) The Community Facilities zone primarily accommodates a variety of community
                   related activities  and     infrastructure,  as well      as certain      special  residential
                   and recreation uses to meet the current and future needs of the community.
                  (a) The Low density residential zone provides housing for permanent residents.
                  (b) The character of low density residential neighbourhoods varies due to factors such as
                        proximity to centres, topography, lot sizes, the established vegetated character, the
                        age of development and open space provision.
                  (c) Development makes a positive contribution to the desired character of the residential
                        neighbourhood by achieving small scale well-designed buildings and landscaped
                        outcomes that enhance an open and green streetscape.
                  (d) The bulk and scale of development located on that part of the site in the Low Density
                        Housing zone is consistent with the building height, gross floor area and site cover
                        required by the performance outcomes of this code.
                  (e) Predominantly detached housing on a range of lot sizes meet the needs of different
                        households.
                  (f) Secondary dwellings, community residences and rooming accommodation are
                        integrated with the low density residential built form and increase housing choice for
                        permanent residents.
                  (g) Outside of the urban boundaries, development is generally limited to a dwelling
                        house on larger lots with limited levels of services and accessibility.
                  (h) Development caters for both the current and projected demographic and
                        socioeconomic profile of the area, including one and two-person households,
                        households on low to moderate incomes and residents with reduced mobility.
                  (i) Home-based businesses provide for domestic workplaces and home hosted
                        accommodation of a scale and intensity compatible with the low density residential
                        character and amenity of the locality.
                  (j) The use of dwellings for short-term accommodation is limited to four times and 60
                        days per calendar year and is within the applicant's principal place of residence.
                  (k) Development maintains a high level of residential amenity having regard to traffic,
                        noise, dust, odour, lighting and other locally specific impacts.
                  (l) Development provides for an efficient pattern of land use and infrastructure that
                        creates walkable and legible residential neighbourhoods that integrate with active
                        transport networks and are well connected to activity centres, employment nodes,
                        open space and recreational areas, community facilities and educational
                        opportunities.


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Planning Report No. 100238            Murray & Associates (QLD) Pty Ltd                             November 25