Appendix D - Code Assessment

Reconfiguring a Lot Code



 New lots have areas and dimensions that:                           AO5.1                                                                     The proposed lots are of sufficient size and shape to
                                                                    New lots are of a size and shape that can accommodate the land            accommodate dwelling houses and associated activities.
     a)   are consistent with the purpose and overall               uses intended by the zone.
          outcomes of the applicable zone or zones;
     b)   are consistent with the size and character of
          surrounding lots;
     c)   can accommodate land uses that are consistent             AO5.2                                                                     AO5.2 – Complies
          with the purpose and overall outcomes of the              In general, lots have a predominantly regular, rectangular shape.         The proposed lots are regular in shape and are of sufficient size
          applicable zone;                                                                                                                    and dimensions to accommodate dwelling houses and
     d)   allow for siting and construction of buildings,           Editor's note-topographical constraints or environmental values           associated activities.
          structures, access ways and car parking while:-           may call for irregular property boundaries.
                 i)   retaining ecologically important
                      areas and ecological linkages;
                ii)   minimising risk of soil erosion, landslide,
                      flooding and bushfire;
               iii)   minimising earthworks or retaining walls
                      associated with construction on sloping
                      sites;
              iv)     retaining the scenic amenity and
                      vegetated character of the landscape;
                                                                    AO5.3
               v)     retaining culturally significant features                                                                               AO5.3 – Complies
                                                                    In residential zones, lots are generally arranged so that:
                      and protecting views to culturally                                                                                      the proposal maintains a full frontage lot to Tulip Street that has
                      significant features;                                                                                                   a width of 20.15m.
              vi)     minimising detrimental impacts of                  a)    there are no more than five lots with a frontage width of
                      effluent disposal or storm water runoff;                 less than 15 metres grouped in a row;
                      including open space for landscaping;              b)    there are no more than three lots with a frontage width of
                      ensuring safe vehicular manoeuvring                      7.5 metres or less in a row unless serviced by a rear lane;
                      areas without concentration of                     c)    lots with a frontage width of less than 15 metres are not
                      driveways in one space; and                              located opposite other lots with a frontage width of less
             vii)     where not in a water or sewerage service                 than 15 metres
                      area, allow for water storage tanks and       AO5.4                                                                     AO5.4 – Not Applicable
                      suitable effluent disposal.                   In activity centres and industry zones, new lots contribute to a mix of   The site is not located within an activity centre or industry zone.
     e)   except where otherwise specified in a local area          lot sizes that cater for varied commercial and industrial enterprises,
          code, comply with the minimum lot size specified          such that:
          in Table 9.5.1.4 Minimum Lot Size and Dimensions                 a) smaller lots intended for intensive development are
                                                                                 clustered near centres;
                                                                           b) new lots adjacent to sensitive land uses include sufficient
                                                                                 area for buffering of incompatible land uses; and
                                                                           c) lot reconfiguration provides for
                                                                                 shared access arrangements wherever possible.