Delegated Report - Code - Planning RAL26 0015 (As Published) · RAL26/0015

                        irregular lot creation is desirable in this instance to protect ecological values. The proposal
                        therefore directly satisfies PO6(c).
               •        Each irregularly shaped lot remains demonstrably suitable for its intended rural residential
                        purpose. The lots provide sufficient area, appropriate building envelopes, onsite wastewater
                        treatment areas, functional access arrangements, and the capacity to accommodate
                        compliant development in accordance with the Noosa Plan. The irregularity of the lot shapes
                        does not compromise development potential, amenity, or functionality; rather, it reflects a
                        design response that works with the site’s physical constraints rather than against them.
                        Consequently, the irregular lot configuration is appropriate and justified in planning terms.
               While the subdivision results in irregular lot shapes, the proposal clearly satisfies all elements of
               PO6. The irregular lots arise from constraints relating to topography, vegetation retention, and
               access, maintain safe and functional connections, minimise environmental impacts, and remain
               fully suitable for their intended purpose. The development therefore achieves the planning intent
               of the Reconfiguring a Lot Code and the broader outcomes of the Noosa Plan 2020.
               Rear Lot, Lot Size

                   Building Envelope
                   AO21.1
                   The minimum area of the rear lot, exclusive of any access strip, complies with the lot
                   reconfiguration outcomes in Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum lot size and dimensions providing that no
                   rear access lot has a lot size less than 600m2 exclusive of access strip.

               Proposed Lot 7, excluding the access handle has a proposed lot size less than 1.5 hectares, as
               such the development is required to address PO21 of the Reconfiguring a Lot Code, which states:

                   PO21
                   Rear (battle-axe) lots are created only where:
                   a.     it would not be desirable nor practicable for the site to be reconfigured so that all lots have
                          full frontage to a road;
                   b.     located in the Low density residential zone, Rural residential zone or Rural zone;
                   c.     development positively contributes to the character of the neighbourhood;
                   d.     development provides a high standard of amenity for residents and other users of the rear
                          lot and adjoining properties;
                   e.     the lot is large enough to accommodate anticipated land uses including car parking and
                          manoeuvring;
                   f.     development is not detrimental to the use and amenity of adjoining lots through loss of
                          privacy, sunlight or breezes once buildings are constructed;
                   g.     vehicular access to rear lots will not have a detrimental impact on lots adjoining the access
                          strip due to excessive noise, light, dust, stormwater runoff and the like;
                   h.     access arrangements do not adversely affect the safety and efficiency of the road from
                          which access is gained;
                   i.     their creation does not prejudice the anticipated development of adjoining land.

               Assessment Against PO21 – Reconfiguring a Lot Code
               The approved subdivision plan creates a rear lot arrangement within the Rural Residential zone,
               with access achieved via an access easement/handle from Lake Cooroibah Road. Having regard
               to the site’s narrow frontage of approximately 13 metres, its irregular form, existing long driveway
               alignment, vegetation constraints, bushfire hazard mapping and the location of the existing dwelling
               in the south-eastern part of the site, a conventional frontage-based subdivision would not be

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