Decision Notice - Approved by Delegation of Authority - MCU26 0003 (As Published)

               28.    Prior to felling or pruning, all trees are to be inspected for wildlife (i.e. koalas, possums, birds’
                      nests etc). If wildlife is present, the tree must not be felled or pruned until the wildlife has left
                      the tree or has been removed by a qualified person*.
                      *(Refer to Advisory Note)
               5.     REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

               Not applicable.
               6.     REFERRAL AGENCIES

               Not applicable.
               7.     ADVISORY NOTES

               The following notes are included for guidance and information purposes only and do not form part
               of the assessment manager conditions:
                      Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Levy
               1.     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.
                      Biosecurity Act 2014 – Fire Ant Control
               2.     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
               3.     As this driveway is a private structure, the owner bears full responsibly for the standard of its
                      construction, maintenance and any liabilities associated with its construction. It is
                      recommended that professional advice be sought for the construction of the driveway to
                      ensure that the driveway is constructed in accordance with standard drawing RS-056.
                      Prestart, On and Off Maintenance Inspections Request
               4.     Contact Council on 5329 6500 to arrange a prestart or an inspection giving a minimum of 5
                      business days notice of preferred inspection time.
               5.     If Council officers are required to undertake additional inspections of the same works, a
                      reinspection fee will be applicable in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges register
                      applicable at the time.
                      Qualified person
               6.     A Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
                      a.      undertaking, supervising tree works and preparing arboriculture certification, is
                              considered to be a person with a minimum three years current experience in tree
                              protection and hazard identification/mitigation assessment and either:
                              i.       International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
                              ii.      A Diploma of Arboriculture.
                      b.      Managing Fauna protection is considered to be a certified Fauna Spotter Catcher.
                      Retention of Existing Trees
               7.     The existing trees on adjoining properties must be retained and protected during
                      construction. To avoid doubt, this advisory note is not intended to exclude the operation of
                      Chapter 3 of the Neighbourhood Dispute Resolution Act 2011 following construction of the
                      development which is the subject of this development approval.



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