Version 2 - Current Planning Scheme

6.2.15 Industry investigation

6.2.15.1 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.

6.2.15.2 Purpose

Note—Future industrial development must be in accordance with an approved Plan of development. SC6.3 Plans of development provide further guidance on these matters.

The purpose of the industry investigation zone code is to identify and protect land that may be suitable for industrial activities in the future. The immediate development of this land is generally inappropriate owing to one or more constraints. These constraints may include a lack of trunk infrastructure necessary to service industrial development and also resolving hydraulic issues in the locality. However, some low scale land uses may be appropriate where onsite services are provided.
The purpose of the zone will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:
1. Land that is suitable for industrial purposes is only developed where suitable trunk or onsite infrastructure is provided to service the development.
2. Where development proposes onsite infrastructure, land uses are of a scale and nature that do not compromise the future development potential of the area for industrial purposes.
3. Land that is suitable for future industrial purposes is located to minimise impacts on non-industrial land..

6.2.15.3 Assessment benchmarks

Table 6.2.15.3.1—Accepted development subject to requirements and assessable development

Performance outcomes	Acceptable outcomes
Use – Caretaker's accommodation
PO1 Development: does not compromise the future industrial use of the site, and provides adequate open space for the caretaker.	AO1.1 No more than 1 caretaker's accommodation unit is established on the site.
AO1.2 The caretaker's accommodation unit is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.
Use – Sales office
PO2 The use does not adversely impact on the amenity of the surrounding land uses and local character.	AO2.1 Development of the sales office is in place for no more than two years.
AO2.2 There are a maximum of 2 employees on site at any one time.
Building height (if involving building work)
PO3 Buildings are: low rise, and consistent with the character of the area.	AO3 Building height does not exceed 8.5m.
For all assessable development
Uses
PO4 Development does not reduce or preclude the long–term use of land within the industry investigation area for industrial purposes.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Infrastructure
PO5 Development is serviced with infrastructure commensurate with its needs.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Effects of development
PO6 Development minimises impacts on non–industrial uses, having regard to: noise traffic and parking visual impact vibrations signage odour and emissions, and lighting. 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.
PO7 Development responds sensitively to on–site and surrounding topography, drainage patterns, coastal foreshores, waterways, utility services, access, vegetation and adjoining land use, such that: any hazards to people or property are avoided any earthworks are minimised the retention of natural drainage lines is maximised the retention of existing vegetation is maximised damage or disruption to sewerage, stormwater and water infrastructure is avoided, and there is adequate buffering, screening or separation to adjoining development.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Use – Outdoor sport and recreation
PO8 All buildings must: be associated with the Outdoor sport and recreation activity, and low in scale and density.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO9 Outdoor lighting does not adversely affect the amenity of adjoining properties or create a traffic hazard on adjacent roads.	AO9.1 Light emanating from any source complies with Australian Standard AS4282 Control of the Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting as amended.
AO9.2 Outdoor lighting is provided in accordance with Australian Standard AS1158.1.1 – Road Lighting – Vehicular Traffic (Category V) Lighting – Performance and Installation Design Requirements as amended.

Performance outcomes

Acceptable outcomes

Use – Caretaker's accommodation

PO1

Development:

does not compromise the future industrial use of the site, and
provides adequate open space for the caretaker.

AO1.1

No more than 1 caretaker's accommodation unit is established on the site.

AO1.2

The caretaker's accommodation unit is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.

Use – Sales office

PO2

The use does not adversely impact on the amenity of the surrounding land uses and local character.

AO2.1

Development of the sales office is in place for no more than two years.

AO2.2

There are a maximum of 2 employees on site at any one time.

Building height (if involving building work)

PO3

Buildings are:

low rise, and
consistent with the character of the area.

AO3

Building height does not exceed 8.5m.

For all assessable development

Uses

PO4

Development does not reduce or preclude the long–term use of land within the industry investigation area for industrial purposes.