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,