Yimby Reasons For Approval

YIMBY REASONS FOR APPROVAL

Commencement of the Planning Act 2016 has delivered an opportunity, to start a community conversation about good development outcomes across Queensland. The new planning legislation requires decision makers to publish the reasons why they decide to approve individual development applications (DA). In the past, decision reasons were only required when a DA was refused. This initiative is an opportunity to balance the conversation, to talk about the positives. This is an opportunity at the core of the YIMBY Qld values, an opportunity that YIMBY Qld embraces. YIMBY Qld recognises, celebrates and showcases the many benefits that innovative, sustainable and well-planned development outcomes bring to our cities. We believe good development features one or more of the 4 YIMBY Qld Qualities.

DESIGN EXCELLENCE

Achieves architectural, landscape, or urban design excellence
Recognised as local, national, or international award–winning architecture
Has the ability to inspire and delight through design
Creates a new landmark
Excellence in placemaking

SUSTAINABILITY

Minimises impact on the environment
Fosters environmental protection or regeneration
Reduces resource use
Promotes active transport (walking and cycling) 
Facilitates the sharing economy (e.g. bike or car share schemes)
Green star accreditation
Respects heritage through restoration and adaptive re-use
Promotes inter-generational equity in property (e.g. affordable living or ageing in place)

INNOVATION

Embraces or showcases new technology
Includes sustainability innovations
Provides solutions and solves complex design problems

COMMUNITY DIVIDEND

Achieves density in the right locations 
Responds to community/economic needs 
Encourages healthy living
Produces or enhances community and cultural precincts
Produces or enhances parks, plazas, public open space
Provides community infrastructure (e.g. pathways, cycleways, bicycle parking, or improved connectivity)
Provides or enhances accessibility and inclusivity 
Enhances community safety 
Rejuvenates precincts suffering decline
Creates public art

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YIMBY QLD Strategy Guide