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11. Transport Code
9.4.7 Transport Code
Table 9.4.7.3 - Criteria for Assessable development
Strategic Transport Network Table 9.4.7.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Strategic Transport Network
PO1 AO1.1 Not applicable.
Traffic generation from development is considered Where the development leads to the need to The development will not lead to an increase in
in a localised and a Shire wide context to ensure increase transport infrastructure in the Shire, the transport infrastructure.
that— development contributes to the transport network in
accordance with Council’s infrastructure network
1. the transport network has the capacity to planning.
safely and efficiently accommodate
projected movements; Editor’s Note— Council may require the preparation
2. development does not have an adverse of a Transport Impact Assessment Report.
impact upon the functioning of the road
network; and AO1.2 Not applicable.
3. development includes measures to improve Development provides for high trip generating land The development is small in scale and will not lead
transport options rather than relying on the uses, such as higher density residential to high trip generating land uses.
widening of roads. development and employment generators, to be
located in and around activity centres and around
major public transport hubs.
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PO2 AO2.1 Not applicable.
Development respects the road hierarchy and Arterial and distributor roads are designed so they The development does not involve the creation of a
supports the intended function of adjacent and can operate with acceptable volumes of traffic new road. The proposed development is consistent
nearby roads. during peak times. with the diverse nature of the surrounding land uses
and with the range of uses supported by the site’s
Editor’s Note — The Noosa Shire road hierarchy is higher-order zoning. It is therefore considered that
depicted on Regional Infrastructure Overlay Maps. the proposed development will not unduly impact
traffic volumes on the David Low Way.
AO2.2 Not applicable
Collector and local streets are provided to support
short trips for local traffic moving in and between
neighbourhoods.
AO2.3 Not applicable
Local streets are designed to discourage through
traffic and traffic is channelled towards collector
streets to ensure that traffic volumes on local
streets are kept low.
AO2.4 Not applicable
A collector street is provided parallel to arterials
particularly where they pass through centres.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
AO2.5 Not applicable.
Appropriate width of road and verge is provided to The site is afforded a generous verge width.
allow streets to perform their designated functions
in the street network.
PO3 Complies.
Development access does not compromise the No acceptable outcome provided
functions of particular roads as indicated in the road The development’s access is proposed to be left-in/
left-out and service vehicles will be restricted to the
hierarchy, and does not adversely impact on the
site’s David Low Way frontage. The development
safety, capacity and operations of the road system.
is also small-scale, and as such the proposed
access is not considered to compromise the
function of David Low Way and also not adversely
impact on safety, capacity and operations of the
road system. These matters are further addressed
as part of the Engineering Report (refer to
Appendix E).
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Transport Connectivity Table 9.4.7.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Transport Connectivity
PO4 Complies.
The transport network, including roads and No acceptable outcome provided
The established transport network includes roads
pathways, has high levels of connectivity, both
and pathways that provide suitable levels of
within the development site and to the surrounding
connectivity both within and to surrounding areas
area.
(Refer to Appendix E).
PO5 AO5.1 Not applicable.
Development is designed to facilitate efficient, safe Development is designed and arranged to: The development is a small scale mixed use
and accessible bus services that connect to existing development. Public transport is provided along
and future public passenger transport facilities. 1. provide on-site or off-site public transport David Low Way.
facilities, having regard to the specific
nature and scale of development, and the
number of people involved in the use;
2. provide convenient and attractive linkages
to existing and proposed public transport
facilities; and
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
3. maximise accessibility for all anticipated
users.
AO5.2 Not applicable.
Roads catering for buses are:
1. arterial, distributor, or collector roads;
2. roads which provide highly accessible
routes;
3. roads that provide for the shortest and
most direct route for an efficient public
transport service; and
4. roads that can efficiently service adjoining
development areas.
AO5.3
Not applicable.
Roads catering for buses provide convenient
connections to existing and future public passenger
transport facilities.
AO5.4
Not applicable.
Bus routes are located to maximise patron
catchment and to consider personal safety, lighting
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
and traffic management. We do however note that the proposed mixed-use
development is well suited to this location which
is serviced by buses.
AO5.5 Complies.
Development on bus routes does not impact on The development does not compromise the
bus stop infrastructure or the efficient running of effective operation of the bus stop infrastructure or
bus services. the efficient running of the bus service.
AO5.6 Not applicable.
Roads catering for buses are designed and
constructed in accordance the relevant State
government standards.
Editor’s Note — Queensland’s Department of
Transport and Main Roads, and the TransLink
division within the Department have design
standards for public transport networks and
infrastructure.
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
PO6 AO6.1 Complies.
Development enhances connectivity between Development provides direct and convenient
Convenient pedestrian access will be provided to
existing and future public passenger transport pathway linkages between existing and future
the nearby public transport facilities located
facilities and other transport modes. public passenger transport facilities.
approximately 100m to the north of the site.
AO6.2 Not applicable.
Development provides wayfinding information for
existing public transport facilities and
interconnecting transport modes.
Editor’s Note— Council has design standards that
apply to wayfinding signage.
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Pedestrian and cycle infrastructure Table 9.4.7.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Pedestrian and cycle infrastructure
PO7
Road planning and development designs for No acceptable outcome provided
Not applicable.
pedestrian and cycle movements and provides
for future connectivity and integration with
adjoining sites.
PO8 AO8 The existing road infrastructure already includes
Development provides for cyclists on roads as Roads provide for on-road cycling in accordance with infrastructure for on road cycling. No further action
required for each category of road as identified the standards specified in Council’s Planning Scheme required.
in the Noosa Road Hierarchy. Policy PSP6 Engineering Design Standards – Roads,
drainage and earthworks.
PO9 AO9.1 Complies.
Development is designed to encourage Pathway planning and design is in accordance A 1.8 metre wide frontage pathway will be provided
walking and cycling wherever possible over the with pedestrian and cycling aspects of Austroads in accordance with Austroads.
use of private vehicles. Guides.
AO9.2 Complies.
Attractive and safe pedestrian and cycle connections Attractive and safe pedestrian connections will be
to and through the site are provided with shade trees, provided through the site in accordance with the
graded walking and cycle paths and lighting. proposed Site and Landscape plans (Refer to
Appendices B & C).
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
AO9.3 Not applicable.
Pathways are provided to cater for shared use and
cater for both commuting and recreational usage.
AO9.4 Complies.
Pathways have ramps at all kerbs designed for Pathways will provide ramps for wheelchairs and
wheelchair and pram access across roads. pram access, where necessary.
AO9.5 Complies.
Development has convenient and prominent The development will include an arbor entry that
pedestrian entrances that: provides convenient and clear pedestrian access to
the development site.
1. are orientated towards the street; and
2. cater for universal access.
AO9.6
Complies.
Pathways are adequately lit and have navigational
Pathways will be adequately lit and signed.
signs.
AO9.7
Complies.
Pedestrian and cycle pathways are designed and
The site’s pedestrian paths will be designed and
constructed to:
constructed to provide smooth transitions, ease of
maintenance, suitable widths and gradients, and
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
provide clear sight lines for safe use free of
1. provide a stable, smooth surface, obstructions.
including across driveways, sections and
joins;
2. be easily maintained;
3. have a width and longitudinal gradient to
cater for projected usage;
4. provide clear sight-lines for safe use;
and
5. be free of any obstructions such as
fences, signage and bollards
AO9.8
Complies.
Pedestrian routes border the frontages of residential
The site’s pathways are provided to the residential
land, public parks and business uses with routes
areas and avoid areas at the rear of the site and the
through parking lots or at the rear of lots avoided.
site’s main driveway access. Refer to the site plan in
Appendix B.
Road Design and Construction Table 9.4.7.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Road Design and Construction
PO10 AO10 Not applicable.
Roads and pathways are planned and designed to Road planning and design is in accordance with
support the function of the road hierarchy and Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP6
ensure that— Engineering Design Standards – Roads,
drainage and earthworks.
1. design and alignment of roads,
intersections and all associated works—
1. convey the primary function of each
type of street;
2. provide a safe environment for all
users;
3. are adequate for the design speed
environment;
4. are adequate for predicted traffic
volumes;
5. maintains the safe and efficient
functioning of the road network
incorporating roundabouts as a
preference to T intersections;
6. are compatible with existing
infrastructure;
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
7. are easily maintained by Council
equipment; and
8. where appropriate, have the ability to
accommodate public transport
services;
2. road pavement surfaces—
1. are durable enough to carry
estimated wheel loads of travelling
and parked vehicles;
2. provide for the safe passage of
vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and
discharge of stormwater run-off from
contributing catchments and the
preservation of all-weather access;
3. kerb and channel—
1. controls vehicle movement by
delineating the carriageway for all
users;
2. conveys road pavement run-off to
stormwater drainage in a manner that
allows the road to be trafficable in
1%AEP local rainfall events; and
4. verges and footpaths provide—
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
1. safe access for pedestrians and
cyclists clear of obstructions;
2. an access area for vehicles onto
properties;
3. a corridor allocated for services and
utilities; and
4. additional amenity for minor
roads.
Activity Centres and Community Facilities Table 9.4.7.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Activity Centres and Community Facilities
PO11 AO11.1 Complies.
All key destinations such as activity Adjoining and within 200 metres of activity centres,
The development proposes to upgrade the front
centres, educational establishments, educational establishments, community facilities,
footpath to 1.8m in width consistent with the
community facilities, aged car facilities, beaches and sports grounds:
Planning scheme policies requirements. All other
beaches and sports grounds can be
infrastructure is existing and operational.
reached by a range of travel modes
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
including public transport, walking, cycling,
taxis, and shared and private vehicles. 1. road and pathway networks are designed
for safe pedestrian and cyclist movements;
2. pathways provide direct pedestrian and
cyclist access to focal points and transit
opportunities;
3. designated bus stops, taxi and shared
vehicle set-down facilities are provided.
AO11.2
Complies.
On-street parking, drop-off, access to parking and
loading facilities and vehicle manoeuvring do not Parking and servicing will not adversely
compromise walking and cycling safety and compromise pedestrian or cycling safety and
amenity. amenity.
AO11.3
Roads that function as main streets within an Not applicable. The proposed office space will
activity centre are designed to facilitate active provide additional activation for the site’s David
frontages through means such as wide footpaths Low Way frontage.
and slow speed environments.
AO11.4 Not applicable. No rear lane or other access is
Commercial sites fronting main streets, including available.
Sunshine Beach Road, Poinciana Avenue, Maple
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Street and Diamond Street, are provided with
access from rear lanes or other access streets for
service vehicles and to parking areas, to reduce
potential conflicts with pedestrians and cyclists by
having driveways to these streets.
AO11.5 Not applicable.
Taxi or shared vehicle infrastructure is provided
parallel to the kerb, conveniently located to minimise
passenger walking and designed in accordance
with:
1. AS2890.5–1993 Parking facilities – on-
street parking and AS1428.1–2009 Design
for access and mobility – general
requirements for access – new building
work;
2. AS1742.11–1999 Parking controls – manual
of uniform traffic control devices;
3. AS/NZS 2890.6–2009 Parking facilities –
off-street parking for people with disabilities;
4. Disability standards for accessible public
transport 2002 made under section 31(1) of
the Disability Discrimination Act 1992; and
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
5. AS/NZS 1158.3.1 – Lighting for roads and
public spaces, Part 3.1: Pedestrian area
(category P) lighting – Performance and
design requirements.
Environmental Protection Table 9.4.7.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Environmental Protection
PO12
Road infrastructure is located and aligned so Roads follow the edge of existing disturbed
as to— areas, or alternatively, these works are co-
located with other services within a combined
1. minimise disturbance to native utility corridor.
vegetation and/or other habitat areas;
2. protect and maintain wildlife corridor AO12.2 Not applicable.
movements and the safety of native Low impact construction techniques are used
fauna; around areas of vegetation to be retained to
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
3. provide for compensatory habitat minimise interference with the vegetation.
establishment and maintenance;
Not applicable.
4. minimise changes to the hydrological AO12.3
regime, including drainage patterns, Roads avoid native vegetation and provide
run-off and water quality; appropriate fauna movement corridors and
5. avoid crossing watercourses, drainage protection measures.
lines and wetlands, but where such
crossings are unavoidable, disturbed Editor’s Note— Measures may include fauna
areas are reinstated and revegetated underpasses, ropes, fencing and the like.
on completion of works; and
6. minimise bulk earthworks. AO12.4
Not applicable.
Road infrastructure within or adjacent to native
habitat incorporates fences which allow for
protected wildlife movement and controls
unrestricted access of domestic cats and dogs.
AO12.5 Not applicable.
Native vegetation is protected from clearing or
construction activities by—
1. clearly marking vegetation to be retained
with flagging tape;
2. installing protective fencing around the
dripline of vegetation; and
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
3. ensuring stock piling, storage and vehicle Not applicable.
parking occur outside the areas of
vegetation to be retained.
AO12.6
Where clearance of habitat is unavoidable, once Not applicable.
the area disturbed by the works is re-established,
replacement habitat is planted in proximity of the
works to create native fauna habitat suitable for
the area and maintained for the life of the works.
PO13 AO13 Not applicable.
Road infrastructure is constructed to minimise Road infrastructure is constructed in accordance
adverse environmental impacts, including from with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP6
run-off and erosion. Engineering Design Standards – Roads,
drainage and earthworks
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External Works and Infrastructure Table 9.4.7.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
External Works and Infrastructure
PO14 AO14 Complies.
Development is provided with external works— Where not already existing, the following The David Low Way frontage is fully
infrastructure components are provided constructed. The infrastructure
1. along the full extent of the frontage of the site at the frontage of the site— components outlined in the acceptable
to an appropriate standard having regard to outcomes will be provided to the
the specified function of the road; and 1. full width sealed road; development where not already existing
2. provided beyond the site’s frontage if required. 2. concrete kerb and channel (e.g. the proposed 1.8m wide footpath).
where appropriate; Refer to the Engineering Report in
3. forming and grading to footpaths; Appendix E.
4. vehicular kerb and footpath
crossings;
5. a constructed bikeway;
6. a constructed footpath;
7. a constructed carriageway;
8. required alterations to public
utility mains, services or
installations;
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Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
9. construction of any required
alterations to public utility mains,
services or installations;
10. stormwater drainage works; and
11. installation of electrical conduits.
PO15 Complies.
Any alterations or repairs to infrastructure as a result of the No acceptable outcome provided Any alterations and repairs will be
development are made at no cost to Council. undertaken where necessary and at no
cost to Council (except for any trunk
infrastructure works, which are anticipated
to be offset against the relevant
infrastructure charges).
PO16 Complies.
Road infrastructure is proven to be suitable for its use prior No acceptable outcome provided
This can be conditioned as part of any
to Council accepting the dedicated asset.
development approval.
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Staged development Table 9.4.7.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Staged development
PO17
Staged development is planned, designed and constructed No acceptable outcome Not applicable
to ensure that— provided The development is not proposed to be
staged.
1. each stage of the development can be
constructed without interruption to services
and utilities provided to the previous stages;
2. the infrastructure provided is capable of
servicing the entire development; and
3. the materials used are consistent throughout
the development.
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