Moggill Bellbowrie District Neighbourhood Plan Code

5.1General

Performance Criteria / Acceptable Solutions
Movement
P1An integrated movement network is provided that connects with the existing hierarchy / A1New roads, bikeways and walkways are constructed and dedicated to Council in accordance with Map F–New Movement Connections and Map G–Streetscape Hierarchy
P2Development creates a consistent urban streetscape, a strong connection between the footpath and adjoining development at ground level and human scale to the street / A2Where the existing footpath width is less than that required by Table 1–Streetscape Hierarchy Footway Widths,a linear land dedication to Council is provided to achieve the footpath width
Note: Council standards outline specific requirements for streetscape treatments along the streets as indicated on Map G–Streetscape Hierarchy
P3Roads are designed and constructed to facilitate the safe movement of native fauna / A3Where includes Wildlife Movement Solutions in accordance with Council standards in locations identified in Map G–Streetscape Hierarchy
Koalas
P4Development in areas identified as bushland habitat and rehabilitation habitat (especially areas containing non-juvenile koala habitat trees) on Map E–Environmental and Scenic Constraintsminimises habitat disturbance / A4.1 Developmentdoes not result in the clearing of koala habitat trees in areas of bushland habitat and areas suitable for rehabilitation in accordance with Map E–Environmental and Scenic Constraints
OR
A4.2 Developmentthat proposesclearing in bushland habitat and areas suitable for rehabilitation on Map E–Environmental and Scenic Constraintssubmits an environmental impact assessment that includes:
  • an environmental impact survey that shows koala habitat trees and identifies impacts on non-juvenile koala habitat trees
  • a habitat rehabilitation plan that identifies a net gain in mature and actively regenerating koala habitat
  • the identification of biodiversity offsets that identify areas suitable for habitat rehabilitation (whether on-site or off-site)
Note: The environmental impact assessment report and rehabilitation plan must be completed in accordance with Council Standards and refer to the Queensland Government’s Offsets for Net Gain of Koala Habitat in South East Queensland Policy
A koala habitat tree is a tree of the Corymbia, Melaleuca, Lophostemon, Eucalyptus or Angophora genera that has a height of more than 4m or a trunk with a circumference of more than 31.5cmat 1.3m above the ground
P5Biodiversity offsetsare provided where clearing non-juvenile koala habitat trees in areas identified as bushland habitat and rehabilitation habitat on Map E–Environmental and Scenic Constraints / A5Where clearing koala habitat trees, a Koala Offset Management Plan, is submitted demonstrating that:
  • Biodiversity offsets are delivered within koala offset areas identified on Map E–Environmental and Scenic Constraints
  • Where biodiversity offsets are located off-site there is a copy of an endorsed legal agreement with a property owner lodged with Council
  • Biodiversity offsets achieve:
–a net gain in bushland habitat, especially mature and actively regenerating koala habitat, at a ratio of five new koala habitat trees for every one non-juvenile koala habitat tree removed,
OR
–delivery through an equivalent financial contribution
Note: Refer to the Queensland Government’s Offsets for Net Gain of Koala Habitat in South East Queensland Policy for further details about preparing of a Koala Offset Management Plan and achievement of net gain
P6The development design and layout facilitates the safe movement of wildlife (especially koalas) through the landscape / A6Fencing or other barriers installed as part of the development, including during the construction phase, are designed to allow wildlife movement, and to exclude koalas from areas containing domestic dogs
Note: Refer to the Queensland Government’s Koala Safety Fencing and Measures Guidelines for further guidance
P7Operational works do not remove bushland habitat and do not increase the risk of death or injury to koalas / A7Submit a Koala Conservation Construction Management Plan that details construction practices, including the following:
  • Bushland habitat clearing is undertaken as sequential clearing and under the guidance of a qualified koala spotter where the native vegetation is a non-juvenile koala habitat tree
  • Bushland habitat that is cleared in areas intended to be retained for wildlife movement opportunities is restored and rehabilitated
  • The presence of security dogs on site is limited
Note: Refer to the Queensland Government’s Koala Safety Fencing and Measures Guidelines and Fauna Sensitive Road Design Manual Volume 2

5.2 Where in Precinct 1 –Environmental Protection

Performance Criteria / Acceptable Solutions
P1Development must be located and designed to respond to environmental constraints to maintain the function of waterways and preserve identified Habitat and Biodiversity Vegetation.Bushfire risk is managed by providing safe access from each lot to a public road to facilitate emergency evacuation / A1Each lot:
  • is not less than 10,000m2
  • identifies an Environment Protection zone within the building location envelope which has a maximum area of 800m2 and islocated outside a waterway corridor
Note: Figure b illustrates subdivision options in the Environmental Protection area

5.3 Where in Sub-precinct 2(a) –Established Residential

Performance Criteria / Acceptable Solutions
P1Lot size and frontage must retain the open semi-ruralcharacter of the area by maintaining large lot sizes and enabling buildings to address the street / A1.1Lot size is not less than 800m2
A1.2Rear access lots are not created

5.4Where in Precinct 2(b) –Low Density Residential

Performance Criteria / Acceptable Solutions
P1Development retains the open semi-rural character of the area by maintaining large lot sizes with a variety of building setbacks to major roads.The width of the setback may vary in response to the site characteristics such as slope, native vegetation and landscape character values / A1.1Each lot with a frontage to Hawkesbury Road, Church Road, Witty Road, Priors Pocket Road and Livesay Road:
  • is a minimum of 1000m2
  • incorporates shared vehicular access/driveways
  • has a nominated Building Location Envelope with a maximum area of 600m2
  • includes a Building Location Envelope setback from the roads specified in A1.1an average of 10m and a minimum of 6m
Refer to Figure a–Lot Layout
A1.2Lots not fronting the roads specified in A1.1 are a minimum of 600m2 and do not require Building Location Envelopes
P2Development located on sites 2(b)(i) and2(b)(ii) identified on Map A responds to environmental constraints to maintain the function of waterways and preserve identified areas of habitat and biodiversity vegetation / A2.1Each lot within site 2(b)(i) incorporates:
  • a nominated Building Location Envelope, which has a maximum area of 600m2,suitable for the construction of a detached house
  • a Building Location Envelope that is sited outside identified waterway corridors and habitat and biodiversity vegetation
  • shared vehicular access/driveways
Refer to Map C–Church Road/Witty Road Sub-precinct
A2.2Each lot within site 2(b)(ii) has a portion of land suitable for the construction of a detached house that:
  • is sited outside identified waterway corridors and Habitat and Biodiversity Vegetation
  • incorporates shared vehicular access/driveways
Refer to Map D–Priors Pocket Road Sub-precinct
P3The semi-rural streetscape character and landscape amenity of the area is maintained and enhanced / A3.1Mature native vegetation is retained in a 10m corridor adjacent to Hawkesbury Road, Church Road, Witty Road, Priors Pocket Road and Livesay Road
Refer to Figure a–Lot Layout
A3.2Landscape Concept Plans detail the landscaping treatment along the road frontages specified in A3.1, including at least the following:
  • tree planting at irregular spacing
  • grouping and clumping of trees
  • occasional views of built form through landscaped areas
  • positioning footpaths to enable retention of existing mature vegetation

P4Civil works for the construction of roadways, infrastructure and building pads ensure the retention of mature native vegetation / A4.1Earthworks such as cutting and filling do not occur within the drip line (root zone) of existing mature vegetation, which may include a meandering alignment
A4.2Retaining structures do not exceed 1m in height

5.5Where in Sub-precinct 2(c)–Low-medium Density Residential

Performance Criteria / Acceptable Solutions
P1Development size and bulk must be consistent with the low density character of the area / A1.1Gross floor area is no more than 0.6 times the site area
P2The height of development protects the low-rise semi-rural character of the area but responds in flood-affected areas to ensure that two habitable floors are flood immune / A2.1Maximum building height complies with Map B–Low-medium Density Residential Sub-precinct

5.6Where in Precinct 3–Multi-purpose Centres

Performance Criteria / Acceptable Solutions
P1Building siting and design:
  • is consistent with the layout, scale (including setbacks) and character of existing buildings in the area
  • provide an active street frontage
  • provide opportunities for casual surveillance of the street to improve safety
  • maintain a shaded, tree-lined streetscape
  • maintain privacy and amenity for adjoining residential properties including by vegetated buffers
/ A1.1The ground level floor is built to the street frontage
A1.2Above groundlevel floors are set back 6m from the street frontage
A1.3Buildings are set back a minimum of 6m from common boundaries with residential properties and contain deep planting to provide a natural vegetated screen
A1.4Shops and restaurants where located at ground level create a vibrant and active street frontage
A1.5Awnings are provided over public footpaths along Moggill Road, Birkin Road and Sugarwood Street at shop entries and passenger pick-up locations (including taxi ranks and public transport stops)
A1.6Street trees and furniture are provided along Moggill Road, Birkin Road and Sugarwood Street
P2Vehicle access does not impede the safety and flow of traffic on major transport routes / A2Vehicular access is not provided from Moggill Road where alternative access is available

Table 1–Streetscape Hierarchy Footway Widths

Classification / Width
City Street Minor (CS2) / 3.75m(1)
Neighbourhood Street Major (NS1) / 3.75m(1)
Cross Block Link (out of centre) / 4.00m

(1) 3.75m footway width assumes existing/established areas.4.25m footway width applies in new areas.

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