Appendix D - Code Assessment

Reconfiguring a Lot Code



Open Space Network Table 9.5.1.3 Criteria for assessable development (part)

 Performance outcomes                                                 Acceptable outcomes                                                Assessment
 Growth Management
 Open Space Network

 PO18                                                                 AO18.1                                                             AO18.1 – Not Applicable
 Development provides for parks, drainage reserves and open           Active parkland or open space which links to active parkland is    The proposed development is not required to incorporate
 space infrastructure that:-                                          provided in accordance with the Council’s infrastructure network
                                                                      planning;                                                          parkland or open space.
     a)   provides for a range of passive and active recreation
          settings, offering a range of informal and formal           OR
          experiences to the community;
     b)   accommodates adequate facilities to meet the needs          AO18.2
          of the community and is designed to maximise use by         Park contributions are paid in accordance with the applicable
                                                                      infrastructure instrument.                                         AO18.2 – 18.8 – Not Applicable
          the community it serves;
     c)   provides opportunities for all age groups and levels of                                                                        The proposed development is not required to provide open
          mobility;                                                   AO18.3                                                             space or parkland.
     d)   is well distributed and contributes to the legibility and   Land intended for public open space complements existing
          character of the specific town, village or locality;        adjacent and surrounding open space areas and physical
     e)   creates attractive settings and focal points for the        linkages to these areas are provided.
          community, designed as attractive and enjoyable,
          functional and safe places to meet and recreate;            AO18.4
     f)   benefits the amenity of adjoining land uses;                Open space is provided adjacent to waterways, with roads
     g)   facilitates the retention and protection of ecologically    servicing the linear parkland and lots located on the opposite
          important areas, wetlands, waterways, drainage lines        side of the road to the waterways.
          and native habitat areas, their associated
          buffers, ecological linkages and other natural and          AO18.5
          cultural features;                                          A park has direct road frontages of a minimum of 25% of the
     h)   incorporates appropriate measures for stormwater            total allotment boundary of the park to provide
          and flood management;                                       physical access and visibility.
     i)   is cost effective to maintain; and
     j)   is dedicated as public land in the early stages of the      AO18.6
          subdivision.                                                Public open space has good connectivity for users via
                                                                      pedestrian and cycle paths.

                                                                      AO18.7