Version 2 - Current Planning Scheme

6.2.9 Open space

6.2.9.1 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.

6.2.9.2 Purpose

The purpose of the open space zone code is to ensure:
1. The provision of informal recreation areas where the built form is restricted and subservient to the enjoyment of the space.
2. Open space acts as a buffer from built form in urban areas.
3. Places that contribute to the visual amenity and landscape character of the region are protected.
4. Development maximises community access and use of open space and parkland.
5. Parkland is designed to meet community needs for informal and passive recreation purposes.
The purpose of the zone will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:
1. Open space is accessible to the general public for a range of outdoor activities.
2. A range of functional and accessible open spaces, including local, district and regional scale parks and linkages are available for the use and enjoyment of residents and visitors.
3. Development contributes towards open space and pathway linkages to the:
  1. Lilly Hills Environmental Reserve
  2. Boyne River Open Space System
  3. Canoe Point Environmental Reserve
  4. foreshore areas linking with the existing pathway networks.
4. Development is designed to incorporate sustainable practices including maximising energy efficiency, water conservation and public/active transport use.
5. Development is supported by transport infrastructure that is designed to provide and promote safe and efficient public transport use, walking and cycling.
6. Ancillary structures and buildings such as shelters, amenity facilities, picnic tables, and playgrounds and infrastructure are provided where necessary to support safe access and essential management of open space areas.
7. Land that is susceptible to flooding or drainage problems, including high groundwater tables, is protected from inappropriate activities or facilities.
8. Where open space areas include natural habitats such as bushland, wetlands or waterways, or act as a buffer between natural and developed areas, adverse impacts on areas of ecological significance are avoided where possible.
9. The use of open space areas does not affect the amenity of adjacent areas, particularly residential areas.
10. Open space areas are planned and designed to enhance community liveability, scenic amenity and provide a retreat from developed areas.

6.2.9.3 Assessment benchmarks

Table 6.2.9.3.1—Accepted development subject to requirements and assessable development

Performance outcomes	Acceptable outcomes
Use – Caretaker's accommodation
PO1 Development is: ancillary to the primary use, and does not compromise the open space and parkland function of this site.	AO1.1 No more than 1 caretaker's accommodation unit is established on the site.
AO1.2 Caretaker's accommodation is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.
Built form (if involving building work)
PO2 Built form: is low rise is visually unobtrusive and integrates within the open space and parkland character does not dominate the open space and parkland setting, and does not restrict access to, utility or enjoyment of the open space.	AO2.1 Building height does not exceed 8.5m.
AO2.2 The site cover of all buildings and temporary structures such as markets and does not exceed the lesser of 10% of the total site area or 400m2.
Separation of uses
PO3 Development provides adequate separation, screening and buffering from any adjoining residential uses or residential zone so that residential privacy and amenity is not adversely affected.	AO3 Where development (not including a club or community use) adjoins a residential premises or residential zone, a minimum boundary setback of 6m is required for: buildings temporary structures including markets active outdoor use areas site access points car parking areas, and servicing or outdoor storage areas.
For all assessable development
Land use
PO4 Development facilitates the optimum enjoyment and use of the land for open space and parkland purposes.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO5 Non–recreation uses occur only where they directly support the primary open space and parkland function of the site or are a compatible community–related activity.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO6 Development does not impede public access to: parkland public foreshore areas, and the use of parkland facilities.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Design and amenity
PO7 Development does not detract from the site's cultural values, visual quality, and landscape quality intent of the zone.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO8 Landscaping: enhances visual amenity integrates with the open space and parkland setting allows for passive recreational activities to occur can provide screening to active use areas where adjoining residential use, and ensures open space and parkland is highly accessible. Note–Refer also to the Landscaping code.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO9 Development maintains a high level of amenity within the site and minimises impacts on surrounding areas, having regard to: noise traffic and parking visual impact signage odour and emissions lighting access to sunlight, and privacy. 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.
PO10 Development responds sensitively to on–site and surrounding topography, drainage patterns, coastal foreshores, waterways, utility services, access, vegetation and adjoining land uses, 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.
PO11 Development must ensure safe and legible connections are provided for: pedestrians and cyclists to, from and within the site public transport infrastructure other parts of the open space network sport and recreational activities, centres and community–related activities, and emergency vehicles.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
PO12 Development is designed to achieve safety for all users having regard to: maximising casual surveillance and sight lines avoiding personal concealment and entrapment locations exterior building design that promotes safety adequate lighting appropriate signage and wayfinding, and building entrances, parking areas, loading and storage areas that are well lit and have clearly defined access points. Note–Applicants may find useful guidance in the Queensland Government's Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Guidelines for Queensland.	No acceptable outcome is nominated.
Uses – Club and Community use
PO13 Development is located and designed to minimise adverse impacts on: the amenity of open space and parkland, and the amenity of neighbours.	AO13.1 Development has a maximum GFA of 250m2.
AO13.2 Development that shares a boundary with a residential premises or land within a residential zone must ensure all buildings, car parking, servicing and outdoor storage areas: are setback a minimum of 15m from that common boundary, and include a minimum 1.8m high solid screen fence along that common boundary, or a landscaped buffer area consisting of dense screen planting of a minimum 3m width along that common boundary. Note–Refer also to the Landscaping code.
PO14 Development must not unreasonably affect the amenity of the surrounding area.	AO14 Hours of operation are limited between 7am and 10pm daily.

Performance outcomes

Acceptable outcomes

Use – Caretaker's accommodation

PO1

Development is:

ancillary to the primary use, and
does not compromise the open space and parkland function of this site.

AO1.1

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

AO1.2

Caretaker's accommodation is a maximum of 100m2 GFA.

Built form (if involving building work)

PO2

Built form:

is low rise
is visually unobtrusive and integrates within the open space and parkland character
does not dominate the open space and parkland setting, and
does not restrict access to, utility or enjoyment of the open space.

AO2.1

Building height does not exceed 8.5m.

AO2.2

The site cover of all buildings and temporary structures such as markets and does not exceed the lesser of 10% of the total site area or 400m2.

Separation of uses

PO3

Development provides adequate separation, screening and buffering from any adjoining residential uses or residential zone so that residential privacy and amenity is not adversely affected.

AO3

Where development (not including a club or community use) adjoins a residential premises or residential zone, a minimum boundary setback of 6m is required for:

buildings
temporary structures including markets
active outdoor use areas
site access points
car parking areas, and
servicing or outdoor storage areas.

For all assessable development

Land use

PO4

Development facilitates the optimum enjoyment and use of the land for open space and parkland purposes.