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AGENDA
Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
commencing at 9:30 AM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Amelia Lorentson (Chair), Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 9 DECEMBER 2025
1. DECLARATION OF OPENING
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
3. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED 11 NOVEMBER
2025
5. PRESENTATIONS
6. DEPUTATIONS
7. REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE
7.1 SINGLE USE COFFEE CUPS PROGRAM
7.2 ORGANISATIONAL EMISSIONS REDUCTION PROGRESS REPORT
7.3 132004.4552.01 - PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL D114 OF 2025 FOR
MINOR CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE
FOR A DUPLEX DWELLING AT 1/27 DUKE STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH
7.4 132005.638.04 - OTHER CHANGE TO AN EXISTING APPROVAL FOR MATERIAL
CHANGE OF USE - EXPANSION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE (WASTE DISPOSAL AND
RECYCLING FACILITY) & ONGOING CLEARING PURPOSES AT 561 EUMUNDI NOOSA
ROAD DOONAN
8. REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE
8.1 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY – OCTOBER 2025
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.1.
ENVIRONMENT LEVY PROPOSED LAND PURCHASE
10. MEETING CLOSURE
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 9 DECEMBER 2025
4.1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED
11 NOVEMBER 2025
Recommendation
The Minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting held on 11 November 2025 be
received and confirmed.
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MINUTES
Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
9:30 AM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Amelia Lorentson (Chair), Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie, Tom
Wegener
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 11 NOVEMBER 2025
1 DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 9.30 AM.
2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Noosa Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters
of the Noosa area, the Kabi Kabi people, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and
emerging.
3 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Amelia Lorentson (Chair)
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Karen Finzel
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
4.1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED 7
OCTOBER 2025
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
The Minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting held on 7 October 2025 be
received and confirmed.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
Wilkie
Against: None
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 11 NOVEMBER 2025
5. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
7 REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE
7.1 MCU23/0090.02 - APPLICATION FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT
APPROVAL FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - HOTEL (EXTENSION TO
EXISTING HOTEL) AND DBW23/0073.02 BUILDING WORK (DEMOLITION) AT
118 POINCIANA AVENUE AND 26 DIYAN STREET, TEWANTIN
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 7.1 be referred to the General
Committee due to the significance of the issue.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
Wilkie
Against: None
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(e) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing legal advice relating to an appeal
in the Planning & Environment Court so that Council’s legal position is protected in relation
to
Item 7.2 - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 2698 OF 2025 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING HOUSE 6
ARAKOON CRESCENT, SUNSHINE BEACH
Item 7.3 - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 2697 OF 2025 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING HOUSE 4
ARAKOON CRESCENT, SUNSHINE BEACH
Item 7.4 - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. D92 OF 2025 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING HOUSE 58
SEAVIEW TERRACE, SUNSHINE BEACH
Item 9.1 - PLANNING &
ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 2420 of 2025 – APPLICATION FOR A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING HOUSE 3 ALLAMBI RISE, NOOSA
HEADS
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
Wilkie
Against: None
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 11 NOVEMBER 2025
REOPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
Wilkie
Against: None
7.2 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 2698 OF 2025 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING HOUSE 6
ARAKOON CRESCENT, SUNSHINE BEACH
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning and
Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 November 2025 regarding Planning &
Environment Court Appeal 2698 of 2025 and agree to defend the appeal.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
Wilkie
Against: None
7.3 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 2697 OF 2025 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING HOUSE 4
ARAKOON CRESCENT, SUNSHINE BEACH
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning and
Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 November 2025 regarding Planning &
Environment Court Appeal 2697 of 2025 and agree to defend the appeal.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
Wilkie
Against: None
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 11 NOVEMBER 2025
7.4 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. D92 OF 2025 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DWELLING HOUSE
58 SEAVIEW TERRACE, SUNSHINE BEACH
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning and
Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 November 2025 regarding Planning &
Environment Court Appeal D92 of 2025 and refer to the General Committee Meeting dated
17 November 2025 for further consideration.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
Wilkie
Against: None
9 CLOSED SESSION
9.1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT
APPEAL NO. 2420 of 2025 – APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A
DWELLING HOUSE 3 ALLAMBI RISE, NOOSA HEADS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning and
Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 November 2025 regarding Planning &
Environment Court Appeal 2420 of 2025 and agree to defend the appeal.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
Wilkie
Against: None
8 REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE
8.1 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
SEPTEMBER 2025
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting on 11 November 2025 regarding applications that have
been decided by delegated authority for September 2025 as provided at Attachment 1 to the
Report.
Carried.
For: Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
Wilkie
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 11 NOVEMBER 2025
Against: None
10 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 10.17AM.
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 9 DECEMBER 2025
7.1 SINGLE USE COFFEE CUPS PROGRAM
Author Climate Change Officer, Sion Zivetz
Strategy & Sustainability | Strategy and Environment
Index 21.31 Sustainability
60.11 Waste recycling
71.04 Sustainable Tourism
45.16 Waste Management
Attachments 1. Attachment 1 - Re-Use in NOOSA - IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On 19 June 2025, Council endorsed a Notice of Motion to work in partnership with Tourism Noosa’s
Plastic Free Noosa Program to drive a voluntary shift away from single-use coffee cups across the
shire. The motion called for a simple, scalable plan focused on education, business support, and
behaviour change, for Council to lead by example in its own operations, and for a report outlining
implementation costs for consideration.
The transition from single use plastics has been underway for many years with Noosa Shire adopting
its first Plastic Free program pre-Covid. Through the environment grants program, Council has also
funded Tourism Noosa for a number of years to roll out the Plastic Free Noosa program.
Whilst Council has an ambition to lead by example, single use coffee cups at Council facilities remain
at an investigative stage with the first trial underway at the café at the Noosa Aquatic Centre.
It is acknowledged that single use food and beverage items, like coffee cups, do not represent a
large volume of waste to landfill. However, they are an iconic, highly visible waste item that can serve
as a catalyst for the transition away from generating waste after only one use of new material.
The transition requires behaviour change from both businesses and consumers. While not every
business will be ready for the transition, it is proposed to work with the willing to begin to build a
culture of reuse that is accessible and affordable for customers and businesses alike.
Together with Council staff, Plastic Free Noosa has outlined an action plan for reducing single use
coffee cups in three phases which, if supported, requires a small budget allocation and Council staff
time of approximately 2-3hrs per week over the next six months. This program will continue to be led
by the Plastic Free Noosa program – part of Tourism Noosa – with support from Council staff.
It is proposed to work closely with Tourism Noosa to prioritise the $5600.00 required to initiate the
program through their FY25-26 budget. Should the required amount of budget be unavailable, it is
recommended that potentially a small allocation of funds within Council’s existing sustainability
operational budget be utilised to support initiation of this program as it aligns with the endorsed
Climate Change Response Plan, Environment Strategy, and From Waste to Resource Plan.
This project is seen as a simple yet potentially impactful way for Council and the community
to demonstrate and support its genuine commitment to sustainability, turning everyday habits into a
visible, tangible symbol of a destination that values both the natural environment and the long-term
impact of its consumption. This will showcase Noosa as a leader in its commitment to sustainability
and reducing waste to landfill by supporting the rollout of reusables via this program.
The proposed approach can be achieved in the coming 6 months, noting Plastic Free program is
grant funded by Council for a 3 year period and this grant finishes end June 2026.
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING 9 DECEMBER 2025
RECOMMENDATION
That Council
A. Note the report by the Sustainability and Climate Change Officer to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 9 December 2025;
B. Support the Single Use Coffee Cups program with in-kind contribution from existing Council staff
resources (2-3hrs per week) to support Plastic Free Noosa to engage industry stakeholders and
co-develop a program for the first cohort of businesses to transition to a reuse system;
C. Work closely with Tourism Noosa to prioritise the $5600.00 required to kickstart the program
through their FY25-26 budget; and
D. Subject to C, should budget not be available, provide in kind support and a small allocation of
funding to support the initiation and engagement phases of the program through Council’s
Sustainability Operational budget as it aligns with the endorsed Climate Change Response Plan,
Environment Strategy, and From Waste to Resource Plan.
REPORT
In July 2024, relevant staff across Council and Tourism Noosa began conversations around a
program to phase out single use coffee cups. The group included council staff from the waste,
economic development and sustainability and climate change teams together with staff from Tourism
Noosa and Plastic free Noosa. The group brainstormed the issue and possible approaches, including
how to deal with existing single use cups and lids and prevent them from going to landfill.
A range of options were considered including a service that collects single use cups and lids,
transports them to a processing facility where they are shredded, turned into building materials and
added into an innovative asphalt product for roads. In consultation with Peregian Beach Business
Association, Tourism Noosa put together a survey and spoke to café owners in Peregian Beach
about this concept. However, there was little interest at the time, perhaps due to timing or logistical
challenges.
Following this, it was considered that a reuse system, rather than a waste diversion system, was
more in line with the goals of the program for a cultural shift away from single use items. A number
of solutions were investigated including a very simple solution where customers can access a
reusable takeaway cup for a $3 deposit and cups can be returned to any participating café in
Australia at any time to get the deposit back. The startup cost for businesses is low and there is
evidence that there is a very quick return on investment and cost savings for businesses over time.
Following this, Plastic Free Noosa worked with Sunshine Social to pilot the reusable cups program
(with on-site dishwashing) at the Noosa Eat and Drink (NED) event. The initiative was well received
by users and vendors and will form a good foundation for festivals and events in the future.
Since then a pilot commenced at the Noosa Aquatic Centre in 2025 July with extremely positive
feedback and other business are now looking to take up the same approach. This initiative is
currently being industry-led, off the back of the NED trial.
On 19 June 2025, Council endorsed a notice of motion supporting Tourism Noosa’s Plastic Free
Noosa Program to drive a voluntary shift away from single-use coffee cups across the shire. The
motion called for a simple, scalable plan focused on education, business support, and behaviour
change, for Council to lead by example in its own operations, and for a report outlining
implementation costs for consideration. Since the notified motion, a number of conversations have
been held with reusable suppliers who have shown interest to support the roll out of reusables in
Noosa Shire. Two large scale business users of disposable coffee cups have also indicated a desire
to go single-use cup free.
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Implementation Plan
The notified motion requests a report that details an actionable and scalable plan to support an
industry led phase out of single use coffee cups. As seen in Attachment 1, a draft strategic
implementation plan has been developed which outlines key actions across three phases of work:
• PHASE I - Scoping and Convening Working Group
o This phase includes establishing a project oversight, outlining roles and responsibilities
and initiating engagement with key service providers of coffee cup management
systems.
• PHASE II-Market Research & Program Design
o This phase includes deeper market research to summarise solution options, host a
roundtable with industry and early adopters, survey customers and develop an internal
rollout plan.
• PHASE III– Communications & Developing Resources, Graphic and Web Design
o This phase includes developing resources for businesses and establishing a web
presence.
• PHASE IV – Ongoing Consultation and Rollout Support
o Continued support for businesses and centres with the transition to reusable coffee cups
and promoting successes.
Following on from the efforts of the café at the NAC, council staff, together with Plastic Free Noosa
will prioritise working with other council venues and support further investigations towards the
transition away from single use. This includes the café at the Noosa Leisure Centre and supporting
the whole organisation to move away from single use coffee cups at staff events and functions.
Council staff will also continue to push for zero waste events through an update of the events
management policy and encourage all events to go single use coffee cup free. An investment into
a mug library would help events progress in this direction.
Council Resources
It is proposed to allocate up to 3 hours per week for 6 months of staff time to assist Plastic Free
Noosa in engaging stakeholders and co-developing a reuse program for the first business cohort.
Time will be split between the Economic Development and Strategy & Sustainability branches. The
implementation timeline and the future internal rollout plan (developed at the end of Phase II) provide
further details on where Council staff time investment is needed.
Tourism Noosa Resources
Staff are available via the Plastic Free Noosa coordinator, but current budget is allocated to core
activities. Upon project commencement, Council and Tourism Noosa will define roles and
responsibilities to ensure adequate resourcing and commitment.
Funding
Additional funding is required for engagement and research to advance Phase II and Phase III. Refer
to Finance section below and implementation plan for further details.
Link to Corporate Plan
Theme No. 3 - Prosperity
Focus areas include economic development, local business, innovation, arts and culture, waste and
a circular economy.
Objective 3.7 Deliver the waste program focused on accelerating actions and solutions including
circular economy opportunities to cut waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and
regenerate natural systems.
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Theme No. 4 - Future
This theme is focused on our future, strengthening our relationship with First Nations peoples and to
ensure our community is prepared and resilient to change. A focus on youth, climate resilience and
adaptation, sense of place and destination management.
Objective 4.7 Fund and implement the Climate Change Response Plan to support Council,
community and the local economy to build resilience and preparedness for climate risks and to
achieve net-zero emissions by 2026.
This work advances a number of Council's Sustainability Principles in the Corporate Plan, particularly
(1) Resources are sustainably managed so that the lifestyle and wellbeing of the community is
enhanced whilst safeguarding our natural systems and without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs and (3) Noosa’s economy is prosperous, resilient, circular,
diverse, and protective of its unique environment, culture and heritage.
Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 19 June 2025
That Council:
A. Support Tourism Noosa's Plastic Free Noosa Program and work in close partnership with Plastic
Free Noosa to deliver a voluntary, industry-led shift away from single-use coffee cups across the
shire;
B. Collaboratively develop with Plastic Free Noosa a simple, scalable plan and program, focusing
on education, business support, and behaviour change initiatives;
C. Demonstrate leadership for this shift away from single-use coffee cups within its own operations;
and
D. Request a report to Council detailing any costs associated with the implementation of this
initiative for Council consideration and endorsement.
Finance
The costs to rollout the current program as outlined in the implementation plan are included below.
Note this does not include in-kind contribution such as staff time.
• PHASE I (Scoping and Convening Working Group): No cost, staff time
• PHASE II (Stakeholder and Business engagement - to inform program design): $600.00
• PHASE III & IV (Comms and Campaign Resources, Graphic and Web Design): $5000.00
• TOTAL financial investment required: $5600.00
It is proposed to work closely with Tourism Noosa to prioritise the $5600.00 required to kickstart the
program through their FY25-26 budget. Should Tourism Noosa budget be unavailable to support
this program, it is proposed to provide in kind support by Council staff and a small allocation of funds
to support the initiation and engagement phase of the program through the Sustainability program
Operational budget as it aligns with existing efforts to implement the endorsed Climate Change
Response Plan, Environment Strategy, and From Waste to Resource Plan.
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Risk & Opportunities
Risk
• There is risk of inconsistent outcomes if participation is staggered. As this is the first step towards
a bigger program, it will focus on working with the willing and early adopters to gain momentum.
A review should be conducted once the trial period is completed to gather lessons learned and
agree on next steps.
• There is reputational risk should Noosa not be seen as a leader in sustainability and in keeping
with its Different by Nature ethos.
• There is a potential risk that businesses perceive a loss of revenue, food safety concerns and
increased work loads. Clear and accurate information from credible sources will help to mitigate
this risk.
• There is a risk of delays in reusable-cup supply, lost cups, or low return rates which can increase
costs. The use of credible service providers with a demonstrated track record of success in other
areas can help to manage this risk.
Opportunities
• Reducing single-use coffee cups reduces waste volumes entering landfill, thereby contributing
to reduced landfill operational costs and methane emissions that contribute to climate change.
• Single-use cups are a type of takeaway packaging that contaminate waterways when not
disposed of correctly; eliminating them reduces marine debris and coastal litter.
• More businesses transition to reusable systems and gain financial returns and competitive edge
for demonstrating sustainability, growing the circular economy and custodianship of Noosa’s
natural environment.
• Demonstrating, in practice, Noosa’s ethos of being Different by Nature, exemplifying the tenants
of becoming a regenerative and sustainable place to visit and live.
• Leading by example to catalyse a transition away from single use items both in QLD and across
the country (other LGAs already looking to Noosa for leadership in this – Byron and Surf Coast
have reached out to PFN to learn from Noosa’s experiences).
Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Tourism Noosa Plastic Free Noosa program coordinator
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
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Office of the CEO, Mayor & Community Services Corporate Services
Councillors
Mayor & Councillors X Director X Director
X Chief Executive Officer Community Development Financial Services
Executive Officers Sport & Active Lifestyles Fleet
X Community Engagement Arts & Culture Revenue Services
People & Culture Community Connection ICT
Governance Customer Experience Procurement
Commercial Property
Strategy & Environment Development & Regulation Infrastructure Services
X Director X Director X Director
X Strategy & Sustainability Development Assessment Infrastructure Planning, Design
and Delivery
X Economic Development & Local Laws Civil and Asset operations
Destination Management
Environmental Services Environmental Health X Waste
Innovation & Digital Hub Building & Plumbing Building & Facilities
Property / Permits Disaster Management
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ATTACHMENT 1. REUSE IN NOOSA // Plastic Free Noosa and Noosa Council - PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE - CAFÉ & HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES
WHO &
PHASE ACTION TIMELINE STATUS Approx Costs
ROLE
Convene working group NC & PFN – 7/24-7/25 Completed Staff time
I co-lead
Convene working Identify solution providers PFN – lead 7/24-7/25 Ongoing Staff time
group &
determine agenda Meet with solution providers NC 7/24-7/25 Ongoing Staff time
PFN
Continue market research – understand bigger movements. PFN 10/25 Ongoing Staff time
- Meet with Boomerang Alliance - Beyond Cups (QLD Wide
initiative).
- Engage with other service providers and obtain necessary details,
factsheets, costings for their services
- Look at any possible collaborations and move forward together
with learnings.
Roundtable / Workshop PFN Early 2026 Under $600 venue and
With local business’s leading the way and interested groups. Supported consideration materials
Session 1 by NC
- Gather feedback on challenges and opportunities for
II cafes/roasteries in going single use free
Market Research - Determine criteria for service providers
& - Learn from early adopters.
Program Design
Session 2
(2025-2026) - Invited suppliers and service providers in the space (3) given the
opportunity to pitch their solutions and hear feedback from Noosa
Hospitality industry
Survey on community/customer sentiment on options and priorities when PFN Early 2026 Not started Staff time
going single use free Supported
by NC
Support interest from early adopters by responding to inquiries and PFN Ongoing Ongoing Staff time
providing advice, logistics and links.
- Support businesses, events and markets that have already
expressed interest and reached out to PFN for support. Eg. Kin
Kin markets, Peppers.
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Consider the benefits of a single solution for multiple businesses – scale PFN 2026 Not started Staff time
helps drive results Supported
- Request proposals from service providers by NC
- Establish supplier comparison
Develop an internal rollout plan based on roundtable and survey results. PFN 2026 Not started Staff time
Include KPI’s for initial number of businesses or ‘key precinct’ to get on Supported
board. Consider incentives for early adopters. by NC
SUBTOTAL PHASE II (Market Research & Program Design) $600
Develop a resource that speaks to preferred options PFN Early 2026 Not started Graphic Design
- Costs Supported service: $1500
III - Logistics by NC
Implementation/ - Scalability across the shire/region
Program Roll Out - Alignment with values and messaging (eg. Support Australian
– subject to made, plastic vs stainless steel)
funding. - Alignment with other movements (eg. Responsible Cafes)
(2026-2027) Develop a single use free landing page on Plastic Free Noosa Website PFN Early to mid Not started Graphic Design +
and Noosa Council website with key info, suppliers, research on reuse vs Supported 2026 Web Design:
Supporting Industry single use. by NC $2500
to take next steps - go-to for all resources and information on the program for each
different business case.
Develop comms - Include education that supports behaviour change and thinking
and campaign
differently about waste
resources
Publish a user friendly guide for businesses (online)
Plastic Free Noosa to provide ongoing advice to help businesses make PFN lead Ongoing Ongoing
IV the switch
Ongoing
consultation and Champion those who lead the way with increased promotion through PFN,
rollout support Council and TN channels
SUBTOTAL PHASE III & IV (Implementation & Ongoing rollout) COSTS $5000
TOTAL $5600.00
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7.2 ORGANISATIONAL EMISSIONS REDUCTION PROGRESS REPORT
Author Sustainability and Climate Change Coordinator, Shayan Barmand
Strategy & Sustainability | Strategy and Environment
Index 1.42 Carbon Emission Reduction – Council Organisation
41.23 - Climate Change
41.45 - Climate Change Response Plan
Attachments None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council has been on a long and positive journey toward emissions reduction to mitigate the growing
effects of climate change and reduce the intensity and frequency of climate hazards that are already
impacting its operations and community. This journey began back in 2001 but was formalised
through the Zero Emissions Organisational Strategy 2016 where the Net Zero by 2026 target was
set. This report provides an update on Council’s organisational emissions reduction progress and
outlines the next steps in setting a new, science-based and achievable set of targets for a climate
positive future for Noosa Shire.
While Council will not meet its original 2026 target, significant progress has been made, including a
19% reduction in operational emissions since FY15/16 through the delivery of projects such as solar
installations, battery storage (at important sites like Evacuation Centres), LED lighting upgrades,
green waste bin program and landfill gas flaring. These initiatives have delivered significant
emissions reduction, operational cost savings and resilience co-benefits for Council and the
community. In addition, Council can still meet its target to ensure all Council facilities are powered
by 100% renewable energy by 2026, subject to the next report to Council and FY26/27 budget
deliberations.
Recent investigations have considered the option for Council to become carbon neutral starting in
2026 through the purchase of third-party offsets that would compensate for Council’s residual
emissions of 45,118 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (tCO2e) per year. However, this option is
not recommended due to the significant integrity and availability concerns with the offset market; the
high cost implications with limited associated community and local biodiversity co-benefits; as well
as misalignment with industry best practice, which emphasises maximising the reduction of direct
and indirect emissions prior to resorting to offsets.
It is instead recommended that Council focus its efforts on accelerating direct emissions reduction
actions internally, primarily by:
• advancing Council’s endorsed From Waste to Resource Plan;
• continuing to rollout clean energy and transport projects with positive net financial and
community benefits; and
• establishing local carbon removal projects (such as environmental planting and land restoration)
that provide important biodiversity conservation and community co-benefits.
A Climate Positive Investment Roadmap is currently in development, including modelling of cost-
effective actions including waste diversion, energy efficiency upgrades, and local carbon
sequestration opportunities. This roadmap will inform a new target date and investment strategy,
ensuring alignment with the latest updates in climate science, market conditions, technology
availability and strategic priorities, including demonstrating strong co-benefits for community. Setting
a credible pathway to reduce emissions and committing to an evidence-based investment plan with
innovative financing and resourcing can improve community health, improve grid reliability, reduce
Council’s liability exposure, reduce damage costs from disaster events, and demonstrate leadership
in delivering a clean, safe, and sustainable future for the Noosa community.
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council
A. Note the report by the Sustainability and Climate Change Coordinator and the Carbon Reduction
officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 December 2025;
B. Note the progress on reducing emissions to date and the positive impact of setting the last target;
C. Note that Council will not achieve its net zero target by 2026 for its organisational emissions;
D. Confirm that no third-party offsets will be purchased to help achieve the net zero target or to
claim carbon neutrality, and instead agree to prioritise ongoing investment in direct emissions
reduction activities and local carbon removal projects to achieve true net zero and to deliver long-
term cost savings and important community and biodiversity conservation co-benefits;
E. Note the progress on developing a new Climate Positive Investment Roadmap; and
F. Request the CEO prepare a report to a Council Meeting by April 2026 or before, on the new
Climate Positive Investment Roadmap including an ambitious, science-based target and
achievable plan to reduce emissions.
REPORT
1. Background
In 2016, Noosa Council set a very ambitious net zero emissions target of 2026 outlined in Council’s
Zero Emissions Organisational Strategy 2016-2026 (“ZEN Strategy”) and was set to inspire and drive
action on climate change. Emissions reduction is also embedded throughout many Council policies
and strategies:
• Corporate Plan 2023-2028
o “Noosa’s environment is protected, preserved, and managed in a manner that is nature
positive, low carbon and climate resilient and respects our traditional owners spiritual
and cultural connection to Country”
o “Fund and implement the Climate Change Response Plan to support Council,
community and the local economy to build resilience and preparedness for climate risks
and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2026”
• Environment Strategy 2019
o “Noosa Council operations and service activities, and the Noosa community as a whole,
will reach net zero emissions by 2026”
• Climate Change Response Plan 2021
o "Transition to net zero emissions by 2026for Council operations and for the community”
o “By 2026, all Council facilities will be powered by 100% renewable energy/ net zero
emissions energy”
o “By 2026 Noosa Shire is powered by 100% renewable energy/net zero emissions
energy”
o Advance a zero-waste circular economy and divert green waste and food waste away
from landfill by 2030
• From Waste to Resource Plan 2023-2028
o “Reducing landfill emissions is a critical driver of the Waste Plan.”
o “By 2035, Noosa will be a recognised leader in the transition towards a circular economy
and zero waste to landfill.”
• Noosa Walking & Cycling Strategy and Implementation Plan 2020-2040
o Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the use of private motor vehicles
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• Smart Biosphere Economic Development Strategy 2021
o Championing the Green Economy
Council has been on a long journey to reduce its climate pollution since 2001. Figure 1 shows some
of the key successes that have been achieved so far, including developing the Zero Emissions
Organisation Strategy in 2016, being the first QLD council to declare a climate emergency in 2019
and endorsing the Climate Change Response Plan in 2021. 2016 was also the first year of the
Emissions Reduction Capital Works budget allocation and in 2017, a temporary (now permanent)
role of Emissions Reduction Officer was appointed.
Figure 1: Council's Emission Reduction Journey
As Council approaches the 2026 target date, this report outlines Council’s progress in emissions
reduction and provides an update on setting a new science-based, ambitious, but achievable target,
incorporating lessons learned and the latest available scientific data.
2. Emissions Reduction Successes
Council has been calculating its organisational carbon footprint since FY2015/2016, with periodic
third-party auditing. The most recent Climate Active-compliant and third-party audited footprint from
FY23/24 amounted to 45,118 tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (tCO₂e). Figure 2 shows
that the majority (95%) of emissions come from Scope 1 (51%) and Scope 3 (44%) sources. The
most significant contributors being landfill emissions (47%), professional services (14%), and
construction materials and services (13%).
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Figure 2: FY23/24 Organisational Carbon Footprint
Council has achieved notable progress in reducing emissions since establishing the 2026 target. As
illustrated in Figure 3, a 19% reduction has been realised between FY2015/16 and FY2023/24,
representing a decrease of approximately 10,725 tCO₂e. This reduction has avoided approximately
$4.2 million of damage costs to society per year, based on the social cost of carbon (SCC)
recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of $395 AUD / tCO2 (1) which accounts
for the damage costs, as well as benefits, associated with a given tonne of greenhouse gas
emission.
Figure 3: Historical Organisational Emissions
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Notable projects which have contributed to this reduction include:
• Over 750kW of solar installed across several council buildings, including Evacuation Centres.
• Installing battery energy storage systems at The J, The Noosa Leisure Centre and Peregian
Digital Hub. These also provide resilience co-benefits in the form of back up in the case of a
power outage, which is particularly important for the first two being Evacuation Centres.
• LED lighting upgrades across most of council buildings. Most recently, the theatre lighting at The
J was upgraded to high spec LEDs.
• HVAC upgrades
• Increased landfill gas flaring (1,566,908 m3 of methane flared in FY2014 compared with
2,290,623 m3 in FY2025)
• Green waste diversion since 2017
The rollout of solar and batteries on council buildings has not only reduced emissions, it has also led
to co-benefits such as reduced electricity bills, improved energy self-sufficiency, and strengthened
resilience to extreme weather events and grid outages. Replacing reliance on grid electricity with
clean energy also supports local jobs, creates educational opportunities, improves air quality, and
demonstrates leadership in the clean energy transition. Using current electricity tariffs and the CO₂e
per kWh factor of 0.73 for Queensland (2), an estimate of the total electricity cost savings from
Council’s distributed energy assets to date is approximately $650,000 - $750,000 and 2,948 tCO₂e
(note that this is only operation cost savings). The continued deployment of low cost, renewable
energy systems and energy efficiency measures ensures Council is well placed to meet its target for
all Council facilities to be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2026.
These projects have served as strong examples of Council’s capacity to reduce emissions, achieve
cost savings, and enhance operational resilience. However, the majority of initiatives rolled out to
date have been relatively straightforward, “quick win” projects. Moving forward, it is necessary to
invest in more complex, large-scale, and transformative initiatives, most of which will be centred
around the Waste Resource Recovery Centre (in accordance with Council’s endorsed From Waste
to Resource Plan 2023-2028) as landfill emissions remain Council’s most significant emissions
source.
(1) Using the mid-point discount rate for SC-CO2 as a conservative proxy and adjusted to nominal 2025 AUD using 2020-2025 cumulative
U.S. inflation and the RBA monthly exchange rate for Oct 2025. Source: U.S. EPA (2023) Report on the Social Cost of Greenhouse
Gases: Estimates Incorporating Recent Scientific Advances. https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-
12/epa_scghg_2023_report_final.pdf
(2) Commonwealth of Australia (2023) National Greenhouse Accounts Factors Workbook
2023.https://www.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/national-greenhouse-account-factors-2023.pdf
3. Reflection on the 2026 Target
Council’s decision to adopt an ambitious net zero target by 2026 was very impactful at the time as it
aligned directly with the latest climate science, which shows that rapid and front-loaded emissions
reductions are essential to limiting warming to 1.5°C and avoid escalating climate risks. By
committing early, Council acknowledged its role within the global effort to reduce emissions and
recognised that, while its operational footprint is comparatively small, local governments play a
disproportionate role in signalling ambition, shaping community expectations and demonstrating
practical climate leadership. Setting such a target also reflected a strong leadership and
intergenerational responsibility, consistent with national scientific guidance emphasising the need to
safeguard future generations from worsening climate impacts (3)(4). Importantly, it was recognised
that early action unlocks substantial co-benefits (such as reduced energy costs, improved
operational resilience, and broader economic gains) including advancing Council’s Different by
Nature ethos through pilot projects on new solar technology, new global ‘insetting’ methodologies,
and Queensland’s first community-owned community battery. Together, these factors positioned
Noosa as a proactive, science-aligned and socially responsible leader in the transition to a safe and
sustainable future – a reputation that Council proudly maintains amongst its national peers.
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As a first step in establishing the Zero Emissions Organisational Strategy and setting the 2026 target,
Council engaged Beyond Zero Emissions Inc., a climate change solutions think-tank, to undertake
an independent audit of Council’s operations and services, to develop an emissions inventory and
to determine a baseline Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions (carbon) footprint.
With the data available at the time and current knowledge of carbon accounting, the baseline
assessment indicated that the total emissions were only 10,713 tCO₂e (tonnes of carbon dioxide
equivalent). Council’s target was originally set based on this figure. It was acknowledged in the ZEN
Strategy that there were limitations to this calculated figure: “continued improvement is required in
the collection of data to complete Council’s understanding of the GHG components”. It was also
noted in the baseline footprint report that, due to unavailability of data, emissions from waste
excluded the majority of Scope 3 (supply chain) sources, legacy waste (pre-FY15/16 landfill
material), and methane emissions from uncapped landfill cells. Under the GHG Protocol (5), these
sources must be included. After gathering the necessary data and recalculating for FY15/16 to
include these sources, the baseline was revised to 55,843 tCO₂e, nearly five times higher than the
original estimate, significantly increasing the scale of the challenge.
Achieving net zero emissions requires reducing emissions from a given baseline to the lowest
possible level with technology available at the time. Industry standards (6) for a credible net zero
claim indicate a minimum 90% reduction over the long term, with only 10% or less of residual
emissions to be offset by generating or purchasing credits for emissions reductions elsewhere.
Therefore, even if Council purchased offsets for current residual emissions, achieving its net zero
target could not be credibly claimed. Council could instead pursue carbon neutrality, where
emissions are balanced by equivalent offsets. However, as Council currently has no self-generated
offsets, these would need to be purchased from third-parties, for projects outside Noosa Shire and
in some cases, overseas.
In Australia, current Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) prices are around $38/tCO₂e, which
would equate to spending approximately $1.7m annually to offset Council’s current residual
emissions of 45,118 tCO₂e. In many cases, carbon offset projects can have significant co-benefits
for local communities and biodiversity conservation if established well using best practice methods.
These benefits would not be realised if Council were to purchase offsets from projects outside of
Noosa. Significant transparency and integrity concerns also remain around third-party offsets,
particularly regarding additionality and permanence (7)(8)(9). This has led to limited availability of
‘high-quality’ carbon credits in the market, as there is now an increasing demand for high integrity
projects to offset corporate emissions. Additionally, other LGAs, including Brisbane and Logan, have
recently opted against continuing to purchase third-party carbon credits (a majority of which from
overseas) to maintain carbon neutrality, instead prioritising direct emissions reductions actions
internally.
Whilst notable improvements are currently being made to increase the quality and integrity of offsets
in both the Australian carbon market and the overseas voluntary carbon market, at this time, it is not
recommended to purchase third-party offsets to neutralise Council’s emissions due to: the high
associated annual costs (which, whilst still providing net positive benefits to community due to the
high impact costs of climate change, are better spent locally on direct emissions reduction actions),
the limited local co-benefits, and the integrity and availability concerns associated with third-party
offsets. Instead, it is recommended that the focus remain on accelerating impactful, cost-effective
actions that directly reduce Council’s organisational emissions, particularly those at the Waste
Resource Recovery Centre (in line with the endorsed From Waste to Resource Plan) and on
balancing residual emissions through natural carbon removal projects across the Shire.
Investing in direct emissions reduction and carbon removals within the region demonstrates: a
genuine commitment to long-term emissions reduction, which is the only credible path to
‘absolute/true zero’ (zero residual emissions); long-term operational cost savings and positive net
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benefits from renewable energy assets and energy efficiency upgrades; as well as improved
biodiversity conservation and community wellbeing through environmental planting and restoration
projects.
(3) Australian Academy of Science (2021) The Risks to Australia of a 3°C Warmer World.
https://www.science.org.au/files/userfiles/support/reports-and-plans/2021/risks-australia-three-deg-warmer-world-report.pdf
(4) Australian Treasury (2023) 2023 Intergenerational Report: Australia’s Future to 2063. https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-
08/p2023-435150.pdf
(5) WRI & WBCSD (2004) GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. https://www.ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/standards/ghg-protocol-
revised.pdf
(6) Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) (2025) SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard v1.3
(7) Macintosh A. et al. (2024) Commun. Earth Environ. 5, 149. https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-024-01313-x
(8) Thales A.P. et al. (2023) Science 381, 873–877. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ade3535
(9) Rathi A., White N. & Pogkas D. (2022) “Junk carbon offsets are what make these big companies ‘carbon neutral’.” Bloomberg News.
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2022%2Dcarbon%2Doffsets%2Drenewable%2Denergy/
4. From 2016 to now
In 2016, Council made its first capital investment in direct emissions reduction, allocating $116,000
in the initial year within the $19.7m capital works program. As shown in Figure 4, the Zero Emissions
(ZEN) program for capital investment has received a total budget of $4.06 million since inception;
however, only $2.11 million has been expended due to resource limitations and the difficulty of
driving change on a systemic issue such as climate change mitigation. At the time, the budget
underspend was decided not to roll over into future years and not be made available to fund
emergent works on existing energy assets. These budget challenges have led to constraints on new
projects aimed at reducing emissions and lowering energy costs since FY24/25.
Figure 4: ZEN Capital Works Budget and Expenditure
A temporary Emissions Reduction Officer role was established in 2017 to help drive action within the
organisation and was subsequently made permanent in 2022. Until recently, there has been one
dedicated role to driving emissions reduction, including delivery of capital works projects, asset
monitoring, maintaining partnerships, carbon accounting, carbon reporting, supporting community
climate action and policy development. A temporary role of Climate Change & Sustainability Officer
to support community climate action and organisation sustainability actions was established in 2022
and a temporary part time role assisted with capital works projects over the last year. A 12 month
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temporary Energy and Water Efficiency role has just commenced to assist with identifying energy
and water efficiencies, data collection for reporting on the carbon footprint and ongoing capital
projects.
Landfill emissions remain the most significant barrier to achieving net zero for Council, contributing
to just over half of the organisation’s carbon footprint. Methane generated from legacy waste
(primarily from closed historical landfill cells) is a long-term problem, as these emissions persist for
decades and make rapid reductions technically complex. While gas flaring and waste diversion have
delivered progress in this area, these actions cannot fully eliminate emissions without large-scale
investment in advanced technologies and circular economy solutions. The need for systemic
behaviour change upstream where waste is generated, further compounds the challenge. The
difficulty of reducing landfill emissions is not unique to Noosa. Landfill emissions are a common
problem across local governments nationally, with many councils facing similar technical and
financial barriers. An industry scan conducted by staff in collaboration with emissions reduction
consultants has not found any local governments that are currently net zero, who also own and
operate their own landfill and account for community generated waste. The industry review also
indicates that there are currently only 10 local councils certified as carbon neutral by Climate Active,
the Australian Government’s Carbon Neutral standard. These councils are all located in metropolitan
areas and none have landfill within their operational emissions boundary, further demonstrating the
magnitude of the emissions reduction challenge faced by councils that own and operate landfills
such as Noosa
Although the 2026 Net Zero target will not be reached, there are valuable insights to be considered
when reflecting on the barriers, resourcing gaps, and systemic challenges that have affected
progress. Acknowledging and addressing these challenges ensures the next target and investment
plan is supported by improvements in practical implementation related to organisational priorities,
governance, budgets and resourcing.
Some key areas for continued focus and critical success include:
1. Adapt and scale up effort based on new information, new data, changing risk and new
opportunities.
a. When Council initially established the Net Zero target for 2026, the emissions baseline
was calculated at 10,713tCO₂e.Subsequent investigations revealed a revised baseline
of 55,843tCO₂e. However, this significant increase did not prompt a commensurate
escalation in effort or allocation of resources to address the expanded scope of
emissions, and short of that, a corresponding adjustment to the target date.
2. Ensure infrastructure is future proofed and ready for new technologies.
a. The rollout of modern technologies cannot succeed without first addressing asset-level
constraints. Foundational upgrades (e.g. Structural reinforcement, compliant electricity
infrastructure, safe cabling, and condition assessments) are essential to have done
upfront, to minimise impacts on delivery timelines, procurement sequencing, and project
costs. Planning for infrastructure readiness early will make future emissions reduction
projects easier and faster.
3. Develop interim targets for both emissions and removals.
a. Establishing interim targets as part of the broader emissions reduction commitment
enables Council to monitor progress, adjust strategies as needed, and maintain
accountability.
4. Focus on opportunities, operational cost savings and co-benefits of emissions reduction
investments.
a. There are significant opportunities afforded to those that act early and quickly to reduce
emissions (10) (11), not just the avoided costs and damages associated with increasing
disasters and climate impacts. It is important to maintain focus on unlocking these
opportunities as they are stronger motivators for change than merely reducing risks.
5. Strengthen and embed organisational behaviour change.
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a. As there are emissions associated with all of Council activities, action to reduce
emissions needs to be widespread and embedded, guided by a dedicated change
management program across the organisation with strong leadership support that is
sustained throughout the target period.
6. Maintain a clear and dedicated governance structure.
a. In order to maintain accountability, roles and responsibilities, and momentum to achieve
established targets, it is important to ensure the governance structure for emissions
reduction is in place, including re-establishing the executive-level governance of
emissions reduction actions.
7. Plan for and resource the effort fully (commensurate with the level of risk faced).
a. Adequate resourcing is required for both emissions reduction & waste resource and
recovery in order to unlock the economic opportunities associated with a low-carbon and
circular economy.
8. Ensure comprehensive asset monitoring, evaluation, optimisation and performance
improvement over time, with integration into Asset Management Systems and asset
maintenance and renewal processes.
9. Establish a plan for carbon removals and where needed, offsets, from the outset.
a. Carbon removals will be necessary to balance Council’s unavoidable and unmitigated
residual emissions. Given the long-term nature of carbon removal projects, early
strategic planning is needed with incorporation of removals into the broader emissions
reduction roadmap.
10. Ensure thorough analyses of financial costs and benefits are completed early and upfront.
a. Financial allocations should be assigned to actions at the outset, supported by a robust
evidence base such as Marginal Abatement Cost Curves (MACC), cost-effectiveness
analyses and pathways analyses, including consideration of alternative funding methods
and opportunities.
11. Pair the roadmap with a strong advocacy plan to maximise Council’s leadership impact as
climate change is a problem of the global commons that requires collective action to
effectively manage the risks faced.
(10) Deloitte Access Economics (2024) Toward a Net Zero Queensland – Economic impact analysis of the 75% interim emissions
reduction target by 2035. https://www.deloitte.com/content/dam/assets-zone1/au/en/docs/services/economics/toward-net-zero-
queensland.pdf
(11) The Treasury (2025) Australia’s net zero transformation: Treasury modelling and analysis.
https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2025-09/p2025-700922.pdf
5. Updated Emissions Reduction Strategy
A climate positive investment roadmap is currently being prepared which models the cost benefits
and co-benefits of actions that can accelerate the reduction of organisational emissions, primarily in
the waste and Scope 3 (supply chain) sectors. This will inform an ambitious, science-based,
achievable set of targets to have a net positive impact on the climate in the near future.
Experienced emissions reduction consultants, 100% Renewables, have been engaged this financial
year to assist in the technical modelling that underpins the roadmap and to ensure that it aligns with
Council’s existing plans and strategies.
Key activities that are advancing as part of the roadmap include:
• A series of workshops with Councillors have been held to ensure Council is across the latest
science, data, legislation and policy which underpin the investment roadmap and inform
Council’s decision making.
• Development of an updated Marginal Abatement Cost Curve - a tool used to evaluate and
compare the cost-effectiveness of different emissions reduction actions.
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• Modelling of different waste diversion scenarios for future actions outlined in the Waste to
Resource Plan alongside new opportunities not previously considered.
• Determining local options for carbon removal using FullCAM to model tree planting, land use
change, and soil carbon.
• Analysis on budget and resourcing requirements to deliver on the roadmap actions.
At this stage, the focus for emissions reduction actions is likely to be on accelerating organic waste
processing and food waste treatment at the landfill, fast-tracking development of the Resource
Recovery and Renewables Hub, engaging suppliers to support decarbonisation of supply chains,
and implementing a fleet electrification transition plan. The roadmap will also address residual
emissions through carbon removal projects, with priority given to initiatives located within the Shire
to maximise local environmental and community co-benefits. In parallel, an investment strategy will
be developed to enable innovative and alternative funding options as well as the resources needed
to help accelerate the delivery of these actions.
Setting a new emissions reduction pathway that aligns with the latest climate science and
establishing a clear investment plan is not only best practice, but it also allows Council to show
leadership in its commitment to minimise the increasing impacts of climate change on the
community, whilst reducing potential legal liability exposure for inadequately addressing foreseeable
risks, a position affirmed by Council’s insurers, LGMS. The development of the investment road map
will incorporate lessons learned, both successes and challenges, from the setting of the 2026 date
in the ZEN Strategy and will demonstrate to community that Council remains committed to climate
mitigation.
Link to Corporate Plan
Theme No. 4 - Future
This theme is focused on our future, strengthening our relationship with First Nations peoples and to
ensure our community is prepared and resilient to change. A focus on youth, climate resilience and
adaptation, sense of place and destination management.
The work directly links to:
Objective 4.7: Fund and implement the Climate Change Response Plan to support Council,
community and the local economy to build resilience and preparedness for climate risks and to
achieve net-zero emissions by 2026.
Key Action: Continue to adequately plan for, prepare and resource for climate change resilience.
Performance Measures: Noosa Council operations and service activities to reach net-zero emissions
by 2026 and By 2028, landfill gas emissions will have reduced by 60% compared to 2021/22.
This work advances a number of Council's Sustainability Principles in the Corporate Plan, particularly
(2) Noosa’s environment is protected, preserved, and managed in a manner that is nature positive,
low carbon and climate resilient and respects our traditional owners spiritual and cultural connection
to Country.
Indirectly, this work advances the following objectives:
3.7 Deliver the waste program focused on accelerating actions and solutions including circular
economy opportunities to cut waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and regenerate
natural systems.
2.8 Provide opportunities to enhance the health, wellbeing and safety of our communities.
1.5 Deliver expanded vegetation networks, rehabilitation and habitat across the Shire and advocate
to the state and federal governments to assist funding environmental action.
It also links directly to Operational Plan actions, including:
4.7.1: Develop the road map and investment plan towards Zero Emissions for Council services.
5.2.2: Continue to drive emissions reductions and cost savings for Council through implementation
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of the Emissions reduction program including solar, batteries, lighting upgrades,
energy/water/waste/fleet monitoring, electrification and fleet transition, as well as advancing the
large-scale solar feasibility study at the Noosa Waste and Resource Recovery Centre.
5.2.4: Continue to partner with other SEQ councils through the Southeast Queensland Climate
Resilience Alliance, including implementation of the Scope 3 Emissions Project and the Regional
Resilience Capacity Building Project.
2.4.6: Deliver the Go Noosa program including the weekend and Holiday Bus program, as part of
the Transport Strategy to reduce traffic congestion and reduce emissions.
Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 19 December 2024
That Council note the report by the Sustainability & Climate Change Project Officer to the General
Committee Meeting dated 16 December 2024 providing an update on the implementation of the
Noosa Climate Change Response Plan.
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 20 March 2025
That Council
A. Note the report by the Sustainability and Climate Change Officer - Carbon Reduction to the
General Committee dated 17 March 2025 regarding Noosa Council's Organisational Carbon
Footprint;
B. Note that the report includes a calculation of the 2023/2024 Carbon Footprint for Noosa Council
as an organisation and its progress in emissions reduction; and
C. Note that a separate report will be presented to a future Council Meeting on the roadmap and
investment strategy to net zero emissions.
Finance
Since 2016, Council has invested $2.1m over ten years towards direct emissions reduction programs
through the ZEN Capital Works Program as shown in Figure 4. Additional operational budget of
approximately $250,000/yr has been allocated in recent years to support the community to also take
action to reduce its emissions. This funding has been leveraged to bring in $2.07m of external grant
funding for projects such as the Noosaville Community Battery, the batteries at Council’s Evacuation
Centres and the recent Community Energy Upgrades. This financial allocation has been supported
by one dedicated Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) staff resource and a temporary part time project
resource over the last 6-12 months.
As the risks associated with climate change continue to grow, it is important to account for the
monetary impacts that continued emissions of greenhouse gases create. The widely recognised
social cost of carbon represents the monetary value of the net harm to society from emitting one
tonne of a given greenhouse gas into the atmosphere each year. The social cost includes the value
of all future climate change impacts (both positive and negative), including changes in net agricultural
productivity, human health effects, property damage from increased flood risk, changes in the
frequency and intensity of disasters, risk of conflict, disruption in energy systems, environmental
migration and the value of ecosystem services1. Using a conservative estimate of the social cost of
carbon published by the U.S. EPA which aligns with the latest science, Council’s operational
emissions are costing society approximately $17.8 million per year, which will continue to increase
over time, and which will largely fall to future generations to bear, unless emissions are significantly
reduced.
The report on the Investment road map to be provided to Council by April next year and will include
a detailed plan to reduce emissions, paired with a long-term investment strategy, and explicit costs
for the accelerated actions required to deliver meaningful and large-scale reductions across the
organisation. The investment strategy will be designed to align the financial scale of action with the
urgency and magnitude of the change needed to both reduce climate related risks and maximise the
opportunity associated with concerted action.
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Risk & Opportunities
It is well recognised that climate change affects everyone and everything in society. Its causes are
multiple, complex, and systemic, requiring solutions to be widespread, sustainable and multi-
disciplinary. Climate change risk has relevance both immediately and over the long-term: it is a
measurable financial risk, an insurance risk, a legal risk, and a physical risk to assets and to life. The
recent National Climate Risk Assessment, released by the Australian Government, identified 63
nationally significant climate risks including risks to food and water security, community health and
wellbeing, First Nations cultural knowledge and practice, critical infrastructure, government finance
and capacity, economy, social cohesion, supply chains, migration and displacement, productivity
and profitability in primary industries, and the loss of biodiversity and natural values that underpin
liveability in Noosa. The level of risk to Council and the Noosa community continues to grow as
global emissions increase and impacts begin to be felt. The increasing frequency and severity of
climate hazards including flooding, sea level rise, bushfires, drought, landslides, extreme heat,
severe storms and cyclones are evident in the succession of local disasters in recent years.
There are also significant risks associated with the systemic shift required to reach a net zero and
climate resilient future. These are driven by impacts to markets, technology, policy, and reputation
during the global transition, and can include the risks associated with carbon tariffs, stranded assets,
institutional and governance disruption, economic disruption, higher energy costs and increased
costs of compliance.
There are risks should Council not continue to implement or adequately resource emissions
reduction actions. Climate change is identified as only one of two ‘extreme’ risks in Council’s Risk &
Opportunity Management Framework, emphasising the importance of making substantial progress
towards addressing climate risks across all areas of the organisation. In addition, advice from legal
experts and the insurance industry indicate that a reasonable response to the foreseeable risk of
climate change should include implementation of a credible, transparent and target-based emissions
reduction strategy with a genuine intent to achieve changes. Setting a strong target with a
commitment to invest in reducing Council’s climate pollution is a method of reducing Council’s legal
and liability risk.
As a problem of the global commons, to effectively manage for climate risks, governments at all
levels, businesses, households, and the community, also each have important, complementary, and
shared responsibilities in addressing the cause of climate change through the reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions. Council has an important role in demonstrating leadership and
advocating for everyone to play their part in this collective action challenge which disproportionately
impacts youth and the most vulnerable in society.
Council’s strategy importantly includes a strong focus on the benefits that come with effectively
responding to climate change. Evidence shows that the most significant opportunities are afforded
to those who plan early and take proactive action to mitigate and adapt to expected impacts. These
opportunities include: improving air quality, water quality and biodiversity health; improving public
health and wellbeing; reducing social vulnerabilities and inequities; ensuring sustainable food
systems; reducing lifecycle costs; efficiently using natural resources; building energy independence;
improving self-sufficiency; restoring natural systems; building partnerships and cooperation;
promoting diversity and inclusivity across sectors; avoiding and reducing growing damage and
maintenance costs; facilitating innovation and creating jobs in clean and green tech industries;
preserving cultural heritage; and avoiding carbon tariffs, stranded assets and costs of compliance.
There is also strong agreement amongst experts on the significant return on investment associated
with climate resilience and disaster preparedness in the face of increasing threats. Analyses from
the Insurance Council of Australia, the Productivity Commission and Deloitte show that for every
dollar invested on resilience measures that better protect communities from extreme weather (such
as installing backup energy storage systems at key community centres), ten dollars are returned in
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avoided damage and recovery costs.
Council has established a Climate Change Response Plan, Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan, Zero
Emissions Organisational Strategy, Regional Climate Action Roadmap with Sunshine Coast Council,
multiple supporting policies, Sustainability Principles, Adaptation Principles, and a low-carbon,
nature positive, and climate resilient goal in its Corporate Plan. The Noosa LGA is a designated
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the first local government in Queensland to declare a climate
emergency. Regional partnerships with the ZEN Inc, Sunshine Coast Council, UniSC, Kabi Kabi
Peoples Aboriginal Corporation, UQ, SEQCRA and others continue to grow. It is clear that there are
significant benefits associated with building on this momentum and capturing the transformative
opportunities that come with effectively responding to risks associated with climate change.
Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
NA
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
Office of the CEO, Mayor & Community Services Corporate Services
Councillors
x Mayor & Councillors x Director x Director
x Chief Executive Officer Community Development Financial Services
Executive Officers Sport & Active Lifestyles Fleet
Community Engagement Arts & Culture Revenue Services
People & Culture Community Connection ICT
Governance Customer Experience x Procurement
Commercial Property
Strategy & Environment Development & Regulation Infrastructure Services
x Director Director x Director
x Strategy & Sustainability Development Assessment x Infrastructure Planning, Design
and Delivery
x Economic Development & Local Laws Civil and Asset operations
Destination Management
x Environmental Services Environmental Health x Waste
Innovation & Digital Hub Building & Plumbing Building & Facilities
Property / Permits Disaster Management
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7.3 132004.4552.01 - PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL D114
OF 2025 FOR MINOR CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A DUPLEX DWELLING AT 1/27 DUKE
STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH
Author Development Assessment Manager, Patrick Murphy
Development & Regulation Department
Index ECM/ Application/ 132004.4552.01/ Case/ Pace Planning
Attachments 1. ATTACHMENT 1 - 132004.4552.01 - OFFICERS REPORT
2. ATTACHMENT 2 - 132004.4552.01 - PROPOSAL PLANS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report advises Council that an appeal has been lodged against the refusal of a minor change to
an existing approval for Material Change of Use (Duplex Dwelling). The application seeks to develop
additions to one of the dwellings which results in significant non-compliance with the permitted gross
floor area. The development was originally approved under 1990 planning scheme which permitted
a plot ratio of 0.45:1, the proposal seeks a plot ratio of 0.54:1. It is noted that under the Noosa Plan
2020 a plot ratio of 0.4:1 is permitted and duplex developments within the surrounding area have
been developed with a plot ratio of 0.45:1.
The refusal identified that the development as proposed would reduce the characteristic look and
feel of the residential neighbourhood by establishing a scale of development that conflicts with the
scheme and the surrounding area as a result of enclosing existing functional outdoor use areas
which are currently articulated, lightweight, and suited to the subtropical design. Therefore, the
matter is in order for Council to defend the appeal.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning and
Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 December 2025 regarding Planning & Environment Court
Appeal D114 of 2025 and agree to defend the appeal.
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ATTACHMENT 1 – DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT MANAGER’S REPORT
REPORT
On September 11, 2025, Council officers under delegation refused an application for a Minor
Change to an existing development approval for Material Change of Use (Duplex Dwelling) for 27
Duke Street, Sunshine Beach.
The proposed development relates solely to Unit 1 at 27 Duke Street, Sunshine Beach, works
include:
• Enclosing the upper-level rear balcony of the Master bedroom to create a walk-in wardrobe
resulting in approximately 8.5m² additional gross floor area.
• Enclosing the centrally located upper-level balcony to create a new dining room area resulting
in approximately 21.5m² additional gross floor area; and
• Extending Bedrooms 2 and 3 on the ground level, partially excavating behind the bedrooms
for a storage room, including a new study room and extending the open terrace to Duke Street
resulting in approximately 32.5m² additional gross floor area.
The minor changes to Unit 1 result in non-compliance with:
• Section 5.3 - Duplex Dwelling, provision 5.3.1.6 of the 1990 Schedule to the planning scheme
as the proposal results in a plot ratio of more than 0.45:1 as listed under Table 5.2 – Duplex
Dwellings: Some performance standards
• AO11 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code of the Noosa Plan (25 September 2020)
as the proposal exceeds a plot ratio of 0.4:1
• AO12.1 - Medium Density Residential Zone Code of the Noosa Plan (25 September 2020) as
the proposal does not meet the required setback for the southwestern side boundary.
The above changes increase the gross floor area of Unit 1 from 136m² to 198.5m² and increases
total gross floor area to 334.5m² as defined under the 1990 planning scheme, this is outlined below.
Existing GFA Proposed GFA
Unit 1 136m2 198.5m2
Unit 2 136m2 136m2
TOTAL GFA 272m2 334.5m2
PLOT RATIO 0.44:1 0.54:1
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Figure 1 – Locality Plan
Figure 2 – Site Plan
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Figure 3 – Floor Plan (proposed reconfigured areas and expansion in green shade)
The original application was lodged and assessed under the now superseded 1990 Planning
Scheme. Pursuant to s81 of the Planning Act 2017, Council must consider the planning scheme in
effect when the original development application was lodged, however Council may give weight to
Noosa Plan 2020 as the planning scheme in effect at the time of the minor change application.
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The following codes from Noosa Plan 2020 are also applicable to this development:
• Medium Density Residential Zone Code
• Coastal Communities Local Plan Code
• Landslide Hazard Overlay Code.
• Dual Occupancy and Multiple Dwelling Code
• Works Codes
At the time of the original approval the subject site was zoned Residential Low Density and was
not within any precinct under the Shire of Noosa Strategic Plan (5 September 1997).
Under Noosa Plan 2020, the site is zoned Medium Density Residential.
It is noted that duplex developments within proximity of the site at Duke Street at 9, 25 and 23
Duke Street and 25 and 29 Eland Street comply with the 1990 planning scheme as the plot ratio
maximums not exceeding 0.45:1.
Street Number Gross Floor Area/Plot Ratio
25 Duke Street - directly north of the subject site 264m2 / 0.43:1
23 Duke Street - two lots to the north of the subject 265m2 / 0.42:1
site
9 Duke Street - approximately 135 metres to the 306m2 / 0.45:1
north of the subject site
29 Elanda Street - approximately 135 metres to the 268m2 / 0.32:1
north of the subject site
25 Elanda Street – approximately 90 metres from 339m2 / 0.44:1
subject site
The proposed exceedance in Plot Ratio will result in development with greater building than other
duplex developments within the surrounding area, larger than what was permitted at the time the
approvals were issued and greater than with the Noosa Plan 2020 seeks for development in the
Medium Density Residential Zone to achieve.
The development will reduce the characteristic look and feel of the residential neighbourhood by
establishing a scale of development that conflicts with the scheme and the surrounding area as a
result of enclosing existing functional outdoor use areas which are currently articulated, lightweight,
and suited to the subtropical design.
The planning intent of the scheme maintains a plot ratio of 0.4:1 and only permits increased gross
floor area for proposals which contribute to the mix of residential supply within the shire by including
small dwellings. The proposal does not include small dwellings.
There are no relevant matters that would warrant such a substantial increase in plot ratio for the
development or this site. The development does not adequately respond to land constraints
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including topography, namely that it seeks to enclose areas which provide natural lighting,
ventilation, building articulation etc within the building.
Accordingly, the application was refused.
An appeal was received by the Appellant on 16 October 2025.
The matter is in order for Council to defend the appeal and the recommendation is worded
accordingly.
Previous Council Consideration
None.
Finance & Risk
It is premature at this stage to provide advice on the likely prospects of the appeal. There will be
costs associated with defending the appeal, particularly if the matter proceeds to trial.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
McCullough Robertson – Troy Webb
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Office of the CEO, Mayor & Community Services Corporate Services
Councillors
Mayor & Councillors Director Director
Chief Executive Officer Community Development Financial Services
Executive Officers Sport & Active Lifestyles Fleet
Community Engagement Arts & Culture Revenue Services
People & Culture Community Connection ICT
Governance Customer Experience Commercial Property
Strategy & Environment & Development & Regulation Infrastructure Services
Sustainable Development
Director x Director Director
Strategic Land Use Planning x Development Assessment Infrastructure Planning, Design
and Delivery
Economic Development & Local Laws Civil and Asset operations
Destination Management
Environmental Services Environmental Health Asset Management
Innovation & Digital Hub Building & Plumbing Building & Facilities
Property / Permits Disaster Management
Waste
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Attachment 2
Note:
DRAWING LIST
- the builder and all other trades people/installers are to check
measure all relevant dimensions on site prior to the ordering of
project specific materials and/or commencement of any
construction/building activity
Proposed Unit Extension Sheet Number
01
02
Cover Sheet
Site Plans
Sheet Name
03 Site Cover
- existing bearers/beams, joists and rafters are unknown & 04 3D Views of Proposed Changes
should be checked by the builder prior to construction
Change DA MCU - For Approval
05 Basement Floor Plans
- no survey plan has been received for the determination of 06 Ground Floor Plans
levels relative to AHD, setbacks from property boundaries or 07 First Floor Plans
the location of surrounding structures 08 Second Floor Plans
- therefore, indicated levels relative to AHD have been 09 Roof Plans
10 Front & Rear Elevations
determined by using as an initial reference the Level 1 RL of
11 Side Elevations
42790 shown in plans by Tangram Architects, approved by 12 Sections
Noosa Shire Council on 16 December 2004 N3 Sustainability Notes
- all proposed framing, fixings, bracing, concrete slabs,
footings & piers to engineer's design
- all surface finishes, fixtures and cabinetry as per JMF
specification schedule
SITE INFORMATION
R.P.D.:
Lot No.: Lot 1
Plan No.: SP175486
Area: 209.04 m2
PLANNING INFORMATION
Site Cover
Existing Site Covers Proposed Site Covers
Lot 1 = 171.525 m2 Lot 1 = 171.525 m2
Lot 2 = 171.525 m2 Lot 2 = 171.525 m2
GFA
Approved Proposed Proposed
(Units 1 & 2) Unit 1 Unit 2
Ground Floor = 41 m2 56.53 m2 41 m2
First Floor = 65 m2 81.82 m2 65 m2
Second Floor = 30 m2 31.14 m2 30 m2
Total = 136 m2 169.49 m2 136 m2
Legend
BNE Boundary Northeast
BNW Boundary Northwest
BSE Boundary Southeast
BSW Boundary Southwest
CH Ceiling Height
DN
DP
FFL
Down
Downpipe
Finished Floor Level
Unit 1, 27 Duke Street, Sunshine Beach
NSC Noosa Shire Council
OH Overhang
SB Setback
JMF DESIGN PTY LTD CLIENT: LOCATION: Project number NO: DATE: AMENDMENTS:
Unit 1/60 Gateway Drive
Noosaville Q 4566
Kelsey & Scott Rissman 27 Duke St Cover Sheet 25/11/2024
23/12/2024
Existing Plans
Proposed Plans
Unit 1, 27 Duke Street, 2024
e: [email protected] 01 17/01/2025 For Approval
Sunshine Beach Qld 18/02/2025 MCU Application
www.jmfdesign.com.au PROJECT: 4567 Date Scale Drawn by JG 27/02/2025 Town Planning
Unit Extension March 2025 28/02/2025 Town Planning
Drafting: Jessica Fleming As indicated Checked by JMF 04/03/2025 Town Planning
QBCC 15200440
Document Set ID: 24101594
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Note:
- refer to Sheet 3 for three dimensional
views of proposed changes
NSC Approved Site Plan
16/12/2004
BSW BNE
BNW 47° 01' 48" Property Boundary
40535
2"
35° 37' 1
15200
2"
35° 37' 1
Driveway Crossover
15200
Lot 2
eet
Boundary
Duke Str
Boundary
Existing Residence
thw ay
6000
1 2
3
Pa
th
Property
w
Public Pa
Setback
Property
a
y
Lot 1
Proposed
Pool 6000
Proposed
Roof
Extension
Setback
Proposed
Roof
Setback
Setback
2000
1500
BSE 47° 01' 48"
40535 Property Boundary
Proposed Site Plan
2 1 : 200
Proposed Change Lot 2
JMF DESIGN PTY LTD CLIENT: LOCATION: Project number NO: DATE: AMENDMENTS:
Unit 1/60 Gateway Drive
Noosaville Q 4566
Kelsey & Scott Rissman 27 Duke St Site Plans 25/11/2024
23/12/2024
Existing Plans
Proposed Plans
Unit 1, 27 Duke Street, 2024
e: [email protected] 02 17/01/2025 For Approval
Sunshine Beach Qld 18/02/2025 MCU Application
www.jmfdesign.com.au PROJECT: 4567 Date Scale Drawn by JG 27/02/2025 Town Planning
Unit Extension March 2025 28/02/2025 Town Planning
Drafting: Jessica Fleming 1 : 200 Checked by JMF 04/03/2025 Town Planning
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Note:
- no proposed change in site cover for
either Unit 1 or Unit 2
BSW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BNE
Existing Site Cover
BNW
Property Boundary
Lot 2 = 171.525 m2
Lot 1 = 171.525 m2
Driveway Crossover
A
eet
Lot 2
Boundary
Duke Str
Boundary
Existing Residence
thw ay
Pa
th
B
Property
w
Public Pa
Property
a
y
Lot 1
C
BSE Property Boundary
Existing Site Cover
1 1 : 200
BSW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BNE
Proposed Site Cover
BNW
Property Boundary
Lot 2 = 171.525 m2
Lot 1 = 171.525 m2
Driveway Crossover
Lot 2 A
eet
Boundary
Duke Str
Boundary
thw ay
Existing Residence
Pa
th
B
Property
w
Public Pa
Property
a
y
Lot 1
C
BSE Property Boundary
Proposed Site Cover
2 1 : 200
JMF DESIGN PTY LTD CLIENT: LOCATION: Project number NO: DATE: AMENDMENTS:
Unit 1/60 Gateway Drive
Noosaville Q 4566
Kelsey & Scott Rissman 27 Duke St Site Cover 25/11/2024
23/12/2024
Existing Plans
Proposed Plans
Unit 1, 27 Duke Street, 2024
e: [email protected] 03 17/01/2025 For Approval
Sunshine Beach Qld 18/02/2025 MCU Application
www.jmfdesign.com.au PROJECT: 4567 Date Scale Drawn by JG 27/02/2025 Town Planning
Unit Extension March 2025 28/02/2025 Town Planning
Drafting: Jessica Fleming 1 : 200 Checked by JMF 04/03/2025 Town Planning
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1. Existing 2. Existing 3. Existing
1. Proposed 2. Proposed 3. Proposed
JMF DESIGN PTY LTD CLIENT: LOCATION: Project number NO: DATE: AMENDMENTS:
Unit 1/60 Gateway Drive
Noosaville Q 4566
Kelsey & Scott Rissman 27 Duke St 3D Views of Proposed Changes
Unit 1, 27 Duke Street, 2024
e: [email protected] 04
Sunshine Beach Qld
www.jmfdesign.com.au PROJECT: 4567 Date Scale Drawn by JG
Unit Extension March 2025 28/02/2025 Town Planning
Drafting: Jessica Fleming Checked by JMF 04/03/2025 Town Planning
QBCC 15200440
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Note:
- no proposed changes to Basement Level
NSC Approved Basement Floor Plan No Proposed Changes to Basement Level
16/12/2004
BSW 7 BNE
BNW
Property Boundary
Panel Lift Garage Door
Lot 2
Driveway
Fall
eet
Boundary
tr
Under
Store
Duke S
Property
Stair
A
Storage
Under
Store
Stair
Storage
Boundary
Step 10 CH 2600
Line of mezzanine shelf 2245 mm above
Property
Water Tanks
Line of concrete slab above
Line of concrete beam above
Lot 1
Bins
Concrete CH 3715 CH 3715
38820
BSE Property Boundary
Proposed Basement Floor Plan Building Format Plan Outline
2
Common Property Lot 2
1 : 200
JMF DESIGN PTY LTD CLIENT: LOCATION: Project number NO: DATE: AMENDMENTS:
Unit 1/60 Gateway Drive
Noosaville Q 4566
Kelsey & Scott Rissman 27 Duke St Basement Floor Plans 25/11/2024
23/12/2024
Existing Plans
Proposed Plans
Unit 1, 27 Duke Street, 2024
e: [email protected] 05 17/01/2025 For Approval
Sunshine Beach Qld 18/02/2025 MCU Application
www.jmfdesign.com.au PROJECT: 4567 Date Scale Drawn by JG 27/02/2025 Town Planning
Unit Extension March 2025 28/02/2025 Town Planning
Drafting: Jessica Fleming 1 : 200 Checked by JMF 04/03/2025 Town Planning
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Outline of Proposed GFA
Approved GFA
Unit 2
Unit 1
NSC Approved Ground Floor Plan Exclusive Use Plan
16/12/2004 23/09/2005
BSW 4 5 6 7 BNE
Property Boundary Proposed Changes to GFA
BNW (Ground Floor)
GFA 18.85m2 Approved/Existing GFA Proposed GFA (Lot 1) Proposed GFA (Lot 2)
Boundary
(Lots 1 & 2)
Lot 2 Driveway
Boundary
Fall Fall
41 m2 56.53 m2 41 m2
Property
GFA 13.8m2
Duke Street
A
Property
Bath L'DRY
41635
B Storage Lot 1 42790
42790
Bed 1
Planter
43690 Bed 2
DP Study
C Pathway
Stair
Stair
Stair
Landing Planter
BSE Property Boundary
Proposed Ground Floor Plan Proposed GFA
Building Format Plan Outline
2 1 : 200
(Unit 1)
Common Property Lot 2
JMF DESIGN PTY LTD CLIENT: LOCATION: Project number NO: DATE: AMENDMENTS:
Unit 1/60 Gateway Drive
Noosaville Q 4566
Kelsey & Scott Rissman 27 Duke St Ground Floor Plans 25/11/2024
23/12/2024
Existing Plans
Proposed Plans
Unit 1, 27 Duke Street, 2024
e: [email protected] 06 17/01/2025 For Approval
Sunshine Beach Qld 18/02/2025 MCU Application
www.jmfdesign.com.au PROJECT: 4567 Date Scale Drawn by JG 27/02/2025 Town Planning
Unit Extension March 2025 28/02/2025 Town Planning
Drafting: Jessica Fleming 1 : 200 Checked by JMF 04/03/2025 Town Planning
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Outline of Proposed GFA
Approved GFA
Unit 2
Unit 1
NSC Approved First Floor Plan Building Format Plan
16/12/2004 DA Approval Date - 21/12/2004
BSW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BNE
Proposed Changes to GFA
Property Boundary
(First Floor)
BNW
Approved/Existing GFA Proposed GFA (Lot 1) Proposed GFA (Lot 2)
GFA 21.5m2 (Lots 1 & 2)
Boundary
65 m2 81.82 m2 65 m2
Driveway
(includes external WC)
Fall Fall
Property
Boundary
Lot 2
A
Property
Duke Street
Stair
45910 Lot 1 1°
Dining
Stair
B
Skylight
Skylight
above
above
Proposed Terrace
45910 Alfresco Living 45840
Kitchen
42740
C
2000
2000
2000
Stair
Stair
Stair
Landing
BSE Proposed change to
Property Boundary
side setback requirements
Proposed First Floor Plan
2 1 : 200
Proposed GFA
(Unit 1)
Common Property Lot 2
Proposed change to side
setback requirements Building Format Plan Outline
JMF DESIGN PTY LTD CLIENT: LOCATION: Project number NO: DATE: AMENDMENTS:
Unit 1/60 Gateway Drive
Noosaville Q 4566
Kelsey & Scott Rissman 27 Duke St First Floor Plans 25/11/2024
23/12/2024
Existing Plans
Proposed Plans
Unit 1, 27 Duke Street, 2024
e: [email protected] 07 17/01/2025 For Approval
Sunshine Beach Qld 18/02/2025 MCU Application
www.jmfdesign.com.au PROJECT: 4567 Date Scale Drawn by JG 27/02/2025 Town Planning
Unit Extension March 2025 28/02/2025 Town Planning
Drafting: Jessica Fleming 1 : 200 Checked by JMF 04/03/2025 Town Planning
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Outline of Proposed GFA
Approved GFA
Unit 2
Unit 1
NSC Approved Second Floor Plan Exclusive Use Plan
16/12/2004 23/09/2005
BSW 1 7 BNE
Property Boundary
Proposed Changes to GFA
BNW
(Second Floor)
Approved/Existing GFA Proposed GFA (Lot 1) Proposed GFA (Lot 2)
Boundary
(Lots 1 & 2)
Driveway
Fall Fall
Property
Boundary
30 m2 32.85 m2 30 m2
Lot 2 A
Property
Duke Street
Existing Curved Roof
Lot 1 Custom Orb Roof Sheeting
Existing Custom
Orb Roof Sheeting
B
49060
1°
Existing Curved Roof
Proposed Terrace
Custom Orb Roof Sheeting
Proposed Klip-Lok
C
Roof Sheeting
Stair
BSE GFA 8.4m2 Property Boundary
Proposed Second Floor Plan Proposed GFA
Building Format Plan Outline
2
Common Property Lot 2
(Unit 1)
1 : 200
JMF DESIGN PTY LTD CLIENT: LOCATION: Project number NO: DATE: AMENDMENTS:
Unit 1/60 Gateway Drive
Noosaville Q 4566
Kelsey & Scott Rissman 27 Duke St Second Floor Plans 25/11/2024
23/12/2024
Existing Plans
Proposed Plans
Unit 1, 27 Duke Street, 2024
e: [email protected] 08 17/01/2025 For Approval
Sunshine Beach Qld 18/02/2025 MCU Application
www.jmfdesign.com.au PROJECT: 4567 Date Scale Drawn by JG 27/02/2025 Town Planning
Unit Extension March 2025 28/02/2025 Town Planning
Drafting: Jessica Fleming 1 : 200 Checked by JMF 04/03/2025 Town Planning
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NSC Approved Roof Plan
16/12/2004
BSW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Property Boundary
BNW
Boundary
Driveway
Fall Fall
Property
Boundary
Duke Street
Lot 2 A
Property
Existing Curved Roof Existing Roof
6000 Lot 1 Custom Orb Roof Sheeting Custom Orb Roof
Sheeting
Setback
1°
Existing Curved Roof
Custom Orb Roof Sheeting B
Skylight
Skylight
6000
New Existing Curved Roof Proposed Terrace
Klip-Lok Proposed Klip-Lok Custom Orb Roof Sheeting
Roof Roof Sheeting Setback
C
Sheeting
1°
Setback
Setback
2000
1500
BSE Property Boundary
Proposed change to
side setback requirements
Proposed Roof Plan Proposed Roofing
Proposed change to side
2 1 : 200
Lot 2 setback requirements
JMF DESIGN PTY LTD CLIENT: LOCATION: Project number NO: DATE: AMENDMENTS:
Unit 1/60 Gateway Drive
Noosaville Q 4566
Kelsey & Scott Rissman 27 Duke St Roof Plans 25/11/2024
23/12/2024
Existing Plans
Proposed Plans
Unit 1, 27 Duke Street, 2024
e: [email protected] 09 17/01/2025 For Approval
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BSE C B A BNW BNW A B C BSE
2000
Setback
2000
Setback
1500
Lot 2
Setback Lot 1
Lot 1
Lot 2 1500
Setback
Approx. 2030
To OMP
Approx. 1555
6733
Second FFL Proposed change to
49060 Approx. 1505 side setback requirements To OMP
To OMP
11008
1965
First FFL To OMP
45910
Approx. 2110
To OMP
Ground FFL
42790
Entry FFL
41635
Proposed Front Elevation Proposed change to side Proposed Rear Elevation
2 1 : 100
setback requirements
1 1 : 100
JMF DESIGN PTY LTD CLIENT: LOCATION: Project number NO: DATE: AMENDMENTS:
Unit 1/60 Gateway Drive
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Kelsey & Scott Rissman 27 Duke St Front & Rear Elevations 25/11/2024
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Existing Plans
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NSC Approved Side Elevation
16/12/2004
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Proposed
Roof
8m maximum
height
Proposed
45 0 0 Roof
abov
e NG
Second FFL L
49060
NGL 4500 Proposed
Proposed change a bove Extension
NG L
to side setback
First FFL requirements
45910
NGL
Ground FFL Duke Street
42790
NGL
Entry FFL
41635
Proposed change to side
setback requirements
Proposed Side Elevation
2 1 : 200
JMF DESIGN PTY LTD CLIENT: LOCATION: Project number NO: DATE: AMENDMENTS:
Unit 1/60 Gateway Drive
Noosaville Q 4566
Kelsey & Scott Rissman 27 Duke St Side Elevations 25/11/2024
23/12/2024
Existing Plans
Proposed Plans
Unit 1, 27 Duke Street, 2024
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16/12/2004
1 2 3 4 5 7
Second Floor Ceiling
Proposed 8m maximum
51775 Roof height
Second FFL
Ceiling Ht
Proposed
WIR
2715
49060 Master Bed Roof
First Floor Ceiling
Proposed
NGL
Extension
48615
Ceiling Ht
2705
First FFL Alfresco Kitchen Dining Living Terrace
Pool
45910
Ground Floor Ceiling NGL Storage Duke
Ceiling Ht
2715
45505 Bed 1 Study Bed 2 Street
Ground FFL
42790
Ceiling Ht
Basement Ceiling NGL
3715
42535 Garage
Garage FFL
38820
Proposed Side Section (Lot 1)
1 1 : 200
JMF DESIGN PTY LTD CLIENT: LOCATION: Project number NO: DATE: AMENDMENTS:
Unit 1/60 Gateway Drive
Noosaville Q 4566
Kelsey & Scott Rissman 27 Duke St Sections 25/11/2024
23/12/2024
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Proposed Plans
Unit 1, 27 Duke Street, 2024
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REQUIREMENTS FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS:
TO FULFIL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA OF QUEENSLAND DEVELOPMENT CODE MP 4.1 'SUSTAINABLE RAINWATER TANKS: SIGNAGE ON TANKS:
BUILDINGS' AND ENSURE CLASS 1 BUILDINGS AND SOLE OCCUPANCY UNITS IN CLASS 2 BUILDINGS ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A2): ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A8): WHERE A TANK IS INSTALLED TO SUPPLY WATER TO THE PLUMBING
ARE DESIGNED AND BUILT TO BE ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT (a) HAS A MIN. STORAGE CAPACITY- FIXTURES, THE TANK MUST HAVE:
(i) OF AT LEAST 5,000LTS FOR A DETACHED CLASS 1 BUILDING. (a) ONE NOTICE ON THE FRONT OF THE RAINWATER TANK AND ONE NOTICE ON THE COVER, NOT
WATER CONSERVATION: (ii) AT LEAST 3,000LTS FOR A CLASS 1 BUILDING OTHER THAN A DETACHED CLASS 1 BUILDING; LESS THAN 450MMX250MM IN SIZE.
OR (b) TEXT IN CAPITAL LETTERS OF NOT LESS THAN 25MM IN HEIGHT WITH THE FOLLOWING
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (P1): (iii) GREATER THAN (a) (i) OR (a) (ii) AS SPECIFIED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN A LOCAL IDENTIFICATION: WARNING RAINWATER
IN A WATER SERVICE AREA, WATER SAVING SHOWER ROSES ARE INSTALLED IN: PLANNING INSTRUMENT; AND
(i) NEW CLASS 1 BUILDINGS AND SOLE OCCUPANCY UNITS OF NEW CLASS 2 BUILDINGS; AND (b) IS INSTALLED TO RECEIVE RAINFALL FROM - A TANK HAS:
(ii) EXISTING CLASS 1 BUILDINGS AND SOLE-OCCUPANCY UNITS IN EXISTING CLASS 2 BUILDINGS (i) A MINIMUM ROOF CATCHMENT AREA THAT IS AT LEAST ONE HALF OF THE TOTAL ROOF AREA (a) ONE NOTICE ON THE FRONT OF THE TANK AND ONE NOTICE ON THE COVER, NOT LESS THAN
AT TIME OF BATHROOM RENOVATION AND/OR OTHER RENOVATION. OR 100M2, WHICHEVER IS THE LESSER; OR 450MMX250MM IN SIZE.
(ii) A MINIMUM ROOF CATCHMENT AREA THAT IS GREATER THAN (b) (i), AS SPECIFIED BY THE (b) TEXT IN CAPITAL LETTERS OF NOT LESS THAN 25MM IN HEIGHT WITH THE FOLLOWING
ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A1): LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN A LOCAL PLANNING INSTRUMENT; AND IDENTIFICATION: WARNING: RECYCLED WATER - DO NOT DRINK.
WATER SAVING SHOWER ROSES HAVE: (c) IS CONNECTED TO - (c) ALL OUTLET POINTS CLEARLY MARKED "WARNING: NOT FOR DRINKING" WITH SAFETY SIGNS TO
(a) A AAA OR HIGHER RATING WHEN ASSESSED AGAINST AS/NZS 6400:2004; OR (i) TOILET CISTERNS AND WASHING MACHINE COLD WATER TAPS (OTHER THAN THOSE COMPLY WITH AS 1319 AND AS1345;
(b) A THREE STAR OR HIGHER RATING UNDER THE WATER EFFICIENCY LABELLING SCHEME (WELS). CONNECTED TO A GREYWATER TREATMENT PLANT OR ALTERNATIVE WATER SUBSTITUTION
MEASURE); AND RAINWATER TANK STANDS:
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (P2): (ii) AN EXTERNAL USE; AND
IN A WATER SERVICE AREA, THE PRESSURE LEVEL OF WATER SUPPLIED TO NEW CLASS 1 BUILDING (iii) OTHER FIXTURES AS SPECIFIED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN A LOCAL PLANNING ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A9):
DOES NOT EXCEED THE LEVELS NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER FUNCTIONING AND OPERATION OF A INSTRUMENT. ALL RAINWATER TANK STANDS TO COMPLY WITH AS/NZS1170.1:2002 PERMANENT, IMPOSED AND
FIXTURE OR FITTING. OTHER ACTION AND AS/NZS1170.2:2002 WIND ACTIONS.
CONTAMINANTS:
ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A2):
NEW CLASS 1 BUILDINGS IN A WATER SERVICE AREA EITHER: ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A4):
RAINWATER TANK OPENINGS:
(a) HAVE A MAINS WATER SUPPLY THAT DOES NOT EXCEED PRESSURE LEVELS SET OUT IN AS/NZS A RAINWATER TANK MUST HAVE: ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A10):
3500.1:2003; OR (a) A SCREENED DOWNPIPE RAINHEAD, HAVING SCREEN MESH 4-6MM AND DESIGNED TO PREVENT (a) ALL RAINWATER TANKS ARE SEALED TO PREVENT SURFACE STROMWATER AND GROUNDWATER
(b) ARE IN A PRESSURE MANAGEMENT ZONE: LEAVES, FROM ENTERING EACH DOWNPIPE' AND ENTERING THE RAINWATER TANK.
OR (b) A MINIMUM OF 20 LTS OF THE FIRST FLUSH OF ROOF CATCHMENT RAINWATER (b) NON WATER-TIGHT ACCESS LIDS ARE SEALED , OR TERMINATE A MINIMUM 150 MM ABOVE
(c) ARE LOCATED ON PREMISES WITH A WATER PRESSURE LIMITING DEVICE INSTALLED TO ENSURE DIVERTED/DISCARDED BEFORE ENTERING THE RAINWATER TANK WHERE: FINISHED GROUND LEVEL STORMWATE FLOWS WITH THE GROUND SLOPED AWAY FROM THE TANK
THE MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE AT ANY OUTLET WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PREMISES (i) CONNECTED TO SHOWERS, WASH BASINS, KITCHEN OR HOT WATER SERVICES; OR AND ACCESS LID.
DOES NOT EXCEED 500kPa. (ii) REQUIRED BY A LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN A LOCAL PLANNING INSTRUMENT. (c) WATER TIGHT ACCESS LIDS ARE PERMITTED TO FINISH FLUSH WITH FINISHED SURFACE LEVEL.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (P3):
IN A WATER SERVICE AREA, THE VOLUME OF WATER USED IN TOILET FLUSHING DOES NOT EXCEED RAINWATER TANK OVERFLOW:
THE VOLUME NECESSARY FOR EFFICIENT OPERATION OF TOILETS IN: MOSQUITOS/ VERMIN:
PREVENTION OF PONDING
(i) NEW CLASS 1 BUILDINGS AND SOLE-OCCUPANCY UNITS OF A NEW CLASS 2 BUILDINGS; ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A5): ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A11):
(ii) EXISTING CLASS 1 BUILDINGS AND SOLE OCCUPANCY IN EXISTING CLASS 2 BUILDINGS AT A RAINWATER TANK IS PROVIDED WITH - (a) THE RAINWATER TANK OVERFLOW IS CONNECTED TO THE EXISTING STORMWATER SYSTEM OR
TIME OF BATHROOM RENOVATION AND OTHER RENOVATION; AND (a) EITHER- KERB AND CHANNEL, OR INTER-ALLOTMENT STORMWATER PIT.
(iii) EXISTING CLASS 1 BUILDINGS AND SOLE OCCUPANCY UNITS IN EXISTING CLASS 2 BUILDINGS (i) MOSQUITO-PROOF SCREENS OF BRASS, COPPER, ALUMINUM OR STAINLESS STEEL GAUZE (b) IF NO STORMWATER SYSTEM EXISTS AND THE PROPERTY FALLS AWAY FROM THE STREET THE
WHEN TOILETS REPLACED. NOT COARSER THAN 1MM APERTURE MESH; OR RAINWATER TANK OVERFLOW MAY HAVE TO BE DRAINED TO AN ONSITE STROMWATER DISPERSION
(ii) FLAP VALVES AT EVERY OPENING OF THE RAINWATER TANK; AND SYSTEM. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MUST APPROVE ON-SITE STORMWATER DISPERSION SYSTEMS
ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A3): (b) A VERMIN TRAP; OR BEFORE INSTALLATION.
TOILET CISTERNS: (c) WHERE A WET SYSTEM IS USED TO HARVEST RAINWATER, MOSQUITO-PROOFING IN (c) THE WATER FROM THE OVERFLOW IS CONSIDERED TO BE STORMWATER AND THE
(a) HAVE DUAL FLUSH FUNCTION THAT DOES NOT EXCEED 6 LITRES ON FULL FLUSH AND 3 LITRES ON ACCORDANCE WITH HB230. REQUIREMENTS OF AS/NZS 3500:2003 APPLY.
HALF FLUSH; AND (d) A PHYSICAL AIR BREAK OR NON-RETURN VALVE ON THE OUTLET FROM THE RAINWATER TANK
(b) ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE SIZE OF THE TOILET BOWL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER FUNCTION OF THE OVERFLOW IS PROVIDED BEFOR3 CONNECTION TO THE STORMWATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM.
TOILET. INTERNAL FIXTURES:
(e) ALL PLUMBING AND STORMWATER CONNECTIONS COMPLY WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REQUIREMENTS.
- SUPPLIED FROM A RAINWATER TANK MUST HAVE A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF WATER.
ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A5):
A RAINWATER TANK MUST HAVE: GREYWATER TREATMENT PLANT:
ENERGY EFFICIENCY LIGHTING: (a) AN AUTOMATIC SWITCHING DEVICE PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTARY WATER FROM THE A GREYWATER TREATMENT PLANT MUST HAVE SUFFICIENT STORAGE CAPACITY TO PROVIDE AN
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (P4): RETICULATED TOWN WATER SUPPLY, OR ACCEPTABLE CONTRIBUTION TO MEET WATER SAVINGS TARGETS WITH REGARD TO
A SIGNIFICANT PROPORTION OF LIGHTING MUST BE ENERGY EFFICIENT IN NEW CLASS 1 BUILDINGS (b) A TRICKLE TOP UP SYSTEM, PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTARY WATER FORM THE RETICULATED (a) THE AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE GREYWATER; AND
AND THE SOLE-OCCUPANCY UNITS OF NEW CLASS 2 BUILDINGS. TOWN WATER SUPPLY WITH - (b) THE REQUIRED DEMAND FOR GREYWATER.
(i) A MIN. FLOW RATE OF 2 LITRES PER MINUTE AND A MAX. FLOW RATE OF 4 LITRES PER
ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A4): MINUTE; AND ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A12):
FLUORESCENT LIGHTS OR COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHTS (CFLs) MUST BE THE ONLY FIXED (ii) TOP UP VALVES INSTALLED IN AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION; AND A GREYWATER TREATMENT PLANT-
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE USED IN ROOMS THAT ACCOUNT FOR AT LEAST 40% OF THE TOTAL (iii) A MIN. STORAGE VOLUME OF THE RETICULATED TOWN WATER SUPPLY TOP UP NOT (a) IS INSTALLED TO RECEIVE GREYWATER FROM ALL BATHROOM SANITARY OUTLETS IN THE
FLOOR AREA. EXCEEDING 1,000 LITRES OR AS SPECIFIED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN A LOCAL PLANNING BUILDING;
INSTRUMENT. (b) HAS A MINIMUM PROCESSING CAPACITY TO TREAT TOTAL GREYWATER INPUT VESSEL VOLUME IN
24 HOURS;
HOT WATER SUPPLY: BACKFLOW PREVENTION: (c) HAS A STORAGE CAPACITY NOT EXCEEDING 2,000L;
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (P5): (d) IS CONNECTED TO SUPPLY TREATED WATER TO -
ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A6): (i) TO ALL TOILET CISTERNS;
HOT WATER SYSTEMS THAT HAVE A LOW GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IMPACT MUST BE INSTALLED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED TO PROTECT THE DRINKING WATER WITHIN THE
IN NEW CLASS 1 BUILDINGS. (ii) WASHING MACHINE COLD WATER TAPS;
RETICULATED TOWN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 3500:2003 PLUMBING (iii) AN EXTERNAL USE; AND
AND DRAINAGE. (iv) OTHER FIXTURES AS SPECIFIED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN A LOCAL PLANNING
ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A5):
HOT WATER IS SUPPLIED BY: INSTRUMENT
(a) A HEAT PUMP OR A SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM THAT IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE: SYSTEM MATERIALS: (e) SUPPLIES TREATED WATER SEPARATE TO THE RETICULATED TOWN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM:
(i) TO ALL TOILET CISTERNS; AND
ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A7): (ii) FOR COLD WATER WASHING MACHINES USING A SEPARATE TAP DIRECTLY CONNECTED
(i) IN A BUILDING WITH 3 OR MORE BEDROOMS, AT LEAST 22 RENEWABLE ENERGY (a) POLYTHENE TANKS TO COMPLY WITH AS/NZS4766:2006 POLYTHENE STORAGE TANKS FOR
CERTIFICATES; OR FROM THE GREYWATER TREATMENT PLANT' AND
WATER AND CHEMICALS. (iii) AND EXTERNAL USE; AND
(ii) OTHERWISE, AT LEAST 14 RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES; OR (b) GALVANISE STEEL SHEET TANKS TO COMPLY WITH AS1397:2001 STEEL SHEET AND STRIP - HOT-
(iii) A GAS HOT WATER SYSTEM WITH A FIVE STAR ENERGY RATING. (iv) OTHER FIXTURES AS SPECIFIED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN A LOCAL PLANNING
DIPPED ZINC-COATED OR ALUMINIUM/ZINC-COATED, AND HAVE A MINIMUM COATING OF 550 g/m2. INSTRUMENT;
(c) STAINLESS STEEL SHEET TO COMPLY WITH ASTM A240/M-05 STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR (f) HAS AN APPROPRIATE LOW HAZARD BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED TO PROTECT THE
NOTE: RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES ARE ISSUED UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH CHROMIUM AND CHROMIUM-NICKEL STAINLESS STEEL PLATE, SHEET, AND STRIP FOR PRESSURE
GOVERNMENT'S MANDATORY RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGET. RETICULATED TOWN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM;
VESSELS AND FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS. (g) COMPLIES WITH TABLE T1A OF THE QUEENSLAND PLUMBING AND WASTEWATER CODE FOR THE
(d) CONCRETE TANKS TO COMPLY WITH AS3735:2001 CONCRETE STRUCTURES CONTAINING EFFLUENT COMPLIANCE VALUE FOR END USES WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF HUMAN CONTACT;
LIQUIDS. (h) HAS AN AUTOMATIC SWITCHING DEVICE PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTARY WATER FROM THE
WATER SAVING TARGETS: (e) COLLECTION WELL/UNDERGROUND WATER CELL (NON POTABLE), OR BLADDER TANK TO RETICULATED TOWN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM; AND
CHECK WITH LOCAL COUNCIL FOR SPECIFIC WATER SAVING TARGETS AND REQUIREMENTS. COMPLY WITH VERTICAL AXIS TYPE SECTION 10 OF AS/NZS 1546.1:1998 ON-SITE DOMESTIC (i) DISPOSES OF UNTREATED GREYWATER TO THE SEWER.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT UNITS - SEPTIC TANKS.
ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION (A1):
CLASS 1 BUILDINGS CONNECTED TO A RETICULATED TOWN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM PROVIDED BE A
WATER SERVICE PROVIDER REGISTERED UNDER THE WATER ACT 2000 USE -
(a) A RAINWATER TANK; OR
(b) A GREYWATER TREATMENT PLANT; OR
(c) ALTERNATIVE WATER SUBSTITUTION MEASURE; OR
(d) A COMBINATION OF (a) AND /OR (b) AND /OR (c) AS SPECIFIED IN A LOCAL PLANNING INSTRUMENT,
NOTE: AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2013; THE SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS REGARDING RAINWATER
STATE CODE OR STATE PLANNING POLICY. TANKS & HOT WATER SUPPLY ARE NO LONGER MANDATORY, THOUGH STILL PROVIDE FOR A
MORE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SHOULD THEY BE ADOPTED.
JMF DESIGN PTY LTD CLIENT: LOCATION: Project number NO: DATE: AMENDMENTS:
Unit 1/60 Gateway Drive
Noosaville Q 4566
Kelsey & Scott Rissman 27 Duke St Sustainability Notes 25/11/2024
23/12/2024
Existing Plans
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Unit 1, 27 Duke Street, 2024
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7.4 132005.638.04 - OTHER CHANGE TO AN EXISTING APPROVAL FOR
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - EXPANSION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE
(WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING FACILITY) & ONGOING CLEARING
PURPOSES AT 561 EUMUNDI NOOSA ROAD DOONAN
Author Development Planner, Matthew Pinese
Development & Regulation Department
Index ECM/Application/132005.638.04
Attachments 1. ATTACHMENT 1 - 132005.638.04 - PROPOSED CONDITIONS
2. ATTACHMENT 2 - 132005.638.04 - PLANNING OFFICERS REPORT
3. ATTACHMENT 3 - 132005.638.04 - PROPOSAL PLANS
APPLICATION DETAILS
Applicant Noosa Council C/- Adamson Town Planning Pty Ltd
Proposal Other change application to an existing approval for Material
Change of Use – Special Purpose (Waste Disposal & Recycling
Facility) & Ongoing Clearing Purposes
Properly Made Date 12 March 2025
Information Request Date 10 April 2025
Information Response Date 30 August 2025
Decision Due Date 19 December 2025
Number of Submissions Not applicable
PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address Eumundi Land Fill
561 Eumundi Noosa Road, Doonan Qld 4562
RP Description Lot 77 on SP298776
Land Area 321.87ha
Existing Use of Land Waste Disposal and Recycling Facility
STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area
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Zone Community Facility Zone (1. Utility Installation)
Environmental Management and Conservation Zone
Precinct Not applicable
Local Plan Area Not applicable
Overlays Acid Sulfate Soils –
• Area 2 – Above 5m AHD to 20m AHD
Biodiversity, waterways, and wetlands –
• Area Subject to Biodiversity Overlay
• Area Subject to Riparian Buffer Overlay
Bushfire Hazard Area –
• High Potential Bushfire Intensity,
• Medium Potential Bushfire Intensity and
• Potential Impact Buffer
Flood Hazard Overlay –
• Flooding and Inundation Extent
Landslide hazard overlay –
• Moderate Hazard Area
Assessment Type Other Change to Approval (Code)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The application seeks to amend the existing development approval to allow upgrades generally
within the current operational footprint, with minor extensions to the northwest and northeast. The
site is zoned Community Facilities (Utility Installation), and the proposal remains consistent with this
zoning.
The proposed development involves relocating the existing “Reviva Shop” and the associated
outdoor storage area northwards of the Cleanaway depot, which is also proposed to expand. It
includes the construction of a modern Waste Transfer Station with an associated processing shed
and offices, replacing the existing transfer station and Reviva shop area. Two new weighbridges will
be installed - one for public use and one for commercial operators, replacing the existing weighbridge
at the site entrance. Internal improvements to enhance traffic flow and prevent off-site congestion
on Eumundi-Noosa Road, while increasing recycling capacity are also proposed.
These changes aim to meet growing demand, improve waste and recycling management and
enhance operational efficiency.
The proposal involves clearing areas of Category X vegetation located to the east and west of the
Cleanaway depot, as well as vegetation within an Area of Biodiversity Significance identified under
the Noosa Plan 2020. A substantial buffer to Eumundi-Noosa Road will be retained to maintain visual
screening and ecological values. The development site also contains koala habitat within a
designated priority area, triggering requirements under the State Planning Policy and Environmental
Offsets framework. To address these impacts, an environmental offset strategy is proposed,
including reinstatement of koala habitat and rehabilitation of buffer areas to enhance ecological
connectivity and visual amenity.
The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments and the
key matters for assessment in this report are limited to the aspects of the proposal that do not comply
with the Acceptable Outcomes of the applicable codes and require performance assessment. These
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matters include the proposed gross floor area of an individual building, the proposed length of
building wall and provision of carparking.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Planning Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee
Meeting dated 9 December 2025 regarding Application No. 132005.638.04 for an Other Change to
an existing approval for Material Change of Use – Special Purpose (Waste Disposal & Recycling
Facility) & Ongoing Clearing Purposes situated at 561 Eumundi Noosa Road, Doonn; and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the conditions outlined in Attachment 1.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
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ATTACHMENT 1 – 132005.638.04 – EXISTING AND NEW CONDITIONS
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
Land Use
1. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the
approved plans of development. The approved plan is titled Proposed Future Development
of Noosaville Landfill stamped and dated 24 November 2005 and as may be amended by
these conditions.
2. The development must be undertaken and operated in a manner that causes no detrimental
effect upon the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the creation of excessive noise,
lighting nuisance or other emissions.
3. Existing trees on the site and within road reserves are to be retained, except where required
to be removed due to building operations or the conduct of the approved use.
4. Cleared vegetation is to be suitably processed by one of the following methods and removed
from the site:
a. Processing through a woodchipper or shredder. The resulting mulch is to be stockpiled
loose in heaps of less than 1000 cubic metres, less than 2.5 metres high with a
minimum of 10 metres between edges of heaps.
b. Disposal for firewood.
c. Disposal for landscaping purposes.
d. Transport to alternative site for breaking down materials provided that all necessary
permits have been obtained to allow the alternate site to be used for this purpose.
e. The Applicant is advised that burning off is an unacceptable method of disposal.
5. Any advertising sign or device is to comply with Council’s policies on advertising.
6. A Bushfire Management Plan is required to be prepared by a suitably qualified expert
detailing any measures that are required to be undertaken on the subject site to ensure the
risk of bushfire hazard is minimised and managed. The plan shall be to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service.
7. The proposed extensions to the Waste disposal and recycling facility shall incorporate
requirements for the management of acid sulfate soils in accordance with State Planning
Policy 2/02 – Planning and Managing Development Involving Acid Sulfate Soils.
8. A Koala Management Plan is required to be prepared by a suitably qualified expert detailing
any proposed relocation of koalas and rehabilitation of other areas of the site with suitable
koala food trees, if appropriate.
9. The Development Permit for a material change of use of premises lapses if the use has not
happened by 24 November 2009 unless an application to extend the currency is approved
by Council.
Land Development
10. Any person acting on this permit shall prevent erosion and sediment export from leaving the
site. Site control measures such as silt fencing, controlled gravel access to the site and
controlled disposal of waste, will be necessary.
11. Prior to undertaking any excavation, the person acting on this permit shall contact public
utility service providers to ascertain the location of their underground services.
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12. The person acting on this permit shall apply and obtain all other necessary permits including
crane, road opening, hoarding, footpath occupation and/or any other approvals required
under any other Act or By-Law.
13. The transportation of all materials to and from the site shall be undertaken in a manner such
that no particulate matter escapes onto a public road. All vehicles carrying materials either
to or from the site shall be covered to prevent materials including dust being windblown from
the vehicle.
Additional conditions 15 February 2024
14. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with prior to
the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the use continues.
Approved Plans
15. Development authorised by this approval must be undertaken generally in accordance with
the Approved Plans listed in the table/s below. The plans must be amended to incorporate
the amendments listed within the table below and resubmitted to Council prior to the
commencement of any works commencing on the site.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
501042 CO2 A Proposed offset planting plan prepared 7/12/2023
by Noosa Council
M25-0445Rpt A Flood Impact Assessment prepared by February 2025
Covey
The following plans require amendment.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
M25-0042Rpt A Stormwater Management Plan prepared February 2025
by Covey
▪ Specify the final HES basin detail from the range of options
Amendments
presented in the report, including consideration of whether
a Type-B HES basin may present a lower-risk option
compared to the flap-gated arrangement proposed to
prevent back-flows into the Type-A arrangement as
currently proposed;
▪ Include all details for the sizing and proposed levels of the
HES basin within the body of the report, based on recent
detailed survey at the point of discharge and downstream;
and
▪ Include construction-phase erosion and sediment control
plans which document how the transition from the current
HES basin location to the ultimate location (including filling
for the RRA pad) will be achieved.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
Nature and Extent of Approved Use
16. This development permit authorizes a Utility Installation (Waste disposal and recycling
facility) to be established on the site. The subject use is limited to waste management and
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ancillary activities associated with the primary use occurring on the site.
17. The landfill waste management activities must not extend outside the designated use areas
as shown on the approved plans. Signage is to be placed along the northern, eastern, and
southern boundaries of the approved use areas to assist in delineating the edge of the
approved use areas and surrounding bushland.
18. This approval does not approve any new building or structures within the resource recovery
area except for any fencing or signage permitted as part of this approval.
Public safety
19. Public signage must be erected along all internal roads to assist the public navigate through
the site, in particular the resource recovery area.
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
20. A detailed Offset Delivery Plan (ODP) must be developed in accordance with the
Environmental Offsets Act 2014. The development must offset a minimum 500 non juvenile
koala habitat trees (the impact) at the ratio of 6:1 to satisfy the State Government Supported
Infrastructure Koala Policy 2017.The ODP shall include details such as species composition,
planting density, planting methodology, annual reporting and include a minimum 5-year
maintenance for the proposed 1.8ha Offset area.
21. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
subject works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved Offset Delivery Plan
prior to the commencement of the use of the additional area.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
22. Construct a minimum 1.8m temporary fence around the operational areas of the landfill to
prevent rubbish from leaving the landfill area and depositing in the adjoining bushland.
23. A Weed Management Plan must be prepared which addresses weed management along the
interface of the proposed earthworks footprint with bushland areas, including but not limited
to a minimum 5m grassed buffer area between the proposed resource recovery and the
adjoining vegetation to the north. Control of all weed species listed in the following standards
and legislation must be undertaken:
a. Declared plants under the Land Protection (Biodiversity Act 2014 and subordinate
Regulation 2016)
b. Council’s Biosecurity Plan 2020 pest plants listed in schedule 1 part 3, schedule 2, and
nonscheduled invasive species.
24. The requirements and recommendations of the approved weed management plan must be
implemented. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which
certifies that the subject works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved Weed
Management Plan.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
25. A Sediment and Erosion Control Plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified person*.
26. The sites supervising engineer must ensure that the sediment and erosion control measures
have:
a. Been duly designed by an RPEQ or CPESC and constructed in accordance with “best
practise” methods,
b. Been revised by an RPEQ or CPESC to address the issues raised by changes in the
projected construction schedule and/or methods,
c. Been revised to address predicted rainfall events, and
d. Achieve the desired environmental outcomes.
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27. The erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, and maintained in
accordance with the current best practice standards.
28. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
subject works have been undertaken in accordance with the Sediment and Erosion Control
Plan.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
29. A Vegetation Removal & Fauna Management Plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified
person to mitigate the risk of clearing impacts to all native fauna and adjoining vegetation.
The sequential clearing requirements specified under the Nature Conservation (Koala)
Conservation Plan 2017 are to be adopted in the Plan.
30. A suitably qualified person must be engaged to manage flora and fauna prior and during
clearing to ensure works are carried out in accordance with the Vegetation Removal and
Fauna Management Plan (required as part of this approval) and the Nature Conservation Act
1992.
31. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
subject works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved Vegetation Removal
& Fauna Management Plan.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
32. An Arborist Assessment must be completed by a suitably qualified and experienced Level 5
consulting arborist of the trees likely to be impacted along the edge of the earthworks footprint
and any recommendations made are adopted. Disturbance to retained remnant vegetation
and tree root protection zones of large, retained habitat trees (trees with dbh >300mm) that
occur next to the clearing area is to be avoided as far as practicable.
33. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
subject works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved Arborist assessment.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
Bushfire management
34. A bushfire hazard assessment must be prepared in accordance with the SPP 2019
Guidelines: Natural hazards Risk and Resilience Bushfire 2019 and the QFES Bushfire
Resilience Community 2019 for the development.
35. The development must be carried out in accordance with the requirements and
recommendations of the Bushfire Management Plan. Certification must be submitted to
Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the subject works have been undertaken
in accordance with the approved Bushfire Management Plan.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
36. A copy of the Bushfire Management Plan must be provided to the nearest fire authority and
always maintained at the waste management facility site office.
37. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
development has been undertaken and constructed in accordance with the bushfire
management conditions of this Decision Notice.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
38. A review and certification of the Bushfire Management Plan is required every 5 years to
ensure its currency and must be submitted to Council from a qualified person*.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
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Environmental covenant
39. A vegetation protection covenant must be registered against the title/s of the property over
the area identified as the 1.8ha Proposed Offset Planting Area as shown on the Approved
Plans pursuant to Section 97A of the Land Title Act 1994. The covenant document and a
survey plan must be submitted to Council for endorsement prior to lodgement with the
relevant titles authority for registration of title. The covenant document must:
a. incorporate the requirements of this Decision Notice
b. include Noosa Council as Covenantee reference Queensland Land Title Registry
Standard Terms Document No. 715597513.
40. The vegetation protection covenant document must be registered with the titles office before
the commencement of the use of the expanded Resource Recovery Area.
ENGINEERING
Earthworks and Retaining Walls
41. All fill and associated batters must be contained entirely within the approved use area and
must be designed and certified by a suitably qualified person.
Acid Sulfate Soils
42. An Acid Sulfate Soils Investigation Report must be prepared to mitigate the risk of acid sulfate
soils on the adjacent bushland /wetland areas.
All requirements and recommendations of the Acid Sulfate Soils Investigation Report must
be certified by a suitably qualified person*.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
STORMWATER
43. Prior to the construction of the pad area for the expansion of the Resource Recovery Area
(RRA) and the relocation of the HES basin, provide an updated SWMP, which is based on
the Covey’s Stormwater Management Plan (M25-0042Rpt, Issue A) dated February 2025
and which addresses the following:
a. Specify the final HES basin detail from the range of options presented in the report,
including consideration of whether a Type-B HES basin may present a lower-risk option
compared to the flap-gated arrangement proposed to prevent back-flows into the Type-
A arrangement as currently proposed;
b. Include all details for the sizing and proposed levels of the HES basin within the body
of the report, based on recent detailed survey at the point of discharge and
downstream; and
c. Include construction-phase erosion and sediment control plans which document how
the transition from the current HES basin location to the ultimate location (including
filling for the RRA pad) will be achieved.
44. All future building floor levels and waste management areas are to be provided with surface
levels which are a minimum of 300mm above the 1%AEP local flood level, including
allowance for climate change by year 2100.
45. Works are to be undertaken generally in accordance with Covey’s Flood Impact Assessment
(M25-0445Rpt, Issue A) dated February 2025. In conjunction with detailed design for the
project, the design of the fill pad and the Flood Assessment are to be updated to incorporate
a system for flow conveyance and distribution along the northern boundary of the fill pad
which achieves greater replication of existing flow patterns to the retained vegetation north
of the works. This is required in order to mitigate potential changes in wetness resulting from
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frequent discharges or the risk of erosion during less frequent events.
Additional conditions 18 December 2025
Approved Plans
46. Development authorised by this approval must be undertaken generally in accordance with
the Approved Plans listed in the table below.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
GC 147 MPAC 1 0 Site Now prepared by Flexure Pty Ltd 14/02/2025
GC 147 MPAC 4 0 Infrastructure and demolition prepared by 14/02/2025
Flexure Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 5 0 Site – proposed works prepared by Flexure 14/02/2025
Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 6 0 Site + new weighbridges prepared by 14/02/2025
Flexure Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 7 0 Site – infrastructure prepared by Flexure Pty 14/02/2025
Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 8 0 Plan – Reviva-ground, 1st prepared by 14/02/2025
Flexure Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 9 0 Plan – Reviva-roof prepared by Flexure Pty 14/02/2025
Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 10 0 Plan – structure reviva prepared by Flexure 14/02/2025
Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 11 0 Plan – Transfer – ground prepared by 14/02/2025
Flexure Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 12 0 Plan – Transfer – 1st prepared by Flexure 14/02/2025
Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 13 0 Plan – Transfer – roof prepared by Flexure 14/02/2025
Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 14 0 Plan – structure transfer prepared by 14/02/2025
Flexure Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 15 0 Sections prepared by Flexure Pty Ltd 14/02/2025
GC 147 MPAC 16 0 Elevations Reviva prepared by Flexure Pty 14/02/2025
Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 17 0 Elevations Transfer prepared by Flexure 14/02/2025
Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 18 0 Reviva Entry View prepared by Flexure Pty 14/02/2025
Ltd
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GC 147 MPAC 19 0 Transfer View prepared by Flexure Pty Ltd 14/02/2025
GC 147 MPAC 21 0 Recycle prepared by Flexure Pty Ltd 14/02/2025
GC 147 MPAC 22 0 Recycle/Reviva prepared by Flexure Pty Ltd 14/02/2025
Building Height
47. The maximum height of the development must not exceed 9 metres above the ground level.
Including where excavation is undertaken the exposed portion of the external façade of the
building.
Building Appearance
48. External design features, materials and finishes must be as shown on the Approved Plans,
with no inclusions or alterations made without approval in writing by Council.
Water & Sewer Connections
49. The development must be provided with a potable water supply having a capacity sufficient
for the use.
50. An underground connection to reticulated sewerage must be provided to the premises in
accordance with the standards and requirements of Northern SEQ Distributor–Retailer
Authority (Unitywater).
51. A Certificate of Completion from the Northern SEQ Distributor–Retailer Authority (Unitywater)
must be submitted to Council that certifies an underground connection to reticulated water
and sewerage has been provided to the premises.
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
52. A detailed offset delivery plan (ODP) must be developed generally in accordance with the
Environmental Offsets Act 2014, and Revised Determination and Location of Offset
Requirements – Site A on Lot 77 SP298776, dated 6th February 2025, prepared by Native
Foresters.
53. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
subject works have been undertaken in accordance with the Offset Delivery Plan prior to the
commencement of the use of the additional area.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
54. All recommendations outlined in Section 7.0 of the Flora and Fauna Assessment must be
fully implemented before the commencement of the new facilities. Certification prepared by
a suitably qualified person, must be provided to confirm that all works have been completed
in accordance with the Flora and Fauna Assessment.
55. Rehabilitation and weed management of the 30-metre-wide vegetation buffer area west of
the Cleanaway Depot must be undertaken generally in accordance with the
recommendations of the Revised Determination and Location of Offset Requirements – Site
A on Lot 77 SP298776 Letter.
56. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
rehabilitation and weed management works have been undertaken in accordance with the
Revised Determination and Location of Offset Requirements – Site A on Lot 77 SP298776
Letter.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
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ATTACHMENT 2 – 132005.638.04 – PLANNING OFFICER’S REPORT
REPORT
1. PROPOSAL
The application seeks an Other change to an existing approval for Material Change of Use –
Special Purpose (Waste Disposal & Recycling Facility) & Ongoing Clearing Purposes to enable
upgrades generally within the current operational footprint, with minor extensions to the northwest
and northeast. The site is zoned Community Facilities (Utility Installation), and the proposal
remains consistent with this zoning.
Key components of the proposed development include:
• Relocation of the “Revia Shop” and the associated outdoor storage area northwards near the
Cleanaway depot, which is also proposed to expand.
• Construction of a modernised Waste Transfer Station with associated processing shed and
offices, replacing the existing transfer station and Revia shop area.
• Installation of two new weighbridges—one for public use and one for commercial operators—
replacing the existing weighbridge at the site entrance.
• Internal access improvements to enhance traffic flow and prevent off-site congestion on
Eumundi-Noosa Road, while increasing recycling capacity.
An Infrastructure and demolition plan has been submitted referenced GC 147 MPAC 4 Rev 0,
prepared by Flexure Pty Ltd and 14 February 2025 (refer to Figure 2).
The existing Recycle (Reviva) Shop, weigh bridge, RVM station and a building associated with the
Cleanaway depot are proposed to be removed.
These changes are proposed to meet growing demand, improve waste and recycling management,
and enhance operational efficiency.
Vegetation impacts of the proposal involve clearing areas (totalling 2,600m2) of Category X
vegetation east and west of the existing Cleanaway depot, while maintaining a substantial buffer
to Eumundi-Noosa Road. This part of the site is also mapped as a Koala Priority Area, with Core
Koala Habitat Areas identified close to the existing buildings. An environmental offset is proposed
to reinstate koala habitat and rehabilitate buffer areas for ecological and visual amenity.
Figure 1 - Locality Plan
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Figure 2 - Existing Infrastructure and Demolition Plan
Figure 3 - Site Plan
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Figure 4 - Reviva Ground and 1st Floor Plan
Figure 5 - Structure Reviva Shop
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Figure 6 - Transfer Station Ground Floor
Figure 7 - Transfer Station 1st Floor
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Figure 8 - Transfer Station Floor Plans
Figure 9 - Reviva Shop Elevations
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Figure 10 - Transfer Station Elevations
Figure 11 - Render
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2. SITE DETAILS
2.1. Site History
On 24 November 2005 Council issued a development permit for a material change of use of
premises for an expansion of a special purpose (waste disposal & recycling facility) & ongoing
clearing purposes. The application was approved subject to conditions of approval.
The application also required a referral to Department of Main Roads (DMR) and the Department
of Natural Resources (DNRM) who subsequently provided conditions of approval.
On 6 February 2014, the Department of Environmental and Heritage Protection issued an
Environmental Authority (EPPRO1855314). This Environmental Authority including the following
Environmentally Relevant Activities (ERA’s):
• ERA 33 – Crushing, milling, grinding or screening >5000t yr
• ERA 60(1)(c) – Waste Disposal > 100000 but <200000t yr (1)(a)
On 23 June 2021, the Department of the Environment and Science issued an updated
Environmental Authority (EPPRP1855314) which included the following ERA’s:
• ERA 60 Waste disposal 1: Operating a facility for disposing of, in a year, the following quantity
of waste mentioned in subsection (1) (a) less than 50,000t
• ERA 62 – Resource recovery and transfer facility operation: 1 Operating a facility for
receiving and sorting, dismantling, baling or temporary storing – (b) general waste
• ERA 62 – Resource recovery and transfer facility operation: 2 Operating a facility for
receiving and sorting, dismantling, bailing or temporary storing – (c) category 2 regulated
waste
• ERA 62 – Resource recovery and transfer facility operation: 2 Operating a facility for
receiving and sorting, baling or temporary storing end-of-life tyres only
• ERA 54 – Mechanical waste reprocessing 2: Operating a facility for receiving and
mechanically reprocessing in a year, the following quantity of general waste – (c) more than
10,000t
On 29 June 2021, Council agreed to accept an amended masterplan as ‘generally in accordance’
with the existing development approval, which designates specific use areas throughout the landfill
site.
On 13 December 2022, the Department of Resources issued a Relevant Purpose determination in
accordance with section 22A of the Vegetation Management Act 1999. This meant that the
Department of Resources was satisfied that the proposed development to clear vegetation for the
purpose of Relevant Infrastructure Activities met the requirements of section 22A of the Vegetation
Management Act 1999. This relevant purpose designation remains valid until 13 December 2024.
On 15 February 2024, Council at its General Committee Meeting approved an ‘other change’
application to the development approval, permitting the proposed clearing for the reconfiguration
of the existing waste disposal and recycling facility at 561 Eumundi Noosa Rd Doonan (Noosa
Landfill) to address safety and operational issues.
On 16 May 2024, Council at its Planning and Environment Committee Meeting decided the
representations made in respect to the decision notice and agreed to amend Conditions 40 and 43
of the Decision Notice dated 15 February 2024.
2.2. Site Description
The subject site is located at 561 Eumundi Noosa Rd Doonan and is described as Lot 77 on
SP298776. The site consists of multiple land parcels separated by public roads and has total area
of 321.87ha.
The site is located on the eastern side of Eumundi Noosa Rd and has direct access to Eumundi
Noosa Rd, which is to remain unchanged. The landfill is in the southwest corner of the main portion
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of the site, which abuts the unformed Rutch Rd to the south. Emu Mountain Road also abuts the
southeastern portion of the site.
The site contains significant amounts of native vegetation outside the landfill footprint. The extent
of this vegetation reaches Hollett Rd in the north, Water Hay Dr and Tidswell Rd in the east and
Rutch and Emu Mountain Rd in the south.
2.3. Surrounding Land Uses
The site is predominantly surrounded by vegetated land that is protected through various
mechanisms such as environmental covenants, strategic framework, zoning and State mapping.
The southern boundary of the site also abuts the northern boundary of the Sunshine Coast Council
LGA.
Other nearby land uses in the area includes the Doonan rural residential locality to the south and
southwest. Noosa Hills par three golf course to north, with southern urban fringe of Noosaville
further to the north. Webya Downs and Lake Weyba are located to the east of Walter Hay Dr.
Other notable land uses to the south along Eumundi Noosa Rd include a service station, the
Doonan Rural Fire Bridge, several nurseries and garden centres (with ancillary cafes) and the
Doonan (Licenced restaurant/ hotel).
3. ASSESSMENT
3.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
• State Planning Policy;
• South East Queensland Regional Plan;
• Planning Regulation 2017;
• Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020).
3.2. State and Other Statutory Instruments
State Planning Policy (SPP)
Noosa Plan 2020 is generally consistent with the SPP and the SPP raises no further issues relevant
to the proposed development.
Shaping SEQ 2023 (South East Queensland Regional Plan)
The site is located within the Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area of the SEQ Regional
Plan. The proposal is consistent with the regional policies of the SEQ Regional Plan.
Planning Regulation 2017
The assessment benchmarks from the Planning Regulation 2017 relating to the Koala Habitat
Areas do not apply to this application. Schedule 11 (Assessment benchmarks applying to koala
habitat areas in SEQ region), of the Regulation does not apply as the proposed development for a
waste management facility is “exempt infrastructure” as listed in Schedule 5, being “infrastructure
carried out by or for the State or a public sector entity”.
3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
The application must be assessed against each of the following codes to the extent they are
relevant to the development:
• Community Facilities Zone Code;
• Infrastructure Activities Code;
• Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Code
• Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
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• Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code;
• Landslide Hazard Overlay Code; and
• Works Codes.
The subject site is located in Doonan and is zoned Community Facilities. The proposed use is
identified as a consistent within the zone and is required to follow a code assessable application
process.
The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments. The
pertinent issues arising out of the assessment are discussed below:
Criteria Planning Scheme Proposal Complies
Building height
• Metres Max 8 metres and up to 7.962 metres and 8.82m
9m metres where for the for the pitched roof
pitched roof only
Site cover 50% Less than 50%
Gross floor area 1000m² max for individual 1,450m² (Transfer Station) X
buildings
1,130m2 (Reviva Shop)
Boundary setbacks
Frontage 10 metres min 37 metres
Side (north) 10 metres min 1000+ metres to Hollett
Road
180 metres to Rutch
Side (south) 10 metres min
1000+ metres to Walter
Rear 10 metres min
Hay Drive
Length of wall 30 metres max 43.5 metres (Reviva Shop) X
83.2 metres (process shed X
and offices)
Carparking Sufficient spaces for 54 car parking spaces
intended use
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Community Facilities Zone Code
The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcomes AO18.1 and 18.2 of the Community
Facilities Zone Code which state:
AO18.1
Plot ratio does not exceed 0.75:1 provided that no individual building has a gross floor
area exceeding 1,000m2.
AO18.2
Buildings and structure are designed to have a maximum wall length of 30 metres.
Accordingly, the application must be assessed against the corresponding Performance Outcome
PO18 of the Community Facilities Zone Code which states:
PO18
Buildings and other structures:
a. are fit for purpose and respect the scale of surrounding development;
b. do not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas in the
vicinity of the site;
c. maintain natural site characteristics where possible, including native vegetation and natural
landforms;
d. allow for adequate area at ground level for landscaping and site facilities; and
facilitate onsite stormwater management and vehicular access.
The proposed Reviva Shop and Waste Transfer Station have been designed to achieve best-
practice waste management outcomes, consistent with the intent of the Community Facilities Zone.
The facilities will support circular economy principles by incorporating infrastructure and processes
that maximise resource recovery, minimise landfill disposal, and reduce environmental impacts
through innovative technology and operational efficiencies.
While the proposed building footprints exceed the Acceptable Outcomes for gross floor area and
wall length, the design mitigates perceived bulk and scale through substantial setbacks and
vegetated buffers. The Transfer Station is located more than 70 metres from the Eumundi-Noosa
Road frontage and screened by a 70-metre-wide vegetated buffer, while the Reviva Shop and
Cleanaway Depot are similarly screened by existing vegetation. These measures ensure the
development maintains visual amenity and complies with relevant Performance Outcomes.
The proposed structures facilitate important functions of the waste centre. The large footprint of
these buildings is a consequence of the activities being undertaken, including the associated
vehicle manoeuvring, all of which require a considerable area and result in an expanded building
footprint that is required to accommodate the specific activities associated with the use.
The proposed layout incorporates earthworks that have been proposed to accommodate the
development of the site and to facilitate efficient drainage. Appropriate drainage infrastructure has
been proposed in the design, including overland flow swales to discharge local flows from the site
and to convey runoff from external catchments around the site.
The relocation of weighbridges and internal access improvements have been designed to optimise
internal circulation and minimise congestion on Eumundi-Noosa Road. Adequate hardstand areas
are provided for truck parking and manoeuvring, supported by a temporary gravel compound for
overflow parking.
Vegetation
Vegetation clearing is proposed east and west of the Cleanaway Depot to accommodate additional
hardstand areas for truck parking and circulation. The extent of clearing is identified in Figure 12.
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Figure 12 – Extent of Clearing
Figure 14 – Extent of Biodiversity Overlay
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The impact area is classified as Category X (non-remnant vegetation) and contains Regional
Ecosystem 12.5.3, described as Eucalyptus racemosa woodland on remnant tertiary surfaces.
Field assessments confirm that the vegetation is predominantly regrowth with scattered remnant
trees, dominated by regrowth Melaleuca quinquenervia (paperbark). Historical aerial imagery
indicates the site was cleared in 1967, grazed until 1971, and subsequently underwent natural
regeneration.
The proposed works involve vegetation clearing on both the eastern and western sides of the
planned Cleanaway Depot, totalling approximately 2,600 m². This clearing will result in the removal
of approximately 240 non-juvenile Koala Habitat Trees (KHT). A detailed survey of KHT within the
impact area was undertaken. Under the Queensland Environmental Offsets Policy Regulation
(DES, 2022), a “koala habitat tree” is defined as any tree belonging to the genera Angophora,
Corymbia, Eucalyptus, Lophostemon, or Melaleuca. It should be noted that Melaleuca species are
not considered primary food sources for koalas, whose diet consists mainly of select eucalypt
species. However, Melaleuca species, such as paperbarks, can serve as supplementary food
sources when preferred eucalypts are unavailable. The dominant species within the impact area
is Melaleuca quinquenervia.
Although the proposed works are exempt from the regulatory requirements of the Planning Act
2016, the clearing of non-juvenile koala habitat trees constitutes a significant residual impact on a
matter of State Environmental Significance (MSES). The site is identified as Koala Priority (but not
core), triggering assessment against State Code 25 under the Planning Regulation 2017 for
assessable development.
A review of State Code 25 was undertaken concluding that the application meets the relevant
performance outcomes through:
• Mitigation of vegetation loss via environmental offsets
• Maintenance of habitat connectivity
• Implementation of a fauna management plan during clearing and construction
• Avoidance of impacts to Category C and R vegetation
Environmental offsets are proposed to mitigate vegetation loss, primarily to reinstate koala habitat.
The application includes provisions for rehabilitation works within the vegetated area to be
protected west of the proposed Cleanaway Depot. The applicant proposes an offset for the removal
of approximately 240 koala habitat trees, primarily located west of the existing depot. In accordance
with the Queensland Environmental Offsets Policy, the required offset ratio is 3:1, equating to 720
non-juvenile koala habitat trees and an area of approximately 0.78 hectares.
Native Foresters, in collaboration with Noosa Council’s Offset Delivery Team, has identified a
suitable offset site within the Noosa Council area at 304 Lake Flat Road, Cootharaba (Lot 4
RP803972).
In addition to delivering environmental offsets, rehabilitation works are recommended within the
retained buffer zone (west of the Cleanaway Depot) and adjacent easement treatment area to
enhance environmental and aesthetic values. Key actions include:
• Removal of invasive species (Singapore Daisy, Camphor Laurel, Cocos Palm, Brown Silky
Oak)
• Placement of coarse woody debris to provide fauna habitat
• Installation of six nest boxes (various sizes) to replace lost hollows
• Planting of 50 koala habitat trees (Melaleuca quinquenervia) and 200 native
midstorey/groundstorey species
• One-year maintenance program to ensure plant survival and prevent weed reoccurrence
• Preparation of a detailed site rehabilitation plan outlining these measures
Under the current development approval 132005.638.03 the applicant is required to provide a Fire
Management Plan (FMP). A FMP has been prepared for the change and has required the widening
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