Part 5
Domains
Division 2
Domains
Chapter 18
Emerging Communities
10.0
Albert Corridor D: South Helensvale Structure Plan
The intent of this Structure Plan is to facilitate the development of a residential community within a green setting, located to the south of the Helensvale Town
Centre, generally between the railway line and Coombabah Creek (refer Albert Corridor D: South Helensvale Structure Plan Map EC5).
10.1
Structure Plan Objectives
a)
b)
c)
d)
To create a residential community which will incorporate a variety of dwelling types and allotment sizes.
To acknowledge and protect the unique natural wetland area of the Coombabah Creek environs.
To provide strong, functional visual and transport linkages (private, personal and public) through to the Helensvale Town Centre.
To ensure that development in the sector complements and enhances the existing character and development standards of the Helensvale Town Centre.
10.2
The Albert Corridor
The corridor has been identified for urban development since the first Albert Shire Planning Strategies in 1973 and the Moreton Region Growth Strategy in 1976.
Development within the corridor has occurred in a number of locations, generally within the broad parameters for future growth established by the 1988 and earlier Albert
Shire Planning Strategies. There is, however, scope for further development and redevelopment of corridor land, particularly with the improved accessibility offered by
the new Pacific Motorway and the Brisbane to Gold Coast City Railway.
10.3
Application of this Structure Plan
10.3.1
The South Helensvale Structure Plan applies to the small area between the railway line and the Coombabah Creek, south of Helensvale Town Centre, that has
been identified for future urban development.
10.3.2
This Structure Plan provides strategic land use information for the South Helensvale area. It is to be used as a reference for the development, management and
conservation of all land in the Structure Plan area.
How does the proposal comply with the
Structure Plan?
Implementation
Internal Use:
Has compliance with the Structure Plan been
demonstrated?
Is a request for further information required?
Urban Residential Areas Role and Character
Relationship to Town Centres and Urban Neighbourhoods
a)
Development within urban residential areas in the vicinity of town centres or urban
neighbourhoods will be required to take into account relevant principles and criteria
contained in this Structure Plan.
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How does the proposal comply with the
Structure Plan?
Implementation
Internal Use:
Has compliance with the Structure Plan been
demonstrated?
Is a request for further information required?
Residential Design and Development
a)
b)
In addition to other relevant controls contained in this Structure Plan, development in
standard density residential areas should generally comply with the Queensland
Residential Design Guidelines. In medium to high density residential areas,
development should generally comply with the Australian Model Code for Residential
Development, Urban Edition, 1995 (AMCORD URBAN), unless otherwise approved by
Council;
Any development for non-residential purposes in residential areas shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with the relevant principles and guidelines applying to
residential buildings.
Density
a)
b)
Within urban residential standard density areas, development with a dwelling density of
less than fifteen dwellings per hectare will generally not be permitted, unless it can be
demonstrated that a lesser density is appropriate, taking into account the location,
existing or approved development in the area, topography or other site constraints;
Within urban residential medium to high density areas, development with a dwelling
density of less than twenty five dwellings per hectare will generally not be permitted,
unless it can be demonstrated that a lesser density is appropriate, taking into account the
location, existing or approved development in the area, topography or other site
constraints.
Open Space and Buffer Areas Role and Character
a)
b)
c)
Open space and buffer areas shall be obtained, wherever possible, through the
development process as conditions of approval and, where necessary, through Council
acquisition;
Council may, in its assessment of applications for development of land which contains an
area designated as preferred open space and buffer areas, permit the inclusion of the
area of such land in the development site for density calculation purposes;
Council may favourably consider proposals for uses only where they do not undermine
the intent, value and visual impact of open space and buffer areas. Potential uses may
include the following, or other similar uses where appropriate:
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playing fields;
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community meeting halls;
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information centre/ environmental display;
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ablution facilities;
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parks;
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equestrian centre or horse racing;
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Implementation
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How does the proposal comply with the
Structure Plan?
Internal Use:
Has compliance with the Structure Plan been
demonstrated?
Is a request for further information required?
golf course;
showground; and
rural uses.
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