Version 2 - Current Planning Scheme
- Citation and commencement
- Part 1 About the planning scheme
- Part 2 State planning provisions
- Part 3 Strategic framework
- Part 4 Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP)
- Part 5 Tables of assessment
- Part 6 Zones
- Part 7 Local plans
- Part 8 Overlays
- Part 9 Development codes
- Part 10 Other plans
- Schedule 1 Definitions
- Schedule 2 Mapping
- Schedule 3 Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) mapping and tables
- Schedule 4 Notations required under the Planning Act 2016
- Schedule 5 Land designated for community infrastructure
- Schedule 6 Planning scheme policies
- Appendices
6.2.4 Character residential
6.2.4.1 Application
This code applies to development where the code is identified as applicable in a table of assessment. When using this code, reference should be made to section 5.3.2 and where applicable, section 5.3.3 located in Part 5.
6.2.4.2 Purpose
- The purpose of the character residential zone code is to ensure that development recognises and respects the important scenic and heritage character of the Town of Seventeen Seventy and the natural landscape and existing coastal development character of the Springs Beach/Red Rock area, south of Agnes Water, by supporting a built form that:
- Exemplifies the existing natural landscape and coastal character of these areas; and
- Minimises visual impacts and prevents buildings from dominating the natural landscape; and.
- Is interspersed and sympathetically sited amongst the coastal landscape and bushland elements.
- The purpose of the zone will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:
- Development recognises and protects the important scenic and heritage character by promoting the use of light-weight building materials, generous roof forms, building articulation and overhangs.
- Development is in the form of individual detached buildings, small–scale in size and low–rise in height.
- Development maximises the retention of existing native vegetation where possible.
- Development respects the topography of the locality by ensuring buildings follow the contours of the land and minimise disturbance of the natural ground form.
- Development is designed to maximise energy efficiency and water conservation.
- Non–residential uses may be supported where such uses provide for the day to– day needs of the immediate residential community, do not detract from the character, and do not undermine the viability of nearby centres.
- Small scale short term accommodation may be appropriate to support tourism activities only where in an existing building.
- Development responds to land constraints including topography, limited access, bushfire and flooding constraints.
- Development mitigates any adverse impacts on adjoining areas of environmental significance, including creeks, gullies, waterways, wetlands, coastal areas, habitats, vegetation and bushland through location, design, operation and management requirements.
6.2.4.3 Assessment benchmarks
Table 6.2.4.3.1—Accepted development subject to requirements and assessable development
Performance outcomes | Acceptable outcomes |
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Use – Caretaker's accommodation | |
PO1 Development is:
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AO1.1 No more than 1 caretaker's accommodation unit is established on the site. |
AO1.2 Development is a maximum of 100m2 GFA. |
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Built form (if involving building work) | |
PO2 Buildings are:
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AO2.1 Building height does not:
Note—Refer also to Diagram 6.2.4.3.1—Character dwelling house. |
AO2.2 The floor level of the upper most habitable level is no greater than 5.1m above ground level at any point. Note—Refer also to Diagram 6.2.4.3.1—Character dwelling house. |
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AO2.3 The floor of the first habitable level including decks and verandahs is no greater than 3m above ground level at any point. Note—Refer also to Diagram 6.2.4.3.1—Character dwelling house. |
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AO2.4 The maximum footprint for all buildings including any outbuildings, swimming pools or other structures is:
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PO3 Buildings are located on the site to:
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AO3.1 Buildings are setback a minimum of 6m from the front and rear boundaries. Note—A carport may be built in the 6m front setback where the maximum height is 3.5m. |
AO3.2 Side boundary setbacks for any building or structure are a minimum of 4m. Note—Side boundary setbacks are measured to the building wall. |
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AO3.3 Where dual occupancy, dwellings are separated by a minimum of 6m. Note—Buildings can be linked by one unenclosed verandah or walkway. |
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Residential density | |
PO4 Residential density reflects the low density character of the locality. |
AO4.1 Residential density is a maximum of
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AO4.2 Where a dwelling house, any secondary dwelling is:
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Character | |
PO5 Buildings reflect the coastal character of the zones through open frame architecture including verandahs/decks, eaves and the use of lightweight construction materials. |
AO5.1 Buildings:
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AO5.2 Eaves extend a minimum of 0.6m from the wall. |
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PO6 Front fencing must:
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AO6 Front fences are:
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PO7 Driveways, cross overs and car parking areas:
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AO7.1 Driveways, crossovers and car parking areas are:
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AO7.2 Driveways and crossovers are:
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Landscaping | |
PO8 Development and landscaping:
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AO8.1 Plant species used for landscaping are native to the locality. |
AO8.2 Uncovered external paved or hard landscaped areas not used for car parking are limited to 36m2 where a Dwelling house or 18m2 where a dual occupancy. |
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AO8.3 Excavation and fill is limited to:
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AO8.4 Retaining walls and terraces are:
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For all assessable development | |
Land use | |
PO9 Development is of a small scale that does not compromise the low density and coastal village character of the locality. |
No acceptable outcomes are nominated. |
Effects of development |
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PO10 Development responds sensitively to on–site and surrounding topography, drainage patterns, utility services, access, vegetation and adjoining land use, such that:
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No acceptable outcomes are nominated. |
PO11 Development maintains a high level of amenity within the site and minimises impacts on surrounding areas, having regard to:
Note—Applicants may be required to engage specialists to provide detailed investigations into the above matters in order to demonstrate compliance with this performance criterion. |
No acceptable outcome is nominated. |