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Decision Notice - Change to an Existing Approval - 010.2005.00001189.005 [As Published] · 132005.1189.05

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                                               Officer:            Jack Lewis
                                               Direct Telephone:   (07) 5449 5183
                                               Response Address:   PO Box 141, Tewantin QLD 4565
                                               Email:              [email protected]
                                               Our Reference:      2005/1189
                                               Your Reference:
7 July 2009

Widewaters Pty Ltd
CARE Martoo Consulting Pty Ltd
PO Box 1684
NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567



Dear Madam

                          Change to an Existing Approval
                                    Integrated Planning Act 1997

I refer to your request to make a change to an existing approval. On 1 July 2009 Council decided
your requested changes.
Details of the decision with the consolidated conditions are as follows:

1        APPLICATION DETAILS

    Application No:                2005/1189
    Street address:                201 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
    Real property description:     Lot 0 SP 206090
    Planning Scheme:               The Noosa Plan

2        DECISION DETAILS
Council on 2 March 2006 decided to issue the following type of approval: -
       Preliminary Approval for Material Change of Use - Shops, Restaurant and Multiple Dwellings
        (5 Units)
In relation to representations, Council on 15 June 2006 decided to:
A.       Grant a Development Permit subject to the conditions contained in the Preliminary Approval,
         with the following amendments.
B.       Agree to change to Conditions 2.6, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 3, 5, 11, 17, 18, 19, 21, 31 and 34.
C.       Delete Conditions 1, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.12, 75, 81 and the requirement for a
         further Development Permit for Material Change of Use of Premises.
D.      Refuse to delete Conditions 31 & 42 for the following reasons:
         1. The spaces nominated are difficult to manoeuvre into and as such are considered
            appropriate for long term parking i.e. staff.
         2. It is a normal requirement to ask for staff spaces to be marked to ensure that easily
            accessible spaces are retained for short -term parking.
         3. Council considers it reasonable for the undergrounding of power within that location.

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E.    Issue a Negotiated Decision Notice
In relation to the request to make a change to the existing approval, Council on 30 August 2007
decided to:
A.    Approve a change to Condition 42.
B.    Advise the applicant that should it wish to fund Council’s proposed portion of one third of the
      cost of undergrounding powerlines in order for the powerlines to be undergrounded whilst the
      development is being undertaken, these monies (one third the cost of undergrounding
      powerlines) will be refunded by 30 June 2009.
C.    Issue a Compiled Decision Notice
In relation to the request to make a change to the existing approval, Council on 19 June 2008
decided to:
A.    Approve a change to Condition 2.11.
B.    Issue a Change to an Existing Approval
In relation to the request to make a change to the existing approval, Council on 4 December 2008
decided to:
A.    Approve a change to Condition 14
B.    Issue a Change to an Existing Approval
In relation to the request to make a change to the existing approval, Council on 1 July 2009 decided
to:
A.    Approve a change to Conditions 3 & 27
B.    Issue a Change to an Existing Approval

3     RELEVANT PERIOD OF APPROVAL
The relevant period for this Development Approval is identified in the Assessment Manager
conditions.

4     ASSESSMENT MANAGER CONDITIONS
Land Use
1.    Deleted.
2.    The following changes shall be made to the building:-
      2.1.   Deleted.
      2.2.   Deleted.
      2.3.   Deleted.
      2.4.   Deleted.
      2.5.   Deleted.
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      2.6.   The outdoor dining areas shall not exceed a total of 44m total use area, be clearly
             identified on site and predominantly unenclosed as shown on the approved
             development plans.
      2.7.   Deleted.
      2.8.   Deleted.



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     2.9.   The building shall include a mix of lightweight and textured external building materials
            including timber, with variation in texture and detailing of the masonry finishes as shown
            on the approved development plans.
     2.10. ‘Soft’ landscape areas at natural ground level along the full frontage to Thomas Street
           and Gympie Terrace shall be no less than shown on the approved development plans.
     2.11. The existing Hoop pine tree on the Thomas Street frontage may be removed, where it is
           replaced with a native tree of a minimum 100 litre. A permeable surface shall be
           provided around the tree to the reasonable satisfaction of the Manager of Land Use.
     2.12. Deleted.
3.   The approved plans to comprise those numbered and titled: -
     Plan / Document No.        Rev.   Plan / Document Name                        Date
     SK-00                             Floor Plan – Foster Designs                 29 May 2009
     SK-01                             Roof Plan – Foster Designs                  29 May 2009
     SK-02                             Eastern Elevation – Foster Designs          29 May 2009
     SK-03                             Northern Elevation – Foster Designs         29 May 2009
     CD-01                      A      South Building Ground Floor Plan –          16 March 2009
                                       Foster Designs
     DA-01 Option C             C      Ground Floor Plan – Foster Designs          March 2006
     DA-02                      B      First Floor Level – Foster Designs          March 2006
     DA-03                      C      Second Floor Level – Foster Designs         March 2006
     DA-08                      D      Elevation & Section – Foster Designs        March 2006
     DA-09                      C      Elevation & Section – Foster Designs        March 2006
     DA-04                      B      Roof Terrace Level – Foster Designs         November 2005

4.   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.
5.   The open space and setback areas are to be landscaped in accordance with Council’s Policy
     on Landscaping Guidelines and a properly prepared landscape plan prepared by a suitably
     qualified Landscape Architect or Horticulturalist. Such landscaping is to be completed prior to
     the premises being occupied and maintained at all times thereafter and include:
     5.1.   A 200 litre native tree to the Thomas Street frontage adjacent the southern side
            boundary.
     5.2.   Street planting to Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street, incorporating a minimum of 5 x
            100 litre trees to Thomas Street and 2 x 100 litre trees to Gympie Terrace.
6.   An acoustic fence shall be provided along the southern and western boundaries.
7.   The car park shall be ungated during the operating hours of the shops and restaurant. Where
     a gate is provided to the car park outside the operating hours of the shops and restaurant, an
     intercom system or the like shall be provided for visitors of the dwelling units.
8.   The shops and restaurant shall not operate outside the hours of Sunday to Thursday 7am to
     10pm, and Friday and Saturday 7am to 12 midnight.



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9.    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. These landscape
      plans required to be submitted are to denote areas of existing vegetation or existing trees
      proposed or required to be retained.
10.   The requirements of this development approval are to be effected, prior to the use of the
      premises. Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or guaranteed sum referred to in
      this approval to effect compliance with conditions.
11.   Any deck or balcony areas are not to be enclosed with shutters, glass panelling or the like,
      thus remaining as open structures, apart from the screens depicted on the approved
      developments.
12.   The proposed development shall have all kitchen, laundry and bathroom fittings that comply
      with the AAA Water Conservation Rating System as defined by the AS/NZS 6400 (Water
      Efficient Products - Rating and Labelling 2003) and AS/NZS 3500 (National Plumbing and
      Drainage Standard Part 1.2), with toilets to comply with the AAAA Water Conservation Rating
      System. All tap ware and shower roses shall not exceed a maximum flow of 9 litres per min.
      Dishwashers and washing machines are excluded from this requirement.
13.   All hot water systems installed shall be either solar systems; electric heat pump systems; or
      gas systems (LPG or natural).
14.   Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of $50,000 must be
      submitted, to secure performance of all conditions of this approval, prior to the issue of a
      Development Permit for Operational works. The cash bond or trading bank guarantee will be
      returned on performance of the conditions of approval less and costs incurred by council in
      respect of enforcing performance of this permit.
      The Council is to retain a bond of $10,000 until such time as the cables are undergrounded
      and a suitable Grey Aggregate (Boral 25mpa 10mm Ocean Floor) finished footpath is
      completed to the satisfaction of the Council.
15.   The requirements of this development approval are to be effected, prior to the use of the
      premises. Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or guaranteed sum referred to in
      this approval to effect compliance with conditions.
16.   The developer must obtain all of the other Development Permits referred to in the Decision
      Notice, prior to obtaining a Development Permit for Building Works.
17.   This Development Permit for a material change of use of premises lapses if the use has not
      happened by 15 June 2010, unless an application to extend the currency is approved by
      Council.
Building Services
18.   A verification survey of the building is to be carried out by a Licensed Surveyor and a
      certificate lodged with Council at completion of the work confirming compliance with the
      minimum required floor level and the maximum building height above natural surface, as
      permitted by the approved development plans.
19.   Fencing to the swimming pool must comply with the Queensland Building Act 1975 Part 3 (as
      amended) and Part 5 of Standard Building Regulation 1993 in all respects. Direct access from
      the dwelling to the pool enclosure is not permitted.




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Land Development
Lot Amalgamation
20.   All separate, adjoining lots that form part of this application shall be amalgamated into one
      undivided lot in accordance with Section 3.7.3 of the Integrated Planning Act and the Plan of
      Survey submitted for registration at the Land Titles Office. Proof of title being issued for the
      amalgamated lot shall be submitted to Council prior to the issue of the Development Permit for
      Operational Works.
River Flooding
21.   All buildings proposed on site (and areas utilised for carparking purposes associated with the
      buildings) shall be constructed at Council’s Minimum Floor Height requirements as defined in
      Council’s Planning Scheme and on Council’s Scheme Maps at the time of issue of the Building
      Permit.
      In this regard and as an indication only – the shops & restaurant should have a Minimum Floor
      Height of RL 2.8m (AHD). These levels however are subject to change and verification shall
      be made to Council’s Land Development Section prior to obtaining a Development Permit for
      Building Works. If these levels do change to a level higher than specified above, the building
      height may be increased a corresponding amount.
      The applicant should note that compliance with these levels does not necessarily require the
      site to be filled as an equal result can be achieved by suspending the lower levels of the
      building as opposed to filling. To this extent excessive filling should be avoided to prevent any
      impacts on neighbouring properties and minimum floor levels should be strictly adhered to
      without building higher than is actually needed to prevent flooding.
Vehicle Access
22.   A vehicular access driveway to serve the development shall be constructed from the Thomas
      Street frontage of the site with a maximum width of 5.8m.
23.   The driveway shall be designed and constructed to Council’s design standards and to grades
      that prevent vehicles from scraping and/or bottoming whilst also allowing pedestrians
      movements along the footpath without any level difference. Should any driveways be
      constructed to grades that do not comply with AS2890.1-2004, Council will require that the
      driveway be removed and reconstructed to levels that do comply.
      Please note, a step between the driveway and the footpath shall be avoided, as it is preferred
      to have the footpath continue at a constant grade to minimise the potential for pedestrians to
      trip or fall.
24.   All vehicles shall enter and leave the site in a forward direction.
Loading Areas
25.   The combined loading zone / carpark space, as shown on drawing number DA-01a dated
      November 2005 by Foster Designs Pty Ltd, shall operate as a Loading Zone between the
      hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays and shall be sign posted to indicate this.
26.   The combined loading zone / carpark space shall also be at least 2.6m wide by at least 9.0m
      long.
Carparking
27.   Carparking shall be provided within the site generally in accordance with drawing number CD-
      01 dated 16 March 2009 by Foster Designs Pty Ltd, except as modified by the conditions of
      this permit and shall comply with the following requirements.




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      27.1. Any partition walls, columns or structures between the parking spaces must not
            compromise any of the applicable requirements of Australian/New Zealand Standard
            AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 Parking facilities Part 1: Off-street car parking and must
            demonstrate compliance with:
             27.1.1.   Figure 5.2 Design envelope around parked vehicles to be kept clear of
                       columns walls and obstructions and Figure 5.4 Apron widths for right angle
                       access to single vehicle garages included in Section 5 of this standard.
             27.1.2.   The height between the floor and any overhead obstruction shall be a
                       minimum of 2200mm.
On Street
28.   The carparking area shall be designed to comply with the provisions of Austroads – Part 11,
      1994 for kerbside parallel parking, and shall be generally in accordance with DA-01a prepared
      by Foster Designs and dated November 2005. The parallel spaces shall have a minimum
      length of 6 metres with the end bays being 5.5 metres length.
Off Street
29.   The carparking area shall be designed to comply with the provisions of AS 2890.1-2004 for
      User Class 1A for the residential and staff spaces, User Class 3 for the commercial spaces,
      and User Class 4 for disabled spaces, with allowance for vehicles to enter and leave the site in
      a forward gear and with a minimum head clearance (headroom) at any point of 2.2m.
30.   All carparking shall be kept, maintained and line-marked in a condition fit for use.
31.   All staff carpark spaces shall be clearly defined by line marking each space with the words
      “Staff Parking Only”. Staff parking shall include spaces 1, 2, 12, 13, 24 & 25 as shown on
      Ground Floor Plan DA-01a prepared by Foster Designs and dated November 2005 shall be
      marked for staff parking.
Vegetation Protection
32.   Vehicular pavements within the drip zone of the existing Norfolk Pine tree on site to be
      retained shall be designed as a pervious pavement (such as grass paving cells or similar), as
      this will allow water that falls on this surface to penetrate to the trees root system. The
      pavement shall be constructed so as not to damage the tree or their root system and in this
      regard temporary fencing shall be provided around the trees during construction to help
      protect them.
      Plans shall be submitted to the Council for approval that clearly show the type and extent of
      the pervious pavement and the temporary fencing prior to obtaining a Development Permit for
      Operational Works.
Park Contributions
33.   A Park contribution of $5,489 towards the acquisition of additional parkland or the
      improvement of existing parkland and facilities in the locality shall be paid to the Council prior
      to obtaining a Development Permit for Operational Works in accordance with Council’s
      Planning Scheme Policy PSP24 Park Requirements. This amount will be subject to variations
      in the Consumer Price Index, All Groups Brisbane from December 2005 until the date of
      payment.
Frontage Works
34.   The proposed works in the road reserve shall be in accordance with plan DA-01c-OPTIONC
      prepared by Foster Designs and dated March 2006. The landscaping against the kerb shall
      use plants of a maximum mature height of 300mm. The width of pathway around the corner of
      Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street shall be maintained at a minimum width of 2.5 metres on
      the corner. The width of the pathway shall be maximized at all times for pedestrian useability.

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35.   A new full width concrete or paved path shall be constructed along the Thomas Street and
      Gympie Terrace frontages of the site in accordance with Council’s design standards.
      Provision shall for street tree planting shall include pedestrian friendly permeable surfaces
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      around the root system of those trees a minimum of 1m . Care shall be taken to protect any
      underground services.
36.   A pram ramp shall be installed at the roundabout of Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street (on
      the Gympie Terrace frontage) in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and
      Australian Standard AS1428.1-2001 “Design for access and mobility”.
37.   The existing pram ramp in Thomas Street shall be upgraded to comply with the Disability
      Discrimination Act 1992 and Australian Standard AS1428.1-2001 “Design for access and
      mobility”.
38.   All paths and pram ramps shall be designed and constructed to ensure pedestrian safety
      using non-slip materials and to produce an evenly graded surface finish.
39.   All redundant vehicular crossings to the site shall be removed and replaced by kerb & channel,
      footpath paving and landscaping such as trees and grasses in accordance with Council’s
      Standard specifications prior to commencement of the use permitted by this permit.
Roadworks Contributions (Local Road Network)
40.   A roadworks contribution of $2,145.40 towards safety improvements to Gympie Terrace shall
      be paid to the Council prior to obtaining a Development Permit for Operational Works. This
      amount will be subject to variations in the Consumer Price Index, All Groups Brisbane from
      December 2005 until the date of payment.
Pathway Contributions
41.   A pathway contribution of $1,234 towards external major pathways, in accordance with
      Planning Scheme Policy PSP41 Coastal Major Pathway Contributions, shall be paid to the
      Council prior to obtaining a Development Permit for Operational Works. This amount will be
      subject to variations in the Consumer Price Index, All Groups Brisbane from December 2005
      until the date of payment.
Undergrounding Power
42.   A contribution of one third of the cost of undergrounding the overhead electricity wires to the
      Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street frontage of the development shall be paid to Council prior
      to commencing the use. Conduits shall be installed along the site’s full frontages to Gympie
      Terrace and Thomas Street to the satisfaction of Council and Energex.
Stormwater Drainage
43.   All stormwater drainage shall be collected on site and discharged so there is no net increase
      in stormwater runoff from the site. Stormwater drainage permitted to drain from the site shall
      be discharged to Council’s kerb & channel street drainage system in both Gympie Terrace and
      Thomas Street. Plans of the drainage design shall be prepared by a Registered Professional
      Civil Engineer and submitted to Council prior to obtaining a Development Permit for
      Operational Works.
      The maximum discharge of stormwater drainage allowable to Council’s kerb & channel street
      drainage system at any one location is 25 litres/second.
44.   The existing open concrete channel running along the base of the retaining walls of adjoining
      properties on the southern boundary of Lot 2 RP102593 and at the rear boundary of Lots 1&2
      RP102594 and Lot 2 RP102593 shall be replaced by piping to drain any areas of the site or
      adjoining lots that pond due to proposed filling.




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45.   Roof runoff from any new dwelling shall be directed to a rainwater storage system or tank
      (minimum storage 3000 litres per dwelling unit) that is plumbed to service the toilets in the new
      dwelling and landscaping areas. The design of the rainwater storage system shall be to the
      satisfaction of the Manager Plumbing Services.
46.   As the site is proposed to be filled, appropriate stormwater drainage pipes shall be installed
      within the site to collect and discharge stormwater runoff from all adjoining properties to
      prevent additional ponding/flooding on these properties.
47.   Drainage of the site shall be in accordance with the principles of Council’s - Noosaville Master
      Drainage Plan to ensure that the site discharges to the appropriate drainage catchments. This
      information can be obtained from Council’s Technical Officer - Development, by contacting
      5449 5263.
48.   To ensure that polluted run-off does not enter Council’s stormwater drainage system,
      stormwater run-off from the carparking areas and the driveways shall have the first flush (the
      first 12 mm of rainfall or hose-down) collected in a grease/oil arrestor provided on site prior to
      being permitted to discharge into Council’s drainage system.
      All other clean stormwater, such as roof water, can be collected on site and discharged
      through a single underground drain line directly into the existing drainage system, bypassing
      the grease/oil arrestor.
      To this end, a detailed maintenance plan shall be prepared for the proposed grease/oil
      arrestors, which shall be submitted to the Council for approval prior to obtaining a
      Development Permit for Operational Works.
      The approved maintenance plan shall be incorporated in the Community Management
      Scheme for the development and a copy of this shall be provided for Council’s records prior to
      commencement of the approved Use.
      A Development Permit for Building Works shall not be granted until a Development Permit for
      Operational Works has been issued in regard to the drainage scheme.
49.   All site stormwater drainage shall be by means of a gravity system.
50.   All stormwater drainage lines including inter-allotment drainage shall be inspected by closed
      circuit television (CCTV) prior to commencement of the approved Use.
      CCTV inspection will be carried out by Council's CCTV contractor and arranged by Council
      following satisfactory completion of construction works. The developer will be responsible for
      the full cost of CCTV inspection, including any additional inspection necessary following defect
      identification and rectification. This charge is payable prior to the issue of Operational Works
      approval and will be determined on the unit rate basis current at the time of approval.
Stormwater Drainage Contributions
51.   A contribution of $16,176 shall be paid to Council towards the cost of the Noosaville Master
      Drainage Plan prior to obtaining a Development Permit for Operational Works. The amount of
      the contribution shall be adjusted in line with changes to the Consumer Price Index, All Groups
      Brisbane from December 2005 until the date of payment.
Sewer Mains
52.   The site shall be connected to Council’s existing sewerage reticulation systems and be
      constructed in accordance with Council’s standards and requirements at no cost to Council.
53.   Sewer relocation works shall be in accordance with Construction Hydraulics Drawings 1470-S-
      1 and 1470-O-2 and Noosa Shire Council Planning Scheme Policy 6, Engineering Design
      Standards, Water & Sewerage.
54.   Sewer relocation works are to be completed prior to the commencement of any buildings
      works on the site.
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55.   The existing sewer main that shall be relocated along the side boundary and the outer limits of
      the proposed conduit shall be accurately located and determined by a licensed Surveyor and
      shown on all plans submitted for Operational Works approval.
      To ensure Council’s sewer main is accessible for maintenance purposes and is protected from
      risk of damage no structures requiring a building permit (eg. buildings, retaining walls, etc)
      shall be constructed within this ‘zone of influence’ ie. the edges of the conduit, and as such the
      applicant shall amend Operational Works plans including Building plans to ensure compliance.
Town Water Supply
56.   The site shall be connected to Council’s existing town water supply and be constructed in
      accordance with Council’s standards and requirements at no cost to Council.
57.   Each water connection to the water reticulation system shall extend to the property boundary
      and be metered. Where multiple units including leased buildings are served by a single
      service, multiple water meters to each individual unit or leased building shall be installed. All
      fees for the supply of water meters shall be paid to the Council.
Service Easements (Sewer)
58.   A registered easement shall be created over the zone of influence, that is the limits of the
      proposed conduit chamber of the relocated sewer within the subject site and over those parts
      of the subject site that are impacted upon by sewers on any adjoining sites. In this regard a
      licensed surveyor shall accurately locate all sewer mains and determine the necessary width
      of the easement, which shall be shown on any plans submitted for Operational Works /
      Building Works approval. To this extent the surveyor shall certify that the sewer and the zone
      of influence is wholly contained within the easement to be created.
      In addition to this the Applicant’s Solicitor shall give Council’s Solicitor an appropriate
      undertaking in writing that the Title Deed and the easement documents will be lodged at the
      Land Titles Office and any additional Titles Office forms or requisitions requiring the consent of
      Council will be attended to promptly.
      A duly executed copy of the easement shall be submitted to Council for perusal prior to the
      use commencing.
      Any changes required by Council’s Solicitor must be corrected immediately.
59.   A registered easement shall be created over any stormwater drainage pipes within the site
      that collect stormwater from a Council road or convey stormwater from any adjoining property
      (for example, where drainage pipes are provided within the site to prevent adjacent properties
      from additional ponding/flooding due to the subject site being filled).
60.   No building or other structure shall be constructed or encroach over an easement. Any
      building or structure within proximity of an easement or any other public utility’s underground
      must have its foundations designed so that no surcharge loads are imposed upon such
      underground infrastructure. Foundations must be taken down a minimum of 1.0m below a line
      of influence measured 1.0m in the direction of the foundation from the centreline of the closest
      underground service and along the natural angle of repose of the foundation soil type(s).
      Plans, and supportive documents, detailing these proposed foundations shall be designed by
      a registered practicing Geotechnical Engineer and submitted with the application for a
      Development Permit for Operational Works.




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Headworks Contributions
61.   Contributions shall be paid to Council in accordance with Planning Scheme Policies PSP28
      and PSP30 on Water Supply Headworks Contributions and Sewerage Headworks
      Contributions respectively and at the rates applicable at the time of payment. An estimate
      only of the contribution rates under the current policies is outlined below. These amounts will
      adjusted in line with changes to the Consumer Price Index, All Groups Brisbane from
      December 2005 until the date of payment.
      Water Supply       $6,953
      Sewerage           $7,670
      TOTAL              $14,623
      All headworks contributions must be paid prior to the issue of a Development Permit for
      Operational Works.
      Alternatively a trading bank guarantee shall be submitted to Council plus 20%. Should the
      headworks contributions not be paid at the due time, Council shall call upon the trading bank
      guarantee in full.
      In the event that the Development Permit for Material Change of Use of Premises lapses or is
      cancelled, the contribution or trading bank guarantee will be returned.
Acid Sulfate Soils
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62.   As the site is located below the 5m AHD, any excavation works consisting of 100m or greater
      will need to be carried out in accordance with State Planning Policy 2/02 Planning and
      Managing Development Involving Acid Sulfate Soils. In this regard appropriate testing and
      supporting documentation prepared by a suitably qualified specialist shall be submitted to
      Council for approval prior to obtaining a Development Permit for Operational Works.
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63.   As the site is located below the 5m AHD, any filling works consisting of 500m or greater and
      with an average depth of 0.5m or greater will need to be carried out in accordance with State
      Planning Policy 2/02 Planning and Managing Development Involving Acid Sulfate Soils. In this
      regard appropriate testing and supporting documentation prepared by a suitably qualified
      specialist shall be submitted to Council for approval prior to obtaining a Development Permit
      for Operational Works.
Earthworks
64.   Filling works required on site shall be carried out in accordance with Section 3.8 of Council’s
      Engineering Design Standards Manual and so as not to cause the additional ponding of water
      on any adjoining lands or the blockage of, or interference with, any natural watercourses.
      Detailed site surveys indicating natural surface levels and contours of the adjoining properties
      must be provided with the application for a Development Permit for Operational Works for
      Filling and Drainage.
      This may require the design and construction of drainage pipes and/or an overland flow-path
      within the development site that caters for drainage from the adjoining sites for a design storm
      with an Average Recurrence Interval of 1 in 100 years. A private easement for the Drainage of
      Water encompassing the drainage pipes or overland flow-path will also be required. In this
      regard a Development Permit for Operational Works shall be obtained.
      Should evidence be provided to Council indicating that no additional ponding of stormwater
      will occur on the adjoining properties the requirement for the drainage pipes, overland flow-
      path and easement shall not apply.
65.   Earthworks carried out on site shall not affect the structural integrity of any of the existing
      fences or structures that border the development site. Fences that are affected shall be
      replaced prior to plan endorsement. In this regard any fences to be replaced shall be clearly
      shown on the plans submitted for Operational Works approval.

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Erosion and Sediment Control
66.   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.
      In this regard plans detailing the methods of controlling erosion and sediment are required to
      be submitted to the Council for approval prior to obtaining a Development Permit for
      Operational Works.
General
67.   For the following classes of work associated with development, a Development Permit for
      Operational Works must be obtained prior to commencement of works relating to that class of
      work. The application may combine any or all of these classes of work:-
      67.1. Access and/or Carparking.
      67.2. Stormwater Drainage.
      67.3. Frontage Works.
      67.4. Sewer reticulation (including new mains, relocations, diversions).
      67.5. Site Filling.
      67.6. Landscaping.
68.   A suitably qualified Registered Professional Engineer shall prepare engineering drawings and
      specifications for all engineering works that will become Council infrastructure, which shall be
      submitted in conjunction with an application for a Development Permit for Operational Works.
      In this regard a DXF/DWG file on GDA94 zone 56 grid of the proposed cadastre layout is to be
      submitted in conjunction with any application for Operational Works.
69.   Digital detailed design drawings and calculations shall be submitted with any application for a
      Development Permit for Operational Works in respect of roadworks and stormwater drainage
      works. To avoid conflict with underground pipes or services, all existing and proposed
      services required by the development shall be shown on the plans.
70.   To facilitate production of As Constructed drawings it is suggested that all design drawings are
      submitted in the Asset Design and As Constructed (ADAC) digital format. (Guidelines on the
      use of ADAC are available at www.adac.com.au).
71.   Any damage caused to any public utility during the course of construction shall be repaired to
      Council’s standards and at no cost to Council.
72.   Any alteration of any public utility or other facilities necessitated by the development of the
      land or associated construction works external to the site shall be at no cost to Council.
73.   The transportation of all materials to and from the site shall be undertaken in a manner such
      that no particle 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.
74.   As Constructed drawings and data shall be certified by a qualified experienced Civil Engineer
      for design intent, and a Licensed Surveyor shall certify the cadastre and the location, level and
      type of all services and structures. All of which shall be submitted to Council for checking and
      for Council’s records.
      The data must fully detail levels for all engineering works including but not limited to drainage
      structures, finished ground levels and pavement surface levels. The data shall be submitted in
      the Asset Design and As Constructed (ADAC) digital format. (Guidelines on the use of ADAC
      are available at www.adac.com.au).
      Approval of works shall not be granted until all As Constructed information has been supplied
      and accepted by Council.

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Environmental Health
75.   Deleted.
76.   Street litterbins to a design approved by Council, shall be supplied and installed at the
      developers expense at agreed locations.
77.   A Waste Management Plan is to be submitted for specified developments as determined by
      the Manager Environmental Health Services for the day-to-day operation of the complex.
      The Waste Management Plan is to be submitted with development applications for material
      change of use (MCU) and approved prior to commencement of operational works.
      The Waste Management Plan Strategy will include the following information:-
             The types of waste that will be generated from the activities approved within the
              development.
             Estimated volumes or tonnage of recyclables within the generated waste stream
             Estimated volumes or tonnage of waste generated from the activities.
             Methods to be used for dealing with garden waste.
             Initiatives to minimize waste either by waste prevention, reduction, re-use or recycling.
             Description of procedures involving disposing of refuse to bins; the storage of bins and
              the collection of bins by the contractor and who is responsible for each transfer of the
              waste.
             A description of the design details of waste storage and recycling areas including
              methods of prevention of storm water contamination. To be high lighted on plans.
             A description of types and volume of waste storage containers to be used.
      A detailed description of access to waste collection area for waste collection vehicles to the
      bin collection area. To be highlighted on plans.
78.   The developer shall submit to Council a Waste Management Plan for the construction or
      demolition phase of the development. The Waste Management Plan is to contain the
      following information:
       MATERIALS ON-SITE                  DESTINATION
                                          Re-use and Recycling             Disposal
       Expected     waste    Estimated    On-site            Off-site            *specify
       materials             volume       *specify proposed *specify             contractor         and
                             (m³)         re-use or on-site contractor      and landfill site
                                          recycling          recycling outlet
                                          methods
       Excavation
       material
       Garden Organics
       Bricks
       Concrete
       Timber-please
       specify
       Plasterboard
       Metals - please
       specify
       Other - please
       specify
      Note: Details of site area to be used for onsite separation, treatment and storage (including
      weather protection) should be provided on the plan drawings accompanying your application.
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79.   Swimming pool or spa pumps are to be contained in an acoustically treated enclosure or
      located in a manner which prevents a noise nuisance beyond the subject land in accordance
      with the nuisance provisions of the Environmental Protection Regulation 1998. On the spot
      fines apply for such offences.
80.   Noise emission from air conditioning equipment shall comply with the following requirements:
      80.1. The equipment shall be installed and located in a manner which prevents noise
            nuisance beyond the subject land in accordance with the nuisance provisions of the
            Environmental Protection Regulation 1998 and Council’s Local Law No. 12 - Control of
            Nuisances. Infringement Notices (on-the-spot fines) may apply for offences.
      80.2. Submission of written certification from a suitably qualified person confirming that the
            noise levels comply when measured at the nearest residential boundary. This is
            required immediately after installation of the equipment and prior to any occupation of
            the building, and in a format approved by Council.
      80.3. A person must not use equipment on any day if it makes or causes noise to be made –
            80.3.1.   Before 7am or after 10pm: More than the lower of either –
                       40 d(B)A
                       3 d(B)A above the background noise level
            80.3.2.   From 7am to 7pm: More than the lower of either –
                       50 d(B)A
                       5 d(B)A above the background noise level
            80.3.3.   From 7pm to 10pm: More than 3 d(B)A above the background noise level.
81.   Deleted.
82.   The Environmental Protection Regulation 1998 and Local Law No.12 prohibit a builder from
      making noise from:-
      82.1. Monday to Saturday, before 7:00am or after 6:30pm
      82.2. Sunday or public holiday, at any time.
      A maximum penalty of $1,500 applies to an offence under these provisions
83.   The applicant is to submit two (2) sets of professionally drawn scale plans in compliance with
      Council’s Code controlling food establishments for approval by Council’s Environmental Health
      Section, for any food premises proposed to be included in the development. Approval is to be
      obtained prior to fitting out the building.
84.   For café or restaurant the developer must provide toilets for customers and staff in accordance
      with the Building Code of Australia.
85.   Separate plans are to be submitted detailing the location and outlet for any mechanical
      exhaust system. The installation of any mechanical exhaust system is to comply with
      Australian Standard 1668.
86.   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, dust or odour nuisance or any other emissions in accordance with the nuisance
      provisions of the Environmental Protection Regulation 1998. On the spot fines apply for such
      offences.




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87.   All refrigeration plant including motors, shall be situated within the building or suitably provided
      with noise reduction measures and located as to prevent a noise nuisance beyond the subject
      land in accordance with the nuisance provisions of the Environmental Protection Regulation
      1998. On the spot fines apply for such offences.
88.   A Trade Waste Permit is required to discharge each type of Trade Waste. The hydraulic
      drawings are to show all the Trade Waste requirements in accordance with the Noosa Trade
      Waste Policy.
89.   Full truck access is to be provided to each grease arrestor and/or pre-treatment device for
      cleaning and servicing. Where access is restricted, a pump out line is required.

5     REFERRAL AGENCY CONDITIONS
The referral agencies applicable to this application are:

 Referral Trigger                Referral Status   Referral Agency          Referral Address

 The surface of the land         Advice Agency     Department of            PO Box 573
 is at or below 5m AHD                             Natural Resources        NAMBOUR QLD 4560
 and the development                               & Mines
 involves filling the site
 with 100om² or more
 material

A copy of any referral agency conditions is attached.

6     APPROVED PLANS/DOCUMENTS

The approved plans and / or documents for this development approval are listed in the Assessment
Manager conditions.
 Plan / Document No.         Rev.     Plan / Document Name                       Date
 SK-00                                Floor Plan – Foster Designs                29 May 2009
 SK-01                                Roof Plan – Foster Designs                 29 May 2009
 SK-02                                Eastern Elevation – Foster Designs         29 May 2009
 SK-03                                Northern Elevation – Foster Designs        29 May 2009
 CD-01                       A        South Building Ground Floor Plan –         16 March 2009
                                      Foster Designs
 DA-01 Option C              C        Ground Floor Plan – Foster Designs         March 2006
 DA-02                       B        First Floor Level – Foster Designs         March 2006
 DA-03                       C        Second Floor Level – Foster Designs        March 2006
 DA-08                       D        Elevation & Section – Foster Designs       March 2006
 DA-09                       C        Elevation & Section – Foster Designs       March 2006
 DA-04                       B        Roof Terrace Level – Foster Designs        November 2005

7     ADVISORY NOTES

The following Advisory Notes are for information purposes only and do not form conditions of
approval:


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1.   The applicant is informed that approval of this development application will trigger an
     Infrastructure Charge in accordance with the Coastal Major Road Network Infrastructure
     Charges Plan for the estimated amount of $76,863 and is subject to variations in the
     Consumer Price Index, All Groups Brisbane from December 2005 until the date of payment.
     An Infrastructure Charge Notice will be issued in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Integrated
     Planning Act 1997.
2.   The applicant is informed that payment via credit card transaction will not be an acceptable
     method of payment for development contributions conditioned in this permit or for
     infrastructure charge notices issued separately.
3.   Prior to the commencement of the development, a plumbing assessment must be obtained
     from Noosa Council’s Plumbing Services Section in accordance with the Plumbing and
     Drainage Act 2002 (as applicable).
4.   The plans for the proposed building work have not been assessed for compliance with the
     requirements of the Building Code of Australia as they relate to people with disabilities. Your
     attention is drawn to the matter that either or both the Disability Discrimination Act 1992
     (commonwealth) and the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991(Queensland) may impact on the
     proposed building work.
     Noosa Council recommends that the following matters be considered to address equitable
     access and facilities in the building:
     (a) The building and environs should be designed to meet the requirements of the Human
         Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission “Advisory Notes on Access to Premises” and
         AS1428.2;
     (b) Applicants should be aware that a “Disability Standard on Access to Premises is being
         developed and most likely will result in changes to the Building Code of Australia;
     (c) Any services and facilities in the building complex must allow independent, dignified and
         equitable use of the services and facilities for all people.
5.   This proposal has not been assessed in relation to the spread of fire between properties /
     buildings. It is the building certifiers responsibility to assess the requirements for fire services,
     fire separation and appropriate methods of construction as part of the building works approval
     process. Referral to the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) may be required as
     part of the Building Approval process.
6.   Prior to the commencement of the development, a plumbing assessment must be obtained
     from Noosa Council’s Plumbing Services Section in accordance with the Plumbing & Drainage
     Act 2002 (as applicable).
7.   Pursuant to the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) 1991 Act if
     the cost of operational works exceeds $80,000, then a portable long service leave levy is
     required to be paid. In accordance with Section 77.(1) of the Act, Council is required to sight
     the approved form issued by the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service
     Leave) Authority that confirms that the requirements of the Act have been satisfied. A statutory
     declaration outlining the cost of the operational works must be submitted to Council with the
     lodgement of any application for operational works over the site.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003
There may be a requirement to establish a Cultural Heritage Management Plan and/or obtain
approvals pursuant to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (ACH Act).




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The ACH Act establishes a cultural heritage duty of care which provides that: “A person who carries
out an activity must take all reasonable and practicable measures to ensure the activity does not
harm Aboriginal cultural heritage”. It is an offence to fail to comply with the duty of care. Substantial
monetary penalties may apply to individuals or corporations breaching this duty of care. Injunctions
may also be issued by the Land and Resources Tribunal, and the Minister administering the ACH Act
can also issue stop orders for an activity that is harming or is likely to harm Aboriginal cultural
heritage or the cultural heritage value of Aboriginal cultural heritage.
You should contact the Cultural Heritage Co-ordination Unit on 07 3238 3838 to discuss any
obligations under the ACH Act.

8     PROPERTY NOTES
Not applicable

9     PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OVERRIDING SCHEME

Not applicable
10    FURTHER DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRED

 Type of Development Permit required           Subject of the required Development Permit
 Development Permit for Operational            Landscaping, Carparking & Access, Frontage Works,
 Works                                         Stormwater Drainage and Filling of the Site

 Development Permit for Building Works         All Building Works

11    SELF ASSESSABLE CODES
Not applicable

12    SUBMISSIONS

There were two (2) properly made submissions about the application.
13    REASONS / GROUNDS FOR APPROVAL DESPITE CONFLICT WITH SCHEME

Not applicable

14    RIGHTS OF APPEAL
You are entitled to appeal against this decision. A copy of the relevant appeal provisions from the
Integrated Planning Act 1997 is attached.

15    OTHER DETAILS
Should you wish to obtain more information about Council’s decision electronic copies are available
on line at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au, or at Council Offices.

 Decision Notice History
 2 March 2006 -                   Original Decision Notice.
 15 June 2006 -                   Negotiated Decision Notice
                                  with amendment to
                                  Conditions 2.6, 2.9, 2.10,
                                  2.11, 3, 5, 11, 17, 18, 19,
                                  21, 31 and 34 and deletion
                                  of Conditions 1, 2, 2.1, 2.2,
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                      2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.12,
                      75, 81.
 30 August 2007 -     Compiled Decision Notice
                      with amendment to
                      Condition 42.
 19 June 2008 -       Changes to an Existing
                      Approval with amendment
                      to Condition 2.11.
                      Change to an Existing
 4 December 2008 -
                      Approval with amendment
                      to Condition 14.
                      Change to an Existing
 1 July 2009 -
                      Approval with amendment
                      to Conditions 3 & 27.
Yours faithfully,




Denis Wallace
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT PLANNER




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                                                        Appeal Rights
                                                        INTEGRATED PLANNING ACT 1997 & 1998 REGULATION




The following is an extract from the Integrated                         (6) If an application involves assessment against a
Planning Act (Chapter 4).                                           concurrence agency code, appeal rights for submitters
                                                                    for the application are not available against the part of
Division 8 - Appeals to                court   relating   to        the approval that represents the concurrence agency’s
development applications                                            response for the code.
Appeals by applicants                                               Appeals by advice agency submitters
4.1.27.(1) An applicant for a development application               4.1.29.(1) An advice agency may, within the limits of its
may appeal to the court against any of the following-               jurisdiction, appeal to the court about the giving of a
(a) the refusal, or the refusal in part, of a development           development approval for a development application if-
      application;                                                  (a) the development      application    involves   impact
(b) a matter stated in a development approval, including               assessment; and
      any condition applying to the development, and the            (b) the advice agency told the applicant and the
      identification of a code under section 3.1.6;1                   assessment manager to treat its response to the
(c) the decision to give a preliminary approval when a                 application as a submission for an appeal.
      development permit was applied for;                              (2) The appeal must be started within 20 business
(d) the length of a relevant period;                                days after the day the decision notice or negotiated
                                                                    decision notice is given to the advice agency as a
(e) a deemed refusal.                                               submitter.
    (2) An appeal under subsection (1)(a) to (d) must be            Appeals for matters arising after approval given
started within 20 business days (the “applicant’s appeal            (co-respondents)
period”) after the day the decision notice or negotiated
decision notice is given to the applicant.                          4.1.30.(1) For a development approval given for a
                                                                    development application, a person to whom any of the
    (3) An appeal under subsection (1)(e) may be started
                                                                    following notices have been given may appeal to the
at any time after the last day a decision on the matter
                                                                    court against the decision in the notice-
should have been made.
                                                                    (a) a notice giving a decision on a request for extension
Appeals by submitters
                                                                       of the relevanrt period for an approval;
4.1.28.(1) A submitter for a development application may
                                                                    (b) a notice giving a decision on a request to make a
appeal to the court about-
                                                                       minor change to an approval.
(a) the giving of a development approval, including any
                                                                        (2) The appeal must be started within 20 business
      conditions (or lack of conditions) or other provisions
                                                                    days after the day the notice of the decision is given to
      of the approval; or
                                                                    the person.
(b) the length of a relevant period for the approval.
                                                                        (3) Subsection (1)(a) does not apply if the approval
    (2) The appeal must be started within 20 business               resulted from a development application (superseded
days (the “submitters appeal period”) after the day the             planning scheme) that was assessed as if it were an
decision notice or negotiated decision notice is given to           application under a superseded planning scheme.
the submitter.
                                                                       (4) Also, a person who has made a request
    (3) If a person withdraws a submission before the               mentioned in subsection (1) may appeal to the court
application is decided, the person may not appeal the               against a deemed refusal of the request.
decision.
                                                                       (5) An appeal under subsection (4) may be started at
    (4) If an application involves both impact assessment           any time after the last day the decision on the matter
and code assessment, appeal rights for submitters are               should have been made.
available only for the part of the application involving
impact assessment.                                                  Division 9 - Appeals to court about other matters
    (5) If an application is processed under section                Appeals for matters arising after approval given
6.1.28(2), appeal rights for submitters for the application         (no co-respondents)
are available only for the aspects of the development that          4.1.31.(1) A person to whom any of the following notices
would have required public notification under the                   have been given may appeal to the court against the
repealed Act.                                                       decision in the notice-
                                                                    (a) a notice giving a decision on a request to change or
1
    Section 3.1.6 (Preliminary approval may override local             cancel a condition of a development approval.
    planning instrument)
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(b) a notice under section 6.1.442 giving a decision to      (c) the decision to give a preliminary approval when a
    change or cancel a condition of a development                  development permit was applied for;
    approval.                                                (d) the length of a period mentioned in section 3.5.21
    (2) The appeal must be started within 20 business              relevant period;
       days after the day the notice of the decision is      (e) a deemed refusal.
       given to the person.
                                                                 (2) An appeal under subsection (1)(a) to (d) must be
    (3) Also, a person who has made a request                started within 20 business days (the “applicant’s appeal
       mentioned in subsection (1)(a) may appeal to the      period”) after the day the decision notice or negotiated
       court against a deemed refusal of the request.        decision notice is given to the applicant.
    (4) An appeal under subsection (3) may be started at         (3) An appeal under subsection (1)(e) may be started
       any time after the last day the decision on the       at any time after the last day a decision on the matter
       matter should have been made.                         should have been made.
Appeals against decisions to change approval conditions      The Registrar for the Building and Development
under the repealed Act                                       Tribunal may be contacted at the website
4.1.33A.(1) A person who is dissatisfied with a decision     http://www.localgovernment.qld.gov.au/
made on an application to change the conditions
attached to an approval given under section 2.19(3)or        For Infrastructure Charges Only
section 4.4 of the repealed Act may appeal to the court      4.1.36 Appeals about particular infrastructure
against-                                                     charges
(a) the decision; or                                         (1) This section applies to a person who has been
(b) a deemed refusal of the application.                     given, and is dissatisfied with, an infrastructure charges
                                                             notice or a regulated State infrastructure charges notice.
    (2) An appeal under subsection (1)(a) must be
started within 20 business days after the day notice of      (2) The person may appeal to the court against the
the decision is to be given to the person.                   notice.
    (3) An appeal under subsection (1)(b) may be started     (3) The appeal must be started within 20 business days
at any time after the last day a decision on the matter      after-
should have been made.                                       (a) if the notice is given because of a development
Appeals against local laws                                        approval or master plan approval-the day the
                                                                  applicant is given notice of the decision about the
4.1.33B.(1) An applicant who is dissatisfied with a
                                                                  approval; or
decision of a local government or the conditions applied
under a local law about the use of premises or the           (b)    otherwise-the day the notice is given to the person.
erection of a building or other structure permitted by the   (4)    An appeal under this section may only be about-
planning scheme may appeal to the court against the
                                                             (a) whether a charge in the notice is so unreasonable
decision or the conditions applied.                              that no reasonable relevant local government, State
    (2) The appeal must be started within 20 business            infrastructure provider or coordinating agency could
days after the day notice of the decision is given to the        have imposed it; or
applicant.
                                                             (b) an error in the calculation of the charge.
For Building Works Only                                      (5) To remove any doubt, it is declared that an appeal
Rights of appeal conferred by Section 4.2.9 of the           under this section can not be about the methodology
Integrated Planning Act 1997 as follows:                     used to establish the charge in the relevant infrastructure
Division 3 – Appeals to tribunals relating to                charges schedule or regulated State infrastructure
development applications                                     charges schedule.
Appeals by applicants
4.2.9(1) An applicant for a development application may
appeal to the Building and Development Tribunal against
any of the following-
(a) the refusal, or the refusal in part, of a development
    application;
(b) a matter stated in a development approval, including
    any condition applying to the development, and the
    identification of a code under section 3.1.6;3


2
   Section 6.1.44 (Conditions may be changed or
  cancelled by assessment manager or concurrence
  agency in certain circumstances)
3
  Section 3.1.6 (Preliminary approval may override local
  planning instrument)
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