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Attachment 1 - Code Assessment · MCU23/0030
Attachment 1 – Code Assessments
Low Density Residential Zone Code
Table 6.3.1.3 - Criteria for assessment
Role and function Table 6.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
Role and function
PO1 No acceptable outcome provided Complies
Development provides for low density, The proposed dwelling is of a detached nature,
predominantly detached housing on a range of lot consistent with the size of the majority of houses
sizes consistent with the character of the area, within the local area. The proposed dwelling is
which meets the needs of current and future designed and sited to provide a high level of
resident populations including small households, amenity to the future residents and surrounding
older persons, people on low incomes and people neighbourhood.
with special mobility needs.
PO2 AO2.1 Complies
Land uses are limited to those which are Land uses do not regularly result in more than ten The proposed development is for a single dwelling
compatible with low density living in urban unrelated persons being present on site. house which contains 5 bedrooms for permanent
neighbourhoods. residents.
AO2.2
Complies
Land uses do not adversely affect the amenity of
The proposed development is for a dwelling house
the residential neighbourhood by the emission of
which is a compatible use within the low density
noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, vapour,
residential zone.
steam, soot, ash, dust, grit, oil, waste water, waste
products, or radio or electrical interference.
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AO2.3 Complies
Any business operated on site including The proposed development is for a dwelling house
accommodation is subordinate to the use of the land use. No business use is proposed as part of
premises for a domestic residence. this application.
PO3 AO3.1 Noted.
Visitor accommodation is limited to low density Home-based businesses allow for up to four short
formats compatible with the domestic character term guests to be accommodated within the home
and use of the area so as not to cause unreasonable of the host while the host remains in residence,
loss of residential amenity, having regard to: such as traditional bed and breakfast
accommodation.
1. the privacy of adjoining properties;
AO3.2
Not applicable
2. any likely increase in noise to adjoining Short-term accommodation:
Application is for a dwelling house.
properties;
1. does not constitute a party house;
3. the scale of the use and its compatibility
2. makes available no more than one self
with the surrounding character and uses
contained dwelling at any one time;
within the area;
3. noise does not unreasonably impact on the
4. retention of the primary residential
residential amenity enjoyed by the
function of an area;
adjoining or surrounding properties; and
5. the impact on the safety and efficiency of
4. makes available no more than five
the local road network;
bedrooms.
6. any impact on shared access or uses rights
of way; and
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7. waste storage areas are located so they do AO3.3 Complies
not significantly impact on the visual Buildings are designed and orientated so that the The proposed dwelling is designed to incorporate
amenity of the area. majority of outdoor living areas face away from the the outdoor living areas to the North facing the
habitable areas of adjoining dwellings. Noosa River.
AO3.4
Waste storage areas are screened and located to
the rear or side of a building and are not located
along any frontage to a public street or space.
PO4 AO4 Not applicable
The Low density residential zone includes Dwelling houses and associated domestic or home- The proposed dwelling house is not situated in
established house blocks in remote, secluded areas based uses in well-landscaped settings remain the Noosa North Shore or Lake Cooroibah.
with little or no urban services or infrastructure. only form of development on small village and
waterfront lots in the Low density residential zone:
1. on Noosa North Shore; or
2. at Lake Cooroibah.
PO5 AO5.1 Not applicable
A secondary dwelling may create permanent No more than one secondary dwelling is provided No secondary dwelling proposed as part of this
housing for an extended family member or other on any site regardless of site area. application.
member of the household resident in the dwelling
Not applicable
house while protecting the low density character of AO5.2
No secondary dwelling proposed as part of this
the site and the zone. A secondary dwelling:
application.
1. has a maximum gross floor area of 65m²;
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2. has no more than two bedrooms; and
3. does not occur on any property covered by
a Building Unit Plan.
PO6 AO6.1 Not applicable
Community residences and rooming Development has the external appearance of a No community residences proposed as part of this
accommodation: dwelling house occupied by one household. application.
AO6.2 Not applicable
1. are compatible with the look and feel of the No community residences proposed as part of this
No more than five bedrooms are provided.
surrounding housing; application.
2. do not exceed the anticipated load on
infrastructure;
3. do not generate vehicular traffic at a level
unreasonable for the Low
Density Residential Zone; and
4. do not exceed the anticipated residential
density of the zone.
Built form Table 6.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
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Built Form
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Building Height AO7.1 Performance Outcome
PO7 Buildings and structures are no more than 8
The proposed dwelling does not exceed 2 storeys in
Buildings and structures: metres in building height and do not exceed 2 height, however some of the roof articulation
storeys. exceeds the 8m height limit. The extent of roof
protruding through is not visible from the street.
1. are low rise and present a building height Therefore, the dwellings still presents a low rise
AO7.2
consistent with structures on adjoining and
Where excavation is required, the maximum building height which is consistent with adjoining
surrounding premises and with the and surrounding premises, still allows for
portion of the exposed external façade of the
predominant character of the area; articulations that adds amenity to the streetscape
building cannot exceed 8m in building height. and does not visually dominate the street. The
2. are designed to provide an interesting proposed dwelling will not unreasonably obscure
streetscape and complement landform any views or lead to the overshadowing of
changes; Alternative provision to the QDC neighbouring properties as the noncompliance is
minor in nature.
3. do not visually dominate the street or
surrounding area; Complies
As per the architectural plans included in
4. respect the scale of surrounding vegetation attachment 2, no portion of the building façade
and maintain a vegetated skyline; exceeds 8m in building height.
5. do not unreasonably obscure views or lead
to overshadowing of neighbouring
properties; and
6. do not exceed two storeys.
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Site cover and gross floor area AO8.1 Performance Outcome
PO8 Site cover of all buildings and structures The proposed dwelling has an overall site cover of
Development: on site does not exceed: 52.6%. The proposed dwelling is a scale compatible
with the surrounding development with medium
1. for a single storey building – 50%;
density development located across the road. The
1. is of a scale compatible with surrounding
2. for a building of 2 storeys – dwelling has low site impact and allows for soft
development and the particular
landscaping dispersed across the site.
circumstances of the site; 1. 50% for one of the storeys; and
2. has a low site impact to maximise the 2. 30% for the other storey; or
opportunity to retain site characteristics,
3. 40% for both storeys.
such as native vegetation and natural
Complies
landforms;
The proposed gross floor area of the dwelling is
AO8.2
3. allows the opportunity to provide soft 477.57m2.
Irrespective of site cover, the total gross floor area
landscaping between buildings;
of combined buildings does not exceed 500m2 with
4. does not present an appearance of bulk to the exception of the following properties at Park
adjacent properties, roads or other areas in Road Noosa Heads, where a maximum gross floor
the vicinity of the site. area of 150m2 applies:
1. Lot 57 RP230895;
2. Lot 56 RP230895;
3. Lot 55 RP52918;
4. Lot 54 RP52918; and
5. Lot 3 RP122368.
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Alternative provision to the QDC
Setback AO9.1 Performance outcome
PO9 Buildings and structures have a setback of 6 metres The proposed dwelling has a setback of 4.5m which
Buildings and structures are designed and sited to: from the road frontage, provided that setback to is consistent with the current setback to the
one frontage may be reduced to 4.5 metres where property and adjoining dwelling. The setback
1. provide a high level of amenity to users of
the lot: relaxation will not obstruct views or cause
the subject site and adjoining premises,
overlooking to occur. The front relaxation is not
including provision of visual and acoustic 1. has frontage to more than one road; and
dissimilar to the current built form which still allows
privacy and access to sunlight;
2. is less than 600m in area; or
2 for a high level of amenity, including visual and
2. not unreasonably obstruct views or cause acoustic privacy and access to sunlight.
3. is less than 15 metres in width.
overlooking of private open space or
habitable areas of adjoining premises;
AO9.2 Complies
3. provide adequate distance from adjoining
Buildings and structures meet the following The proposed dwelling has a 3 metre setback from
land uses;
minimum boundary setbacks to rear boundaries: the rear boundary.
4. preserve existing vegetation that will help
1. where the lot has an area of at least 550m2,
buffer development;
rear setbacks comply with either:
5. allow for space and landscaping to be
1. 3 metres setback up to 4.5 metres
provided between buildings
in height; and 6 metres setback
including adequate area at ground level for
between 4.5 metres and
landscaping with trees, shrubs and outdoor
8 metres height; or
living;
2. no part of the building protrudes
beyond a projection line that rises
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6. be consistent with the predominant from 1.8 metres above the ground
character of the streetscape; and at the property boundary to a point
8 metres in height 6 metres in from
7. protect the natural character and avoid
the property boundary, providing
adverse impacts on ecologically important
that no building or structure is
areas such as national parks, waterways
setback less than 1 metre from the
and wetlands.
boundary, as shown in Figure
6.3.1.4
2. where the lot area is less than 550m2 the
rear boundary setback is per other
boundaries as addressed in AO9.3 below;
3. where the rear boundary of a lot adjoins a
reserve, public open space or access
easement the rear boundary setback may
be as for other boundaries as addressed in
AO9.3 below.
Editor’s Note—Where the property is a corner lot
with two road frontages, there is no “rear
boundary” and both common property boundaries
are considered as other boundaries as addressed in
AO9.3.
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AO9.3 Performance Outcome
Buildings and structures meet the following The proposed dwelling is generally in accordance
minimum setbacks to boundaries other than road with the acceptable outcomes, being 1.5 metres
frontages and rear boundaries: setback for the first floor and 2 metres for the
second floor. The portion of the building above 7.5
1. 1.5 metre setback up to 4.5 metres height;
metres is setback 2 metres from the boundary. The
2. 2 metres setback between 4.5 metres and proposed relaxation is consistent with the
7.5 metres height; and surrounding and adjoining dwellings and does not
cause adverse impacts upon amenity and the
3. 2.5 metres if above 7.5 metres height.
character of the locality.
AO9.4 Noted
Notwithstanding the provisions of AO9.2 and
AO9.3, a lesser building setback to:
1. side and rear boundaries may apply for the
following provided they comply with the
Queensland Development Code:
1. open carport;
2. swimming pool, garage/shed; and
3. rainwater tank, retaining walls,
screens and fences not exceeding 2
metres in height; and
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2. front boundaries may apply for the
following provided they comply with the
Queensland Development Code:
1. swimming pool less than 1m above
ground level; or
2. decks or balconies less than 1m
above ground level.
Not applicable
AO9.5
Subject site fronts the Noosa Inlet as per Figure AP3-
Buildings and structures on premises with frontage
15A.
to the Noosa River system are setback not less than
10 metres from the mean high water spring as
shown in Figure AP3-15A
Alternative provision to the QDC
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Setback to a watercourse in the Noosa Waters AO10 Not applicable
estate, Noosaville For premises adjoining a watercourse within the Proposed dwelling is not located in the Noosa
Noosa Waters estate no building work, filling or Waters Estate.
excavation works occurs within 4.5 metres from the
PO10
centre line of the top of the concrete revetment
Land adjoining the revetment wall and for a width
wall.
of 4.5 metres serves flood detention and amenity
functions, free of structures and impervious
Editor's note—refer to Figure 6.3.1.5
surfaces.
Alternative provision to the QDC
PO11 AO11.1 Not applicable
The flood detention and amenity functions of the A minimum of 25% of the area within 4.5 metres of Proposed dwelling is not located in the Noosa
area adjoining the Noosa Waters revetment wall the revetment wall is gardens planted with shrubs Waters Estate.
are retained and enhanced by ensuring: and small trees with a mature height of 3 metres or
less.
1. works do not protrude through a batter line
AO11.2
of 1:4.5 measured from the centre line of
The ground surface within the first metre of the
the revetment wall;
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2. there is no additional load placed on the revetment wall—
revetment wall;
3. works do not pose a risk to the membrane 1. is grass or ground cover; and
adjoining the revetment wall;
2. does not include shrubs.
4. the watercourse and surrounding land uses
are not adversely affected by development
AO11.3
(building works, filling or excavation)
Side boundary fences within 4.5 metres of the
ensuring:
revetment wall taper down to a maximum height of
1. the area is predominantly soft landscaping; 1.2 metres at the revetment wall and no more than
1.5 metres at a distance of 2.25 metres from the
2. a maximum of 25% of the area is
revetment wall.
impervious;
3. dominant impervious areas and masonry AO11.4
retaining walls are avoided; No shore side anchor points are within 4.5 metres
of the revetment wall.
4. retaining structures and the like are light
weight, low rise and screened by
landscaping;
5. natural materials such as timber or rock are
used rather than manufactured materials;
6. the acoustic privacy and access to sunlight
of surrounding development is protected;
7. views are not impeded; and
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8. shore side anchor points are avoided.
Design Table 6.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
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Design
Streetscape and presentation AO12.1 Complies
PO12 Buildings are orientated towards the street by The proposed dwelling incorporates a porch,
Buildings and structures are designed to: having the main entrance easily recognisable from external stairs, entry arbour and large front door
the street and including two or more of the that are orientated towards the street to ensure the
1. address the street and contribute positively
following design elements in the front facade: main entrance is easily recognisable from the street.
to the streetscape character;
1. verandahs;
2. avoid large continuous wall planes and
bulky elevations or boxy profiles; 2. porches;
3. maintain a domestic appearance 3. external stairs;
consistent with detached dwelling houses.
4. awning or shade structures; or
5. window openings.
Complies
AO12.2 The proposed dwelling does not incorporate a wall
No wall greater than 5 metres in height has a greater than 5 meters in height has a length greater
length greater than 20 metres. than 20 metres.
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AO12.3
Where buildings are raised on posts or stumps
with a suspended floor, the distance between the
ground and the lowest part of the floor of the Not applicable
building does not exceed 3 metres.
AO12.4
Development visible from the street includes no
Complies
more than:
The proposed development does not include more
than 1 letter box, 1 electricity meter, 3 wheelie bins
1. one letter box; or 3 garage doors.
2. one electricity meter box;
3. three wheelie bins; and
4. three garage doors.
AO12.5
Any shipping containers, railway carriages or similar
are placed behind a dwelling house and not visible
from the street. Not applicable
No shipping containers or similar proposed as part
of this application.
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PO13 AO13.1 Complies
Garages and carports are designed and sited to No more than three garage doors, having a The proposed garage door does not exceed 7.2m in
visually integrate with the dwelling and avoid combined total width not exceeding 7.2 metres length.
dominating the street by: present to the street front.
AO13.2 Complies
1. minimising the width of the garaging
Double width garages do not occur on any lot less The proposed dwelling is situated on a site which is
structure;
than 10 metres wide. approx 20m in width.
2. minimising projection of the structure
Not applicable
forward of the main face of the dwelling; AO13.3
The proposed lot is over 12.5 metres wide.
and On a lot less than 12.5 metres wide double garages
are permitted only where:
3. ensuring the pedestrian entrance / front
door is visible from the front property
boundary. 1. the lot is at least 10 metres wide;
2. the building is more than one storey in
height; and
3. the total width of the garage does not
exceed 60% of the width of the lot.
Not applicable
AO13.4
The proposed lot is over 14 meters wide.
On lots with a width of at least 12.5 metres but not
exceeding 14 metres the total width of the garage
does not exceed 50% of the width of the lot and
garage doors do not exceed a total width of 6
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metres.
AO13.5 Complies
On lots with a width of more than 14.0 metres, The proposed garage door width is less than 6.7m
garage doors within 10 metres of the front wide.
boundary do not present a combined width of more
than 6.7 metres or 40% of the lot width whichever
is the lesser.
Editor’s Note— The lot width would be measured at
the frontage unless the lot was irregular in shape
being for example on a bend or at the head of a cul-
de-sac, in which case it would be the width of the
lot in line with the front of the garage.
PO14 AO14 Complies
Basements (including the entry points to them): Basements: The basement is accessed internally and does not
encroach into boundary setbacks.
1. are limited to one access a maximum of 6
1. do not dominate the street or building metres wide; and
design;
2. do not encroach into boundary setback
2. visually integrates with the residential areas.
building; and
3. do not present as a storey to the street. Editor's note—refer to figure 6.9.2
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PO15 AO15 Complies
Hard standing driveways and manoeuvring areas Driveways have a maximum width of 6 metres As per the attached architectural plans, the
are designed so as not to dominate the streetscape within the property and only one footpath crossing proposed driveway does not exceed the maximum
nor adversely impact on the low density residential is provided per property as part of the driveway. width of 6 metres and only have one footpath
amenity. crossing.
Roof design AO16.1 Not applicable
PO16 With the exception of the reuse or renovation of an The proposed dwelling is situated within the Noosa
Roof designs: existing building which does not comply, in areas Heads local area.
other than the Coastal Communities and Noosa
1. contribute positively to the character of the
Heads local plan areas:
streetscape;
2. incorporate eaves and roof overhangs;
1. the main roof of buildings has a pitch no
3. avoid boxy elevations on the front facade less than 5 degrees; and
of the building;
2. eaves apply to at least 75% of the
4. do not present an appearance of excessive perimeter of the roof.
bulk to the street or neighbouring
properties;
Editor’s Note — 450 millimetre eaves will achieve
5. do not create opportunities for residents or AO16.1(b) provided a 150 millimetre gutter is used.
building users to overlook the private open
Complies
space or view into habitable windows or AO16.2
Parapet walls do not exceed 50% of the front faced
doors of neighbouring properties. The total width of any parapet wall does not exceed
of the dwelling.
50% of the width of the front facade of a building.
Complies
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AO16.3 No proposed rooftop terrace included as part of
Development does not include rooftop terraces. the design.
Safety and amenity Table 6.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
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Safety and amenity
PO17 AO17.1 Complies
Development is designed to maintain the safety Boundary fences and walls are designed to allow for The proposed dwelling incorporates transparent
and security of persons on the premises and nearby casual surveillance from the property to the street fencing incorporated into the front gate and the
premises and to avoid significant adverse changes and any adjoining public spaces. sliding gate to ensure casual surveillance from the
to the solar access, air quality, noise, accessibility or property to the street and vice versa in line with
other conditions enjoyed by users of associated, Editors note- Casual surveillance can be achieved CPTED principles. The proposed dwelling provides
adjoining or nearby premises. by using open construction where no more than ample opportunity from the front facing windows
50% of the fence or wall is solid and can't be seen overlooking the street.
through.
Complies
AO17.2
All works, including landscaping and fencing are fully
Landscaping, fences or other works on property
contained within the bounds of the land parcel.
boundaries or road reserves do not create
impediments for pedestrian or cyclist use of the
footpath.
AO17.3
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No more than one heavy vehicle (or combination of Noted
heavy vehicles) of more than 4.5 tonnes, or with a
total length in excess of 7.5 metres is parked on the
property overnight.
AO17.4
Complies
No flood lighting is used on site and the vertical
No flood lighting, vertical illumination or external
illumination resulting from direct, reflected or
lighting from the site will exceed 8 lux when
other incidental external lighting emanating from
measured from any point at 1.5m from the
the site does not exceed 8 lux when measured at
boundary.
any point 1.5 metre outside the boundary and at
any level from ground level upward.
Sports courts AO18.1 Not applicable
PO18 A 1.5 metre landscaped buffer separates any No tennis court proposed.
Lighting and noise associated with outdoor tennis private tennis court, half court or sports court
courts, half courts or sports courts do not have an from side property boundaries where adjoining
adverse impact upon the amenity enjoyed by land in a residential zone or in the Rural
occupants of adjoining or nearby premises nor Residential zone.
cause unreasonable disturbance to local fauna.
AO18.2
Courts are fenced to a height of—
1. 3.6 metres for a full sized court; or
2. 2.4 metres for a half court.
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AO18.3
Courts are not lit.
or
AO18.4
For lit courts:
1. lighting structures are not more than 8
metres in height and set back at least 2
metres from any property boundary;
2. the court is located at least 60 metres from
the external wall of an existing or approved
residential dwelling on an adjacent or
nearby lot (as measured from the centre
line of the court);
3. the vertical illumination resulting from
direct, reflected or other incidental lighting
emanating from the site does not exceed 8
lux when measured at any point 1.5 metres
outside the boundary and at any level from
ground level upward; and
4. lighting is hooded or baffled to direct
lighting downward or is of a type that gives
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no upward component of light when
mounted horizontally.
Environment, heritage and scenic amenity Table 6.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
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Environment, heritage and scenic amenity
PO19 AO19.1 Complies
Development: For landscape amenity reasons, cut or fill is less
Please refer to the cut and fill plans provided within
than 1.5 metres in depth relative to the ground the Engineering Report for further details.
1. has minimal impact on the natural landform
level.
and landscape of the site;
Complies
2. does not lead to erosion or the transport of AO19.2
sediments off site; and Development does not result in sediment or other The proposed dwelling is within the urban
material including building materials or waste boundary and has the ability to connect to urban
3. does not lead to the disturbance of natural
products being deposited or released into the road infrastructure appropriately and adequately, the
features, buildings or structures of cultural
reserve, stormwater drain or adjacent properties. design of the dwelling also ensures that no runoff
heritage significance. crosses the side boundaries or worsens conditions
to any adjoining properties or allotments.
AO19.3 Not Applicable
Development on a site adjoining a local heritage The proposed dwelling is not situated adjoining a
place respects the cultural heritage significance of local heritage place.
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the place by mitigating any adverse impacts on the
setting or integrity of the heritage values.
Editor’s Note—Local heritage places are identified
on the Heritage and Character Area Overlay
Maps in Schedule 2.
PO20 AO20.1 Not Applicable
Development on sloping sites: To protect scenic amenity and other landscape The subject site is not of a slope greater than 33%.
qualities:
1. is visually responsive to the natural
topography and sits within the landscape 1. buildings and structures are not
rather than dominating it; constructed on land with a slope greater
than 33%; and
2. steps down slopes or uses suspended floor
construction, minimising cut or fill and 2. buildings and structures are only
avoiding benching of the site; constructed on steep slopes if:
3. retains natural vegetation that assists in 1. there are no other suitable building sites
screening or visually softening on the property; and
development; and
2. construction utilises suspended floors or
4. uses materials, finishes and colours that pole footings rather than slab on ground
complement the natural setting and construction.
integrate with the landscape and skyline. Not applicable
The proposed site is not sloping.
AO20.2
On sloping sites or on ridgelines at the uppermost
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edge of a hill slope:
1. roof lines are generally parallel with
contours of the land;
2. roofs do not exceed a pitch of 15 degrees;
3. buildings do not protrude above the height
of prevailing vegetation; and
4. undercroft areas exceeding 1.5 metres in
height are screened with landscaping or
battens.
Not applicable
The proposed site is not sloping.
AO20.3
On sloping sites slab on ground construction is
avoided to minimise building bulk and benching of
the site. Split-level buildings with small floorplates
are used as an alternative. Post and beam
construction or suspended floor or pole footings
may be appropriate.
Not applicable
AO20.4 The proposed site is not sloping.
Buildings:
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1. are constructed in lightweight materials
such as timber or board, stainless steel,
glass and corrugated iron;
2. are finished with exterior colours of
moderate to darker shades of olive green,
brown, green, blue, charcoal or wood
stains that blend with the colour and hues
of the surrounding vegetation and
landscape;
3. avoid large expanses of solid colours or
reflective surfaces.
Earthworks and drainage Table 6.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
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Earthworks and drainage
PO21 AO21 Complies
Filling and excavation for operational works do not Filling and excavation for operation works are The design of the dwelling also ensures that no
directly, indirectly or cumulatively cause adverse designed and constructed to ensure overland flow runoff crosses the side boundaries or worsens
impacts external to the development site by: and/or flooding is not worsened, impeded, or conditions to any adjoining properties or
otherwise diverted to adversely affect other allotments. Civil plans are provided in the
properties or downstream environments. Engineering Report included at attachment 3.
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1. causing ponding of water on the site or
nearby land;
2. increasing flooding, which adversely affects
the safety or use of any land upstream or
downstream; or
3. adversely affecting the flow of water in any
overland flow path.
Low Density Housing Code
Table 9.3.1.3 - Criteria for assessment
Location 9.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
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Location
PO1 AO1.1 Complies
Dwelling houses, rooming accommodation, Dwelling houses (including secondary dwellings) The proposed dwelling house is located in the low-
community residences and short-term and community residences are anticipated in the density residential zone.
accommodation (for holiday homes) are Low density residential zone, Rural residential
located where they: zone and Rural zone.
AO1.2
Not applicable
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1. provide a high level of comfort and amenity Rooming accommodation provides housing choice Application is for a dwelling house land use.
for occupants; within urban boundaries.
2. maintain amenity and privacy of
neighbouring premises;
3. are compatible with the character and
streetscape of the local area; and
4. do not occupy land intended for higher
density living.
Effects of Use 9.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
Effects of Use
Removal homes AO2.1 Complies
PO2 Any part of a removal home that is affected by The current dwelling is not affected by termites,
A removal home— termite attack, borers, dry rot or severe weathering borers, dry rot or severe weathering. Demolition of
or is damaged as a consequence of relocation, is the dwelling will be dealt with by the private
repaired or replaced using new or sound second- building certifier in accordance with relevant
1. does not have an adverse impact on the
hand materials. regulations and laws.
amenity of the premises or surrounding
premises; and
AO2.2
2. maintains the safety of people and Where located within the urban boundary, external
property. surfaces of the building are cleaned and painted.
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Editor’s Note— the urban boundary is indicated on
the zone maps contained within Schedule 2.
Editor’s Note— applicants will be required to pay a
performance bond to Council before final building
approval is granted. The bond is held
by Council until all external building works are
completed to a satisfactory level, usually within a
12 to 24 month time frame.
Housing choice AO3 Not applicable
PO3 A secondary dwelling: No secondary dwellings proposed as part of this
A secondary dwelling: application.
1. has a maximum gross floor area of 65m²;
1. forms part of a dwelling house and is not
2. has no more than 2 bedrooms.
subdivided from the balance of
the dwelling house; 3. does not occur on any property covered by
a Building Unit Plan; and
2. contributes to housing choice for members
of the one household; 4. does not occur on a property that already
contains a dual occupancy or secondary
3. protects the low density residential, rural
dwelling.
residential or rural character of the zone;
4. does not occur on a property covered by a
Building Unit Plan or any property already
containing more than one dwelling;
5. is accompanied by sufficient car parking.
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PO4 AO4 Not applicable
Rooming accommodation is located on a site with Rooming accommodation provides housing choice No rooming accommodation proposed as part of
convenient access to employment or education as within urban boundaries is limited to sites within: this application.
well as goods and services including public
transport.
1. 1,500 metres walking distance, via a sealed
pathway, of land within the Major centre
zone, District centre zone or 800 metres of
land within the Neighbourhood centre
zone; or
2. 800 metres walking distance, via a sealed
pathway of a pedestrian access point of a
hospital or tertiary education
establishment; or
3. 400 metres walking distance, via a sealed
pathway, of a Translink bus stop.
Building design and services 9.3.1.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Response
Building design and services
Service and utilities AO5.1 Complies
PO5 If located within the urban boundary, the dwelling The proposed dwelling is located within the urban
Development is provided with: is connected to reticulated water supply, sewerage, boundary and has the ability to connect to
stormwater drainage and telecommunications necessary urban infrastructure.
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1. a level of infrastructure and services that is infrastructure networks (where available to the
appropriate to its setting and sufficient for lot).
the intended use;
2. an effluent treatment and disposal system AO5.2
that does not have an adverse effect Where there is no reticulated water supply, the Not applicable
on ecologically important areas or water premises is serviced with a rainwater tank with the
quality; and following minimum water supply capacity:
3. adequate onsite water storage to support
the efficient use of water and is adequate 1. for dwellings with no more than 3
for everyday use of the occupants. bedrooms – 45,000 litres; or
2. for dwellings of more than 3 bedrooms or
where including a secondary dwelling on
the same premises – 60,000 litres.
AO5.3 Not applicable
If located on a lot where reticulated sewerage is not
available to the lot, the dwelling is connected to an
on-site effluent treatment and disposal system.
Landscaping AO6 Complies
PO6 Soft landscaping is provided and retained to a A minimum of 20% of the site is retained for soft
Buildings and structures allow for sufficient space minimum of 20% of the site area. landscaping as shown on the architectural drawings.
for outdoor activities, garden areas and screening
to surrounding land uses.
Car parking AO7 Complies
PO7 Car parking is provided in accordance with Table The proposed dwelling incorporates a double
9.4.1.4 of the Driveways and parking code. garage within the basement level.
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Sufficient car parking is provided to accommodate
the number of vehicles likely to use the site.
Driveway and crossover
Access Design AO8.1 Complies
PO8 Driveways and crossovers are designed to comply The proposed driveway complies or can be
The design, management and maintenance of the with Council's standard drawings RS-049, RS- condition to comply with the Council standard
access facilitates: 050, RS-056 and addendum as applicable. drawings.
AO8.2
1. safe and convenient use for vehicles,
Where a footpath exists, the driveway meets the
pedestrians and cyclists;
road reserve at the level of the existing footpath.
2. vehicles negotiating without contacting the
driveway or crossover surface; and AO8.3 Complies
Driveways within the property: The proposed driveway complies or can be
3. stormwater disposal without any negative
condition to comply with the Council standards in
impacts on the surrounding area.
relation to gradients.
1. have a maximum gradient of 20% and
vertical curves to ensure no scraping for a
standard vehicle; or
2. have a maximum gradient of 25%
provided–
1. the length of the driveway steeper than
20% does not exceed 6 metres; and
2. there is a change in gradient not less than 2
metres in length and not greater than
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12:5% at the ends of the 25% section of the
driveway.
PO9 AO9 Complies
The driveway and crossover design avoids using The driveway and crossover is designed without The proposed driveway and crossover is situated
structures within the road reserve. significant alteration to the existing road reserve towards the eastern boundary and is designed to be
whereby the finished surface level of the driveway consistent in height with the existing road reserve.
is consistent in height with the existing height of
the road reserve.
Materials AO10 Complies
PO10 No pavers or permeable pavement systems are No pavers or permeable pavement systems are
Driveways and crossovers are to be able to used within the road reserve. proposed.
withstand loadings from vehicles and the use of
pavers is avoided. Editor’s Note—Examples of the types of pavers to
avoid include clay, concrete and permeable
pavement products.
Surface water AO11 Complies
PO11 Driveways have a minimum grade of 1% away from The proposed driveway is designed as such to
Driveways are designed to: any adjoining buildings and are formed to drain to prevent water from ponding or entering buildings,
landscaped areas. allows for stormwater runoff to primarily disperse
1. prevent water from ponding or entering
into landscaped areas before entering the drainage
buildings;
systems.
2. provide an opportunity for filtering of
stormwater prior to it leaving the site; and
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3. not reduce the stormwater carrying
capacity of roadways.
Protection of infrastructure AO12 Complies
PO12 Driveways are located not less than 1.0 metre from The proposed driveway is not situated within 1m of
Driveways do not damage or interfere with the stormwater infrastructure. Stormwater Infrastructure.
location, function of, or access to Council
infrastructure. Editor’s Note—If the driveway covers or is within
1.0 metre of stormwater infrastructure, an
operational works application to Council for a non-
standard driveway is required.
Streetscape and effect on traffic network AO13.1 Complies
PO13 Areas adjoining driveways disturbed as a result of The proposed dwelling incorporates landscaping to
The visual impact of driveways on the streetscape the driveway construction are grassed or planted to the frontage of the site.
and surrounding area is minimised and significant minimise visual impact and stabilise the soil.
adverse impacts on the traffic network are avoided.
AO13.2 Complies
Vehicular access avoids disturbance to the tree The proposed driveway will not disturb any tree
protection zone of trees on public land. protection zones.
Driveway Location AO14.1 Complies
PO14 Only one driveway and crossover is provided. Only one vehicle crossover and driveway are
Driveways and crossovers are located so they do provided to the site.
not impede the safe and efficient use of the road AO14.2
Not applicable
network. Where the premises has frontage to more than one
The subject site does not have a frontage to more
formed and sealed road and the roads have
than one road.
differing orders in the Road Hierarchy, the driveway
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and cross-over is provided on the frontage with the
lower order.
AO14.3 Not applicable
For corner lots, driveways and crossovers are Site not situated on a corner lot.
located in accordance with Council's standard
drawings.
Not applicable
AO14.4
The proposed dwelling is within the low-density
If in the Rural zone or Rural Residential zone, the
residential zone.
driveway and cross-over is located to provide
minimum safe sight distances in accordance with
Austroads.
Editor's Note - An operational works application is
required for a second driveway.
Bushfire Hazard Management AO15 Not applicable
PO15 Within a bushfire hazard area where there is no The proposed dwelling will be connected to a
Where located in a Bushfire Hazard Area as shown reticulated water supply, the premises has: reticulated water supply.
on the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Map in Schedule 2
1. an accessible dam, swimming pool or water
and not in a water service area, an adequate,
tank available for firefighting purposes with
reliable, safely located and freely accessible water
an onsite water volume of not less than
supply is provided for fire fighting purposes, which
5,000 litres; and
is in addition to day to day water supply.
2. a water supply outlet pipe 50 millimetres in
diameter and fitted with a standard fire
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brigade fitting connected to the water
supply (other than where the water supply
is in a swimming pool or dam).
Editor’s Note — Water supply capacity for
firefighting purposes is in addition to water supply
capacity for household use.
Flood Hazards AO16.1 Complies
PO16 Where the development is located in the Flood Proposed finished floor levels will be adopted with
Development is designed and sited to ensure risk to Hazard Area as shown on Flood Hazard Overlay the minimum required freeboard to flood events in
people and property from flooding is avoided or Map in Schedule 2, accordance with the QUDM and Council
minimised. the finished floor level of habitable rooms is at lea Development Codes. For further details please refer
st 300 millimetres above the Defined flood event to the Engineering Report included at Attachment
(DFE). 3.
OR
AO16.2
Where the DFE has not been modelled for the
area, the finished floor level of habitable rooms is
at least 500 millimetres
above the highest recorded flood.
Editor's Note—The QDC mandatory provisions
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MP3.5 also apply to the construction of buildings in
flood hazard areas.
PO17 No acceptable outcome provided Complies
Underground car parking areas are designed to Please refer to the Engineering Report included at
drain and function safely during a flood event and Attachment 3 in relation to flooding and carparking.
power failure.
Editor's note—Basements should have flood
immunity above the 1%AEP defined flood event
with alternative means to mechanical pumping
used to achieve such immunity.
Major Electricity Infrastructure & Substations AO18.1 Not Applicable
PO18 Development including any sensitive land uses is at Site not located within proximity of major electrical
Development is sufficiently separated from major least: infrastructure or substations.
electricity infrastructure and substations to
minimise the likelihood of nuisance or complaint.
1. 50 metres from a transmission substation;
2. 10 metres from any other substation; and
3. 30 metres from a transmission line
easement.
AO18.2
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Habitable buildings are not located within an
easement for a distribution line.
PO19 AO19 Not Applicable
Development is located and designed to avoid or Noise emissions do not exceed 5db(A) above Site not located within proximity of major electrical
minimise noise nuisance from the use of background noise level internal to a habitable infrastructure or substations.
infrastructure. building measured in accordance with AS1055.
PO20 AO20 Not Applicable
Wherever practicable habitable buildings are Where adjoining substations or major electricity Site not located within proximity of major electrical
orientated to avoid direct overlooking of major infrastructure, habitable buildings are orientated infrastructure or substations.
electricity infrastructure or substations. so that the majority of outdoor living areas and
windows of habitable rooms face away from
the infrastructure.
Earthworks and Drainage AO21 Complies
PO21 Filling other than accessways: It is not anticipated that filling at a large scale will
Earthworks and drainage operational works do not be required to facilitate the proposed dwelling.
1. does not extend more than the equivalent
directly, indirectly or cumulatively cause adverse Please refer to the cut and fill plans included at
of 3 metres around the main building,
impacts external to the development site by: Attachment 3.
measured from the outer walls of the
building;
1. causing ponding of water on the site or ne
arby land; 2. is limited to a maximum of 500m2; and
2. increasing flooding, which adversely affect 3. does not impact on the local drainage of
s the safety or use of any land upstream adjoining properties.
and downstream;
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3. adversely affecting the flow of water in an
y overland flow path; and
4. adversely affecting the privacy or visual a
menity of surrounding property.
Editor's Note—Development should ensure that
filling does not impact on the amenity and usability
of neighbouring properties (including loss of privacy
caused by relative level changes) or offsite
drainage.
Landslide Hazard Area AO22.1 Not applicable
PO22 Development, including associated access, is not Site not located within the landslide hazard area.
Development maintains the safety of people, located on land identified as a landslide hazard area
property and hazardous materials stored in bulk on a Landslide Hazard Overlay Map.
from the risk of landslide.
AO22.2
Development, including associated access, is
located outside moderate, high and very high
landslide hazard areas and areas with 15% slope or
greater, as determined by a site-specific slope-
analysis.
Editor's Note—A site- specific geotechnical
assessment may be used to demonstrate that
although the proposed development is shown on
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the Landslide Hazard Overlay as being in the
moderate, high or very high landslide hazard area,
the landslide risk is low or very low.
OR
AO22.3
A site-specific geotechnical assessment is prepared
by a registered professional engineer to certify
that:
1. the stability of the site, including
associated buildings and infrastructure, will
be maintained and operational for the life
of the development;
2. the site is not subject to the risk of landslide
activity originating from other land,
including land above the site; and
3. development of the site will not increase
the risk of landslide activity on other land.
Editor's Note— PSP8 Natural Hazards provides
further guidance on assessing landslide hazard.
AO22.4
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Any specific measures identified in a site specific
geotechnical assessment for stabilising the site or
development are to be fully implemented.
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