​PO1

Any buildings or structures are sited to minimise the impact on the natural landscape and topographical features.

AO1

Any buildings or structures are not located on ridgelines.​

PO2

Development is visually integrated with the landscape elements to maintain or enhance the landscape and scenic amenity values.

Note—The scenic amenity values of and visible from the land must be assessed and confirmed in a Scenic Amenity Assessment report prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced person. The report is to address strategies and design responses in order to demonstrate compliance with this performance criterion.

The South East Queensland Regional Plan 2005–2026 Implementation Guideline No. 8: Identifying and Protecting Scenic Amenity Values provides a process for identifying areas with high scenic amenity as well as significant and popular viewpoints.

PO3

The building design:

1. minimises visual impact and prevents buildings from dominating the natural landscape
2. is compatible with the natural characteristics of the area, and
3. avoids skyline intrusion.

PO4

Building colours and materials blend in with the natural landscape to soften the visual impact of buildings.

AO4.1

Buildings utilize external finishes and colours that are of a low to moderate Light Reflectance Value (50% LRV or lower).

AO4.2​

Development includes variations in wall and roof lines so as to minimise the appearance of building bulk. No external face of the building in a single continuous plane has a surface area of more than 100 square metres.

PO5

The dominance of the natural character of landscapes, views and vistas in the coastal zone in rural areas is to be maintained or enhanced when viewed from the foreshore or significant viewer locations.

AO5.1

Development does not protrude above any horizon or ridge line when viewed from any place readily accessible to the public such as parks and public spaces.

AO5.2

The external colours of all buildings, structures and paved areas have a subdued natural tone that complements the predominant colours of the landscape.

AO5.3

Cut and fill for retaining walls, driveway access and landscaping areas is no greater than 1m.

AO5.4

All external lighting is directed downwards from a low intensity source situated not more than 1,500mm above natural ground level.

PO6

Development maintains and/or enhances natural scenic amenity values through vegetated buffers between development and coastal waters.

AO6

Trees and vegetation are used to screen buildings and infrastructure.

PO7

Development visible from identified significant viewer locations does not adversely impact upon significant views and landscape and scenic amenity values.

PO8

The creation of new lots and roads are designed and oriented to minimise their visual impacts:

1. preserve natural vegetation, particularly on ridgelines;
2. minimise the cutting and filling of the natural topography; and
3. minimise the impacts of new trunk infrastructure on existing vegetation.

PO9

Signage does not detract from the natural landscape character of an area.

AO9

No acceptable outcome is nominated.