9.3 Use codes
9.3.6 Dwelling house code
9.3.6
Dwelling house code
Application
This code applies to development identified as requiring assessment against the Dwelling house code by the
tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).
(1)
The purpose of the Dwelling house code is to ensure that the design and siting of detached houses
protects residential amenity and maintains streetscape character and that associated secondary
dwellings are of an appropriate scale and intensity.
(2)
The purpose of the code will be achieved through the following overall outcomes:(a)
the building form, siting, design and use of the dwelling house is consistent with the desired
amenity and character of the area;
(b)
secondary dwellings are of an appropriate scale and intensity and are compatible with
surrounding development;
(c)
dwelling houses are not at an unacceptable risk from natural hazards.
Assessment criteria
Criteria for self-assessable and assessable development
Editor’s notes—
(a)
Building work for a dwelling house identified as self-assessable in Table 5.7.1 (Building work) of Part 5 (Tables of
assessment) that does not comply with the acceptable outcomes AO1.1 through to AO7 and AO8.4 in Table 9.3.6.3.1
of this code is decided under Schedule 7 of the Regulation.
(b)
Acceptable outcomes AO8.1, AO8.2 and AO8.3 in Table 9.3.6.3.1 of this code are planning provisions. Therefore,
building work for a dwelling house identified as self-assessable in Table 5.7.1 (Building work) of Part 5 (Tables of
assessment) that does not comply with one or more of these acceptable outcomes will become code assessable
development in accordance with section 5.3.3(a)(iii) (Determining the assessment criteria).
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Acceptable outcomes
Building setbacks in the Rural zone and Rural residential zone
PO1
AO1.1
Where located in the Rural zone or Rural residential Where located in the Rural zone on a lot exceeding
zone, a dwelling house is set well back from any 2ha in area, the dwelling house is setback at least:road frontage so as to:(a) 40m from a State-controlled road; or
(a) maintain an open or mostly open rural (b) 20m from any other road; or
landscape;
(c) where there is an existing dwelling house on
(b) protect the visual amenity of scenic rural roads;
the site, the same distance as the existing
(c) avoid or minimise noise or other nuisance from
dwelling house.
sealed and unsealed roads; and
(d) protect the functional characteristics of the AO1.2
State and local road networks.
Where located in the Rural residential zone, or on a
lot not exceeding 2ha in area in the Rural zone, the
Note—PO1 is an alternative provision to QDC MP1.2, P1, dwelling house is setback at least:for development involving siting a dwelling house in a (a) 10m from any road; or
Rural zone or Rural residential zone only.
(b) where there is an existing dwelling house on
the site, the same distance as the existing
dwelling house.
Compliance / Representations
AO1.1
Provide a brief illustration of how your proposal complies with the
relevant Acceptable outcome or a detailed analysis how compliance
is achieved with the Performance outcome.
AO1.2
Example representations: The site is located within the Rural
residential zone. Drawing No. ## shows the proposed dwelling to be
setback 15m from the road.
Note—AO1.1 and AO1.2 are alternative provisions to
QDC MP1.2, A1(a), (b) and (c), for development involving
siting a dwelling house in a Rural zone or Rural residential
zone only.
PO2
Where located in the Rural zone or Rural residential
zone, a dwelling house is well back from side and
rear boundaries so as to:(a) preserve the low intensity character and
amenity of the area; and
(b) maintain a high level of privacy between
neighbouring premises.
AO2
Where located in the Rural zone or Rural residential
zone, the dwelling house is setback from any side
or rear boundary in accordance with the following:(a) a minimum of 10m where the lot is more than
2ha in area; or
(b) a minimum of 3m where the lot is not more than
2ha in area.
Note—PO2 is an alternative provision to QDC MP1.2, P2,
for development involving siting a dwelling house in a
Rural zone or Rural residential zone only.
Note—AO2 is an alternative provision to QDC MP1.2, A2,
for development involving siting a dwelling house in a
Rural zone or Rural residential zone only.
Building height
PO3
As per QDC MP 1.1, P4 and QDC MP 1.2, P4.
AO3
As per QDC MP 1.1, A4 and QDC MP 1.2, A4.
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AO2
Example representations: The site is greater than 2ha and located
within the Rural residential zone. Drawing No. ## shows the proposed
dwelling to be setback 6m from the western boundary. It is considered
that while the proposed setback does not ...
AO3
Example representations: Drawing No. ## shows a building height of
4.2m.
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Editor’s note—as specified in the Flood hazard overlay
code, an alternative provision applies to building height for
premises subject to the Flood hazard overlay.
Editor’s note—as specified in the Flood hazard overlay
code, an alternative provision applies to building height for
premises subject to the Flood hazard overlay.
Visual privacy
PO4
As per QDC MP 1.1, P5 and QDC MP 1.2, P5.
AO4
As per QDC MP 1.1, A5 and QDC MP 1.2, A5.
AO4
Example representation: N/A as all windows and balconies are more
than 1.5m from all side and rear boundaries.
Structures on corner sites
PO5
As per QDC MP 1.1, P7 and QDC MP 1.2, P7.
AO5
As per QDC MP 1.1, A7 and QDC MP 1.2, A7.
AO5
Example representations: N/A the site is not located at the corner of 2
roads.
On-site car parking
PO6
As per QDC MP 1.1, P8 and QDC MP 1.2, P8.
AO6
As per QDC MP 1.1, A8 and QDC MP 1.2, A8,
except minimum dimensions of:Editor’s note—PO8 specifies an alternative provision to (a) for a single garage, 5.7m by 3m wide internally;
on-site car parking for development involving a secondary
and
dwelling.
(b) for a double garage, 5.7m by 5.7m wide
internally.
Compliance / Representations
AO6
Example representations: Drawing No. ## shows the dwelling is
provided with 2 vehicle parks. One uncovered space (driveway) with
dimensions of 6.0m by 2.6m wide, and a single garage with internal
dimensions of 5.7m by 3m wide.
Note—AO6(a) and (b) are alternative provisions to QDC
MP1.1, A8(A)(i)(D) and (E), and QDC MP1.2, A8(a)(iv) and
(v).
Editor’s note—AO8.4 specifies an alternative provision to
on-site car parking for development involving a secondary
dwelling.
Outdoor living space (only applicable to lots less than 450m 2)
PO7
AO7
As per QDC MP 1.1, P9.
As per QDC MP 1.1, A9.
Secondary dwellings
PO8
AO8.1
Any secondary dwelling:Only one secondary dwelling is established in
(a) is used for a domestic residential purpose;
association with the dwelling house.
(b) is smaller in size and scale than the dwelling
AO8.2
house;
(c) has the appearance of a building ancillary to The secondary dwelling has a maximum gross floor
the dwelling house;
area of 80m2.
AO7
Example representations: N/A as the lot size is greater than 450m2.
AO8.1
Example representations: Only 1 Secondary dwelling is proposed.
AO8.2
Example representaions: Drawing No. ## shows the GFA of the
proposed Secondary dwelling is 67m2.
AO8.3
AO8.3
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(d) provides on-site car parking to satisfy the Where free standing, the secondary dwelling is
projected needs of occupants of the secondary located within 20m of the dwelling house.
dwelling.
AO8.4
Note—PO8(d) is an alternative provision to QDC MP1.1, In addition to the car parking requirements for the
P8 and QDC MP1.2, P8, for development involving a dwelling house, at least one (1) on-site car parking
secondary dwelling only.
space is provided to service the secondary dwelling.
Compliance / Representations
Example representations: The Secondary dwelling is proposed to be
freestanding and be sitted 10m from the Dwelling house.
AO8.4
Example representations: 1 on-site car parking space is provided in
addition to the 2 existing spaces to service the Secondary dwelling.
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Note—AO8.4 is an alternative provision to QDC MP1.1,
A8 and QDC MP1.2, A8, for development involving a
secondary dwelling only.
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