68Non-discretionary development standards—the Act, s 4.15

#### 68 Non-discretionary development standards—the Act, s 4.15 68 Non-discretionary development standards—the Act, s 4.15 > > (1) The object of this section is to identify development standards for particular matters relating to development for the purposes of co-living housing that, if complied with, prevent the consent authority from requiring more onerous standards for the matters. > > > > Note— > > > > See the Act, section 4.15(3), which does not prevent development consent being granted if a non-discretionary development standard is not complied with. > > > (2) The following are non-discretionary development standards in relation to development for the purposes of co-living housing— > > > > > (a) for development in a zone in which residential flat buildings are permitted—a floor space ratio that is not more than— > > > > > > > (i) the maximum permissible floor space ratio for residential accommodation on the land, and > > > > > > > (ii) an additional 10% of the maximum permissible floor space ratio if the additional floor space is used only for the purposes of co-living housing, > > > > > (b) for co-living housing containing 6 private rooms— > > > > > > > (i) a total of at least 30m2 of communal living area, and > > > > > > > (ii) minimum dimensions of 3m for each communal living area, > > > > > (c) for co-living housing containing more than 6 private rooms— > > > > > > > (i) a total of at least 30m2 of communal living area plus at least a further 2m2 for each private room in excess of 6 private rooms, and > > > > > > > (ii) minimum dimensions of 3m for each communal living area, > > > > > (d) communal open spaces— > > > > > > > (i) with a total area of at least 20% of the site area, and > > > > > > > (ii) each with minimum dimensions of 3m, > > > > > (e) unless a relevant planning instrument specifies a lower number— > > > > > > > (i) for development on land in an accessible area—0.2 parking spaces for each private room, or > > > > > > > (ii) otherwise—0.5 parking spaces for each private room, > > > > > (f) for development on land in Zone R2 Low Density Residential or Zone R3 Medium Density Residential—the minimum landscaping requirements for multi dwelling housing under a relevant planning instrument, > > > > > (g) for development on land in Zone R4 High Density Residential—the minimum landscaping requirements for residential flat buildings under a relevant planning instrument. > > **s 68:** Am 2023 (664), Sch 1\[32\].