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Noosa Plan Key Codes
TEWANTIN LOCAL PLAN CODE
Development in the Tewantin Local Plan Area generally (All Zones)
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Development in the Tewantin Local Plan Area generally (All Zones)
PO1 Complies. The proposal will provide
Development enhances the role of No acceptable outcome provided additional residential accommodation
Tewantin as home to a significant and facilities that will serve the local
community as well as being the Tewantin community.
gateway to Noosa North Shore, the
Noosa Hinterland, Noosa River and
the coastal urban areas of the Shire.
PO2 Complies. The proposal has been
Development contributes to the No acceptable outcome provided designed to be in keeping with and
lifestyle and amenity of residents of sympathetic to the character and
Tewantin and its surroundings with amenity of the local area.
a limited range of visitor services,
including low cost visitor
accommodation and marine
facilities.
PO3 AO3.1 Not applicable
Development contributes to the Development adjacent to a gateway or
establishment of attractive special place or on land identified as a
streetscapes and gateways to enhance key corner on Figure 7.2.3.4 (Tewantin
the sense of arrival and character of Framework and Character Plan):
Tewantin. (a) incorporates architectural and
landscape treatments which
emphasise the corner location
as show in Figure AP310A
and Figure AP310B; and
(b) incorporates building
materials such as varied roof
forms, changes in materials
and variations in projected
and recessed elements and
facades.
AO3.2 Not applicable
Development adjacent to a primary
streetscape treatment area on Figure
7.2.3.4 (Tewantin Framework and
Character Plan) provides for
streetscape improvements which are
appropriate to the location, setting
and context of the development and
complement existing or proposed
streetscape works in the local area.
AO3.3 Not applicable
Development on Key Development
Sites identified on Figure
7.2.3.4 (Tewantin Framework and
Character Plan) incorporates a high
standard of architectural design and
landscape treatment consistent with
the streetscape character.
Editor’s Note— For further
guidance and context in
interpreting the Framework and
Character Plans please refer to PSP7
Framework and Character Plans.
PO4 AO4 Alternative Solution – See section
The visual amenity surrounding the Development adjacent to McKinnon 8.3.1 of the Development Assessment
major road network and entry roads is Drive, Butler Street, Cooroy– Noosa Report.
protected and enhanced. Road, Beckmans Road, Moorindil
Street, Poinciana Avenue, Doonella
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Street, Memorial Avenue, Sidoni
Street and Hilton Terrace
incorporates landscaping that
complements the natural species
occurring in the local area, protects
existing vegetation within the road
reserve and incorporates design
elements that add visual interest to
the streetscape.
PO5 AO5.1 Not applicable
Development provides for the Development provides for the
retention and enhancement of key retention of landmarks, memorials
heritage and landscape elements and monuments including but not
including historical landmarks, existing necessarily limited to those identified
character trees and areas of significant on the Heritage and Character Areas
vegetation contributing to the setting Overlay maps in Schedule 2.
and character of the local plan area.
AO5.2 Generally not applicable. The issue of
Development provides for the the poinciana street trees is discussed
retention and enhancement of existing in relation to the AO4 above.
mature trees and character vegetation
contributing to the vegetated
backdrop and streetscape character of
the local plan area including:
(a) mature poinciana and fig trees,
particularly along Poinciana
Avenue;
(b) riparian vegetation adjacent
to the Noosa River, Lake
Doonella and Wooroi Creek
and their tributaries within
the local plan area; and
(c) other character
vegetation and
landscaping where
identified in Figure
7.2.3.4 (Tewantin
Framework and
Character Plan).
AO5.3 Not applicable
Development adjacent to Poinciana
Avenue incorporates additional
poincianas within new street planting.
PO6 AO6.1 Not applicable
Development provides for the Development enhances and does not
retention and enhancement of key intrude upon important gateways and
contextual views to the Noosa River, sightlines to the Noosa River and Lake
Lake Doonella, Noosa North Shore, Doonella.
Mount Tinbeerwah, Tewantin State
Forest, and to surrounding rural and AO6.2 Not applicable
natural areas. For Tewantin, buildings and structures
do not significantly interrupt or
encroach upon key contextual views as
identified in Figure 7.2.3.4 (Tewantin
Framework and Character Plan) and
shown in Figure 7.2.3.5 and Figure
7.2.3.6.
Built Form and Streetscape
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Built Form and Streetscape
PO7 AO7.1 Not applicable
Buildings, structures and landscaping Development retains or reuses
is consistent with, and reflective of, the buildings that have cultural heritage
traditional town character of Tewantin or townscape significance, including
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in terms of form, composition and use houses built in or before 1946, sites
of materials. subject to the Heritage and
Character Areas Overlay maps (as
mapped in Schedule 2) or where
identified as a heritage site on Figure
7.2.3.4 (Tewantin Framework and
Character Plan).
Editor’s Note— Section 8.2.7
(Heritage Overlay code) sets out
requirements for development on
heritage places and in character areas.
AO7.2 Complies - all the buildings have
Roof forms use simple, traditional either a gable or hipped roof with a
Queensland style roof designs, pitch in excess of 5 degrees.
including gable, hip, pitched, skillion
or multiple gable roof forms with a
roof pitch of no less than five
degrees, examples shown in Figure
AP36B.
AO7.3 Complies – the rood form of all the
For residential buildings, roof form is buildings will be visible from the street.
visible from the street and not
concealed behind parapets.
AO7.4 Complies - the proposal has been
Buildings are designed to: designed to respond to the
(a) suit the local subtropical topography of the site, the character of
climate; the local area and local climate
(b) incorporate lightweight conditions. The development also
materials such as timber; provides an attractive landscape
(c) be elevated above the ground setting for the building.
on sloping or lowlying lots;
(d) incorporate verandahs, open
balconies with transparent or
open balustrades or shaded
patios for outdoor living; and
(e) allow for landscaping integrated
with the buildings on site.
AO7.5 Complies – the proposed layout
Boundary setbacks provide space for provides space for landscaping along
trees between buildings. the property boundaries.
.
Centres and Services
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Centres and Services
PO8 Complies
The Tewantin local plan area is No acceptable outcome provided
serviced by the following centres
providing business, entertainment
and community uses consistent with
the Noosa Shire Centres Hierarchy:
(a) Tewantin District centre;
(b) Noosa Outlook Neighbourhood
centre; and
(c) Hilton Terrace Neighbourhood
centre.
PO9 Complies- the proposal will add to the
Tewantin town centre functions as a No acceptable outcome provided range and variety of business uses
district centre with a wide range of within the town centre.
business and community functions,
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servicing Tewantin and
communities to the north and west.
PO10 AO10.1 Not applicable
Poinciana Avenue, between Sidoni Development on Poinciana Avenue
Street and Memorial Avenue, is and Memorial Avenue maintains
maintained as a traditional pedestrian and enhances the wide, attractive
orientated main street and primary and pedestrian friendly main street.
retail and commercial focus of the
town. AO10.2 Complies – a shopping centre and
No additional shops or shopping shops are not proposed in the
centres, or expansion of existing application.
shops or shopping centres take
pedestrian access from Blakesly
Street, Sidoni Street or Doonella
Street.
PO11 Complies – the proposal includes
Land fronting Pelican Street, No acceptable outcome provided business and use at ground level on
Memorial Avenue, Diyan Street, Doonella Street. No retail uses are
Sidoni Street, Blakesley Street, and proposed.
Doonella Street, serves as a transition
area contributing to the business and
community functions of the town
centre but without expansion of
active frontages to retail businesses
unless identified as a primary active
street frontage on Figure 7.2.3.4
(Tewantin Framework and Character
Plan).
PO12 AO12.1 Complies where relevant – the
Development in the District Centre Development: development has been designed to be
zone: (a) respects the layout, scale consistent with the character of the
(a) is sympathetic to the (including height and local area and to comply with relevant
character, streetscape and setback) and character of building height, setback and plot ratio
built form of the Tewantin development on adjoining requirements. The proposal also
town centre; sites; includes a fine grain built form
(b) contributes to the variety (b) includes detailing and addressing Doonella Street, a variety
of low set and walk up articulation for horizontal of materials that add interest and
building styles of various emphasis including awnings, articulation to the elevations of the
eras in the streetscape; facia boards, parapet walls building and allow for surveillance of
(c) creates vibrant and active and upper level verandahs or the street.
streets and public spaces; balconies as shown in Figure
(d) provides continuous 7.2.3.7;
weather protection for (c) provides a fine scale of built
pedestrians; and form;
(e) provides integrated and (d) provides active street
functional car parking and frontages where identified as
access arrangements that do primary active street frontage
not dominate the street. on Figure 7.2.3.4 (Tewantin
Framework and Character plan)
and incorporates shopfronts,
indoor/outdoor cafes and
restaurants and other activities
that foster casual, social and
business interaction for
extended periods. Refer to
Figure AP38A for design
outcomes for active
streetscapes.
(e) has building openings
overlooking the street and
addressing key corners as
indicated in Figure 7.2.3.4
(Tewantin Framework and
Character plan) and Figure
AP3 7A.
(f) provides all weather
protection in the form of
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continuous cantilevered
awnings and/or light
verandah structures over
footpath areas with mature or
semimature shade trees
planted along the site
frontage adjacent to the
kerbside as per Figure 6.4.2.5
and Figure 7.2.3.7;
(g) for business uses without
frontage to Poinciana
Avenue, pedestrian access
from Poinciana Avenue is
gained via a covered
walkway or arcade;
(h) includes the provision of
landscaping, shaded seating
and consistent and simple
paving materials on footpaths
that are consistent with the
character of its setting
including where shown as
primary streetscape treatment
area on Figure 7.2.3.4
(Tewantin Framework and
Character plan);
(i) provides interconnected and
integrated offstreet car
parking accessed from
Blakesley Street, Doonella,
Sidoni Street or Diyan Street;
and
(j) provides vehicle access along
Sidoni Lane to connect the
Doonella and Sidoni Street car
parks as indicated in Figure
7.2.3.4 (Tewantin Framework
and Character plan).
AO12.2 Not applicable
Expansion of retail floor space on Lot 5
on SP182879 (the supermarket
anchored “Poinciana Place” shopping
centre) occurs on the frontage of
Poinciana Avenue consistent with the
alignment of adjoining buildings to the
east and west to create an active
frontage.
PO13 Not applicable
Neighbourhood centres provide lower No acceptable outcome provided
order goods and services to support
the daytoday needs of residents and
visitors, forming focal points for the
surrounding neighbourhoods.
Housing Choice
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Housing Choice
PO14 Not applicable
Sites currently used or approved for No acceptable outcome provided
the use of, relocatable home parks,
retirement facilities or residential
care facilities continue to provide
such residential accommodation into
the future.
PO15 AO15 Complies – the residential units are
Development in the District and Residential dwellings within the part of a mixed use development and
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Neighbourhood Centre zones District centre and Neighbourhood all less than 100m2.
contribute to housing diversity by centre zones:
providing small dwellings, including (a) do not exceed 100m2; and
single level apartments. (b) are part of a mixeduse
building with nonresidential
uses at ground level
Visitor Facilities
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Visitor Facilities
PO16 Not applicable
Sites at Moorindil Street and No acceptable outcome provided
CooroyNoosa Road that are
currently used for tourist parks
continue to provide low cost
accommodation for visitors.
PO17 Not applicable
Noosa Lakes Resort at 3 Hilton Terrace No acceptable outcome provided
continues to operate as short term
resort accommodation for visitors to
the Shire.
Noosa River
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Noosa River
PO18 Not applicable
Commercial development on or No acceptable outcome provided
adjacent to the Noosa River:
(a) provides for uses for
marine facility
purposes only,
including water
transport and boat
hire;
(b) is compatible with the scenic
values of the waterway;
(c) provides a high level of
amenity, including
ensuring low ambient
noise levels;
(d) does not increase the
overall scale and
intensity of
commercial
operations;
(e) ensures no net increase in the
gross floor area of building
and structures;
(f) uses materials, natural finishes
and colours that blend with
the surrounding natural
landscape; and
(g) reflects the character and
setting of the waterfront
locality (such as timber and
tin construction with a
traditional pitched roof
design).
PO19 AO19.1 Not applicable
Commercial development on and No additional commercial leases are
adjacent to Noosa River is not created on or adjacent to the Noosa
increased or expanded beyond River.
existing building footprints and
structures within existing lease areas.
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Not applicable
AO19.2
Development does not increase the
overall building footprint, gross floor
area or height of buildings or
structures associated with commercial
jetties.
Not applicable
PO20 No acceptable outcome provided.
The loading and unloading of
passengers and boat docking is
confined to the commercial lease areas
of the respective commercial operation.
PO21 AO21 Not applicable
Parking of vehicles and boat trailers The loading and unloading of
and the loading and unloading of passengers, goods and water craft is
goods or passengers does not impede confined to the commercial lease areas
on public open space in the vicinity of of the respective commercial
the river. operation provided.
PO22 Not applicable
Noosa Marina at Parkyn Court: No acceptable outcome provided
(a) provides for the continued
operation of the marina
moorings, marine based
businesses and river
transport services and
ancillary business uses and
food and drink outlets;
(b) does not provide
residential uses,
indoor sport and
recreation, nightclub
entertainment facility;
and
(c) provides required car parking
on site.
Access & Connectivity
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Access & Connectivity
PO23 AO23 Complies – the proposal does not
Development integrates with and Development on land including or compromise the existing route on
extends the existing street and adjoining a key pedestrian/cycle link Doonella Street.
pathway networks including but not shown in Figure 7.2.3.4 (Tewantin
limited to those identified Framework and Character plan)
on Figure 7.2.3.4 (Tewantin facilitates these connections.
Framework and Character plan) such
that connections to and between key
local destinations are provided and
reinforced.
PO24 Not applicable
Development provides for access to No acceptable outcome provided
the Noosa River system, Lake
Doonella and other public open
space to be via formalised
communal access points which are
located and designed so as to
maintain and enhance visual
amenity, bank stability, habitat
values and water quality.
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Environment, natural resources and recreation
Performance Outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Environment, natural resources and recreation
PO25 AO25 Not applicable
Development has no significant Connecting Habitat Areas as identified
adverse effects on biodiversity, natural on Map SFM4 - Biodiversity (Strategic
vegetation, native fauna habitat, Framework) are protected from
landscape quality, water quality or fragmentation and encroachment by
cultural heritage values, including development.
those related to—
(a) changes to natural drainage;
(b) disturbance to any wetland
system;
(c) management of landslide and
fire risk;
(d) erosion and the transport of
sediments off site;
(e) unmanaged public access; and
(f) changes to fauna habitat and
behaviour.
PO26 AO26 Not applicable
Development maintains and protects Open space corridors identified as
an integrated open space network Ecological Linkages and Major
throughout the locality to— Recreation areas on Map SFM1
(a) provide for both passive and Settlement and Map SFM4
active recreational pursuits; - Biodiversity (Strategic Framework)
(b) provide connectivity for are enhanced and protected from
pedestrians and cyclists; fragmentation and encroachment by
(c) provide habitat connectivity for development.
wildlife and fish passage;
(d) protect watercourses and
drainage lines;
(e) protect vegetation on steep
slopes; and
(f) form a scenic backdrop for
residential development.
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BUSINESS ACTIVITIES CODE
Location
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Comment
All Business activities
Location
PO1 Complies – the proposed business uses
Business activities are compatible with No acceptable outcome provided are all consistent with the District
the purpose of the zone in which they Centre Zone that the site is located
locate and the site is suitable for the within.
use having regard to accessibility,
infrastructure and servicing.
PO2 No acceptable outcome provided Complies – the site is located within the
The business activity is located within District Centre Zone.
an existing business centre or visitor
centre shown in the Noosa Shire
Centres Hierarchy or in an industrial
zone.
Effects of Use
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Effects of use
PO3 No acceptable outcome provided Complies – the type and scale of the
Business activities are of a type, scale proposed uses are consistent within
and intensity that is consistent with the District Centre Zone.
the zone, locality and character of the
area in which it is located and
reinforces the Noosa Shire Centres
Hierarchy.
PO4 Complies – the proposed business uses
Business activities contribute to the No acceptable outcome provided will all contribute to the local economy.
local economy and vibrancy of the area
in which it is located.
Infrastructure
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Major Infrastructure
PO5 AO5.1 Complies
Development is sufficiently separated Buildings and structures are not
from infrastructure including constructed under overhead electricity
electricity infrastructure and transmission lines, or within
substations to minimise the likelihood easements.
of nuisance or complaint.
AO5.2 Not applicable
Development adjacent to or within 50
metres of a substation, major
electricity infrastructure or major
utility incorporates noise attenuation
measures such that noise levels do not
exceed 5db(A) above background
noise level internal to buildings
measured in accordance with AS1055.
AO5.3 Not applicable
Where adjoining substations, major
electricity infrastructure or major
utilities, buildings are orientated so
that the majority of windows and
doors face away from the
infrastructure.
Building Design and Siting
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Building design & siting
Ground floor Alternative Solution – refer to section
PO6 AO6 8.5.1 of the Development Assessment
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Ground floor spaces and ceiling Ground floor spaces have a Report.
heights are flexible to cater for a range minimum ceiling height of 3.5
of business activities. metres to allow flexibility of use (for
example; adaptation for shop,
restaurant or office uses)
Outdoor areas AO7 Not applicable – there are no outdoor
PO7 Outdoor areas and roof top areas areas allocated to the business uses.
Outdoor areas, including balconies used for business activities are
and rooftops, used for business located away from sensitive land uses
activities are located, designed and and are generally oriented towards
operated to avoid causing nuisance the street.
to adjoining or nearby sensitive land
uses.
Outdoor Dining areas AO8.1 Not applicable – no outdoor dining
PO8 Walls to outdoor dining areas are: areas are proposed.
Outdoor dining areas are designed and (a) if facing a roadway or other public
located so that: area, transparent and don’t
(a) structures are aesthetically restrict airflow;
pleasing and in keeping with the (b) separated from the floor and any
existing character of the area, roof by a minimum vertical gap of
including the architecture of the 500 millimetres; and
associated building; (c) if detachable or collapsible, are
(b) outdoor dining adds to the only used during inclement
streetscape without increasing weather.
perceived building bulk;
(c) temporary walls or roofs are AO8.2
retracted when not in use and Roof, walls or other structures do not
secured at all times; extend beyond the boundaries of the
(d) the use does not pose a health premises.
and safety risk to patrons;
(e) adequate air movement is AO8.3
available; and Outdoor dining areas:
(f) structures do not impede the (a) have a nonslip surface
movement of pedestrians or which is water resistant and
vehicles. not raised; and
(b) ensures that where heating is
provided it does not present a
physical risk to diners or pose
a fire risk to the surrounding
buildings and structures
(braziers are not permitted).
AO8.4
Outdoor dining areas include soft
landscaping integrated with the
outdoor dining environment to create
an ambient atmosphere for diners.
Editor’s Note— Landscaping must be
undertaken in accordance with the
Landscaping Code Part 9 Section 4.5
Editor's note— Refer to Figure 6.4.4.4
and Figure AP35A for examples of
landscaping and design outcomes for
outdoor dining areas in streets.
PO9 AO9 Not applicable
Adequate clearways and head Roof structures over outdoor dining
clearances allow safe movement for areas have a minimum clearance height
users of the premises. of 2.1 metres.
Landscaping
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Landscaping
Design of commercial and retail Complies – the proposal includes an
spaces attractive landscape setting in front of
PO10 No acceptable outcome provided the business uses.
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Landscaping softens building bulk and
creates a casual, pleasant setting for
site users and the broader community
by:
(a) adopting landscape solutions
that reduce the visual impact
of building bulk;
(b) providing canopy trees and
ancillary shade structures;
(c) using shrubs and garden
beds to clearly define
public spaces and
pedestrian walkways;
(d) providing areas for public art,
where appropriate;
(e) providing outdoor areas with
seating;
(f) using screen planting to
conceal service and
loading areas;
(g) making provision for
outdoor dining areas
where appropriate, that
integrate well within the
streetscape;
(h) providing adequate
screening along the
perimeters of the
development;
(i) avoiding the use of
formal planting design
for frontage works; and
(j) providing planting design
and species selection that
can endure an intensively
used environment.
Amenity and Safety
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes
Amenity and Safety
Hours of Operation
PO11 AO11.1 Not applicable
Business activities are operated in a The use or activity does not operate
manner that avoids or minimises outside the hours of 7:00am to
evening, early morning or weekend 9:00pm, seven days a week, where
noise nuisances to sensitive land uses, the site directly adjoins land in the
particularly surrounding residential following zones:
uses. (a) All residential zones, except for
the Tourist accommodation
zone
(b) Major centre zone – High
density residential precinct; or
(c) Rural residential zone.
AO11.2 To comply
Where the site is not specified above in
AO11.1 the use does not operate
outside the hours of 6:00am to
10:00pm, seven days a week, except
that a business use such as a food and
drink outlet, may operate until 12:00
midnight on a Friday and Saturday.
Overlooking
PO12 AO12 Complies – the commercial tenancies
Business activities maintain the Where the business activity adjoins are located below the residential units.
reasonable privacy and amenity of an existing or approved residential
site and adjoining residents and use, the reasonable privacy and
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their enjoyment of indoor and amenity of such uses is maintained
outdoor living areas is not by:
unreasonably diminished. (a) siting and orienting buildings
to minimise the likelihood of
overlooking occurring;
(b) having windows and outdoor
areas, (including balconies
and terraces) located and
designed so that they do not
look into dwellings or visitor
accommodation; and
(c) incorporating screening over
building openings.
Noise, visual and odour impacts
PO13 AO13.1 Complies – waste will be collected from
Business activities are designed, sited Undesirable noise, visual or odour the rear. Deliveries vans to the
and operated to avoid environmental impacts on public spaces and commercial tenancies will use the car
nuisances such as noise, visual or residential uses, are avoided or park.
odour impacts that unreasonably reduced by:
diminish the amenity of the area or (a) providing vehicle
surrounding uses. loading/unloading and refuse
storage/collection facilities
within enclosed service yards
or courtyards; and
(b) not locating site service
facilities and areas along
any frontage to a street
or other public space.
AO13.2 Not applicable – a waste collection
Where the business activity enclosure area is provided for the
requires the use of acoustic commercial tenancies in the basement.
attenuation measures to mitigate
adverse impacts on nearby
sensitive land uses, such measures
are designed and constructed to be
compatible with the local
streetscape.
Live Music
PO14 AO14.1 Not applicable
Live music creates entertainment for Where the site is adjacent to land in a
patrons and vibrancy within the residential zone (excluding Tourist
streetscape and is sited to avoid Accommodation Zone), the Noosa
significant impacts on surrounding Business Centre High Density
residential land uses. Residential Precinct,or the Rural
Residential Zone live music is
contained within an enclosed
acoustically treated environment.
AO14.2 Not applicable
Acoustic live music (not reliant on
electric or electronic equipment) ceases
to operate in outdoor spaces by 9:00pm
Sunday – Thursday, and by 10:00pm
Friday and Saturday, except if located
within the Hastings Street Mixed Use
Precinct or Noosa Junction Hospitality
precinct where it can operate until
10:00pm Sunday Thursday, and by
12:00 midnight Friday and Saturday.
AO14.3 Not applicable
Amplified live music ceases to operate
in outdoor space by 7:00pm seven days
per week, except if located within
Hastings Street Mixed use precinct or
Noosa Junction Hospitality precinct
where it can operate until 9:00pm
Sunday Thursday and 10:00pm Friday
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and Saturday.
Editor’s Note— Liquor licences and
noise matters are separately dealt with
through the Office of Liquor and
Gambling.
PO15 AO15 Complies
Waste storage areas, external storage Waste storage areas, external storage
areas and loading docks do not detract areas and loading docks are located
from the visual amenity of the within basements or are visually
streetscape or cause nuisance to screened by landscaping or fencing and
adjoining properties. situated to the rear of the building.
Car Parking
AO16 AO16 Complies
Sufficient car parking is available to Parking is provided in accordance with
accommodate the number and type of Table 9.4.2.4 of the Driveways and
vehicles likely to be generated by the Parking Code.
use on site.
Veterinary Service – this section of the code not applicable
Service Station – this section of the Code is not applicable
Markets - This section of the Code is not applicable
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DISTRICT CENTRE ZONE CODE
Role and Function
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Role and Function
PO1 Complies – the proposed uses are
The business activity is of a type, No acceptable outcome provided supported within the Zone.
scale and intensity that is consistent
with the intended role and function
of a District Centre as identified in
the Noosa Shire Centre Hierarchy.
PO2 Complies – the scale and nature of the
The District centre zone No acceptable outcome provided proposed uses are consistent with the
accommodates a midrange of role of Tewantin as a District Centre.
business, community, entertainment
and recreation uses and offers a range
of employment opportunities.
PO3 Complies – no retail is proposed.
Development does not No acceptable outcome provided.
compromise or compete with the
role and function of the Major
Centres of Noosa Junction and
Noosa Business Centre as the
highest order centres in Noosa
Shire by ensuring the gross floor
area of:
(a) a shopping centre does not
exceed 2,000m2; and
(b) any individual tenancy does
not exceed 1,000m2 for a shop
or 1,500m2 for a supermarket.
PO4 AO4 Complies – the development includes
A diverse range of retail, offices and Development provides for one or more tenancies suitable for a variety of
healthcare, business, community, of the following uses: commercial, recreation and
entertainment and recreation (a) retail shops; community uses.
activities support the needs of (b) food and drink outlets (cafes,
residents and visitors in the district restaurant and outdoor dining
catchment and promote an facilities);
activated mixeduse centre. (c) local health care services;
(d) offices (e.g. banks and real
estate agencies);
(e) entertainment activities (bar,
function facility or theatre);
(f) recreation activities (indoor
sport & recreation); and
(g) community activities and
support service.
PO5 Complies
Higher order retail uses, including No acceptable outcome provided
department stores and discount
department stores, do not locate in
the District centre zone.
PO6 AO6 Not applicable
Small to midrange supermarkets A retail needs assessment is provided
locate in the District Centre zone by a suitably qualified economist
only where there is a demonstrated outlining the demand for a
need. supermarket in the District Centre.
PO7 Complies – no drive through is
In the localities of Tewantin and No acceptable outcome provided proposed.
Cooroy, a food and drink outlet
does not incorporate a
drivethrough facility.
PO8 Complies – the proposal will redevelop
Development is contained within No acceptable outcome provided an underutilised site within the District
the boundaries of the District Centre.
Centre zone with business growth
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consolidated on existing sites.
PO9 AO9.1
Development respects the fact that Within Tewantin: Not applicable
higher intensity retail uses are (a) development in Diyan Street
concentrated in traditional core includes a mix of residential
main streets and that at the edges of and entertainment and dining
the District Centre zone lower uses but does not include
intensity business and community shops;
uses form a transition to residential (b) development in Doonella Complies – the development is mixed
uses. Street and Blakesly Street use which includes small residential
include mixeduse units. No shops are proposed.
development incorporating
small dwelling units but does
not include business uses such
as shops which rely on active
frontages to Doonella Street
or Blakesly Street.
AO9.2 Not applicable
Within Cooroy, sites fronting Pearl
Street and Kauri Street, provide a
transition to residential areas and
therefore do not incorporate
development with or reliant on
activated street frontages.
PO10 AO10 Not applicable
Short term accommodation is Development incorporates
developed in conjunction with other nonresidential development in
centre uses, has proximity to tourist conjunction with shortterm
focused areas and is accessible to accommodation in a mixeduse
visitors. format.
Mary Street/Thomas Street Health Not applicable
and Wellbeing Precinct
PO11 No acceptable outcome provided
Uses:
(a) are low impact;
(b) are daytime use only if
adjoining a residential zone;
and
(c) do not include:
(i) a food and drink
outlet or shop
excluding where
located on Lot 1
RP802167; or
(ii) bar, hotel or nightclub
entertainment facility.
Built form
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Built form
Height
PO12 AO12.1
Buildings and other structures: Buildings and other structures have a
(a) are low rise and have a visual building height of no more than:
bulk and architectural scale (a) 10 metres for Noosaville Not applicable
consistent with the character District centre zone unless
of the area; within the Mary Street/Thomas
(b) present a building height Street Health and Wellbeing
consistent with structures Precinct in which case the
on adjoining and building height is no greater
surrounding premises; than 8 metres;
(c) do not visually dominate the (b) 10 metres for Tewantin Complies – the proposed building is
street, surrounding spaces or District centre zone unless two storey and less than 10m in height.
skyline; within 10 metres of the
(d) preserve the amenity of frontage of either Blakesley
surrounding development Street or Sidoni Street
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including privacy, views and Tewantin in which case
access to sunlight to residential building height is no greater
dwellings; than 8 metres; and
(e) respect the scale of the (c) 8 metres for Cooroy District
surrounding vegetation; centre zone.
(f) respond to the topography of
the site; and AO12.2 Complies
(g) have a maximum building Where excavation is required, the
height of two storeys. maximum portion of the exposed
external façade of the building
cannot exceed the respective
building heights in AO12.1
Editor's note—refer to figure
AP313A to measure height in
storeys.
Site cover and gross floor area Complies – the scale of development
PO13 is consistent with current MCU17/014
The site cover and gross floor area of No acceptable outcome provided which was approved by Council.
building and other structures:
(a) is of a scale that is
compatible with
surrounding development;
(b) does not present an
appearance of bulk to
adjacent properties, roads
or other areas in the vicinity
of the site;
(c) maximises the retention of
existing vegetation and
allows for additional soft
landscaping between
buildings;
(d) allows for adequate area at
ground level for outdoor
recreation, entertainment,
and other site facilities; and
(e) facilitates onsite
stormwater management
and vehicular access.
Plot ratio Complies – the maximum plot ratio for
PO14 No acceptable outcome provided the site is 1,762m2. The proposed plot
If not within the Health and Wellbeing ratio is 1,702m2.
Precinct, Lot 1 on RP845244 or Lot 3
RP40197, the maximum plot ratio of a
site is:
(a) 0.8:1 for site areas up to and
including 2,000m²; plus
(b) 0.3:1 for the balance
portion of the site area in
excess of 2000m².
Health and Wellbeing Precinct Not applicable
PO15 AO15
Development is to be of a domestic Development has a maximum GFA of
scale and has a maximum site cover of 300m².
50%.
Editor's note— refer to Figure 6.4.2.6
for design outcomes for buildings in
the Mary/Thomas Street Precinct.
1416 Mary Street, Noosaville Not applicable
PO16 No acceptable outcome provided
Development for shortterm
accommodation at 1416 Mary Street
Noosaville (Lots 3 and 4 on RP122928)
contributes to diversity in visitor
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accommodation styles for Noosaville
and has a maximum plot ratio of 1.3:1.
Setbacks
PO17 AO17.1
Buildings and other structures are Buildings and structures comply with
appropriately designed and sited to: the following minimum boundary
(a) provide amenity for users of setbacks:
the premises as well as
preserve the visual and Frontage: Not applicable
acoustic amenity of adjoining Cooroy:
and nearby properties; (a) for Elm Street, Pearl Street,
(b) allow space for required vehicle Wattle Street and Kauri
parking; Street— 2 metres; or
(c) preserve any existing vegetation (b) 0.0 metres otherwise.
to buffer the building;
(d) allow for landscaping between Noosaville: 6 metres. Not applicable
buildings;
(e) maintain the visual continuity Tewantin: Alternative solution – Refer to section
and pattern of buildings and (a) Standard 6 metres 8.4.1 of the Development Assessment
landscape elements within (b) Exceptions: Report.
the street; (i) 0.0 metres for
(f) avoid large areas of ground floors
continuous wall planes by facing Poinciana
varying the building setbacks Avenue;
and using appropriate (ii) 2 metres for ground
techniques to provide visual floors facing Memorial
relief; and Avenue or Diyan Street.
(g) help protect the natural
character and visual amenity Other boundaries:
of the Noosa River system (a) 3 metres from boundaries that Not applicable
and other watercourses where adjoin land in a residential zone,
relevant. or
(b) 0.0 metres otherwise. Complies
AO17.2 Not applicable
Places of worship, function facilities,
hotels, bars, nightclub entertainment
facilities or any other uses that involve
music or large numbers of patrons are
not within 10 metres of a residential
zone.
Editor's note— If there is a conflict
between minimum boundary setbacks,
the greater setback prevails.
Building Design and Streetscape
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Building Design and Streetscape
PO18 Complies – the proposed development
Buildings are designed using design No acceptable outcome provided will make a positive contribution to the
elements and materials that reflect the character of Doonella Street.
local streetscape character of the area.
PO19 Complies – the proposal will create a
Development creates attractive and No acceptable outcome provided high quality development that will
functional buildings, streets and enhance the character and appearance
places. of the local area.
PO20
Streetscape treatments are provided to No acceptable outcome provided Complies. Improvements will be
enhance the character and amenity of undertaken along the front of the site
the street. in accordance with Council’s
requirements.
PO21 AO21.1 Complies
Buildings and other structures present Buildings incorporate horizontal and
a high level of architectural merit with vertical articulation.
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building elements and forms that:
(a) are consistent with the AO21.2 Complies
bulk and scale of Elevations are no longer than 15
buildings on adjoining metres without articulation of at least
and nearby land; 0.75 metres and present subtle
(b) break down the facade into finer changes in textures and materials to
scaled components; break up building facades.
(c) provide strong visual
relationships to the AO21.3
landscape, natural Frontages to public streets or other Complies
features and recreation public or semipublic spaces are
areas in the vicinity; articulated with vertical elements to
(d) create a pedestrian scale with emphasise a finergrain and human
visual interest; scale to the building frontage.
(e) present subtle changes in
colours, textures and AO21.4 Complies
materials to break up the Buildings incorporate:
(a) variations in plan shape,
building facades;
such as steps, recesses,
(f) integrate signage with the
projections or splays:
building design;
(b) variations in the vertical
(g) integrate landscaping profile, with steps or
into the building design slopes at different level;
and car parking areas;
(c) variations in the treatment
and and patterning of windows,
(h) is well articulated with strong sun protection and shading
horizontal and vertical design devices, or other elements of
elements providing an a façade treatment at a finer
interesting streetscape; and scale than the overall
(i) complement landform building structure;
changes and landscape
(d) balconies, verandas or terraces;
features, stepping down
and
sloping sites to minimise
(e) planting, particularly on
cut or fill.
podiums, terraces, and
lowlevel roof decks or
incorporate other landscape
elements such as green
walls.
Editor's note—refer to figure 6.4.4.5
for design outcomes.
PO22 Complies where applicable
Buildings and other structures present No acceptable outcome provided
a high quality streetscape with design
elements and building forms that:
(a) define the street and public
spaces;
(b) provide a consistent awning
alignment fronting the
street and public spaces;
(c) contribute to the
streetscape activity and
vibrancy of the centre;
(d) create pedestrian scale and
visual interest;
(e) contribute to their setting,
including the skyline;
(f) celebrate corner sites as
key focal points that
contribute positively to
defining the street; and
(g) provide areas outdoor dining
and meeting opportunities on
the ground level.
PO23 Not applicable
Buildings on corner sites define the No acceptable outcome provided
street intersection and include
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interesting or decorative features and
design elements.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP37A
for design outcomes on corner sites.
PO24 AO24 Complies – the proposed design will
Development makes a positive Development: activate the Doonella Street frontage
contribution to the visual amenity and (a) is designed and sited to of the site.
activation of the street during normal activate and provide a positive
daytime trading hours. contribution to the streetscape
during daytime trading hours
by incorporating architectural,
landscape and furniture
treatments which engage with
the street;
(b) includes ground level building
facades that avoid blank walls
and security shutters and
maintain a shopfront
presence to the street.
PO25 AO25 Complies
Uses on the ground floor are Ground floor buildings address the
predominantly Business uses or street and provide a minimum of 50%
Community uses accessible to the transparent glazing to shop fronts to
general public, including but not create active building fronts.
limited to shops, restaurants, cafes,
medical centres, banks, post office,
accountants or real estate agencies.
PO26 Not applicable – the site is not on a
A mix of uses, including outdoor dining No acceptable outcome provided Main Street.
and seating areas, are incorporated in
the building design to activate
frontages in a main street environment
or activated laneway.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP312A,
figure 6.4.4.4 and figure AP38A for
design outcomes for outdoor dining
and active primary street frontages
and laneways.
PO27 Can be conditioned to comply
A consistent style of paving and No acceptable outcome provided
materials are used for outdoor spaces.
Health and Wellbeing Precinct PO28 Not applicable
Development reinforces the No acceptable outcome provided
predominantly lowrise domestic
character, scale and character of the
precinct.
Health and Wellbeing Precinct PO29 Not applicable
Buildings are designed and sited to: No acceptable outcome provided
(a) present a domestic scale
and form of architecture,
rather than commercial,
when viewed from the street
and adjoining residential
premises;
(b) accommodate smallscale
Business Uses that protect the
visual and acoustic amenity of
surrounding residential
development;
(c) accommodate car parking at the
rear of the site.
Street awnings Cooroy and Not applicable – a 6m front setback is
Tewantin required by the Planning Scheme on
PO30 AO30 this site.
Street awnings in Cooroy and Tewantin Street awnings:
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District centres are designed and (a) are provided along the full
located to: frontage of the building and
(a) provide continuous weather cover the footpath where no
protection to pedestrians; other weather protection is
(b) maintain the continuity and provided for pedestrians as
style of adjacent awnings, part of the building design;
especially in relation to (b) are set back a minimum of 1
height, scale, form and metre from the kerb and
materials; where include timber posts,
(c) contribute to an attractive the posts are set back not less
streetscape environment; than 1 metre from the kerb;
(d) promote an active building (c) are water proof;
front by encouraging (d) conform with the height, form
pedestrian use of the street; and materials of awnings on
(e) provide a feeling of enclosure adjoining properties which
and human scale for share the same frontage;
pedestrians so as to contribute (e) where fall towards the street,
to the “sense of place”; and are no less than 2.5 metres at
(f) have an adequate their lowest point or where
clearance distance from cantilevered, are no less than
the kerb to prevent 2.7 metres at their lowest point
obstruction. (f) use an awning slope of
within 15 degrees of
adjacent awnings; and
(g) are no more than 0.5 metres
higher or lower than adjacent
awnings that are less than 2
metres away; and
(h) are no higher than 3 metres in
height.
Editor's note—refer to figure 6.4.2.4
and figure 6.4.2.5 for design outcomes
for awnings in Cooroy and Tewantin.
Mechanical plant, equipment and Can be conditioned to comply
storage
PO31 AO31.1
Mechanical plant and equipment Mechanical plant, equipment and
(including air conditioning equipment) storage areas including vents and
and storage areas are designed and exhausts are not visible from a street or
located to: public space.
(a) avoid adverse visual impacts
when viewed from the street AO31.2
and adjoining properties; Mechanical plant and equipment are:
and (a) located more than 2 metres
(b) visually integrate with the from any property boundary;
building design. (b) 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 maximum separation
distance of 1 metre measured
from the centre of the tree or
scrub;
(c) are visually integrated into the
line and plane of the building
and roof design and do not
project beyond the height or
width of the building when
viewed from the street and
adjoining properties;
(d) fully enclosed or screened
where above ground level
such that they are not visible
from the street frontages nor
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adjoining properties; and
(e) are acoustically screened from
any adjoining sensitive land
use.
Car parking and access
PO32 AO32.1 Complies – the parking is located by
Pedestrian safety and convenience is Car parking is not located forward of the retail tenancies and below the
not threatened or reduced by the front building line or front building residential units.
additional vehicular driveways. setback and is screened from view
from the street.
AO32.2 Not applicable
Provision is made for shared driveways
to minimise the number of driveways
interrupting the flow of pedestrians
along the footpath.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP311A
for design outcomes for shared
driveways.
PO33 AO33 Not applicable
Car parking is located at the rear of In Cooroy, no additional driveways are
buildings or in a basement with shared created on Maple Street or Emerald
driveways to avoid interrupting the Street.
flow of pedestrians along the footpath.
Basements
PO34 AO34 Alternative solution – the site access
Basement design: Basements are limited to one access a is consistent with the existing
(a) does not dominate the street or maximum of 6 metres wide. development approval on the site.
building design;
(b) visually integrates with the Editor's note—refer to figure 6.9.2.
building;
(c) screened through landscaping;
and
(d) does not present as a storey to
the street.
Landscaping
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Landscaping
PO35 AO35.1 Complies
Landscaped areas are provided to: The minimum area required for
(a) reduce the impervious providing landscaping is 10% of the
area and enhance the site area with a minimum
visual amenity and dimension of 2 metres.
natural landscape
character of the area, AO35.2 Complies
streetscape and local The minimum average width of
area; landscaping along a street frontage
(b) retain existing native is 2 metres with exceptions to the
vegetation and enhance following streets where no frontage
buffer areas around property landscaping is required:
boundaries; (a) Poinciana Ave, Tewantin; and
(c) suit the relative size and (b) Emerald St, Maple St and
nature of the development Diamond St, Cooroy.
and its setting;
(d) reduce the visual impact of AO35.3 Not applicable
large or bulky structures For showroom, garden centre or
and fencing along hardware and trade supply uses the
watercourses; following side and rear boundary
setbacks apply:
(e) screen car parking,
loading and service (a) standard 2 metres width; or
areas of (b) 5 metres width along all
developments; boundaries that adjoin land
in a residential zone.
(f) contribute to pedestrian
comfort through shade; and
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(g) screen incompatible land uses.
PO36 Complies – the proposed landscaping
Landscape and streetscape No acceptable outcome provided has been design to integrated with the
treatments are consistent with the character of the local area.
existing streetscape character,
enhances the amenity and
contribute positively to the district
centre, particularly along major
roads.
PO37 AO37 Complies – the landscape has been
Landscaping within road reserves— (a) Landscaping is set back a designed to comply with Council
(a) enhances the streetscape minimum of 0.5 metres from standards.
quality and natural the back of the kerb;
landscape character of the (b) Landscaping and paving
area; and styles are consistent with
(b) maintains the functionality of any Council endorsed
the road reserve for vehicles streetscape theme; and
and pedestrians. (c) A minimum pedestrian
pathway width of 3 metres
is provided along the
frontage, clear of any
planted area or outdoor
business area.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP35A
PO38 AO38.1 Complies
Landscape treatments soften and Entries, outdoor spaces and outdoor
improve the visual appearance of the dining areas are treated with hard and
building, outdoor spaces and service soft landscaping features.
areas.
AO38.2 Not applicable
Landscaping may be used to conceal,
and reduce the noise generated from,
mechanical plant equipment, loading
bays, storage and service areas.
Mixed Use Development
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Mixed use development
PO39 AO39.1 Complies – all units comply with the
Where residential development is Where development provides for one Council’s definition of small dwellings.
proposed it is provided for in a mixed or more of the following residential
use building with small dwellings, activities, it is in the form of small
where such activities are ancillary to dwellings only and accommodated in a
and support the predominant business mixeduse building format:
functions of the zone. (a) caretaker’s accommodation;
(b) dual occupancies;
(c) dwelling units (e.g. shop top
housing);
(d) multiple dwellings.
PO40 AO40.1 Complies – the residential units are
Residential uses within the centre do Any residential uses are located above located above and to the rear of, the
not interrupt the continuity of the or behind ground storey business or commercial tenancies.
streetscape or the active, pedestrian community uses.
focus of the street frontage.
AO40.2 Not applicable
Where visitor accommodation
incorporates business uses such as
a restaurant, function room or tour
booking service such facilities are
located at the front of the ground
floor so as to reinforce the
interactive streetscape.
PO41 AO41.1 Can be conditioned to comply
Mixeduse buildings are designed and Business uses which operate outside
operated to ensure: the hours of 6:00am to 9:00pm are
(a) business uses manage designed and operated to minimise
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potential impact on impacts on the amenity of residents
residents, including of mixeduse buildings.
impacts associated with:
(i) visual and acoustic AO41.2 Can be conditioned to comply
privacy; Residential uses are designed to
(ii) safety and security; and incorporate suitable noise attenuation
(iii) lighting. and privacy measures to reduce
(b) residential uses do not limit amenity impacts from business uses.
the business opportunities of
the site; and AO41.3
(c) residential uses have reasonable The residential component of the
privacy, security and private development provides for:
outdoor living space. (a) separate identifiable Complies
residential entries from
entrances for other building
uses;
(b) clearly defined and safe Can be conditioned to comply
pedestrian access to dwelling
units and accommodation
units that are appropriately lit,
visible to others and directly
accessible to units from areas
likely to be used at night;
(c) security measures such that Complies
building users do not have
access to areas that are
intended for the exclusive
use or residents of, and
visitors to, residential
accommodation;
(d) windows, balconies, terraces of Complies
each dwelling are screened up
to a minimum height of 1.7
metres from the finished floor
level where overlooking a
habitable room or private open
space of another dwelling
within 9 metres; and
(e) screening may incorporate solid
translucent screens, shutters, Noted
perforated panels or trellises
which have a maximum of 50%
openings.
Editor's note—refer to figure AP31B
and figure AP31C for design
outcomes for overlooking.
AO41.4
Dwellings provide:
(a) clearly identify private Complies
residential space by using
features such as low walls,
changes in surface texture or
other landscape treatments.;
and
(b) private open space or an
Complies
open balcony directly
accessible from a habitable
room:
(a) with a minimum area of
9m²,
(b) with a minimum
dimension of 2.5 metres;
and
(c) clear of any utilities
such as gas, water tanks
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and air conditioning
units.
Amenity and Safety
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Amenity and safety
PO42 Not applicable
Where adjoining land in a No acceptable outcome provided
residential zone development
ensures that the siting, design and
hours of operation do not
unreasonably impact on the
amenity enjoyed by users of
adjoining or nearby premises.
Overlooking Complies – no residential properties
PO43 AO43 adjoin the site.
Development provides reasonable Development:
privacy, amenity and use of indoor (a) is sited to avoid overlooking by
and outdoor living areas to siting windows and outdoor
surrounding residential uses. areas, (including balconies and
terraces) to not look into
residential dwellings and may
incorporate screening over
building openings; and
(b) does not include roof top
terraces.
PO44 Can be conditioned to comply
Development creates a safe No acceptable outcome provided.
environment by incorporating key
elements of crime prevention
through environmental design in its
layout considering:
(a) casual surveillance and sight
lines;
(b) exterior building design that
promotes safety;
(c) lighting;
(d) signage and wayfinding;
(e) minimising entrapment
locations; and
(f) building entrances, loading
and storage areas that are
well lit and lockable after
hours.
PO45 Can be conditioned to comply
Walkways, carparks and publicly No acceptable outcome provided
accessible facilities, including toilets,
and bicycle racks are located and
designed to allow casual surveillance
by other persons.
PO46 Complies
Pathways allow clear sightlines in all No acceptable outcome provided
directions.
PO47 Can be conditioned to comply
Adequate lighting is provided to No acceptable outcome provided
building entrances, carparks and
pedestrian routes.
Editor’s Note—Applicants may find
useful guidance to the Queensland
Government’s Crime Prevention
through Environmental Design
Guidelines for Queensland.
PO48 AO48.1 Complies
All property boundaries are clearly Boundaries are identified by such means
identifiable with public and private as:
spaces clearly defined. (a) fencing; or
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(b) changes in surface materials or
levels; or
(c) landscape treatments.
AO48.2
Loading and storage areas are well lit or
can be locked after hours.
PO49 AO49 Can be conditioned to comply
All premises and access routes are All premises are identified by the
clearly identifiable to all persons, provision of the street number in a
particularly emergency services prominent location, preferably near the
personnel. site entry, (i.e. on the kerb or letterbox or
by signage on the building or site).
PO50 AO50.1 Complies
Building entries are visible and easily The number of entrances and exits are
identifiable. limited and main building entrances/exits
are located at the front of the site in view
of the street, or where this is not possible,
due to site or existing building
constraints, a welldefined path is
provided to the entrance/exit.
AO50.2 Can be conditioned to comply
All entrances/exits to buildings, are well
lit and signed, and signage includes
hours of operation.
AO50.3 Complies
Entrances/exits are located to provide a
direct link to driveways and car parking
areas.
AO50.4 Can be conditioned to comply
Recessed doorways are avoided where
the recess is of sufficient size to conceal
a person. Where recessed doorways are
unavoidable, the following measures are
used to enhance safety:
(a) good lighting;
(b) strategically placed mirrors;
(c) angled approaches; or
(d) gates which restrict access.
Vandalism
PO51 AO51 To comply
Buildings and structures are Buildings or structures that are visible or
designed to minimise opportunities accessible from a public street or
for vandalism. laneway:
(a) avoid the use of solid fences and
blank walls which attract graffiti.
Where solid blank surfaces are
unavoidable, measures in the form
of landscaping, creepers, murals,
vandal resistant paint, etc. are used;
(b) with windows at ground level use
measures that deter break and
enters without obscuring views to
shopfronts; and
(c) are constructed to be vandal and
graffiti proof.
Lighting
PO52 AO52.1 Can be conditioned to comply
Lighting of appropriate intensities is Lighting of appropriate intensities is
provided to maximise safety. provided which satisfies the
requirements of Australian Standard
AS1158: Public Lighting Code, unless
otherwise specified in this Code.
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AO52.2 Can be conditioned to comply
External lighting of a graduated
intensity is provided which starts at a
lower level of brightness at the
perimeter of the site and rises to a
higher level at the entrance to
buildings or at the centre of the site.
AO52.3 Can be conditioned to comply
Lighting is directed onto the site and
away from neighbouring properties.
AO52.4
Vandalresistant lighting is used in Can be conditioned to comply
public and publicly accessible areas
Vehicle loading and waste
PO53 AO53 Complies – Waste collections area are
Vehicle loading / unloading and Vehicle loading/unloading, waste located to the rear of underneath the
waste storage and collection areas storage/collection and external storage building. Residential waste will be
do not significantly impact on the areas are enclosed within a service yard collected from Sidoni Lane at the rear of
visual or acoustic amenity of the or courtyard and located to the rear or the building consistent with the current
area or sensitive land uses. under the building and not located approval. Commercial waste will
along any frontage to a public street or collected from road at the front of the
space. site.
Earthworks and Drainage
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Earthworks and Drainage
PO54 AO54 To comply
Filling, excavation and retaining Filling and excavation works are
structures do not directly, indirectly designed and constructed to ensure
or cumulatively cause adverse overland flow and/or flooding is not
impacts external to the worsened, impeded, or otherwise
development site by: diverted to adversely affect other
(a) causing ponding of water on properties or downstream
the site or nearby land; environments.
(b) causing erosion or the
transport of sediment off the
site;
(c) increasing flooding, which
adversely affects the
safety or use of any land
upstream and
downstream; or adversely
affecting the flow of water
in any overland flow path.
Pedestrian and Cycling Connectivity
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Pedestrian and Cycling Connectivity
PO55 Complies
Convenient and legible No acceptable outcome provided
connections are provided for
pedestrians and cyclists to the
site, particularly having regard to
linkages with existing and
proposed public transport
infrastructure, the open space
network, centres and other
communityrelated activities.
PO56 AO56.1 Complies
Public or semipublic spaces are Public and semipublic spaces are
integrated into the centre's located to ensure pedestrian
pedestrian and cycle networks. movement flows through the site and
connects to the pedestrian and cycle
networks.
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AO56.2 Not applicable
Pedestrian arcades, laneways or
enclosed thoroughfares are a minimum
of 6 metres wide, provide a direct line of
sight to a major pedestrian destination
(major tenancy, car park, public place,
etc.), and are not dead ends, narrow or
circuitous.
Environment and heritage
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Environment and heritage
PO57 AO57.1 Complies
Development: Development does not result in
(a) has minimal impact on the sediment or other material including
natural landform of the site; building materials or waste products
(b) does not lead to erosion or being deposited or released into the
the transport of sediments road reserve, stormwater drain or
off site; adjacent properties.
(c) does not lead to the
disturbance of natural AO57.2 Not applicable
features, buildings or Development on a site adjoining a
structures of cultural local heritage place respects the
heritage significance; and cultural heritage significance of the
(d) does not visually place by mitigating any adverse
impact on the impacts on the setting or integrity of
cultural heritage the heritage values.
significance of
the site . Editor’s Note— Local heritage places
are identified on the Heritage and
Character Areas overlay maps in
schedule 2.
PO58 To comply
Uses are conducted in an No acceptable outcome provided
environmentally responsible
manner, operating without
deleterious impacts on immediate,
surrounding or downstream
communities, environments or
environmental processes.
Infrastructure
Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes Comment
Infrastructure
PO59 Complies
Development is supported by No acceptable outcome provided
adequate infrastructure and urban
services including reticulated water,
sewerage, stormwater drainage,
sealed roads, pathways and
electricity and telecommunication
infrastructure.
PO60 Complies
Development does not adversely No acceptable outcome provided
impact on the continued operation,
viability and maintenance of
existing infrastructure or
compromise the future provision of
planned infrastructure.
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DUAL OCCUPANCY AND MULTIPLE DWELLING CODE
Location
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Location
PO1 Complies – the application site is with
Development is located within the No acceptable outcome provided the defined urban area and has good
urban boundaries on land with good access to services.
access to a variety of essential
services and facilities, including retail,
commercial, social and medical
facilities and public transport
services.
PO2 Complies – the use is supported in the
A dual occupancy or multiple dwellings No acceptable outcome provided District Centre Zone.
occur only on land that is suited to the
development and occupation of
residential buildings avoiding risk to
people or property from natural
disaster.
Effects of Use
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Comment
Effects of Use
PO3 Complies – the site is located within an
Development does not adversely No acceptable outcome provided area where redevelopment and better
impact on existing or future utilization of sites is expected.
infrastructure including water or
sewerage utilities, electricity or
transport infrastructure.
Safety and Amenity
Performance outcomes Acceptable Outcomes Compliant
Safety and Amenity
PO4 AO4 Complies
Development addresses the street, Dual occupancy and multiple dwellings
contributes to the streetscape and do not occur on battleaxe or rear
does not adversely impact on the allotments or lots with a frontage less
amenity of any adjoining land on than 10.5 metres in width.
which residential development is
permitted.
PO5 AO5 Complies
Development is designed to Bedroom windows are at least 3
minimise noise carrying between metres away from shared driveways,
dwelling units or accommodation car parking areas, mechanical plant,
units by locating noise sensitive refuse and recycling areas, vents and
spaces such as bedrooms away from exhausts.
noise generating areas of the
development, such as car parking
areas or mechanical plant and
equipment or recreational facilities.
PO6 AO6.1 Complies
Where dwellings form part of a mixed Clearly identifiable entry areas for
use development, the development the residents of, and visitors to,
provides residents with reasonable multiple dwellings are provided
privacy and security. separately from entrances for other
site users and provide for safe entry
from streets, car parking areas and
servicing areas.
AO6.2 Complies – resident parking will be
Clearly marked, safe and secure separate and clearly signed in the
parking areas are provided for basement.
residents and visitors which are
separate from parking areas
provided for other site users.
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AO6.3 To comply
Security measures are installed such
that site users do not have access to
areas that are intended for the
exclusive use of residents of, and
visitors to, dwellings.
AO6.4 To comply, if required.
Dwellings are designed to incorporate
suitable noise attenuation and privacy
measures to reduce amenity impacts
from business uses.
AO6.5 Complies – appropriate screening is
Windows, balconies and terraces of provided.
each dwelling are screened where
overlooking a habitable room or
private open space of another dwelling
within 9 metres.
PO7 AO7 Complies – the proposed layout
Buildings and outdoor spaces are Development of the site enhances: provides for casual surveillance of
designed to allow for natural (a) opportunities for passive communal area, is clearly legible and
surveillance without adversely surveillance of communal creates clear distinction between
impacting the privacy of onsite or spaces including providing private and public spaces.
adjoining residents. welllit, active and overlooked
places and routes;
(b) legibility of the site and ease of
navigation;
(c) clear distinction between public
and private spaces; and
(d) ease of maintenance
Editor’s Note—development should
comply with the principles of Crime
Prevention through Environmental
Design Guidelines for Queensland
PO8 AO8.1 Complies – the residential entrance is
Development, including entrance ways The main entrance is clearly clearly identifiable from Doonella
and outdoor spaces, are designed to identifiable and visible from the street, Street and the basement car park.
protect the personal security and footpath, visitor car parking areas and
safety of residents as well as legitimate driveway.
site visitors.
AO8.2 Complies
The internal path network has clear
sightlines to the main entry and street
access points.
AO8.3 Complies
Visitors have direct access to the main
entrance without passing through
private outdoor living areas.
PO9 AO9 Complies – access to the ground floor
Multiple dwellings can be One in three multiple dwelling units: units from the car park is provided via
accommodated and visited by a wide (a) is accessible by a safe, a lift. The development will comply
cross section of the community continuous and step free with other relevant disability access
including people with limited mobility. path of travel from the street requirements.
entrance of the property or
from a car parking space;
(b) has a stepfree entrance
door with opening width
of at least 820
millimetres; and
(c) contains a bathroom on the
entry level.
Landscaping & private open space
PO10 AO10.1 Not applicable
Development: Landscaping is provided to a minimum
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(a) enhances liveability and of 40% of the site area and 60% of this
promotes outdoor living; is soft landscaping.
(b) contributes to the visual
amenity and natural OR
landscape character of
the area; AO10.2 Complies with landscape
(c) retains existing large trees If for small dwellings or for requirements within the District
where practicable; development which provides a ratio of Centre Zone.
(d) provides privacy between uses; at least three small dwellings to one
(e) reduces the bulk and scale of other dwelling, landscaping is
development; and provided to a minimum of 35% of the
site area and 60% of this is soft
(f) conceals services, car parking
landscaping.
and manoeuvring areas.
PO11 AO11.1 Not applicable
Private open space: Private open space is provided for each
(a) is provided to all dwellings dwelling at the following rate:
and is adequate in size, shape (a) at ground level—a
and dimensions to suit the minimum of 25m² directly
needs of the occupants; accessed from living
(b) receives adequate sunlight; and spaces; or
(c) is designed and orientated (b) if above ground level—
to ensure privacy is 12m² with a minimum
maintained between uses. width of 2.5 metres
accessed directly from
the living spaces.
OR
AO11.2 Complies – all units at ground level
Private open space is provided for each have in excess of 20m2 of private open
small dwelling at the following rate: space. Units above ground level have
(a) at ground level—a balconies in excess of 9m2.
minimum of 20m² directly
accessed from living
spaces and exclusive of
clothes drying area; or
(b) if above ground level—
9m² with a minimum
width of 2.5 metres
accessed directly from
the living spaces.
AO11.3 Complies
Private open space contributing to the
above calculations has a maximum
gradient of 10% (1 in 10) and is clear of
any utilities such as gas, water tanks
and air conditioning units.
PO12 AO12.1 Complies
Safe vehicular access is provided to Development does not gain direct
and from the site without adversely access from any road with a legal
impacting on the safety of the road speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour
network. or above.
AO12.2 Complies - Vehicles can enter and
Where located on any road of a higher leave the site in forward gear.
order than local road or where
accommodating three or more
households, vehicle manoeuvring
areas are provided on site such that
vehicles enter and leave the site in a
forward gear.
PO13 AO13 Complies – Car paring complies with
Sufficient onsite car parking is Car parking is provided in accordance the Driveways and Parking Code.
provided to accommodate the number with Table 9.4.1.4 in the Driveways and
and type of vehicles likely to be Parking Code
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generated by the residential use without impacting on the safety or amenity of the adjoining streets. PO14 Complies Underground car parking areas are No acceptable outcome provided designed to drain and function safely during a flood event and power failure.