Development Application part 2 of 2 , Planning report/Plans MCU12/0036

                                   Planning Report



8         Conclusion
The proposed telecommunications facility at Cooroy will form an integral component in the enhancement of
mobile telecommunications network for Telstra Corporation Limited. Importantly, the proposed facility will
provide enhanced mobile phone coverage to the surrounding area, to ensure quality of coverage for users.
Telstra, together with Urbis Pty Ltd, has undertaken an assessment of the relevant matters as required by
the Telecommunications Act 1997, Environment Protection, Biodiversity and Conservation Act 2000 and the
Sustainable Planning Act 2009. The proposal is considered appropriate in light of the relevant legislative,
environmental, technical, radio coverage and public safety requirements.

This assessment of the site at Cooroy for the development of a Telecommunications Facility indicates that
the proposal is a suitable form of development on the site. The proposed facility is considered suitable for
this location for the following reasons:
    No clearing of vegetation at the site will be necessary;

    The  proposed use complements existing telecommunication infrastructure located on site, and            will
    integrate with the built form in the surrounding area;

    The size and configuration of the upgrade represents the lowest impact option available for the site;

    The proposed facility provides a structure on which other telecommunications carriers can co-locate in
    the future if required; and

    The installation will address a number of customer complaints relating to mobile telephone coverage,
    capacity and the quality of mobile telephone calls in the Cooroy Township.
The proposal represents sound planning, and will not result in any potential significant adverse impacts on
the amenity of the site or the surrounding environment. On the basis of the assessment contained within this
report, Sunshine Coast Regional Council is requested to favourably consider the development proposal,
subject to reasonable and relevant conditions.




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