Part 6
Local Area Plans
Division 2
Local Area Plans
Chapter 11
Currumbin Hill
8.0
Currumbin Hill LAP Place Code
8.1
Purpose
This Place Code seeks to ensure that the scale and density of development and, in particular, the design and appearance of residential development is consistent with the
character of Currumbin Hill as a low to medium density residential area with high nature conservation values.
8.2
Application
8.2.1
The Currumbin Hill LAP Place Code applies to development indicated as self, code or impact assessable in the Currumbin Hill LAP Table of Development at
Clause 6.0 of this LAP.
8.2.2
Performance Criteria PC1-PC30 apply to all code and impact assessable development in this LAP. For development identified as self assessable in Clause 6.0,
only the Acceptable Solutions to Performance Criteria PC1-PC6 apply.
8.3
Development Requirements
Performance Criteria
Acceptable Solutions
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Acceptable Solution or Performance Criteria?
Internal Use:
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Performance Criteria been demonstrated?
Is a request for further information required?
Development that is Self Assessable, Code Assessable or Impact Assessable
Colour Schemes
PC1
Buildings must be designed and constructed
in materials and colours which blend with the
natural landscape of Currumbin Hill.
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AS1.1
All buildings and structures, where they are
painted, use colours appropriate for the walls
and dominant sections of a building
consistent with the following list:
 Sand (AS Y44)
 Deep Stone (AS Y55)
 Sandstone (AS Y53)
 Green Grey (AS N32)
 Blue Green (AS N53)
 Bright Blue (Pacific Parade and
Durangan Street properties only)
 Red (Pacific Parade and Durangan
Street properties only)
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
Yellow (Pacific Parade and Durangan
Street properties only)
 Cream (Pacific Parade and Durangan
Street properties only)
The trim colours that are appropriate to be
used in smaller amounts on decorative
features of the building, and the roof colour
are as follows:
 Cream (AS Y34)
 Coffee (AS X52)
 Deep Indian Red (AS R64)
 Deep Bronze Green (AS G63)
 Dark Grey (AS N32), Charcoal (AS B64)
 Blue/Green (AS N53)
AS1.2
All roofs are constructed of non-reflective roof
materials.
Building Height and Setbacks
PC2
The height of buildings must not interfere with
the efficient functioning of Gold Coast City
Airport or other aeronautical facilities, and be
consistent with a low to medium density
residential environment.
AS2.1.1
The building has a maximum of two storeys.
OR
AS2.1.2
The height of buildings in each precinct does
not exceed the maximums shown on
Currumbin Hill LAP Map 11.3 – Maximum
Building Height.
PC3
All buildings and covered car parking spaces
must provide for setbacks from the street
frontage and the side and rear boundaries
which contribute to an attractive streetscape
and the protection of a strong landscape
character for the local area.
AS3.1.1
The building and covered car parking space
is set back not less than six metres from the
frontage of the site.
AS3.2.1
The building (excluding covered car parking
space associated with a Detached Dwelling)
is set back from the side and rear boundaries
at not less than:
a) 1.5 metres measured from the outermost
projection of that part of the building,
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which is 4.5 metres or less above ground
level;
b) two metres measured from the outermost
projection of that part of the building
which is greater than 4.5 metres but not
greater than 7.5 metres above ground
level; and
c) two metres plus 0.5 metres for every 3
metres or part thereof, measured from
the outermost projection of that part of
the building which is greater than 7.5
metres above ground level.
AS3.1.2
The building is located in Precinct 3 and is
set back at least 2 metres from the frontage
and 1.5 metres from all other boundaries.
Accommodation Density
PC4
AS4.1.1
Accommodation density must be consistent The residential density does not exceed one
with the low to medium density residential dwelling per lot.
character of Currumbin Hill.
OR
AS4.1.2
The residential density does not exceed the
maximum for the subject land shown on
Currumbin Hill LAP Map 11.4 – Maximum
Residential Density.
Site Coverage
PC5
The site coverage of development must be in
accordance with the predominantly low
density residential character of the LAP area
and its scenic values.
AS5.1
The maximum site coverage
development does not exceed:
Precincts 1 and 2
40%
Precinct 3
60%
Precincts 4 and 5
5%
of
any
AS5.2
The building has a terraced profile, and the
site coverage does not exceed 50%.
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Acceptable Solution or Performance Criteria?
Internal Use:
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Performance Criteria been demonstrated?
Is a request for further information required?
Vehicular Crossings
PC6
Vehicular crossings associated with the
development must be designed and
constructed to ensure:
a) a safe footpath environment;
b) safe vehicular access to the property;
c) appropriate hydraulic performance of the
stormwater infrastructure;
d) no damage to vehicle or road
infrastructure;
e) minimal loss of on-street parking spaces;
f) continued amenity of the neighbourhood.
AS6
Driveways are designed and constructed in
accordance with relevant sections of Planning
Scheme Policy 11 – Land Development
Guidelines.
Development that is Code Assessable or Impact Assessable
Siting
PC7
AS7
All buildings must be sited to complement the No acceptable solution provided.
natural
landscapes
and topographical
features of the site and the surrounding
residential area, having regard to:
a) significant views and vistas;
b) natural water systems;
c) remnant vegetation;
d) a site analysis, prepared in accordance
with Planning Scheme Policy 17 – Site
Analysis.
PC8
AS8
The layout of the site must provide a clear No acceptable solution provided.
separation between the public access areas
and the areas set aside for servicing the
building.
Built Form
PC9
AS9
The built environment must provide a high Development design avoids skyline intrusion
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level of visual quality which minimises the and is compatible with the existing natural
impact of development on Currumbin Hill and amenity of the local area.
complements the natural characteristics of
the area.
PC10
The impact of multi-storey buildings on steep
slopes is minimised by a design that is
compatible with the topography of the site to
achieve:
a) minimal visual impact;
b) minimal disruption to topography.
AS10.1
On steep slopes, this is achieved by a
terraced
building
profile.
Multi-storey
buildings provide a terraced building profile,
receding from the property frontage or along
the line of slope, as shown in Figures 1 – 4
within Planning Scheme Policy 1 –
Additional Information Required for Code
and Impact Assessable Applications
Within
LAP
Areas
for
East
Coomera/Yawalpah,
Burleigh
Ridge,
Currumbin Hill and Guragunbah.
AS10.2
The proposed development is consistent with
guidelines for appropriate building designs,
as shown in Figures 1 – 4, within Planning
Scheme Policy 1 – Additional Information
Required for Code and Impact Assessable
Applications Within LAP Areas for East
Coomera/Yawalpah,
Burleigh
Ridge,
Currumbin Hill and Guragunbah.
PC11
AS11
All buildings and structures must be designed No acceptable solution provided.
to complement the predominantly low rise
residential character of the LAP area.
PC12
Appropriate materials and finishes must be
used in construction, to soften the visual
impact of buildings and make them
compatible with the natural environment.
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AS12.1
Development is constructed in materials and
colours which blend with the colours of the
natural landscape.
AS12.2
Appropriate finishes are used to soften the
effect of a building.
AS12.3
Highly reflective or bright, obtrusive colours
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are avoided, particularly for roofing materials.
PC13
A high quality built environment must be
provided, which maintains and enhances the
natural
characteristics
and
existing
vegetation.
AS13.1
All development and site work is designed
and undertaken to minimise the removal of,
and reduce the impact on, existing
vegetation.
AS13.2
The design of multi-storey buildings provides
for landscape planting beds on all building
levels.
PC14
AS14.1
Building design and appearance must be Glass which forms all or part of any external
conducive to the safety and comfort of all wall of a building does not exceed a
building users.
maximum degree of reflection of both heat
and light of 20%. The glass area does not
exceed 60% of the total area of the external
wall.
AS14.2
All commercial buildings provide awnings,
which are cantilevered or suspended at a
minimum width of 1.5 metres, over the
adjoining footway and within the road reserve
area.
AS14.3
The location of equipment that has potential
to create noise is designed to minimise the
penetration of noise to dwelling units on the
premises and to residential premises external
to the site.
PC15
All car park areas must be designed and
constructed to service the needs of all users
of the development and to complement the
character of the local business centre.
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AS15.1
All car park areas are constructed and
detailed to ensure they do not dominate the
street frontage of the development. Car park
areas, provided at ground level are located
behind dwellings or recessed behind the
dwelling frontage.
AS15.2
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Building materials, patterns, textures and
colours, used in garage and carport
structures are complementary to those of the
principal building on the site.
Advertising Devices
PC16
All advertising devices must be designed and
constructed to complement the character of
the local neighbourhood.
AS16.1
All signs in Precinct 1 are consistent with the
provisions for the Detached Dwelling Domain
set out in Specific Development Code 2 –
Advertising Devices.
AS16.2
All signs in Precinct 2 are consistent with the
provisions for the Residential Choice Domain
set out in Specific Development Code 2 –
Advertising Devices.
AS16.3
All signs in Precinct 3 are consistent with the
provisions for the Local Business Domain set
out in Specific Development Code 2 –
Advertising Devices.
AS16.4
All signs in Precinct 4 are consistent with the
provisions for the Private Open Space
Domain set out in Specific Development
Code 2 – Advertising Devices.
AS16.5
All signs in Precinct 5 are consistent with the
provisions for the Public Open Space Domain
set out in Specific Development Code 2 –
Advertising Devices.
Landscape Work
PC17
The layout of the proposed development
must be prepared with management of
natural vegetation as a key input to the final
layout plan, with:
a) retention and enhancement of natural
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AS17.1
A landscape plan, prepared by a qualified
landscape architect and consistent with
Council's general landscaping provisions at
Specific
Development Code
21
–
Landscape Work, is provided for the
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vegetation;
incorporation of significant areas of
natural vegetation into the open space
network.
development. The plan details landscaping
solutions for all relevant areas, including open
space, remnant rainforest, setback and
restituted earthwork areas.
AS17.2
The species listed at Subclause 8.4 are used
for landscape and revegetation planting. (The
list is based on the existing natural vegetation
occurring in the area).
AS17.3
All existing mature trees on the site are
retained, where possible.
PC18
The existing open space network must be
consolidated and extended by any new
development.
AS18.1
Where appropriate, development proposal
plans show areas to be included in a
consolidated and expanded open space
network, by way of:
a) public acquisition;
b) dedication of land as a condition of
development or subdivisional approvals;
c) contributions in accordance with the
Planning Scheme;
d) part or total closure of unformed road
reserves;
e) whichever option is most relevant or
practical for the proposed development.
AS18.2
Proposal plans show existing rainforest areas
retained, wherever possible, as part of the
open space network.
PC19
Extensive areas of visible ground level
landscaping must be provided, to a standard
that promotes a low to medium density
residential character and a strong landscape
quality.
AS19.1
The use of endemic species in any
landscaping work is maximised.
AS19.2
Mature trees in any redevelopment are
maintain and protected.
AS19.3
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The habitat value of any existing vegetation is
preserved.
AS19.4
The visual quality of the local topography and
existing vegetation cover is maintained or
enhanced.
Changes To Ground Level
PC20
All development and site works must be
designed so that completed works minimise
impact on the natural topography and
environment.
AS20
No clay, gravel, rock, sand, silt, sludge, soil,
stone, overburden or other material is to:
a) enter a watercourse, drain or sewer;
b) cause injury to, or interfere with, the use
of adjoining or nearby lands;
c) obstruct any public road or create a traffic
hazard thereon.
PC21
All development and site works must be
undertaken to minimise the removal of natural
vegetation and reduce impact on the natural
environment.
AS21
The face of any earthworks, excavation or
regrading is sloped or battered so as to
remain stable, with all loose material
removed. All such slopes are planted with
protective vegetation.
Lot Size (For Subdivision Only)
PC22
All allotments must be of sufficient area and
dimensions to accommodate low to medium
density residential dwellings or the other uses
provided for in this LAP and to adequately
manage stormwater and waste disposal.
AS22
The minimum allotment size is no less than:
Precincts 1 and 2
600m2
Precinct 3
1,000m2
Precincts 4 and 5
4,000m2
Connection to Water Supply
PC23
AS23
All resulting allotments must be adequately No acceptable solution provided.
serviced for water supply.
Amenity Protection
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PC24
AS24
The proposed use must not detract from the No acceptable solution provided.
amenity of the local area, having regard, but
not limited, to the impact of:
a) noise;
b) hours of operation;
c) traffic;
d) lighting;
e) signage;
f) visual amenity;
g) privacy;
h) odour and emissions.
PC25
AS25
The proposed development must take into No acceptable solution provided.
account and seek to ameliorate any negative
aspects of the existing amenity of the local
area, having regard, but not limited, to the
existing impact of:
a) noise;
b) hours of operation;
c) traffic;
d) lighting;
e) signage;
f) visual amenity;
g) privacy;
h) odour and emissions.
Car Parking Provision
PC26
AS26
All development must provide for adequate The number of car parking spaces provided is
in accordance with AS16.1 of Constraint
car parking.
Code 4 – Car Parking, Access and
Transport Integration, and is provided on
site.
Public Convenience Facilities Within Buildings
PC27
Commercial
developments
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must
AS27
include Where provided, public toilet facilities are
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public convenience facilities, where there is a open and readily accessible to the general
need for their provision.
public during retail trading hours or other
trading hours relevant to the development.
Vehicular Access, Refuse Facilities and Loading Bays
PC28
AS28
Adequate facilities for the loading and A loading area is provided on site that is
unloading of goods must be provided to meet separated from the public access areas and
the needs of the development.
readily accessible from all commercial
tenancies on the site.
PC29
Adequate facilities for servicing of the
development with a refuse disposal service
must be provided to meet the needs of the
development.
AS29.1
Provision is made for the storage of refuse on
site and the suitable access for the removal
of refuse.
AS29.2
All outdoor storage or refuse disposal areas
are screened from public view.
PC30
AS30
The number of vehicle access points to the The number of crossover points from the
development must be minimised.
subject property to the street is not increased
by the development.
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