12 January, 2023
New subdivision proposed for Top Camp
Watcon Building Group Pty Ltd has submitted an application to Toowoomba Regional Council seeking to create 27 rural residential allotments at Top Camp near Crebra Crescent.
A planning report submitted by Precinct Urban Planning on behalf of Watcon Building Group states the proposal seeks to subdivide two contiguous allotments totalling 15.6 hectares.
The smaller of the two existing allotments contains an existing residence and outbuildings.
The larger allotment has been largely cleared of vegetation and has been used for grazing purposes.
The vast majority of the lots, 23, are between 4000m2 and 5000m2 in size, while the remaining four are 5382m2, 8109m2, 10264m2 and 15375m2.
Access to the allotments will largely be via Crebra Crescent, except to the existing residence and two lots with access via a cul-de-sac termination at the western end of the Hayden Street East road reserve.
New roads will be constructed within the subdivision to provide access for most of the allotments.
The planning report states alternative access rather than via Crebra Crescent was investigated.
“In response to pre-lodgement advice provided by Toowoomba Regional Council, the applicant investigated options for a second access to the site including highway access via the unformed Hayden Street East intersection,” the report said.
“In their subsequent pre-lodgement advice, the State Assessment and Referral Agency included confirmation from the Department of Transport and Main Roads that this access arrangement would be unsuitable and highlighted their preference for access via the Crebra Crescent intersection.”
The report states the application is supported by a Traffic Impact Assessment that confirms the Crebra Crescent/New England Highway intersection is of appropriate standard to accommodate traffic generated by the development.
The report also says the proposed lots will be connected to Council’s reticulated water supply as well as to electricity and telecommunication networks servicing the area, however will rely on individual on-site wastewater disposal systems designed to meet relevant standards.
