Development in Residential Low Density Zone

Residential Low Density Zone

Dual Occupancy

Dual Occupancy is generally supported in the Residential Low Density Zone providing that the lot is 800m2 or more in area. An application for Dual Occupancy will be code assessable and is assessed against the following codes: Urban Areas Code (Part 4) particularly the specific outcomes in section 4.3.3 and the Residential Low Density Zone (division 5) Residential Code (Part 12, division 6) Parking Code (Part 12, division 9).

Single Dwelling (House)

A house is generally supported in the Residential Low Density Zone. A development application for a Single Residential is Self Assessable if the lot is 450m2 or more in area. A development application for a Single Residential is Code Assessable if the lot is less than 450m2 in area or the applicable code for Self Assessable development is not complied with. If Self Assessable the proposal must comply with the acceptable solutions for Single Residential in section 12.6.5(8) Table 12.6.1, in the Residential Code (Part 12, division 6). If the proposal is Code or Impact Assessable then it must comply with the Residential Code (Part 12, division 6) and Urban Areas Code (Part 4) particularly the specific outcomes in section 4.3.3 and the Residential Low Density Zone (division 5).

Single Residential

(1) "Single Residential" means the residential use of premises if there is one dwelling located on its own lot.

(2) The term includes the keeping of domestic pets and Family Day Care.

Multiple Residential Buildings

Multiple Residential Buildings are generally not supported in the Residential Low Density Zone. An application for Multiple Residential Buildings will be Impact Assessable.

Reconfiguring a Lot (Subdivision)

Reconfiguring a Lot is generally supported in the Residential Low Density Zone. An application for reconfiguring a lot will be Code Assessable and is assessed against the following codes: Reconfiguring a Lot Code (Part 12, division 5), Urban Areas Code (Part 4) particularly the specific outcomes in section 4.3.3 and the Residential Low Density Zone (division 5), Vegetation Management Code (Part 12, division 4)

Tip: If you are looking to purchase a property in Ipswich that has potential for subdivision or Dual Occupancy, make sure that you look at properties above 800m2 with a frontage of 20m or greater.

Tip: If you purchase a property that has the potential for a subdivision and you would like to retain the existing house. Make sure that when the lot is subdivided into two smaller lots, the house can be sited in a way that complies with the setback requirements of the Ipswich Planning Scheme.