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1. Medium Density Residential Code
6.3.2 Medium Density Residential Zone Code
Alternate provisions to the Queensland Development Code
For the purpose of Section 10 of the Building Regulation 2006 and Section 33 of the Building Act 1975, nominated provisions in Table 6.3.2.3 below are
alternate provisions to the QDC
Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment
Role and function Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Role and function
PO1
Development provides for medium density dual No acceptable outcome provided Complies – The proposal is for a mixed-use
occupancy and multiple dwellings in a range of development consisting of 3 multiple dwelling units
dwelling sizes and styles, which meet the needs of on the first floor and office space at ground. The
current and future resident populations including proposal seeks to establish 3 small dwelling units
small households, older persons, people on low (i.e. less than 100m2). The proposed units will each
incomes and people with special mobility needs. have 2 bedrooms and have been designed to
provide greater housing choice in the existing
village precinct. The small dwellings are considered
to be suitable to cater to the needs of current and
future populations. The nature of the proposed
mixed use development with the residential being
located on the first floor, may preclude those
persons with special mobility needs.
PO2
Alternative models of housing including housing for No acceptable outcome provided Complies – As noted above, the development is a
people with special needs are appropriate where 2-storey mixed use development, which provides
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they are in keeping with the medium density The relies on the residential component on the first
residential amenity and density. floor. Therefore, it will be less desirable for those
people with special mobility needs. Notwithstanding
this, the small scale of the development (being 3
units) and the specific mixed use provision applying
to this Medium density residential zoning enable the
development to be appropriate under these
circumstances. Ample provision is made in
proximate developments for the accommodation of
residents with mobility issues.
PO3 AO3.1
A secondary dwelling may create permanent No more than one secondary dwelling is provided Not applicable.
housing for an extended family member or other on any site regardless of site area.
member of the household resident in the dwelling
house while protecting the character of the site and AO3.2
the zone. A secondary dwelling: Not applicable.
1. has a maximum gross floor area of 65m²;
2. has no more than two bedrooms; and
3. does not occur on any property covered by
a Building Unit Plan.
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PO4 AO4.1
Sites that are currently used for, or approved for the The following sites are retained as relocatable Not applicable.
use of, relocatable home parks or retirement home parks to the general exclusion of other uses:-
facilities continue to provide such residential
1. ‘Noosa Glades’ at 159 Moorindil St
accommodation into the future.
and 44 Tait St, over Lots 2 and 3 on
RP220959;
2. ‘Bougainvillea Gardens’ at 141 Cooroy
Noosa Road, Tewantin, over part of
Lot 230 on MCH4144; and
3. 'Cooroy Village' at 1 Ferrells Road,
Cooroy, over Lot 9 RP844021.
AO4.2
The following sites are retained as retirement
Not applicable.
facilities to the general exclusion of other uses:-
1. ‘Noosa Outlook Retirement Village’ at
71 St Andrews Drive, Tewantin, over
Lot 5 on SP117231;
2. ‘Riverlands’ at 139 Moorindil St,
Tewantin, on Lot 335 on RP211082;
3. ‘Laguna Retirement Estate’ between
Lake Weyba Drive, Reef Street and
Nannygai Street, Noosaville, over Lot
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3 on RP159386, Lot 1 on SP141238
and Lot 1 on RP840222;
4. ‘Noosa Waters Retirement Estate’ at
39 Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville over
Lot 1 on SP115712; and
5. ‘Noosa Domain Village’ at 35 Walter
Hay Drive, Noosaville over Lot 2 on
SP162077.
PO5 AO5.1 Complies.
Land uses are limited to those which are compatible Land uses do not typically rely on people other than The proposed office land use at ground floor is
with medium density living in urban residents of the site to be present on the site compatible with medium density living occurring in
neighbourhoods. between the hours of 7:00pm and 7:00am. the area (and on the upper level of the proposed
development) and will not require non-residents to
be on-site between the hours of 7am to 7pm.
AO5.2 Complies.
Land uses do not result in adverse changes to the The proposed development includes a residential
amenity of the residential neighbourhood by the component at the upper level. The proposed office
emission of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, use at ground floor is not anticipated to result in any
vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, grit, oil, waste adverse impacts to the residential amenity of the
water, waste products, or radio or electrical proposed residential use or the existing
interference. neighbourhood.
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PO6 AO6.1
Visitor accommodation is limited to formats Home-based businesses allow for up to four short Not applicable.
compatible with the character and use of the area term guests to be accommodated within the home Home based businesses are not proposed as part
so as not to cause unreasonable loss of residential of the host while the host remains in residence, of this application.
amenity, having regard to: such as traditional bed and breakfast
accommodation.
1. the privacy of residents on the subject
property or adjoining properties; AO6.2
2. any likely increase in noise to Short-term accommodation does not: Not applicable.
adjoining properties; Short term accommodation is not proposed as part
3. the scale of the use and its 1. constitute a party house; of this application.
compatibility with the character and 2. create noise that would unreasonably
uses within the property or impact on the residential amenity
surrounding area; enjoyed by the adjoining or
4. retention of the primary residential surrounding properties.
function of an area;
5. the residential function and
arrangement of common property; AO6.3
Complies – The building has been architecturally
6. the impact on the safety and efficiency Buildings are designed and orientated so that the designed and orientated so that the majority of
of the local road network; majority of outdoor living areas face away from the
outdoor living areas face away from the habitable
7. the impact of waste storage areas on habitable areas of adjoining dwellings.
areas of adjoining premises. In particular, two of the
the visual amenity of the area; first floor balconies face the north away from the
8. the location of waste storage areas in adjoining residential premise to the south.
relation to sensitive land uses; and
AO6.4
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9. any impact on shared vehicular Waste storage areas are screened and located to Complies – waste storage area will be suitably
access or parking. the rear or side of a building and are not located screened and located behind the front landscape
along any frontage to a public street or space. buffer and along southern driveway (refer to
Appendix B - Site plan).
Peregian Beach
PO7 AO7 Complies.
Offices and health care services are allowed for in Offices and health care services are developed in
conjunction with small dwellings in a mixed use conjunction with residential units in a mixed use
format on premises located on the western side of format providing:
David Low Way (street numbers 233-245),
1. no commercial tenancy exceeds
Peregian Beach, on land described as Lots 16, 17, 1. The commercial tenancy has an area of
250m² gross floor area;
18, 19, 20 and 22 P9315 and all lots on BUP9496. 80m2 and thus will not exceed the 250m2
2. non-residential use(s) do not
limit.
constitute shops;
2. The proposed non-residential use
3. the total gross floor area of the non-
comprises office space, not shops
residential use(s) does not exceed the
3. The total gross floor area of the Office is
gross floor area of the residential
80m2 and does not exceed the GFA of the
use(s);
3 dwelling units (213m2).
4. non-residential uses are limited to the
ground floor;
4. The non-residential use (office) is to be
5. at least one small dwelling is provided
located on the ground level.
for every 90m² of lettable commercial
gross floor area; and
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6. car parking is to be located at the rear 5. Three small dwellings are proposed, hence
of the building. providing more than one small dwelling for
every 90m2 of lettable commercial GFA.
6. Car parking is located at the rear of the
building, with the exception of the visitor
carpark which is located at the front of the
development.
Built form Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)
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Built form
Building Height
PO8 AO8.1 Performance outcome.
Buildings and structures: Buildings and structures are no more than 8 metres Buildings and structures are generally under the 8m
in building height; and building height limit, as. As illustrated in the
1. are low rise and present a building AO8.2 architectural plans (Refer to Appendix B).
height consistent with structures on Where excavation is required, the maximum portion However, it is noted that there is a minor
adjoining and surrounding premises; of the exposed external façade of the building encroachment of 50mm where the roof line
2. are designed to provide an interesting cannot exceed 8m in building height. breaches the allowable building height. This non-
streetscape and complement landform compliance is considered negligible and complies
changes and landscapes Editor's note - refer to figure AP3-13A with the relevant performance outcome for the
following reasons:
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3. do not visually dominate the street or still presents as low rise and consistent with
surrounding area; Alternative provision to the QDC adjoining premises;
4. maintain a vegetated skyline; is designed to provide further visual interest
5. do not unreasonably obscure views or to the existing streetscape and
lead to overshadowing of accompanying landscaping;
neighbouring properties; does not visually dominant the streetscape;
6. do not exceed two storeys. does not unreasonably obscure views or
result in excessive overshadowing of
adjoining premises; and
does not exceed two storeys.
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Building Scale and Bulk
PO9 No acceptable outcome provided. Complies.
Development: The proposed development is a contemporary
mixed-use development that incorporates an
1. is of a scale compatible with surrounding appropriate massing and scale which is consistent
development and the particular with the adjoining premises and the applicable
circumstances of the site; and zoning and built form requirements of the planning
2. does not present an appearance of bulk to scheme.
adjacent properties, roads or other areas in
the vicinity of the site. The proposed development scale is also considered
to be a suitable transition between the commercial
development in the north and residential premises
in the south (Refer to Appendix B).
Site Cover
PO10 AO10 Performance outcome.
Site cover of development: For a dwelling house, site cover does not exceed The proposed development involves a mixed-use
40% of the site area. development that exclusively uses small dwellings
1. does not exceed 40% of the site area; (i.e. less than 100m2) and does not result in the site
or Alternative provision to the QDC cover exceeding 45% as permitted by PO10(2).
2. for small dwellings or for development
which provides a ratio of at least three
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small dwellings to one other dwelling,
does not exceed 45% of the site area.
Plot Ratio
PO11 AO11 Performance outcome.
Plot ratio of development: For a dwelling house, plot ratio of development As mentioned, the development comprises only
does not exceed 0.4:1 small dwellings. The proposed plot ratio is 0.5:1,
1. does not exceed 0.4:1; or which is consistent with the allowable plot ratio for
2. for small dwellings or for development developments that involve small dwellings.
which provides a ratio of at least three
small dwellings to one other dwelling,
does not exceed 0.5:1.
Building Setback
PO12 AO12.1 Performance Outcome.
Buildings and structures are designed and sited to: Buildings and structures meet the following The proposed building and structures are generally
minimum boundary setbacks: compliant with or exceed the relevant setbacks,
1. provide a high level of amenity to which include:
users of the subject site and adjoining 1. for frontages — 6 metres 1. Front – 6m;
premises, including provision of visual 2. for side boundaries— 2. Side – 1.5m up to 4.5m, 2m between 4.5m
and acoustic privacy; 1. 1.5 metres setback up to 4.5 metres to 7.5m; and
2. not unreasonably obstruct views or height; 3. Rear - 6m
cause overlooking of private open 2. 2 metres setback between 4.5 metres The proposed development is seeking a minor
space or habitable areas of adjoining and 7.5 metres height; and relaxation to the northern setback where the
premises; building proposes a 1.5 setback above 4.5m. The
minor relaxation, which is consistent with the
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3. provide adequate distance from 3. 2.5 metres where above 7.5 metres prelodgement advice, is considered reasonable as
adjoining land uses; height the development adjoins a non-residential use
4. preserve existing vegetation that will 3. for the rear boundary - 6 metres (commercial offices located 7.5m north of the
help buffer development; adjoining property.
5. allow for space and landscaping to be The proposed southern building setbacks range
provided between buildings including from 2.3 metres to 3.27 metres and thus comply
adequate area at ground level for with the setback requirement at all points.
landscaping with trees, shrubs,
outdoor living and utilities; In addition, the proposed development is able to
6. be consistent with the predominant comply with PO12 for the following reasons:
character of the surrounding area; and It will result in a high level of amenity for its
7. protect the natural character and avoid users and will not result in adverse impacts
adverse impacts on ecologically on adjoining premises in terms of visual or
important areas such as national acoustic privacy;
parks, waterways and wetlands. Landscaping will still be permitted to be
established on ground level, which will be in
addition to the existing landscape buffer
established on the adjoining premises;
The building form is considered consistent
with the existing character of the
surrounding area; and
The development does not adversely
impact on any nearby natural or
ecologically important areas.
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AO12.2
The front 6 metres of the property is landscaped
open space, provided that uncovered visitor Complies.
parking, or swimming pools protruding no more Front 6m setback is predominately used for private
than 1 metre above the ground level, can be as open space and landscaping. Notable features that
close as 2 metres from the front boundary. are proposed within the front setback includes a
single uncovered visitor park and booster pump. A
2m landscape strip is proposed across the site’s
frontage, which will assist in maintaining an
appropriate level of amenity to adjoining premises.
AO12.3
Relocatable homes are set back not less than:
(a) 6 metres from a road frontage; Not applicable.
(b) 1.5 metres from any other site boundary; and
(c) 3 metres from an internal road
AO12.4
Buildings and structures on premises with frontage
to the Noosa River system are set back not less Not applicable.
than 10 metres from 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 AO13 Not applicable.
estate, Noosaville For premises adjoining a watercourse within the
PO13 Noosa Waters estate no building work, filling or
Land adjoining the revetment wall and for a width of excavation works occurs within 4.5 metres from the
4.5 metres serves flood detention and amenity centre line of the top of the concrete revetment wall.
functions, free of structures and impervious
surfaces. Editor's note refer to figure 6.3.1.5
Alternative provision to the QDC
Design Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes
Design
Streetscape
PO14 AO14.1 Complies.
Development: Development provides visual interest to the street The proposed mixed-use development provides
and surrounding areas through: visual interest to the street and adjoining premises
1. contributes positively to the locality; through:
2. addresses and enhances the 1. highlighting individual dwellings and land appearing as single residence when
streetscape by incorporating uses; viewed from the street ;
articulation and individual design 2. an asymmetrical design presentation to the demonstrating an asymmetrical design
street; when viewed from the street;
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elements that add visual interest to the 3. offsetting or staggering dwellings to provide incorporating protrusions, mixed materials,
development; variation in the frontage; colours and textures, external articulation
3. has a form and architectural scale that 4. varying the roof form and balconies to provide additional visual
does not dominate the streetscape or interest to the street;
the surrounding properties; varied roof lines to all elevations; and
4. does not detract from the visual landscaping will be provided to the site’s
amenity of adjoining properties frontage and side boundaries.
through the impact on views, access
to sunlight or overlooking; AO14.2 Complies:
5. takes the form of small separate Buildings have the main entrance easily The development proposes to provide a separate
buildings, rather than large single recognisable from the street and include design pedestrian entry for the commercial and residential
bulky development; and elements in the front façade such as verandahs, aspects of the development.
6. sits within a landscaped setting. external stairs, awning or shade structures and The building design also includes pop out shade
window openings. structures, awnings and windows openings to
identify the building’s front and add additional visual
interest when viewed from the street.
AO14.3 Complies:
Buildings and structures are designed to: The development is designed to ensure compliance
with the following key features:
1. have a maximum wall length of 15
No walls exceed 15m in length, and they
metres and external walls incorporate
incorporate a number of design elements
at least one design element to add
that add visual interest and amenity;
visual interest and amenity;
The development only involves 3 dwelling
2. allow for landscape treatments to
units; and
soften the development;
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3. avoid more than six dwellings Only one dwelling unit will present to the
attached in any one plane; and street.
4. have no more than four dwellings are
attached along a street frontage.
AO14.4
For corner sites, the building design addresses both Not applicable.
street frontages by: The subject site is not a corner lot.
1. including doors and windows that front
each road; and
2. providing separate vehicle access
points to each road.
Editor’s Note—for examples of designs see
Figure 6.3.2.4 and Figure 6.3.2.5
AO14.5
Not applicable.
For a dwelling house, development provides visual
The proposed development is not a dwelling house.
interest to the street and the surrounding area
through:
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1. limiting the vertical distance between the
ground and the lowest suspended floor to no
more than 3 metres;
2. limiting the length of any external wall in one
plane to 15 metres; and
3. ensuring each external wall includes at least
one design element such as verandahs,
external stairs, window openings, awnings or
porches.
Garages and Carports
PO15 AO15.1 Complies.
Garages, garage doors and carports do not Garage doors that face the street are no more than No garage doors front the street.
dominate the street or the building design. 6 metres in width or 50% of the frontage, whichever
is the lesser.
AO15.2
Not applicable.
Where multiple garages face the street, they are
separated by a minimum of 2 metres or are
staggered in setback by a minimum of 1 metre.
AO15.3
Not applicable.
Garages that are visible from the street, but do not
face the street, include a landscaped setback to the
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street and provide articulation, windows or a mix of
materials to provide interest to the garage facade.
Basements
PO16 AO16 Not applicable.
Basements: Basements: No basement is proposed.
1. visually integrate with the building; 1. are limited to one access a maximum
2. do not dominate the street or building of 6 metres wide; and
design; 2. do not encroach into building setback
3. are screened through landscaping; areas.
and
4. do not present as a storey to the
street. Editor's note— refer to Figure 6.9.2
Front fences and walls
PO17 AO17.1 Complies.
Front fences and walls are designed and sited to: Front fences or walls are set back an average of 1 The development proposes a stepped front fence,
metre and are articulated to provide visual interest which is set back a minimum 2m from the front
1. contribute to the attractiveness of the by stepping the design at a maximum of 5 metre boundary as illustrated in the Landscape Plan
streetscape; intervals. (Refer to Appendix C).
2. be compatible with the existing
streetscape character;
3. avoid interference with movement of AO17.2
surface stormwater; Where located on the boundary: Performance outcome.
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4. allow for casual surveillance of the The fence is not proposed to be on the front
street; 1. the solid portion of front fences and boundary, but will have a height of 1.5m rather than
5. provide planting in front of solid fences walls is no more than 1.2 metres high; 1.2 metres. The fence will be screened by
and walls; and or landscaping for an attractive streetscape, enhance
6. ensure plantings between the front 2. the walls contain openings or the existing character, avoid interfering with
fence and the footpath does not create materials that ensure it is 50% overland flows and facilitate casual surveillance.
an impediment for pedestrians using transparent and has a height not
the footpath exceeding 1.8 metres.
AO17.3
Complies.
Solid front fences and walls may be 1.8 metres in
David Low Way is a distributor road.
height if the property has frontage to an arterial
road or a distributor road.
Complies
AO17.4
The site’s front landscaping will be located in front
The area of land between the front fence and the
of the front fence. The landscaping will also
boundary is landscaped to screen the fence from
encroach the into road reserve by more than
the street however landscaping does not encroach
500mm, but will site more than 1.5m from the
more than 500 millimeters into the road reserve or
proposed new front footpath (Refer to Appendix C).
within 1.5 metres of a sealed footpath.
Editor's note— for examples refer to figure AP3-
4A and figure AP3-4B
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Materials and finishes
PO18 AO18 Complies:
Development incorporates: Buildings and structures use: The building and structures utilise natural finishes
as described in the ‘materials and finishes palette’
1. materials and finishes that 1. natural finishes wherever possible; prepared by Blackburne Jackson Design (Refer to
complement the surrounding area and 2. a mix of lightweight and textured external Appendix B).
integrate with the surrounding natural finishes;
and built environment; and 3. masonry construction where variation is The palette and the attached perspective views
2. a variety of external finishes to provide provided in texture and the façade uses a (refer to in Appendix B) demonstrate the use of
an interesting built form and avoid variety of finishes to break up the surface; natural finishes, a mix of lightweight and textured
bulky single plane finishes and external finishes and some masonry construction
4. open or transparent balustrades. throughout the development.
Editor's note—refer to Figure AP3-3B
Roof forms
PO19 AO19.1 Not applicable.
Roof forms: With the exception of Noosa Heads and Coastal The subject site is located within the Coastal
Communities Local Areas, the main roof of the Communities local area plan.
1. contribute positively to the local building has a roof pitch no less than 5 degrees and
skyline; has minimum 600 millimetre eaves to at least 75%
2. complement the character of the of the perimeter of the building.
locality and the topography of the site;
3. avoid box profiles/parapets; and
4. do not create opportunities for
overlooking the private open space or
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internal spaces of neighbouring AO19.2 Not applicable.
properties. Development does not include rooftop terraces. The development does not include roof top
terraces.
AO19.3 Complies.
The total width of any parapet wall does not exceed The proposed development does not involve a
50% of the width of the front facade of a building. parapet wall.
Safety and amenity Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)
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Safety and amenity
PO20 AO20.1 Complies.
Development: Buildings and structures: The proposed building has been sited and
orientated to avoid the likelihood of overlooking
1. provides a high level of residential 1. are sited and orientated to minimise private open spaces of adjoining residential
amenity to users of the subject site; the likelihood of overlooking the premises. We note that the residential premises
and private open space of adjacent immediately to the south has a driveway running
2. does not unreasonably impact on the residential uses; along its northern boundary (and thus no north-
amenity enjoyed by users of adjoining 2. avoid reduction of sunlight to at least facing private open space areas) .
or nearby premises, including privacy 40% of the private open space areas
The premises to the north of the subject site is
and access to sunlight. of any adjoining residences to less
commercial in nature, and there is a car parking
than two hours between 9:00am and
area to the west..
3:00pm on any day of the year;
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3. incorporate fencing, landscaping and Given the above, the proposed low rise
Editor's note—Provisions for sill height, glazing, screening to mitigate impacts on development will not result in a 40% loss of sunlight
screening and window openings are to improve the adjoining residential uses. to private open space areas of adjoining premises.
residential amenity for occupants. Thermal
The development also incorporates 1.8m high fence
performance requirements are contained in
and a 1m landscape buffer to all boundaries to
Queensland Development Code MP4.1 Sustainable Editor's note— refer to figure AP3-1A and figure
assist in mitigating potential impacts on adjoining
Buildings. Energy efficiency requirements are AP3-2A
residential premises.
contained in the National Construction Code.
Not applicable.
AO20.2
There are no north-facing private open space areas
Transparent doors and windows are designed and
on the residential premises adjoining the subject
located so they do not directly face transparent
site’s southern boundary. The premises to the north
doors or windows or the private open space areas
is commercial in nature.
of other dwellings within 10 metres;
AO20.3
Not applicable, as described above.
Where windows, balconies, terraces, verandahs or
Notwithstanding this, the proposed development
decks overlook or have the potential to overlook the
has been designed to include elongated vertical
private open space of nearby properties or view into
windows to avoid unintentional overlooking with
habitable room windows within 10 metres:
high horizontal windows to allow access to light.
1. windows have a sill height of not less Refer to architectural plan in Appendix B.
than 1.7 metres above finished floor
level; It should also be noted that the development
proposes to include a 2m landscape buffer around
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2. windows and other openings are the perimeter of the site that will assists in avoiding
permanently screened to a minimum potential opportunities for overlooking when fully
height of 1.7 metres to avoid mature.
overlooking;
3. windows and doors use translucent
glazing to obscure views; or
4. windows or balconies are offset by 45
degrees or more.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1A
and figure AP3-1C Complies
The development is generally designed to avoid
AO20.4 overlooking of private open space areas from upper
Planter boxes, screens, pergolas, landscaping and levels. The development is low rise, with perimeter
architectural design of balconies are used to screen landscaping considered to assist in screening
the ground floor private open space of dwellings opportunities over look adjoining ground floor
from separate upper level dwellings. private open space areas.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1A
Complies.
AO20.5 Permanent fixed external screening is proposed to
Permanently fixed external screening devices complement the building external materials and
complement the building's external materials and finishes. Refer to elevations provided in Appendix
finishes and may incorporate solid translucent B.
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screens, shutters, perforated panels or trellises
which have a maximum of 50% openings.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP3-1B
PO21 AO21.1 Not applicable.
Mechanical plant, vehicle manoeuvring, utilities and Communal outdoor recreational facilities including Communal outdoor recreational areas are not
communal outdoor recreation uses: swimming pools, spas and sports courts are: proposed as part of the development.
1. do not have an adverse effect on the 1. setback at least 12 metres from the The development on the adjoining sites to the north
amenity enjoyed by users of adjacent boundary of land in a residential zone and south both present their driveway and utility
or nearby premises through emission and screened by a 5 metre wide buffer areas to the subject site. As such, and given the
of noise, light, fumes or smoke; and densely planted with trees and shrubs small-scale nature of the proposal (3 small
2. do not cause unreasonable including species from 1 metre to 8 dwellings and 80m2 of commercial space), the
disturbance to local fauna through metres in height; or proposed development will not have an impact upon
light or smoke emissions. 2. located internally to the arrangement the amenity of those adjoining premises by way of
of buildings on the site; and noise, light, fumes or smoke.
3. not used between the hours of 9:00pm
and 6:30am the following day.
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Not applicable.
AO21.2
For a lit sports court:
1. the court is located at least 60 metres
from the external wall of an existing or
approved dwelling on adjoining or
nearby premises (as measured from
the centre line of the court); and
2. the vertical illumination resulting from
direct, reflected or other incidental
light 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
3. any floodlighting is restricted to the
types that give no upward component
of light were mounted horizontally (i.e.
a full cut off luminaire).
Complies.
AO21.3
Mechanical plant and equipment will be suitably
Mechanical plant is-
located to ensure that it does not adversely impact
adjoining premises or visible from the street.
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1. located at least 2 metres from the side
or rear property boundaries;
2. where located at ground level,
screened by fencing 1.5 metres in
height or dense vegetation of at least
1.5 metres in width incorporating
grouped trees and shrubs with a
maximum separation distance of 1
metre measured from the centre of the
plant;
3. where located above ground level,
enclosed or screened such that it is
not visible from the street frontage nor
adjoining properties; and
4. visually integrated into the line and
plane of the building and roof design
and does not project beyond the
height or width of the building when
viewed from the street and adjoining
properties.
Editor’s Note— Mechanical plant includes
generators, motors, compressors and pumps such
as air-conditioning or pool equipment.
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Complies.
AO21.4 All waste storage areas, clothes drying and external
Waste storage areas, clothes drying areas and storage areas are designed to be visually screened
external storage areas are screened from the from the street.
street.
Complies.
Letterboxes are designed to complement the
development’s architectural features and
AO21.5 landscaping.
Letterboxes and detached carports complement the
architecture and landscaping of the site.
Environment, heritage and scenic amenity Table 6.3.2.3 - Criteria for assessment (part)
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Environment, heritage and scenic amenity
PO22 AO22.1 Complies.
Development: For landscape amenity reasons, cut or fill is less The development does not involve fill above 1.5m
than 1.5 metres in depth relative to the ground above natural ground level, as demonstrated in the
1. has minimal impact on the natural level. accompanying Engineering Plans. Refer to
landform of the site; Appendix E.
2. does not lead to erosion or the
transport of sediments off site; and AO22.2 Complies.
Development does not result in sediment or other
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3. does not lead to the disturbance of material including building materials or waste An erosion and sedimentation plan has been
natural features, buildings or products being deposited or released into the road prepared as part of the engineering drawings. Refer
structures of cultural heritage reserve, stormwater drain or adjacent properties. to Appendix E.
significance.
AO22.3
Development on a site adjoining a local heritage
place respects the cultural heritage significance of Not applicable .
the place by mitigating any adverse impacts on the The site does not adjoin a local heritage place.
setting or integrity of the heritage values.
Editor’s Note— Local heritage places are identified
on the Heritage and Character Areas Overlay maps
in Schedule 2.
PO23 AO23.1 Complies.
Development on sloping sites: Building and structures are not constructed on land The development is not located on land that
with a slope greater than 25%. exceeds 25% slope.
1. is visually responsive to the natural
topography and sits within the landscape AO23.2 Not applicable.
rather than dominating it; and On sloping sites, split level buildings with small
floorplates, that step down the slope are used as an
alternative to standard single or double storey
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2. steps down slopes or uses suspended construction to minimise building bulk and benching
floor construction, minimising cut or fill and of the sites.
avoiding benching of the site.
Editor's note- refer to Figure 6.9.1A and Figure
6.9.1B
AO23.3 Complies.
The distance between the ground level and the The development proposal ceiling height of 2.9m.
lowest part of the floor of the building does not
exceed 3 metres.
Earthworks and drainage Table 6.3.2.3 Criteria for assessment (part)
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Earthworks and drainage
PO24 AO24 Complies.
Filling and excavation for operational works do not Filling and excavation for operational works is Filling has been designed to ensure overland flow
directly, indirectly or cumulatively cause adverse designed and constructed to ensure overland flow and flooding is not worsened as a result of the
impacts external to the development site by: and/or flooding is not worsened, impeded, or development. Refer to the Engineering Report and
otherwise diverted to adversely affect other accompanying plans within Appendix E.
1. causing ponding of water on the site properties or downstream environments.
or nearby land;
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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.