Subdivision Code

Session outline1. Location of relevant codes

2. Level of assessment – key points

3. Subdivision code – key points

4. Structure planning and Emerging community zoned land

5. Residential lots:

minimum lot dimensions and size

range of small lots

measuring walking distance

6. Summary

Location of Relevant CodesApplicable code/PSP Section number

Subdivision code 9.4.10

Relevant zone code See zone code applying to site

Prescribed secondary codes See table 5.3.5

Transport access parking & servicing code & PSP

9.4.11 and Schedule 6.31

Infrastructure design code & PSP 9.4.4 and Schedule 6.16

Structure planning PSP 9.4.4 and Schedule 6.29

Reconfiguring a lot (subdividing one lot into two lots) and associated operational works code

9.2.1 – statewide code not applicable to Brisbane

Level of Assessment – Key points

Table of Assessment (Part 5.6 Reconfiguring a lot):

arranged by zone

contains thresholds for different subdivision types, e.g. small lots

code assessable down to minimum lot sizes

does not link subdivision and MCU, e.g. for small lots

identifies relevant codes for assessment

Subdivision Code - Application Applies to assessing reconfiguring a lot if:

assessable development where an applicable code identified in the table of assessment for a neighbourhood plan (section 5.9), reconfiguring a lot (section 5.6) or an overlay (section 5.10)

impact assessable development - to the extent relevant.

Subdivision Code – Key PointsCode has four parts:

Section A – General criteria

Section B – Transport

Section C – specific criteria

Section D – Other than freehold lots

More flexibility in lot sizes

Ability to plan seal earlier

Facilitates wider variety of titling options and flexibility

Structure Planning & Emerging Community Areas

Brisbane City Plan 2000 Brisbane City Plan 2014

Structure planning code 9.4.10 Subdivision code• Provisions distributed to Subdivision code, Strategic

framework, Structure planning PSP, Overlays• Structure plan required for specific circumstances• Emerging community zones:

• new average lot size requirements• densities in EC matched to trunk infrastructure

planning assumptions.

Residential Lots – Minimum Lot Dimensions and Size

Table 9.4.10.3.B

Range of Small LotsCity Plan 2000 Brisbane City Plan 2014

Small lot requirements and single unit dwellings

9.4.10 Subdivision code• 400m2 lots still a key policy• New range of minimum lot sizes for

code assessable lots in particular circumstances

• No built to lockup requirements as with SUDs; plan sealing occurs just as subdivision

• Min lot size in the character zone precinct retained at 450m²

• New table - 9.4.10.3B detailing lot range• Discontinuation of ‘single unit dwelling’

definition

Summary of minimum lot characteristics - small lots City Plan 2014 zone Min. lot size (m2) (small lots) & min. average

width/frontage

LDR (general) 400 (600 for rear lot) (10m width and frontage)

LDR—within 200m walking distance of a centre greater than 2000m2

300m2 & 7.5m600m2 & 7.5m – rear lot

LMR (2 storey or 2 or 3 storey mix zone precinct)

260m2 & 7-7.5m350m2 & 10m - rear lot

LMR (Up to 3 storey zone precinct) 180m2 & 6.5 – 7.5m350m2 & 10m - rear lot

CR (CR) Not applicable – no small lots in this precinct

CR (Infill) 300m2 & 7.5 - 7m450m2 & 10m - rear lot

Measuring Walking Distance

Measuring Walking Distance

Walking distance (def): the distance between two places, measured from reasonable pedestrian access points and along roads with verges, off-road pathways or other reasonable pedestrian connections.

Walking distance (def): the distance between two places, measured from reasonable pedestrian access points and along roads with verges, off-road pathways or other reasonable pedestrian connections.

Note: This is demonstrating subdivision of properties in the LDR zone. Small lot subdivision in the Character zone CR1 – Character zone precinct, is not applicable.

Summary• 400m2 small lots remains a key policy

• Increased opportunities for small lots within 200m walking distance of centre zones greater than 2000m2

• Subdivision code has general requirements and also specific criteria which apply to different aspects

• Code assessment to identified minimum lot size thresholds, impact assessment beyond threshold