Note: Appendix 5 of the State Planning Policy - State Planning Policy Code: Strategic Airports and Aviation Facilities provides further guidance on the referral of development proposal affected by the Airport environs overlay to the airport manager for assessment. Purpose The purpose of the Airport environs code is to protect the existing and future safety, efficiency and operational integrity of Cairns Airport and associated aviation facilities. The purpose of the code will be achieved through the following overall outcomes: conflicts between the Cairns Airport and surrounding land uses are avoided; development does not create incompatible intrusions, or compromise aircraft safety, in operational airspace; development does not adversely affect the functioning of aviation facilities; development avoids increasing risk to public safety in public safety areas; development is compatible with forecast levels of aircraft noise. Criteria for assessment Part A – Criteria for self-assessable and assessable development Table 8.2.2.3.a – Airport environs overlay code – self-assessable and assessable development Performance outcomes Acceptable outcomes For self-assessable and assessable development Protection of operational air PO1 Development does not create a permanent or temporary physical or transient obstruction in the operational airspace of Cairns Airport. AO1.1 Buildings and structures (including construction structures and equipment) do not encroach into the: (a) obstacle limitation surface as identified on the Airport environs overlay maps contained in Schedule 2; or (b) PANS-OPS for the Cairns Airport identified on the Airport environs overlay maps contained in Schedule 2. AO1.2 Landscaping does not include vegetation that at maturity will encroach into the airport’s operational airspace. AO1.3 Transient activities associated with development such as parachuting, hot air ballooning and will not occur within the airport’s operational airspace. Lighting PO2 Development does not impact on the operational aspects of the Cairns Airport with regard to light emission and reflective surfaces. AO2.1 Development within the lighting buffer zone as identified on the Airport environs intensity overlay maps contained in Schedule 2, does not emit light that will exceed the maximum light intensity specified for the area. Note – Maximum intensity of Light Sources measured at 3 degrees above the horizontal.
PO6 Development located within the building restricted area for an aviation facility is designed and constructed to mitigate adverse impacts on the function of the facility. Note – SPP Guideline – Strategic airports and aviation facilities provides guidance on meeting the outcomes. AO6.1 Development located within the building restricted area for an aviation facility does not create: (a) permanent or temporary physical obstructions in the line of between antennas; (b) an electrical or electromagnetic that will interfere with signals transmitted by the facility; (c) reflective surfaces that could deflect or interfere with signals transmitted by the facility. AO6.2 Development located within the building restricted area for an aviation facility is designed and constructed to mitigate adverse impacts on the function of the facility. For assessable development Wildlife hazards PO7 Development does not cause wildlife to create a safety hazard in the operational airspace of Cairns Airport. AO7.1 Development located within the 3km Wildlife hazard Zone as shown on the Airport environs overlay maps contained in Schedule 2 does not involve uses listed in column 1 of Table 8.2.2.3.d. AO7.2 Development located within the 3km Wildlife hazard Zone shown on the Airport environs overlay maps contained in Schedule 2 involving a use listed in column 2 of Table 8.2.2.3.d, includes measures to reduce the potential to attract birds and bats. AO7.3 Development located within the 3km and 8km Wildlife hazard Zone on the Airport environs overlay maps contained in Schedule 2 involving a use listed in column 1 or column 2 of Table 8.2.2.3.d includes measures to reduce the potential to attract birds and bats. AO7.4 Development located within the 8km and 13km Wildlife hazard Zone shown on the Airport environs overlay maps contained in Schedule 2 involving a use listed in column 1 or column 2 of Table 8.2.2.3.d does not increase the potential to attract birds and bats. Table 8.2.2.3.b — Compatible and incompatible land uses within ANEF contours , Land use Compatible Compatible subject to conditions Incompatible Caretaker’s accommodation Community residence Dual occupancy Less than 20 ANEF 20 to 25 ANEF Greater than 25 ANEF
Dwelling house Dwelling unit Multiple dwelling Nature-based tourism Non-resident workforce accommodation Relocatable home park Residential care facility Retirement facility Rural workers’ accommodation Tourist park Short-term accommodation Hotel Resort complex Rooming accommodation Less than 25 ANEF 25–30 ANEF Greater than 30 ANEF Educational establishment Child care centre Less than 20 ANEF 20–25 ANEF Greater than 25 ANEF Hospital Health care services Less than 20 ANEF 20–25 ANEF Greater than 25 ANEF Community use Place of worship Less than 20 ANEF 20–30 ANEF Greater than 30 ANEF Office Less than 25 ANEF 25–35 ANEF Greater than 35 ANEF Table 8.2.2.3.c — Desirable indoor design sound levels for sensitive land uses Land use Location within development Indoor design sound level dB(A) Sleeping areas 50
Caretaker’s accommodation Community residence Dual occupancy Dwelling house Dwelling unit Home based business Multiple dwelling tourism Non-resident workforce accommodation Relocatable home park Residential care facility Retirement facility Rooming accommodation Rural workers’ accommodation Short-term accommodation Tourist park Other habitable areas 55 Short-term accommodation Hotel Resort complex Rooming accommodation Sleeping areas 55 Educational establishment Child care centre Libraries Classrooms areas Sleeping 50 Teaching areas Assembly areas 55 Hospital Health care services Wards Theatres Treatment and consulting rooms 50 Laboratories 65 Community use Place of worship All indoor areas 50 Office Private offices Conference rooms 55 Open offices 65
Table 8.2.2.3.d — Land uses associated with increases in wildlife strikes and hazards Column 1 High Risk Column 2 Moderate Risk Aquaculture (fish processing/packing plant); Conservation estate (e.g. wetland); Cropping (turf farm, tree farm); High-impact industry (food processing plant more than 200 tonnes per annum); Intensive animal industry (piggery); Low impact industry (food processing sport, recreation and entertainment facility (showground); Medium-impact industry (food processing plant less than 200 tonnes per annum); Utility installation (Food / organic facility, Putrescible waste facility (e.g. landfill, transfer station). Animal husbandry (cattle/dairy farm); Conservation estate (all other); Intensive animal industry (poultry farm); Major sport, recreation and entertainment facility (all other); Outdoor sport and recreation; Park; Utility installation (Sewage/wastewater treatment facility, Non-putrescible waste facility e.g. landfill, transfer station). Building height overlay code Application This code applies to assessing development within the Building height overlay as on the Building height overlay maps contained in Schedule 2. When using this code, reference should be made to Part 5. Purpose The purpose of the Building height overlay code is to enable increased building height and development opportunities and ensure tropical urbanism and high quality design outcomes are achieved. The purpose of the code will be achieved through the following overall outcomes: development achieves building height and design variety for the precincts identified on the Building height overlay map contained in Schedule 2; development provides a transition in height and development intensity from the Cairns city centre to surrounding areas; development provides for an appropriate interface to surrounding The Cairns city centre contains the highest and most intense form of development within the region; development is set back from street frontages and property boundaries to: maintain the character and amenity of the streetscape and surrounding area; maintain view lines and vistas to the mountains and the ocean along streets, from public places, and between developments; achieve tropical urbanism outcomes through design and siting; provide appropriate separation between buildings for privacy and amenity, and to allow for the penetration of breezes and sunlight; provide for active streetscapes, where appropriate for the zone;
PO4 Development does not cause adverse impacts on the quality and integrity of water in upstream or down-stream catchments, including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. AO4.1 No acceptable outcomes are provided. Note – An ecological assessment report may demonstrate compliance with the performance outcome. Planning scheme policy – Natural environment provides guidance on preparing an ecological assessment report. Declared fish habitat areas and fish habitat buffer areas PO5 Development does not cause adverse impacts on fish habitat values. Note – An ecological assessment report may demonstrate compliance with the performance outcome. Planning scheme policy – Natural environment provides guidance on preparing an ecological assessment report AO5.1 Development ensures adverse impacts on fish habitat values are avoided by designing, siting, operating and managing development to: (a) contribute to the protection of fish habitat values; (b) maintain the quality and integrity of declared fish habitat areas and water entering them. Wetlands and wetland buffer areas PO6 Development does not occur within a wetland. AO6.1 No acceptable outcomes are provided. PO7 Development is set back from wetlands to maintain water quality, ecological and hydrological functions and values of wetlands and their receiving waters. Note – Planning scheme policy – Natural environment is applicable. AO7.1 Development is set back from wetlands in accordance with Table 8.2.11.3.c; or AO7.2 Where an alternative buffer is proposed, the width of the alternative buffer is supported by an evaluation of the environmental values, functioning and threats to the wetland. PO8 Wetlands and wetland buffer areas are maintained, protected and restored. Note – Wetland buffer areas are identified within Table 8.2.11.3.c. AO8.1 Native vegetation within wetlands and wetland buffer areas is retained. AO8.2 Degraded sections of wetlands and wetland buffer are revegetated with native plants in patterns and densities which emulate the relevant regional ecosystem. Waterways and waterway buffer areas AO9.1 Waterway corridors are provided adjacent to waterways in accordance with the requirements of 8.2.11.3.b. or AO9.2 Where a waterway corridor of an alternative width is proposed, the alternative width is
Note – A Traffic impact assessment report prepared in accordance with Planning scheme policy - Parking and access is one way to demonstrate achievement of the Performance Outcomes. Transport network overlay maps contained in Schedule 2. AO1.2 Development does not compromise the safety and efficiency of the transport network. AO1.3 Development is designed to provide access via the lowest order road, where legal and practicable access can be provided to that road. Transport infrastructure provision PO2 Transport infrastructure is provided in an integrated and timely manner. Note – A Traffic impact assessment report prepared in accordance with Planning scheme policy - Parking and access is one way to demonstrate achievement of the Performance Outcomes. AO2.1 Development provides infrastructure (including improvements to existing infrastructure) in accordance with: (a) the Transport network overlay maps contained in Schedule 2; (b) a Local Plan. Note – The TransLink Public Transport Infrastructure Manual provides guidance on the design of public transport facilities. Major transport corridors PO3 Development involving sensitive land uses within a major transport corridor buffer area identified in the Transport network overlay maps contained in Schedule 2; is located, designed and maintained to avoid or mitigate adverse impacts on amenity for the sensitive land use. AO3.1 No acceptable outcomes are provided. Note - Part 4.4 of the Queensland Development Code provides requirements for residential building design in a designated transport noise corridor. Note - Department of Transport and Main Roads Policy Position Statement: Development on Land Affected by Environmental Emissions from Transport and Transport Infrastructure (Environmental Emissions Policy), Version 2.0 dated 10 May 2013 provides requirements for building design in a designated transport noise corridor. PO4 Development does not compromise intended role and function or safety and efficiency of major transport corridors. Note - A Traffic impact assessment report prepared in accordance with Planning scheme policy - Parking and access is one way to demonstrate achievement of the Performance Outcomes. AO4.1 Development is compatible with the role and function (including the future role and function) of major transport corridors. AO4.2 Direct access is not provided to a major transport corridor where legal and practical access from another road is available. AO4.3 Intersection and access points associated with major transport corridors are located in accordance with: (a) the Transport network overlay maps contained in Schedule 2; and (b) a Local Plan.