Town Planning Report (00012493)

proposal seeks to provide an alternative, more affordable dwellings that will increase the
choice for local residents.

It should also be noted that the site is in an ideal location for this form of residential
development given its proximity to the services, facilities and employment opportunities
within the Business Centre. The development is also consistent with the objective of the
South East Queensland Regional Plan which seeks to increase residential densities in
existing urban areas. The development would also help to support a more sustainable
public transport system for the local area, in accordance with the Council’s Sustainable
Transport Strategy.

In conclusion, it is considered that the arguments set out above provide sufficient planning
grounds to overcome the conflict with the Planning Scheme in accordance with section
326(1)(b) of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009

4.3.5   Overlays
Natural Hazard: Bushfire & Acid Sulfate Overlay Map, OM9.4 identifies that the site may
potentially be affected by Acid Sulfate Soils. Given that earthworks will be required below
5mAHD to create the basement, an appropriate acid sulfate soils management plan will
be prepared to manage any impacts that may occur should these soils be disturbed
during the construction process.



4.3.6   Code Assessment
The following codes are considered to be the most applicable to the land use and design
proposed in the application:

               Residential Uses Code
               Landscaping Code
               Engineering Works Codes

The application has been assessed against these codes and the key issues arising from this
assessment are discussed below.

4.3.6.1 Residential Uses Code
The key points to note from the assessment of the proposal against the Residential Uses
Code are summarised below:

           the building entrance is clearly visible from Doonella Street;

           a footpath across communal areas provides direct pedestrian access from
            Doonella Street to the building entrance;

           the basement will drain from the site by gravity means;



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