12 Superlots in residential subdivisions for integrated housing or medium density housing Not applicable to this proposal. N/A 13 Cut and fill land re-shaping works The proposal involves a substantial amount of earthworks to accommodate the proposed subdivision development. The application was referred to Council’s Stormwater, Geotechnical and Subdivision Officers for comment and no objections were raised in relation to this matter subject to recommended conditions of consent. Therefore it is considered that the earthworks will not have a detrimental impact on environmental functions and processes. Complies. 14 Public reserves Not applicable to this proposal. N/A 15 Pedestrian and cycle way networks A pedestrian footway is to be provided on the western side of the proposed road. Acceptable. 16 Acoustic fencing Not applicable to this proposal which is not near an arterial or sub-arterial road. N/A 17 Street tree planting 26 Street trees are included along the eastern side of the proposed access road. Complies 18 statements An entry statement is not provided. This is acceptable for this size of subdivision. 19 Road connectivity, permeability and legibility The proposed access road will connect with the existing road network at Waples Rd. 12 lots are to be created and all of these lots are accessed from the proposed road. A footway is provided on the western side of the road. Complies 20 Road network - road hierarchy It is noted that this section of the DCP is not a prescribed development control. 20.2.6 provides that a cul-de-sac can cater for up to 30 dwellings, and carry up to 300 vehicles per day. The proposed cul-de-sac will cater for 12 lots. Complies.
21 Road design requirements - road types and characteristics of roads in residential road networks The maximum length of cul-de-sacs should not exceed 80 metres. The application was referred to Council’s Stormwater, Traffic and Subdivision Officers for comment and no objections were raised in relation to this matter subject to recommended conditions of consent. Consent to be conditioned for. 22 Requirements for new road, drainage works and infrastructure construction Access to the private road is from Waples Rd is a properly formed public road. The cost of all works is to be borne by the applicant. The application was referred to Council’s Subdivision Officer for comment and no objections were raised subject to recommended conditions of consent relating to compliance with Council’s subdivision code and completion of works prior to the issue of the subdivision certificate. Consent to be conditioned for. 23 Requirement for upgrading of poorly constructed or unformed public roads Access to the private road is from Waples Rd is a properly formed public road. N/A 24 Bus routes Not applicable to this proposal which is not considered a large subdivision. Not applicable. 25 Residential & turning The applicant has requested a variation to the length of the proposed cul-de-sac. This variation statement has been prepared in accordance with Chapter A1 of the WDCP 2009 and is provided at Attachment 3. Supporting supplementary information (Traffic Impact Analysis and Bushfire Report) concurs that the length of the proposed road is satisfactory and will not have adverse safety impacts. Council’s Subdivision and Traffic Officers have considered the variation request and are supportive. Variation requested and supported. 26 Roundabouts Not applicable to this proposal. Not applicable. 27 Road junction spacing Council’s Subdivision and Traffic Officers provided conditionally satisfactory referral advice that the proposed road junction is acceptable. Complies.