2.26 SpecialEntertainmentPrecincts

Application

Section2.26appliestolandidentifiedasaSoundCategoryAreainthefollowingmap:

Figure2.26.1 –ApplicableLand

Definitions

Sensitive receivers –landusesthat couldbe adverselyimpacted byentertainmentvenue sound, including; residential accommodation, tourist and visitor accommodation, places ofpublic worship, informationand educationfacilities,healthservices facilities and office premises.

Entertainmentvenues –landusesthatare likelytohost live entertainment, including; entertainment facilities, restaurants, cafes, small bars, pubs, artisanfood and drinkpremises, creativeindustries, functioncentres, community facilities and registered clubs

Sound Category Areas –classificationsoflandin andaroundaSpecial EntertainmentPrecinct

SectionObjectives

O1. Tosupportathriving, diverse, inclusive,andsafe night-time economy.

O2. Tosupportcreative and cultural industries thatrelyonthe night-time economy, includingthe entertainmentandlive music sector.

O3. Tomanageamenityexpectationsinandaround Special Entertainment Precinctsandmaintain reasonable amenityfor sensitive receivers.

2.26.1 SoundCategoryAreasandapplicablesoundlevels

Objectives

O1. Todefine the maximumexposure toentertainmentvenue sound for eachpropertylocated withinaSoundCategory Area

O2. Tofuture proof new sensitive receiversandentertainmentvenueswithinandaroundSpecial EntertainmentPrecincts withappropriate noise amelioration measures to enable themtocoexist.

Controls

C1. Sound Category Areasapply atthe propertyboundary ofapropertyidentifiedinFigure 2.26.1ata heightof1.5mabove the finishedfloorlevel foreachfloorofabuilding

C2. Soundlevelsforeachofthe SoundCategory Areasare detailedin Figure2.26.2below

2.26.2 Acousticrequirementsforsensitivereceivers

Objective

O3. Toensure sensitive receiversare designedtoattenuate againstnoise fromexistingandfuture entertainment venues

Controls

C3. Submita noise impactassessment preparedbyasuitably qualifiedacoustic consultant demonstrating thatthe proposal isable tocomply withthe soundlevels identifiedinFigure 2.26.3 below withany applicationforanew ormodified sensitive receiver locatedwithinaSound Category Area.The noise impactassessmentmust considerthe soundlevelsspecified inFigure 2.6.1above whendetermininganyattenuationrequired, includingvibration.

Sensitivereceiverinternalnoisecriteria

C4. Modifiedsensitive receiver applicationsinclude: a. Externalandinternal alterationstosensitive receivers includingalterationsandadditions toresidential accommodation, b. Operational changesto sensitive receivers

C5. Where noise attenuationmeasuresimpactthe provisionofnatural ventilation, alternative ventilationmustbeprovidedtoensure the proposal complies withthe National Construction Code.

C6. Noise impactfromother sources, suchasroadand rail mustbeassessedseparatelyin accordance withrelevantStandardsandpolicies

2.26.3 Acousticrequirementsforentertainmentvenues

Objective

O4. Toensure new andmodified entertainment venues donotunreasonablyimpactonthe amenity ofsensitive landuses

Controls

C7. Forthe purposesofthissectionofthe DCPa modifiedvenue includesSection4.55applications that: a. Increase patroncapacityby15% ormore fromthe original approval, or b. Increase tradinghours beyond midnightifcurrently restricted tomidnight orearlier, or c. includenew ormodified external openings(e.g., windowsanddoors), or d. Anyamendmentstooperational controls inan approved Plan ofManagementthat managessound

Amodifiedvenue does notincludeSection 4.55applicationsfor: e. Internal alterations, unlesswithina mixed-use building, or f. The renewal oftrial hours, unlessotherwise requested byCouncil.

C8. Submita noise impactassessmentpreparedbyasuitablyqualified acoustic withapplications foranew ormodifiedvenue.Itmust: a. Detail physical noise attenuationmeasures todemonstrate the venue canoperate within the ‘venue external assessmentcriteria’asspecifiedinFigure 2.26.2above. b. Demonstrate compliance withthe ‘venue external assessmentcriteria’(Figure 2.26.2) atthe boundary ofall sites containingasensitive receiver within15m ofthe subjectsite. c. Demonstrate thatthe venue canoperate withoutbreachingthe sensitive receiver internal noise criteriaspecifiedinFigure 2.6.3.Thisisofparticularrelevance fornew ormodified venueswithinthe same buildingasasensitive receiver.

2.26.4 Mixed-usedevelopments Objective

O5. Tofuture proofcommercial tenancies innew mixed-use developments containing sensitive receiverssothatthe commercial tenancies can be easily adaptedtoentertainmentvenues.

Controls

C9. Submitanoise impactassessmentwithanyapplicationformixeduse developments containing a sensitive receiver.It must: a. Demonstrate thatnon-residential floorspace withinthe building couldbeused asan entertainmentvenue andstill meet the sensitive receiver internal noise criteriafor sensitive receivers (Figure2.26.3) b. Specifyattenuationmeasurestobedesignedintothe building, future proofingthe nonresidential floorspace asapotential entertainmentvenue. Note: Noise attenuation measuresrequiredbythe noise impactassessment mustbeincorporatedintothe design ofthe buildingatitsinitial construction.