Decision Notice MCU25 0136

7 May 2026

Olivine Developments PL C/- Across Town Planning 11 Bareki St
WURTULLA QLD 4575
[email protected]
Officer:	Georgina Schramm Direct Telephone: 07 5329 6245
Our Reference:	MCU25/0136 Your Reference:	n/a

Dear Sir/Madam,

Decision Notice
Planning Act 2016

I refer to your application and advise that on 7 May 2026, Council decided to approve the application, subject to conditions.
Details of the decision are as follows:
1.	APPLICATION DETAILS
	1.	APPLICATION DETAILS

Application No:	MCU25/0136
Street address:	1 Olivine St, Cooroy Qld 4563
Real property description:	Lot 126 C 5604
Planning Scheme:	Noosa Plan 2020 (26 September 2025)
2.	DECISION DETAILS
	2.	DECISION DETAILS
Council decided to issue the following type of approval:
Development Permit for a Material Change of Use - Multiple dwelling (5 units)
3.	CURRENCY PERIOD OF APPROVAL
	3.	CURRENCY PERIOD OF APPROVAL
The currency period for this development approval is stated in the conditions below.
4.	ASSESSMENT MANAGER CONDITIONS
	4.	ASSESSMENT MANAGER CONDITIONS
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
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.

ABN 97.969.214.121	PO Box 141
noosa.qld.gov.au	Tewantin QLD 4565
[email protected]	07 5329 6500

Currency Period
This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 7 May 2032, unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council.
Approved Plans
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
DA1.03	G	Detail Survey	21/04/2026
DA1.04	G	Demolition Plan Annotated by Council	21/04/2026
DA1.07	G	Property Plan	21/04/2026
DA1.08	G	Site Plan – Ground Level (amended in red) Annotated by Council	21/04/2026
DA1.09	G	Site Plan – Upper Level	21/04/2026
DA2.01	G	Ground Floor (Part A)	21/04/2026
DA2.02	G	Ground Floor (Part B) (amended in red)	21/04/2026
DA2.03	G	Upper Floor (Part A)	21/04/2026
DA2.04	G	Upper Floor (Part B)	21/04/2026
DA2.05	G	Roof Plan (Part A)	21/04/2026
DA2.06	G	Roof Plan (Part B)	21/04/2026
DA3.01	G	North & South Elevations	21/04/2026
DA3.02	G	East Elevation	21/04/2026
DA3.03	G	West Elevation	21/04/2026
DA4.01	G	Section A	21/04/2026
Street Identification
The street address of the development must be clearly visible and discernible from the primary frontage of the site by the provision of a street number and, where appropriate, the building name.
External Works
Olivine Street must be upgraded for the length of its frontage to the subject site. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in particular:
construction of kerb and channelling and underground stormwater drainage to the development side only. The kerb and channel must be offset 6.0 metres from the existing kerb and channel on the north-western side of Olivine Street;

widening and sealing of the existing road pavement to match the alignment of kerb and channel;
construction of a pedestrian footpath in accordance with the conditions of this Decision Notice; and
upgrading the existing stormwater pit in accordance with the conditions of this Decision Notice.
Site Access and Driveways
A sealed access driveway must be provided from Olivine Street to all parking and manoeuvring areas of the development. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in particular:
a driveway crossover in accordance with Council’s standard drawing RS-051; and
a sealed driveway for the full length of the access handle, including visitor carparks and other servicing and manoeuvring areas.
Car Parking
A minimum of 12 car parking spaces must be provided on the site. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval, be generally in accordance with Blackwood’s Site Plan – Ground Level (DA1.08, Rev. F) dated 13 March 2026 and must include in particular:
2 visitor parking spaces within the total; and
dimensions, crossfalls and gradients in accordance with Australian Standard AS2890: Parking Facilities.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
Pedestrian and bicycle facilities must be provided for the development. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in particular:
a 1.5 metre wide footpath within the road verge for the entire length of the site’s frontage to Olivine Street – the footpath’s width can be reduced (to a minimum of 1.2 metres), only in locations where a 1.5 metre wide footpath would impede on minimum clearances from services (i.e., light poles) or result in the creation of trip hazards for pedestrians.
Stormwater Drainage
The site must be provided with a stormwater drainage system connecting to a lawful point of discharge. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in particular:
A stormwater quality treatment system in accordance sections 3 and 4 of Planning Scheme Policy 6 Engineering Design Standards.
On-site detention to ensure the peak flow rate is attenuated during all events up to the 1% AEP event adjusted for climate change.
3,000 litres of rainwater storage per dwelling for non-potable reuse purposes.
An upgrade to the existing stormwater pit in the Olivine Street road reserve that allows for the conveyance of stormwater flow:
from the existing upstream table drain; and
from the Olivine Street road formation, including an allowance for the construction of future kerb and channel upstream.

Services
Underground reticulated electricity and telecommunication services must be provided to each lot/unit in accordance with the standards and requirements of the relevant service provider.
Unless otherwise stipulated by telecommunications legislation at the time of construction, the development must be provided with all necessary conduits, pits and pipes to accommodate the future connection of optic fibre technology telecommunications.
Certification must be submitted to Council from all relevant service providers (Energex, NBN and Unitywater) which certifies that the development has met the requirements of this Decision Notice and all applicable legislation at the time of construction.
Easements
The development must provide a 2.0 metre Public Thoroughfare easement across the full frontage of the site to Olivine Lane. The easement must be registered prior to commencement of use and be free of all permanent structures, including but not limited to, retaining walls, footpaths, pedestrian stairs and boundary fences.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the relevant service provider, any public or third party infrastructure located on the subject site must be placed within an easement registered against the title of the property.
All easements must be designed in accordance with the planning scheme and granted at no cost to the Grantee. Where the Grantee is Council or a service authority, the easement documentation must be in accordance with the Grantee’s standard easement terms. Draft easement documentation must be submitted to Council for endorsement.
All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the subject land, unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
Earthworks and Retaining Walls
All earthworks and associated batters/retaining structures, both above and below ground level, both temporary and permanent, must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and contained entirely within the subject site unless written permission from the respective landowner(s) is provided to Council.
All retaining walls must be designed and constructed in accordance with the planning scheme and must be certified by an RPEQ where exceeding 1.0m in height. All retaining walls that are publicly accessible and exceed 1.0m in height must be fitted with a commercial grade safety fence.
Damage to Services and Assets
Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the development works must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the following times:
where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety, immediately; or
where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the development.
Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services and assets must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval.
Landscaping Works
The development site must be landscaped. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and the Noosa Plan for that specific area and must include, but is not limited, to the following:
A detailed landscape plan prepared by a suitably qualified landscape architect in accordance with the requirements of the PSP2 – Landscaping, and that incorporate items b-h (outlined below) or otherwise required by Council.

The landscaping area is to be consistent with the area shown on the Landscape Calculation plan (Landscape Calculation, prepared by Blackwood, 21/04/2026, Revision F)
a minimum 2 metre-wide landscaping strip within the front setback of Olivine Street, exclusive of the access driveway, generally uncompromised by infrastructure items
vegetated screening of any electrical transformers, bin storage areas and the like from the road frontage
a minimum 2 metre-wide landscaping strip within the rear setback of Olivine Lane, uncompromised by future infrastructure items
provision of one (1) street tree within the road reserve for every 8 metres of road frontage
Vegetation with vertical scale to provide screening/buffering to reduce bulk and scale of the built form when viewed from the street and adjacent properties as far as practicable.
All landscape areas must allow for deep planting in natural ground unobstructed by footings or structures associated with side and rear boundary walls.
All landscape works must be established and maintained in accordance with the approved design for the life of the development, and in a manner that ensures healthy, sustained and vigorous plant growth. All plant material must be allowed to grow to full form and be refurbished when its life expectancy is reached.
Retention of existing trees
Prior to any clearing, an Arborist Report must be submitted to Council for approval as part of an Operational Works application. The report must be prepared by a qualified person* in accordance with AS 4970:2025 Protection of Trees on Development Sites.
The Arborist Report must include, but is not limited to:
Identification and assessment of all trees within the development site, the adjoining road reserve, and on adjacent properties where trees are located in proximity to the proposed works;
Documentation of the species, condition, structural integrity, and retention value of each tree;
Nominate trees for removal and retention;
Nominate Tree Protection Zones (TPZs) in accordance with AS 4970 – Protection of Trees on Development Sites;
Identification of potential impacts associated with the proposed development, including construction activities, excavation, level changes, and site access; and
Preparation of a Tree Management Plan, to be included within the Arborist Report, detailing measures to protect all nominated retained trees during construction. The Tree Management Plan must include, but is not limited to:
Installation of tree protection fencing in accordance with AS4970;
Ground protection measures where works are required within or adjacent to TPZs;
Management of construction activities, including vehicle access, material storage, and service installation;
Any pruning works to be undertaken in accordance with AS 4373 – Pruning of Amenity Trees; and
Monitoring and supervision by the project arborist at key stages of construction.

*(refer to Advisory Note)
All trees and vegetation identified for retention must be protected in accordance with AS 4970, Protection of trees on development sites.
Fauna Management
Vegetation must only be removed or disturbed in accordance with a Fauna Management Plan (or part thereof) prepared by a qualified person* and endorsed through an Operational Works approval.
Qualified Person
For the purpose of preparing a Landscape Plan, a qualified person is considered to be a landscape architect, landscape designer and/or horticulturist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field of landscape design.
For the purpose of preparing an Arborist Report, a qualified person is considered to be a person with either:
ISA certification; or
a Diploma of Arboriculture (minimum AQF level 5) in addition to a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field of arboriculture.
For the purpose of preparing a Fauna Management Plan, a qualified person is considered to be an ecologist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field of fauna assessment and management.
5.	REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
	5.	REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Plan No.	Rev.	Plan/Document Name	Date
DA5.02	G	Landscape Calculation, prepared by Blackwood	21/04/2026
6.	REFERRAL AGENCIES
	6.	REFERRAL AGENCIES
Not applicable.
7.	ADVISORY NOTES
	7.	ADVISORY NOTES
The following notes are included for guidance and information purposes only and do not form part of the assessment manager conditions:
Infrastructure Charges
All developments and/or changes to existing developments may require payment of “Infrastructure Charges” (as applicable) in accordance with Council’s “Charges Resolution” made pursuant to the planning legislation and regulations current at the time of issue. For further information, please refer to Infrastructure Charges | Noosa Shire Council
Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Levy
The QLeave levy must be paid prior to the issue of a development permit where it is required. Council will not be able to issue a Decision Notice without receipt of details that the Levy has been paid.
Co-ordination of Operational Works Assessment
Additional application fees apply to Operational Work applications where the different aspects of the works are lodged separately. Significant savings in application fees will result if all works are lodged in a single application.
Preparation of a Preliminary Construction Management Plan
A preliminary Construction Management Plan must be submitted with the Operational Works application and must address the following:

traffic management during all aspects of the construction phase including:
a Traffic Management Control Plan in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) detailing all temporary signage and traffic control measures prior to construction;
maintenance of safe vehicle and pedestrian access for the areas affected by the works during and after daily construction has ceased;
proposed fencing to the site during the construction phase of the development;
approval of the Traffic Management Control Plan by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) for any works on State controlled roads; and
provision for worker car parking.
maintenance and protection of water quality and existing drainage lines through the construction site, through the implementation of appropriate erosion and sediment control measures.
works programme identifying key components of the works and their respective durations.
establishment of a communication protocol with the general public, adjoining owners, emergency services and local businesses to advise of agreed construction times, impacts on traffic, services and other relevant issues.
Include a post out to the local residents and businesses advising of the proposed development, the expected time frames and the site contact details.
Include signage in prominent locations on the boundaries of the site advising of the proposed development, the expected time frames and the site contact details.
identification of complaint management procedures including:
contact details for the on-site manager
dispute resolution procedures
details on the location of external fill sites/sources, the haulage route, type of vehicle to be utilised during filling operations and frequency of usage. NB any damage to the existing road system as a result of haulage operations shall be fully repaired at the applicant’s expense
it is acknowledged that the preliminary Construction Management Plan will be a draft document requiring finalisation upon appointment of the Principal Contractor employed to construct the works and a final document will be required to be submitted at the Pre-Start Meeting for the project.
Community Title Scheme - Private Infrastructure
All private infrastructure for the development must be designed to meet the planning scheme requirements unless otherwise agreed by the relevant authority
Plan Sealing
All works required by this permit must be completed and accepted by Council prior to submitting an application for plan sealing.
Biosecurity Act 2014 – Fire Ant Control
Developers must remain vigilant for the presence of fire ants. Under the Biosecurity Act 2014, individuals and businesses are responsible for ensuring that they follow the movement controls for specific organic materials to help prevent the spread of fire ants within South East Queensland’s fire ant biosecurity zones. Movement of a fire ant carrier from within a fire ant biosecurity zone may need a biosecurity instrument permit. More information is available on https://www.fireants.org.au/treat/business-andindustry/movement-controls

Qualified Person
For the purpose of preparing a Landscape Plan, a qualified person is considered to be a landscape architect, landscape designer and/or horticulturist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field of landscape design.
For the purpose of preparing an Arborist Report, a qualified person is considered to be a person with either:
ISA certification; or
a Diploma of Arboriculture in addition to a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field of arboriculture.
For the purpose of preparing a Fauna Management Plan, a qualified person is considered to be an ecologist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field of fauna assessment and management.
8.	PROPERTY NOTES
	8.	PROPERTY NOTES
Not applicable.
9.	VARIATION APPROVAL DETAILS
	9.	VARIATION APPROVAL DETAILS
Not applicable.
10.	FURTHER DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRED
	10.	FURTHER DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRED

Type of Development Permit Required	Subject of the required Development Permit
Development Permit for Operational Works	Road	work,	Stormwater,	Drainage	work, Earthworks, Landscaping.
Development Permit for Building Works	All building work.
11.	SUBMISSIONS
	11.	SUBMISSIONS
Not applicable.
12.	RIGHTS OF APPEAL
	12.	RIGHTS OF APPEAL
You are entitled to appeal against this decision. A copy of the relevant appeal provisions from the
Planning Act 2016 is attached.
During the appeal period, you as the applicant may suspend your appeal period and make written representations to Council about the conditions contained within the development approval. If Council agrees or agrees in part with the representations, a negotiated decision notice will be issued. Only one negotiated decision notice may be given.
13.	OTHER DETAILS
	13.	OTHER DETAILS
If you wish to obtain more information about the decision, electronic copies are available online at www.noosa.qld.gov.au or at Council Offices.

Yours faithfully,

Georgina Schramm
Senior Development Planner | Development Assessment Development & Regulation

Enc:	Appeal Rights
Infrastructure Charge Notice Approved Plans/Documents

	Appeal Rights PLANNING ACT 2016 & PLANNING REGULATION 2017

Chapter 6 Dispute resolution Part 1 Appeal rights
229 Appeals to tribunal or P&E Court
Schedule 1 of the Planning Act 2016 states –
Matters that may be appealed to –
either a tribunal or the P&E Court; or
only a tribunal; or
only the P&E Court; and
The person-
who may appeal a matter (the appellant); and
who is a respondent in an appeal of the matter; and
who is a co-respondent in an appeal of the matter; and
who may elect to be a co-respondent in an appeal of the matter.
An appellant may start an appeal within the appeal period.
The appeal period is –
for an appeal by a building advisory agency – 10 business days after a decision notice for the decision is given to the agency; or
for an appeal against a deemed refusal – at any time after the deemed refusal happens; or
for an appeal against a decision of the Minister, under chapter 7, part 4, to register premises or to renew the registration of premises – 20 business days after a notice us published under section 269(3)(a) or (4); or
for an appeal against an infrastructure charges notice – 20 business days after the infrastructure charges notice is given to the person; or
for an appeal about a deemed approval of a development application for which a decision notice has not been given –
30 business days after the applicant gives the deemed approval notice to the assessment manager; or
for any other appeal – 20 business days after a notice of the decision for the matter, including an enforcement notice, is given to the person.
Note –
See the P&E Court Act for the court’s power to extend the appeal period.
Each respondent and co-respondent for an appeal may be heard in the appeal.
If an appeal is only about a referral agency’s response, the assessment manager may apply to the tribunal or P&E Court to withdraw from the appeal.
To remove any doubt. It is declared that an appeal against an infrastructure charges notice must not be about-
the adopted charge itself; or
for a decision about an offset or refund-
the establishment cost of trunk infrastructure identified in a LGIP; or
the cost of infrastructure decided using the method included in the local government’s charges resolution.
230 Notice of appeal
An appellant starts an appeal by lodging, with the registrar of the tribunal or P&E Court, a notice of appeal that-
is in the approved form; and
succinctly states the grounds of the appeal.
The notice of appeal must be accompanied by the required fee.
The appellant or, for an appeal to a tribunal, the registrar must, within the service period, give a copy of the notice of appeal to –
the respondent for the appeal; and
each co-respondent for the appeal; and
for an appeal about a development application under schedule 1, table 1, item 1 – each principal submitter for the development application; and
for and appeal about a change application under schedule 1, table 1, item 2 – each principal submitter for the change application; and
each person who may elect to become a co-respondent for the appeal, other than an eligible submitter who is not a principal submitter in an appeal under paragraph (c) or (d); and
for an appeal to the P&E Court – the chief executive; and
for an appeal to a tribunal under another Act – any other person who the registrar considers appropriate.
The service period is –
if a submitter or advice agency started the appeal in the P&E Court – 2 business days after the appeal has started; or
otherwise – 10 business days after the appeal is started.
A notice of appeal given to a person who may elect to be a co-respondent must state the effect of subsection (6).
A person elects to be a co-respondent by filing a notice of election, in the approved form, within 10 business days after the notice of appeal is given to the person.
231 Other appeals
Subject to this chapter, schedule 1 and the P&E Court Act, unless the Supreme Court decides a decision or other matter under this Act is affected by jurisdictional error, the decision or matter is non-appealable.
The Judicial Review Act 1991, part 5 applies to the decision or matter to the extent it is affected by jurisdictional error.
A person who, but for subsection (1) could have made an application under the Judicial Review Act 1991 in relation to the decision or matter, may apply under part 4 of that Act for a statement of reasons in relation to the decision or matter.
In this section –
decision includes-
conduct engaged in for the purpose of making a decision; and
other conduct that relates to the making of a decision; and
the making of a decision or failure to make a decision; and
a purported decision; and
a deemed refusal.
non-appealable, for a decision or matter, means the decision or matter-
is final and conclusive; and
may not be challenged, appealed against, reviewed, quashed, set aside or called into question in any other way under the Judicial Review Act 1991 or otherwise, whether by the Supreme Court, another court, a tribunal or another entity; and
is not subject to any declaratory, injunctive or other order of the Supreme Court, another court, a tribunal or another entity on any ground.
232 Rules of the P&E Court
A person who is appealing to the P&E Court must comply with the rules of the court that apply to the appeal.
However, the P&E Court may hear and decide an appeal even if the person has not complied with the rules of the P&E Court

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