Moggill Bellbowrie District Neighbourhood Plan Code
5.1 General
Performance Criteria
Acceptable Solutions
Movement
P1 An integrated movement network is provided
that connects with the existing hierarchy
A1
New roads, bikeways and walkways are
constructed and dedicated to Council in
accordance with Map F–New Movement
Connections and Map G–Streetscape Hierarchy
P2 Development creates a consistent urban
streetscape, a strong connection between the
footpath and adjoining development at ground
level and human scale to the street
A2
Where the existing footpath width is less than that
required by Table 1–Streetscape Hierarchy
Footway Widths, a linear land dedication to
Council is provided to achieve the footpath width
Note: Council standards outline specific
requirements for streetscape treatments along the
streets as indicated on Map G–Streetscape
Hierarchy
P3 Roads are designed and constructed to facilitate
the safe movement of native fauna
A3
Where includes Wildlife Movement Solutions in
accordance with Council standards in locations
identified in Map G–Streetscape Hierarchy
Koalas
P4 Development in areas identified as bushland
habitat and rehabilitation habitat (especially
areas containing non-juvenile koala habitat
trees) on Map E–Environmental and Scenic
Constraints minimises habitat disturbance
A4.1 Development does not result in the clearing of
koala habitat trees in areas of bushland habitat and
areas suitable for rehabilitation in accordance with
Map E–Environmental and Scenic Constraints
OR
A4.2 Development that proposes clearing in bushland
habitat and areas suitable for rehabilitation on
Map E–Environmental and Scenic Constraints
submits an environmental impact assessment that
includes:
 an environmental impact survey that shows
koala habitat trees and identifies impacts on
non-juvenile koala habitat trees
 a habitat rehabilitation plan that identifies a net
gain in mature and actively regenerating koala
habitat
 the identification of biodiversity offsets that
identify areas suitable for habitat rehabilitation
(whether on-site or off-site)
Note: The environmental impact assessment
report and rehabilitation plan must be completed
in accordance with Council Standards and refer
to the Queensland Government’s Offsets for Net
Gain of Koala Habitat in South East Queensland
Policy
A koala habitat tree is a tree of the Corymbia,
Melaleuca, Lophostemon, Eucalyptus or
Angophora genera that has a height of more than
4m or a trunk with a circumference of more than
31.5cm at 1.3m above the ground
Performance Criteria
Acceptable Solutions
P5 Biodiversity offsets are provided where
clearing non-juvenile koala habitat trees in
areas identified as bushland habitat and
rehabilitation habitat on Map E–Environmental
and Scenic Constraints
A5
Where clearing koala habitat trees, a Koala Offset
Management Plan, is submitted demonstrating
that:
 Biodiversity offsets are delivered within koala
offset areas identified on Map E–
Environmental and Scenic Constraints
 Where biodiversity offsets are located off-site
there is a copy of an endorsed legal agreement
with a property owner lodged with Council
 Biodiversity offsets achieve:
– a net gain in bushland habitat, especially
mature and actively regenerating koala
habitat, at a ratio of five new koala habitat
trees for every one non-juvenile koala
habitat tree removed,
OR
– delivery through an equivalent financial
contribution
Note: Refer to the Queensland Government’s
Offsets for Net Gain of Koala Habitat in South
East Queensland Policy for further details about
preparing of a Koala Offset Management Plan
and achievement of net gain
P6 The development design and layout facilitates
the safe movement of wildlife (especially
koalas) through the landscape
A6
Fencing or other barriers installed as part of the
development, including during the construction
phase, are designed to allow wildlife movement,
and to exclude koalas from areas containing
domestic dogs
Note: Refer to the Queensland Government’s
Koala Safety Fencing and Measures Guidelines
for further guidance
P7 Operational works do not remove bushland
habitat and do not increase the risk of death or
injury to koalas
A7
Submit a Koala Conservation Construction
Management Plan that details construction
practices, including the following:
 Bushland habitat clearing is undertaken as
sequential clearing and under the guidance of a
qualified koala spotter where the native
vegetation is a non-juvenile koala habitat tree
 Bushland habitat that is cleared in areas
intended to be retained for wildlife movement
opportunities is restored and rehabilitated
 The presence of security dogs on site is limited
Note: Refer to the Queensland Government’s
Koala Safety Fencing and Measures Guidelines
and Fauna Sensitive Road Design Manual
Volume 2
5.2 Where in Precinct 1 –Environmental Protection
Performance Criteria
Acceptable Solutions
P1 Development must be located and designed to
A1
Each lot:
Performance Criteria
Acceptable Solutions
 is not less than 10,000m2
respond to environmental constraints to
maintain the function of waterways and
preserve identified Habitat and Biodiversity
Vegetation. Bushfire risk is managed by
providing safe access from each lot to a public
road to facilitate emergency evacuation
 identifies an Environment Protection zone
within the building location envelope which
has a maximum area of 800m2 and is located
outside a waterway corridor
Note: Figure b illustrates subdivision options in
the Environmental Protection area
5.3 Where in Sub-precinct 2(a) –Established Residential
Performance Criteria
Acceptable Solutions
P1 Lot size and frontage must retain the open
semi-rural character of the area by maintaining
large lot sizes and enabling buildings to
address the street
A1.1 Lot size is not less than 800m2
A1.2 Rear access lots are not created
5.4 Where in Precinct 2(b) –Low Density Residential
Performance Criteria
Acceptable Solutions
P1 Development retains the open semi-rural
character of the area by maintaining large lot
sizes with a variety of building setbacks to
major roads. The width of the setback may
vary in response to the site characteristics such
as slope, native vegetation and landscape
character values
A1.1 Each lot with a frontage to Hawkesbury Road,
Church Road, Witty Road, Priors Pocket Road
and Livesay Road:
 is a minimum of 1000m2
 incorporates shared vehicular access/driveways
 has a nominated Building Location Envelope
with a maximum area of 600m2
 includes a Building Location Envelope setback
from the roads specified in A1.1 an average of
10m and a minimum of 6m
Refer to Figure a–Lot Layout
A1.2 Lots not fronting the roads specified in A1.1 are a
minimum of 600m2 and do not require Building
Location Envelopes
P2 Development located on sites 2(b)(i) and
2(b)(ii) identified on Map A responds to
environmental constraints to maintain the
function of waterways and preserve identified
areas of habitat and biodiversity vegetation
A2.1 Each lot within site 2(b)(i) incorporates:
 a nominated Building Location Envelope,
which has a maximum area of 600m2, suitable
for the construction of a detached house
 a Building Location Envelope that is sited
outside identified waterway corridors and
habitat and biodiversity vegetation
 shared vehicular access/driveways
Refer to Map C–Church Road/Witty Road Subprecinct
A2.2 Each lot within site 2(b)(ii) has a portion of land
suitable for the construction of a detached house
that:
 is sited outside identified waterway corridors
and Habitat and Biodiversity Vegetation
Performance Criteria
Acceptable Solutions
 incorporates shared vehicular access/driveways
Refer to Map D–Priors Pocket Road Sub-precinct
P3 The semi-rural streetscape character and
landscape amenity of the area is maintained
and enhanced
A3.1 Mature native vegetation is retained in a 10m
corridor adjacent to Hawkesbury Road, Church
Road, Witty Road, Priors Pocket Road and
Livesay Road
Refer to Figure a–Lot Layout
A3.2 Landscape Concept Plans detail the landscaping
treatment along the road frontages specified in
A3.1, including at least the following:
 tree planting at irregular spacing
 grouping and clumping of trees
 occasional views of built form through
landscaped areas
 positioning footpaths to enable retention of
existing mature vegetation
P4 Civil works for the construction of roadways,
infrastructure and building pads ensure the
retention of mature native vegetation
A4.1 Earthworks such as cutting and filling do not
occur within the drip line (root zone) of existing
mature vegetation, which may include a
meandering alignment
A4.2 Retaining structures do not exceed 1m in height
5.5 Where in Sub-precinct 2(c)–Low-medium Density Residential
Performance Criteria
Acceptable Solutions
P1 Development size and bulk must be consistent
with the low density character of the area
A1.1 Gross floor area is no more than 0.6 times the site
area
P2 The height of development protects the lowrise semi-rural character of the area but
responds in flood-affected areas to ensure that
two habitable floors are flood immune
A2.1 Maximum building height complies with Map B–
Low-medium Density Residential Sub-precinct
5.6 Where in Precinct 3–Multi-purpose Centres
Performance Criteria
Acceptable Solutions
P1 Building siting and design:
 is consistent with the layout, scale (including
setbacks) and character of existing buildings
in the area
 provide an active street frontage
 provide opportunities for casual surveillance
of the street to improve safety
 maintain a shaded, tree-lined streetscape
 maintain privacy and amenity for adjoining
residential properties including by vegetated
buffers
A1.1 The ground level floor is built to the street
frontage
A1.2 Above ground level floors are set back 6m from
the street frontage
A1.3 Buildings are set back a minimum of 6m from
common boundaries with residential properties
and contain deep planting to provide a natural
vegetated screen
A1.4 Shops and restaurants where located at ground
level create a vibrant and active street frontage
A1.5 Awnings are provided over public footpaths along
Moggill Road, Birkin Road and Sugarwood Street
at shop entries and passenger pick-up locations
Performance Criteria
Acceptable Solutions
(including taxi ranks and public transport stops)
A1.6 Street trees and furniture are provided along
Moggill Road, Birkin Road and Sugarwood Street
P2 Vehicle access does not impede the safety and
flow of traffic on major transport routes
A2
Vehicular access is not provided from Moggill
Road where alternative access is available
Table 1–Streetscape Hierarchy Footway Widths
Classification
Width
City Street Minor (CS2)
3.75m(1)
Neighbourhood Street Major (NS1)
3.75m(1)
Cross Block Link (out of centre)
4.00m
(1) 3.75m footway width assumes existing/established areas. 4.25m footway width applies in new areas.
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