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FastTrack Application Kit 01Multiple Dwelling Units(Maximum of ten (10) units)

FastTrack Assessment (please tick for FastTrack assessment) ☐

Streamlined Assessment (please tick for Streamlined assessment)

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Overview

This application kit allows for selected low risk Multiple Dwelling Unit developments to be assessed more efficiently than the standard Integrated Development Assessment Systems timeframes outlined within the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.

PO Box 41, Mackay Qld 4740

Phone 1300 MACKAY (622 529)

www.mackay.qld.gov.au

Disclaimer

This application kit is one of a series of kits developed by Mackay Regional Council to assist in reducing application timeframes for selected low risk application types. This kit is specifically applicable to Multiple Dwelling Units (maximum of ten (10) units).

This kit does not replace the provisions of the Mackay City Planning Scheme or any other relevant legislation and should not be used without reference to all applicable legislative documents.

Council does not remain bound by the information within this kit once in receipt of an application.

This application kit takes effect as of 1 July 2014 and is subject to change at Council’s discretion.

Multiple Dwelling Units (maximum of ten (10) units) Application Kit 01Version 2.0 November 2014

Mackay Regional Council FastTrack Application Kit 01Multiple Dwelling Units (maximum of ten (10) units)

Application Kit Contents

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Mackay City Planning Scheme

1. EligibilityThe purpose of this section is to determine whether your proposal can be assessed using either the FastTrack or Streamlined Assessment processes.

2. AssessmentThis section outlines the assessment criteria that are applicable for both the FastTrack and Streamlined Assessment processes.

3. Mandatory InformationSection three provides a list of all of the mandatory information which must be included with your FastTrack/Streamlined Assessment application.

4. Supporting InformationThis section provides a list of all of the supporting information which is requested by Council to be included with your FastTrack/Streamlined Assessment application.

5. LodgementThe purpose of this section is to outline where and how to lodge your FastTrack/Streamlined Assessment application.


Overview

Purpose of this Application Kit

This application kit allows for selected low risk Multiple Dwelling Unit developments to be assessed more efficiently than the standard Integrated Development Assessment System (IDAS) timeframes outlined within the Sustainable Planning Act (SPA) 2009.

An application that meets all of the criteria contained within this application kit will be eligible for FastTrack assessment. Any such applications will be assessed, decided & have a decision notice issued by Council within five (5) business days from the date of lodgement.

Applications that do not meet the criteria for FastTrack assessment will require further information to be included with the application. Any such applications may qualify for Streamlined Assessment that will, in most instances, be assessed, decided & have a decision notice issued by Council within ten (10) business days from the date of lodgement.

Note that the number of critical issues and quality of the assessment(s) provided with Streamlined Assessment applications may, in some instances, necessitate assessment timeframes in excess of ten (10) business days and/or information requests to be issued.

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Application Kit Overview

How to use this Application Kit

Step 1 Complete section one by answering all eleven (11) questions in order to determine if your application is eligible for FastTrack or Streamlined Assessment.

Important Note:

If you answer no to any of the eleven (11) questions, your application is not eligible for FastTrack or Streamlined Assessment and this application kit does not apply to your proposed development. If this is the case, your development application must be accompanied by a standard planning report and will be assessed within the IDAS timeframes outlined in the SPA.

Step 2Undertake your assessment by answering all seventeen (17) questions in section two. Detailed assessments for each critical issue identified must be provided in the comments column if and where applicable.

Step 3 Complete section three by compiling all of the required mandatory information to ensure your FastTrack or Streamlined Assessment application can be considered properly made.

Step 4 Complete section four by compiling all of the required supporting information to ensure your FastTrack or Streamlined Assessment application can be considered well made.

Step 5 Lodge and pay the application fee for your FastTrack or Streamlined Assessment application.

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1. Eligibility

If you answer ‘yes’ to all eleven (11) of the questions below, your application is able to be assessed using this application kit. Once all questions have been satisfied, please proceed to section two.

FastTrack Eligibility Checklist Yes No

1 The proposed development is defined as a Multiple Dwelling Unit in the Mackay City Planning Scheme. ☐ ☐

2The proposed multiple dwelling unit development is for ten (10) units or less. ☐ ☐

3 The subject site is located within the Mackay Frame or Mackay Hinterland Planning Localities. ☐ ☐

4 The subject site is located within the High Density Residential Zone. ☐ ☐

5 The development density does not exceed 1 dwelling unit per 200m² of site area. ☐ ☐

6 The development has a maximum height of three (3) stories. ☐ ☐

7 All habitable rooms are located a minimum of 300mm above the defined flood level for the subject site. ☐ ☐

8The development is not on or next to a place of State or local heritage, as identified in schedule 4 of the Mackay City Planning Scheme.

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9 The site does not gain access from an Access Place and/or a driveway which services more than 1 lot. ☐ ☐

10 No structures are proposed to be located within a Council easement or within the zone of influence of a Council sewer main. ☐ ☐

11The development does not trigger any external referral agencies or, a pre referral response in accordance with s271 of SPA has been provided.

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If you answered ‘no’ to one (1) or more of the questions above, your application does not meet Council’s criteria for Fast Track or Streamlined Assessment and this application kit does not apply to your proposed development. If this is the case, your proposed development must be accompanied by a standard planning report and will be assessed within the IDAS timeframes outlined in the SPA.

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2. Plan Fast Assessment

For an application to be considered low risk and assessed using the FastTrack assessment process, all seventeen (17) of the below questions must be satisfied. If your development achieves compliance with this requirement, it is eligible to be assessed using the FastTrack process and will be assessed, decided & a decision notice issued by Council within five (5) business days from the date of lodgement.

If an application does not meet this criteria, i.e., one or more critical issues are identified, an assessment is required for each critical issue and the application is eligible for Streamlined Assessment only. If your application is eligible for Streamlined Assessment, it will, in most instances, be assessed, decided & a decision notice issued by Council within ten (10) business days from the date of lodgement.

Important Note:

The number of critical issues and quality of the assessment(s) provided with Streamlined Assessment applications may, in some instances, necessitate assessment timeframes in excess of ten (10) business days and/or information requests to be issued.

Important Note:

If your proposed development triggers a critical issue in which it is identified that pre-lodgement discussions are required to be undertaken with Council, you must arrange a pre-lodgement discussion with Council (minuted meeting or email correspondence) prior to lodging your application (copies of the pre-lodgement advice must be provided with your application).

Important Note:

If an assessment is not provided for any critical issue, your application does not meet Council’s eligibility for Streamlined Assessment. If this is the case, your development application will be assessed within the IDAS timeframes outlined in the SPA.

Important Note:

If pre-lodgement approval is obtained for a critical issue, this is considered to satisfy the question, despite the non-compliance. For example, if the development proposes less car parking spaces than required by the table below, although this reduced number of car parking spaces has been approved by Council during pre-lodgement discussions, the question is considered satisfied.

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Multiple Dwelling Units (maximum of ten (10) units) Application Kit 01Version 2.0 July 2014

Planning Scheme Requirement Answer CommentsBoundary SetbacksQ1.Do all residential components of the development comply with the following front setback provisions:

a) Minimum setback of 10m when fronting arterial or sub-arterial roads;

b) Minimum setback of 4.5m for sites fronting all other roads.

Note: The minimum setbacks for a corner lot or a lot with more than one road frontage are as above for all road frontages.

Note: Ensure all setbacks are dimensioned and shown on the plans of development.

Yes ☐Question Satisfied

No ☐Critical Issue

Provide an assessment outlining how the reduced setback achieves compliance with P1 & P2 – ‘Building Setbacks’ - of the Multiple Dwellings, Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancy Code.

Note: Lesser road frontages will only be considered if the proposed front dwelling setback is within 20% of the existing dwelling setback on adjoining lots.

Q2.Do all garages comply with the following front setback provisions:

a) Minimum setback of 10m when fronting arterial or sub-arterial roads;

b) Minimum setback of 6m for sites fronting all other roads.

Note: The minimum setbacks for a corner lot or a lot with more than one road frontage are as above for all road frontages.




Provide an assessment outlining how the reduced setback achieves compliance with P1 & P2 – ‘Building Setbacks’ - of the Multiple Dwellings, Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancy Code.

Note: Lesser road frontages will only be considered if the proposed front garage setback is within 20% of the existing garage setback on adjoining lots.

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Q3.Do all side and rear setbacks comply with the following provisions:

a) For walls up to and including 4.5m in height, minimum setback is 1.5m;

b) For walls with a height of between 4.6m and 7.5m, minimum setback is 2m;

c) For walls with a height of between 7.6m and 12m, minimum setback is 2.5m




Provide an assessment outlining how the reduced setback achieves compliance with P3 – ‘Side and Rear Setbacks’ - of the Multiple Dwellings, Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancy Code.

Building DesignQ4.Do the proposed multiple dwelling units:

a) Address the street, or streets if the site has more than one street frontage; and

b) Overlook public spaces adjacent to the site (where applicable).

Note: addressing the street is, at a minimum, achieved by having a front door and living room window facing the street(s).



Provide an assessment outlining how the development achieves compliance with P2 – ‘Site Dimensions and Layout’ – of the Multiple Dwellings, Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancy Code.

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Q5.Do the multiple dwelling units ensure the following building components are sympathetic to and relate with the surrounding neighbourhood character and streetscape:

a) Roof pitch;b) Materials;c) Colour;d) Garages/carports

Note: Site photos of the surrounding streetscape must be included demonstrating how the development achieves compliance.

Note: Ensure points a-d are all clearly visible on the plans of development.




Q6.Do the multiple dwelling units include the following:

a) Activation measures such as verandas and balconies;

b) Articulated building lines and wall and roof profiles; and

c) Detailed articulation elements.

Note: Ensure points a-c are all clearly visible on the plans of development.




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Access and Parking FacilitiesQ7.Vehicle accesses to Arterial or Sub-arterial roads are not provided. If no other alternative access points exist, the proposed development only provides one access point (ingress and egress) onto the Arterial/Sub-arterial road.

Note: Ensure all new accesses are designed in accordance with Council’s Standard Drawing No. A3-773.

Note: Ensure the width of the invert crossing and width of the driveway are dimensioned on the plan of development and are in accordance with s3.2.2 of AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 i.e, a 5.5m wide invert and 5.5m wide driveway for the first 6m is required if the driveway is longer than 30m.

Yes ☐N/A ☐Question Satisfied


Pre-lodgement discussions must be undertaken with Council to address the non-compliance and gain approval for the proposed access point(s).

Q8All proposed invert crossing(s) and driveways are clear of all stormwater gully pits, street lights, power poles and other infrastructure located within the road reserve

Note: Minimum separation distance between infrastructure and inverts/driveways is one (1) metre).



Pre-lodgement discussions need to have been undertaken to address the non-compliance and gain approval from Council for the proposed access point(s).

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Q9.Do the multiple dwelling units comply with the following minimum car parking provisions:

a) 1 space per dwelling unit for 1 or 2 bedroom dwellings;

b) 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit for 3 or more bedroom dwellings;

c) For developments with 3-5 dwelling units, 1 visitor space;

d) For developments with 6-10 dwelling units, 2 visitor spaces

Note: Ensure all car parking spaces and aisle widths are shown and dimensioned on the plan of development and all spaces and isle widths comply with AS/NZS 2890.1:2004.

Note: Ensure swept path diagrams are provided with the application demonstrating all car parking spaces as being accessible by B99 vehicle.



Pre-lodgement discussions need to have been undertaken to address the non-compliance and gain approval from Council for the reduced number of car parking spaces.

Q10.For those dwellings that are accessed by a driveway longer than 6m, can all vehicles enter and exit the site in a forward gear after performing no more than a three point turn within the site?

Note: The length of the driveway is measured from the front boundary of the property.

Note: For dwellings that are accessed via a driveway which is 6m or less, vehicles may exit the site in a reverse gear.

Note: Ensure swept path diagrams are provided with the application demonstrating all car parking spaces are accessible by a B99 vehicle.



Provide an assessment outlining how the development achieves compliance with P11 – ‘Car Parking and Access’ – of the Environment and Infrastructure Code.

Private Open Space

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Q11.Does the development provide the following minimum amounts of private open space (POS) for each at ground dwelling unit:

a) For a 1 bedroom dwelling – 20m² having a minimum dimension of 2m;

b) For a 2 bedroom dwelling – 30m² having a minimum dimension of 2m;

c) For a dwelling with 3 or more bedrooms – 35m² having a minimum dimension of 2m;

d) All dwellings (1, 2 and 3 or more bedrooms) must have a principal area of 16m² with minimum dimensions of 4m x 4m which is directly accessible from a living room.

Note: POS areas are not permitted to accommodate plant or utility equipment such as: air-conditioning units, hot water systems, rain water tanks, clothes lines, wheelie bins etc.. Any areas used to accommodate these facilities must not be included in the POS areas/dimensions outlined above.

Note: Ensure all POS areas are dimensioned and total amounts identified on the plans of development.



Pre-lodgement discussions need to have been undertaken with Council to address the non-compliance and gain approval for the reduced provision of POS.

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Q12.Does the development provide the following amounts of POS for all above ground dwelling units:

a) A balcony with a minimum total area of 8m² and a minimum dimension of 2.5m which is directly accessible from a living room.

Note: Above ground POS areas are not permitted to accommodate plan or utility equipment such as: air-conditioning units, hot water systems, rain water tanks, on-site detention tanks, clothes lines, wheelie bins etc. Any areas used to accommodate these facilities must not be included in the POS areas/dimensions outlined above.

Note: Ensure all POS areas are dimensioned and total amounts identified on the plans of development.



Pre-lodgement discussions need to have been undertaken with Council to address the non-compliance and gain approval for the reduced POS requirements.

LandscapingQ13.Landscaping is provided on site generally in accordance with Council’s ‘Landscape Guidelines for the Private Realm: A Best Practice Guide’ for Multiple Dwelling Units.



Provide an assessment outlining how the development achieves compliance with P1 – Landscaping – of the Multiple Dwellings, Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancy Code.

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Fencing

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Q14.If proposed, does the development provide fencing along the frontage of the lot in accordance with the following:

a) 1.2m high if of solid appearance; orb) 1.5m high if a minimum of 50% transparent.

Note: Fences higher than 1.5m will only be permitted along the frontage of the lot if the site fronts a Collector, Sub-arterial or Arterial road and if the fence is:

a) A maximum of 1.8m in height; andb) Setback behind a minimum 1m of landscaping; andc) Screens a dwellings principal area of POS; andd) Does not have a length in excess of 75% of the total

length of the boundary.

Note: Ensure all fencing locations and heights are shown on the plans of development.



Provide an assessment outlining how the development achieves compliance with P1 – Fences and Walls – of the Multiple Dwellings, Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancy Code.

RefuseQ15.Does the proposed development provide the following refuse requirements:

a) One (1) 240 litre general refuse bin per unit or, a bulk general refuse bin; and

b) An appropriate number of 240 litre refuse bins for recyclable materials; and

c) There must be sufficient room in front of the lot to accommodate all individual bins, otherwise a bulk refuse bin is required; and

d) Any bulk general refuse bin must be screened from view of all road frontages and located so as not to cause a nuisance to adjacent dwellings.



Provide an assessment outlining how the development achieves compliance with P1 – Service Facilities – of the Multiple Dwellings, Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancy Code.

Overlooking

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Q16.All habitable rooms within the development are offset or setback a minimum distance of nine (9) metres from all habitable room windows and POS areas on adjoining lots and adjoining dwellings within the complex.

Where this is not possible, the following are implemented as most appropriate:

a) A 1.8m high visual screen fence where at ground level;

b) Translucent glazing;c) Minimum sill heights of 1.5m;d) Permanent fixed screening devices attached

to the building which visually complement the development

Note: Ensure all screening measures are clearly delineated on the plans of development.



Provide an assessment outlining how the proposed fencing achieves compliance with P1 – Privacy - of the Multiple Dwellings, Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancy Code.

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Residential Character AreaQ17.For all developments in a residential character area, they comply with the following design requirements:

a) Pitched roof (hipped, gabled, skillion etc.) to a minimum of 25° facing the street;

b) Roofed, timber framed verandas facing the street;

c) Corrugated metal roof sheeting and quad or half round guttering;

d) Wall cladding (timber or fibro panels);e) Timber framed construction for verandas,

stairs and balustrades;f) Front setbacks are within 1.5m of adjoining

neighbours;g) Windows and doors that are visible from the

street on all street elevations;h) Garages must be recessed a minimum 1

metre behind the front face of the building;i) Front fence with maximum heights of 1.5m

(regardless if there is POS at the front of the site).

Note: Ensure all design requirements are clearly delineated on the plans of development.



Provide an assessment outlining how the proposed development achieves compliance with P1, P2 & P4 – Development within the residential character Areas - of the Multiple Dwellings, Accommodation Units and Dual Occupancy Code.

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3. Mandatory Information

This section outlines all of the mandatory information required to be submitted with your FastTrack/Streamlined Assessment application to ensure it can be considered ‘properly made’ in accordance with s261 of the SPA.

Prior to submitting your FastTrack/Streamlined Assessment application, please ensure you have included all of the following mandatory information:

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Completed versions of current IDAS Forms 1 and 5 inclusive of all of the mandatory information required by point 4 of IDAS form 5.

Note: A full planning report is NOT required for FastTrack or Streamlined assessment applications. Along with a completed application kit, a brief description of the site and the proposal is considered an adequate statement against the Planning Scheme and all other planning instruments or documents, as is required by section 4 of IDAS Form 5.

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2 Owners Consent. ☐

3 The correct application fee in accordance with Council’s Cost Recovery Fees and Charges. ☐

Important Note:

If all of the above mandatory requirements are not provided, your application will be deemed ‘not properly made’. Note that FastTrack/Streamlined Assessment timeframes do not begin until the application is properly made.

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4. Supporting Information

In addition to the above mandatory information outlined in section three, the following additional supporting information is also required to accompany your FastTrack/Streamlined Assessment to ensure it can be considered well made. This information is not mandatory but requested by Council to enable a more timely assessment of the application.

1 Any pre-lodgement advice obtained from Council. ☐

2 Site photos. ☐

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A site based stormwater management plan (SBSMP) inclusive of an electronic copy of the MUSIC model.

Note: A SBSMP is only required to be submitted where the site is greater than 2,500m² or there are 6 or more multiple dwellings being proposed and a bio-retention basin is being proposed for stormwater quality.

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Swept path diagrams demonstrating that:a) A B99 vehicle can enter and exit all car parking spaces,

garages/carports and the site in a forward gear after performing no more than a three-point turn; and

b) A refuse vehicle can enter and exit the site and all refuse collection areas in a forward gear after performing no more than a three-point turn (only applicable for developments which propose on site refuse collection).

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A landscaping plan which includes the following:a) A plant schedule detailing the number of plants, species, pot size

and height at planting;b) Details of soil and mulch types, including depths, areas of turf,

garden edges and paving finishes; andc) Details of the irrigation system.

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6 Building floor levels. ☐

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5. Lodgement

5.1 Lodgement

FastTrack/Streamlined Assessment applications must be lodged electronically via the Smart eDA system.

Important Note:

Manually lodged FastTrack/Streamlined Assessment applications will not be accepted by Council.

5.2 Notification

Directly after lodgement of your FastTrack/Streamlined Assessment application, a notification email must be sent to Development Services notifying Council of lodgement. The notification email must be sent to the following email address: [email protected]. The subject heading for the email must be “FastTrack Application” and the email must include the following:

a) The smart e-DA reference number; andb) The property address

Important Note:

If this email is not sent to Development Services prior to 2:00pm on the day of lodgement, your application timeframes will not begin until the next business day after payment.

5.3 Payment

1. Payment must not be made electronically when lodging your application on smart eDA;

2. Payment can be made in person at 42 Wellington Street via cheque, eftpos, credit card or cash; or

3. Payment can be made via credit card over the phone by calling 1300 622 529;4. Payment must be made prior to 2:00pm on the same day as lodgement. If this

cannot be arranged, your application timeframes will not begin until the next business day after payment.

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