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Council Report 132005 638 04
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT 9 DECEMBER 2025
132005.638.04 – OTHER CHANGE TO AN EXISTING APPROVAL FOR MATERIAL CHANGE
OF USE – EXPANSION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE (WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
FACILITY) & ONGOING CLEARING PURPOSES AT 561 EUMUNDI NOOSA ROAD, DOONAN
Author Development Planner, Matthew Pinese
Development & Regulation Department
Index ECM/Application/132005.638.04
Attachments ATTACHMENT 1 – 132005.638.04 – PROPOSED CONDITIONS
ATTACHMENT 2 – PLANNING OFFICER’S REPORT
ATTACHMENT 3 – PROPOSAL PLANS
APPLICATION DETAILS
Applicant Noosa Council C/- Adamson Town Planning Pty Ltd
Proposal Other change application to an existing approval for Material
Change of Use – Special Purpose (Waste Disposal & Recycling
Facility) & Ongoing Clearing Purposes
Properly Made Date 12 March 2025
Information Request Date 10 April 2025
Information Response Date 30 August 2025
Decision Due Date 19 December 2025
Number of Submissions Not applicable
PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address Eumundi Land Fill
561 Eumundi Noosa Road, Doonan Qld 4562
RP Description Lot 77 on SP298776
Land Area 321.87ha
Existing Use of Land Waste Disposal and Recycling Facility
STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area
Zone Community Facility Zone (1. Utility Installation)
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Environmental Management and Conservation Zone
Precinct Not applicable
Local Plan Area Not applicable
Overlays Acid Sulfate Soils –
• Area 2 – Above 5m AHD to 20m AHD
Biodiversity, waterways, and wetlands –
• Area Subject to Biodiversity Overlay
• Area Subject to Riparian Buffer Overlay
Bushfire Hazard Area –
• High Potential Bushfire Intensity,
• Medium Potential Bushfire Intensity and
• Potential Impact Buffer
Flood Hazard Overlay –
• Flooding and Inundation Extent
Landslide hazard overlay –
• Moderate Hazard Area
Assessment Type Other Change to Approval (Code)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The application seeks to amend the existing development approval to allow upgrades generally
within the current operational footprint, with minor extensions to the northwest and northeast. The
site is zoned Community Facilities (Utility Installation), and the proposal remains consistent with
this zoning.
The proposed development involves relocating the existing “Revia Shop” and the associated
outdoor storage area northwards the Cleanaway depot, which is also proposed to expand. It
includes the construction of a modern Waste Transfer Station with an associated processing shed
and offices, replacing the existing transfer station and Revia shop area. Two new weighbridges will
be installed—one for public use and one for commercial operators—replacing the existing
weighbridge at the site entrance. Internal improvements to enhance traffic flow and prevent off-site
congestion on Eumundi-Noosa Road, while increasing recycling capacity are also proposed.
These changes aim to meet growing demand, improve waste and recycling management, and
enhance operational efficiency.
The proposal involves clearing areas of Category X vegetation located to the east and west of the
Cleanaway depot, as well as vegetation within an Area of Biodiversity Significance identified under
the Noosa Plan 2020. A substantial buffer to Eumundi-Noosa Road will be retained to maintain
visual screening and ecological values. The development site also contains koala habitat within a
designated priority area, triggering requirements under the State Planning Policy and
Environmental Offsets framework. To address these impacts, an environmental offset strategy is
proposed, including reinstatement of koala habitat and rehabilitation of buffer areas to enhance
ecological connectivity and visual amenity.
The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments and
the key matters for assessment in this report are limited to the aspects of the proposal that do not
comply with the Acceptable Outcomes of the applicable codes. These matters include the
proposed gross floor area of an individual building, the proposed length of building wall and
provision of carparking.
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Planning Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee
Meeting dated 9 December 2025 regarding Application No. 132005.638.04 for an Other change to
an existing approval for Material Change of Use – Special Purpose (Waste Disposal & Recycling
Facility) & Ongoing Clearing Purposes situated at 561 Eumundi Noosa Road, Doonan and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the conditions outlined in Attachment 1.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
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ATTACHMENT 1 – 132005.638.04 – EXISTING AND NEW CONDITIONS
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
Land Use
1. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the
approved plans of development. The approved plan is titled Proposed Future Development
of Noosaville Landfill stamped and dated 24 November 2005 and as may be amended by
these conditions.
2. The development must be undertaken and operated in a manner that causes no detrimental
effect upon the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the creation of excessive noise,
lighting nuisance or other emissions.
3. Existing trees on the site and within road reserves are to be retained, except where required
to be removed due to building operations or the conduct of the approved use.
4. Cleared vegetation is to be suitably processed by one of the following methods and removed
from the site:
a. Processing through a woodchipper or shredder. The resulting mulch is to be stockpiled
loose in heaps of less than 1000 cubic metres, less than 2.5 metres high with a
minimum of 10 metres between edges of heaps.
b. Disposal for firewood.
c. Disposal for landscaping purposes.
d. Transport to alternative site for breaking down materials provided that all necessary
permits have been obtained to allow the alternate site to be used for this purpose.
e. The Applicant is advised that burning off is an unacceptable method of disposal.
5. Any advertising sign or device is to comply with Council’s policies on advertising.
6. A Bushfire Management Plan is required to be prepared by a suitably qualified expert
detailing any measures that are required to be undertaken on the subject site to ensure the
risk of bushfire hazard is minimised and managed. The plan shall be to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service.
7. The proposed extensions to the Waste disposal and recycling facility shall incorporate
requirements for the management of acid sulfate soils in accordance with State Planning
Policy 2/02 – Planning and Managing Development Involving Acid Sulfate Soils.
8. A Koala Management Plan is required to be prepared by a suitably qualified expert detailing
any proposed relocation of koalas and rehabilitation of other areas of the site with suitable
koala food trees, if appropriate.
9. The Development Permit for a material change of use of premises lapses if the use has not
happened by 24 November 2009 unless an application to extend the currency is approved
by Council.
Land Development
10. Any person acting on this permit shall prevent erosion and sediment export from leaving the
site. Site control measures such as silt fencing, controlled gravel access to the site and
controlled disposal of waste, will be necessary.
11. Prior to undertaking any excavation, the person acting on this permit shall contact public
utility service providers to ascertain the location of their underground services.
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12. The person acting on this permit shall apply and obtain all other necessary permits including
crane, road opening, hoarding, footpath occupation and/or any other approvals required
under any other Act or By-Law.
13. The transportation of all materials to and from the site shall be undertaken in a manner such
that no particulate matter escapes onto a public road. All vehicles carrying materials either
to or from the site shall be covered to prevent materials including dust being windblown from
the vehicle.
Additional conditions 15 February 2024
14. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with prior to
the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the use continues.
Approved Plans
15. Development authorised by this approval must be undertaken generally in accordance with
the Approved Plans listed in the table/s below. The plans must be amended to incorporate
the amendments listed within the table below and resubmitted to Council prior to the
commencement of any works commencing on the site.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
501042 CO2 A Proposed offset planting plan prepared 7/12/2023
by Noosa Council
M25-0445Rpt A Flood Impact Assessment prepared by February 2025
Covey
The following plans require amendment.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
M25-0042Rpt A Stormwater Management Plan prepared February 2025
by Covey
▪ Specify the final HES basin detail from the range of options
Amendments
presented in the report, including consideration of whether
a Type-B HES basin may present a lower-risk option
compared to the flap-gated arrangement proposed to
prevent back-flows into the Type-A arrangement as
currently proposed;
▪ Include all details for the sizing and proposed levels of the
HES basin within the body of the report, based on recent
detailed survey at the point of discharge and downstream;
and
▪ Include construction-phase erosion and sediment control
plans which document how the transition from the current
HES basin location to the ultimate location (including filling
for the RRA pad) will be achieved.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
Nature and Extent of Approved Use
16. This development permit authorizes a Utility Installation (Waste disposal and recycling
facility) to be established on the site. The subject use is limited to waste management and
ancillary activities associated with the primary use occurring on the site.
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17. The landfill waste management activities must not extend outside the designated use areas
as shown on the approved plans. Signage is to be placed along the northern, eastern, and
southern boundaries of the approved use areas to assist in delineating the edge of the
approved use areas and surrounding bushland.
18. This approval does not approve any new building or structures within the resource recovery
area except for any fencing or signage permitted as part of this approval.
Public safety
19. Public signage must be erected along all internal roads to assist the public navigate through
the site, in particular the resource recovery area.
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
20. A detailed Offset Delivery Plan (ODP) must be developed in accordance with the
Environmental Offsets Act 2014. The development must offset a minimum 500 non juvenile
koala habitat trees (the impact) at the ratio of 6:1 to satisfy the State Government Supported
Infrastructure Koala Policy 2017.The ODP shall include details such as species composition,
planting density, planting methodology, annual reporting and include a minimum 5-year
maintenance for the proposed 1.8ha Offset area.
21. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
subject works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved Offset Delivery Plan
prior to the commencement of the use of the additional area.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
22. Construct a minimum 1.8m temporary fence around the operational areas of the landfill to
prevent rubbish from leaving the landfill area and depositing in the adjoining bushland.
23. A Weed Management Plan must be prepared which addresses weed management along the
interface of the proposed earthworks footprint with bushland areas, including but not limited
to a minimum 5m grassed buffer area between the proposed resource recovery and the
adjoining vegetation to the north. Control of all weed species listed in the following standards
and legislation must be undertaken:
a. Declared plants under the Land Protection (Biodiversity Act 2014 and subordinate
Regulation 2016)
b. Council’s Biosecurity Plan 2020 pest plants listed in schedule 1 part 3, schedule 2, and
nonscheduled invasive species.
24. The requirements and recommendations of the approved weed management plan must be
implemented. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which
certifies that the subject works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved Weed
Management Plan.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
25. A Sediment and Erosion Control Plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified person*.
26. The sites supervising engineer must ensure that the sediment and erosion control measures
have:
a. Been duly designed by an RPEQ or CPESC and constructed in accordance with “best
practise” methods,
b. Been revised by an RPEQ or CPESC to address the issues raised by changes in the
projected construction schedule and/or methods,
c. Been revised to address predicted rainfall events, and
d. Achieve the desired environmental outcomes.
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27. The erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed, and maintained in
accordance with the current best practice standards.
28. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
subject works have been undertaken in accordance with the Sediment and Erosion Control
Plan.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
29. A Vegetation Removal & Fauna Management Plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified
person to mitigate the risk of clearing impacts to all native fauna and adjoining vegetation.
The sequential clearing requirements specified under the Nature Conservation (Koala)
Conservation Plan 2017 are to be adopted in the Plan.
30. A suitably qualified person must be engaged to manage flora and fauna prior and during
clearing to ensure works are carried out in accordance with the Vegetation Removal and
Fauna Management Plan (required as part of this approval) and the Nature Conservation Act
1992.
31. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
subject works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved Vegetation Removal
& Fauna Management Plan.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
32. An Arborist Assessment must be completed by a suitably qualified and experienced Level 5
consulting arborist of the trees likely to be impacted along the edge of the earthworks footprint
and any recommendations made are adopted. Disturbance to retained remnant vegetation
and tree root protection zones of large, retained habitat trees (trees with dbh >300mm) that
occur next to the clearing area is to be avoided as far as practicable.
33. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
subject works have been undertaken in accordance with the approved Arborist assessment.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
Bushfire management
34. A bushfire hazard assessment must be prepared in accordance with the SPP 2019
Guidelines: Natural hazards Risk and Resilience Bushfire 2019 and the QFES Bushfire
Resilience Community 2019 for the development.
35. The development must be carried out in accordance with the requirements and
recommendations of the Bushfire Management Plan. Certification must be submitted to
Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the subject works have been undertaken
in accordance with the approved Bushfire Management Plan.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
36. A copy of the Bushfire Management Plan must be provided to the nearest fire authority and
always maintained at the waste management facility site office.
37. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
development has been undertaken and constructed in accordance with the bushfire
management conditions of this Decision Notice.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
38. A review and certification of the Bushfire Management Plan is required every 5 years to
ensure its currency and must be submitted to Council from a qualified person*.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
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Environmental covenant
39. A vegetation protection covenant must be registered against the title/s of the property over
the area identified as the 1.8ha Proposed Offset Planting Area as shown on the Approved
Plans pursuant to Section 97A of the Land Title Act 1994. The covenant document and a
survey plan must be submitted to Council for endorsement prior to lodgement with the
relevant titles authority for registration of title. The covenant document must:
a. incorporate the requirements of this Decision Notice
b. include Noosa Council as Covenantee reference Queensland Land Title Registry
Standard Terms Document No. 715597513.
40. The vegetation protection covenant document must be registered with the titles office before
the commencement of the use of the expanded Resource Recovery Area.
ENGINEERING
Earthworks and Retaining Walls
41. All fill and associated batters must be contained entirely within the approved use area and
must be designed and certified by a suitably qualified person.
Acid Sulfate Soils
42. An Acid Sulfate Soils Investigation Report must be prepared to mitigate the risk of acid sulfate
soils on the adjacent bushland /wetland areas.
All requirements and recommendations of the Acid Sulfate Soils Investigation Report must
be certified by a suitably qualified person*.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
STORMWATER
43. Prior to the construction of the pad area for the expansion of the Resource Recovery Area
(RRA) and the relocation of the HES basin, provide an updated SWMP, which is based on
the Covey’s Stormwater Management Plan (M25-0042Rpt, Issue A) dated February 2025
and which addresses the following:
a. Specify the final HES basin detail from the range of options presented in the report,
including consideration of whether a Type-B HES basin may present a lower-risk option
compared to the flap-gated arrangement proposed to prevent back-flows into the Type-
A arrangement as currently proposed;
b. Include all details for the sizing and proposed levels of the HES basin within the body
of the report, based on recent detailed survey at the point of discharge and
downstream; and
c. Include construction-phase erosion and sediment control plans which document how
the transition from the current HES basin location to the ultimate location (including
filling for the RRA pad) will be achieved.
44. All future building floor levels and waste management areas are to be provided with surface
levels which are a minimum of 300mm above the 1%AEP local flood level, including
allowance for climate change by year 2100.
45. Works are to be undertaken generally in accordance with Covey’s Flood Impact Assessment
(M25-0445Rpt, Issue A) dated February 2025. In conjunction with detailed design for the
project, the design of the fill pad and the Flood Assessment are to be updated to incorporate
a system for flow conveyance and distribution along the northern boundary of the fill pad
which achieves greater replication of existing flow patterns to the retained vegetation north
of the works. This is required in order to mitigate potential changes in wetness resulting from
frequent discharges or the risk of erosion during less frequent events.
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Additional conditions 18 December 2025
Approved Plans
46. Development authorised by this approval must be undertaken generally in accordance with
the Approved Plans listed in the table below.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
GC 147 MPAC 1 0 Site Now prepared by Flexure Pty Ltd 14/02/2025
GC 147 MPAC 4 0 Infrastructure and demolition prepared by 14/02/2025
Flexure Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 5 0 Site – proposed works prepared by Flexure 14/02/2025
Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 6 0 Site + new weighbridges prepared by 14/02/2025
Flexure Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 7 0 Site – infrastructure prepared by Flexure Pty 14/02/2025
Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 8 0 Plan – Reviva-ground, 1st prepared by 14/02/2025
Flexure Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 9 0 Plan – Reviva-roof prepared by Flexure Pty 14/02/2025
Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 10 0 Plan – structure reviva prepared by Flexure 14/02/2025
Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 11 0 Plan – Transfer – ground prepared by 14/02/2025
Flexure Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 12 0 Plan – Transfer – 1st prepared by Flexure 14/02/2025
Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 13 0 Plan – Transfer – roof prepared by Flexure 14/02/2025
Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 14 0 Plan – structure transfer prepared by 14/02/2025
Flexure Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 15 0 Sections prepared by Flexure Pty Ltd 14/02/2025
GC 147 MPAC 16 0 Elevations Reviva prepared by Flexure Pty 14/02/2025
Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 17 0 Elevations Transfer prepared by Flexure 14/02/2025
Pty Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 18 0 Reviva Entry View prepared by Flexure Pty 14/02/2025
Ltd
GC 147 MPAC 19 0 Transfer View prepared by Flexure Pty Ltd 14/02/2025
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GC 147 MPAC 21 0 Recycle prepared by Flexure Pty Ltd 14/02/2025
GC 147 MPAC 22 0 Recycle/Reviva prepared by Flexure Pty Ltd 14/02/2025
Building Height
47. The maximum height of the development must not exceed 9 metres above the ground level.
Including where excavation is undertaken the exposed portion of the external façade of the
building.
Building Appearance
48. External design features, materials and finishes must be as shown on the Approved Plans,
with no inclusions or alterations made without approval in writing by Council.
Water & Sewer Connections
49. The development must be provided with a potable water supply having a capacity sufficient
for the use.
50. An underground connection to reticulated sewerage must be provided to the premises in
accordance with the standards and requirements of Northern SEQ Distributor–Retailer
Authority (Unitywater).
51. A Certificate of Completion from the Northern SEQ Distributor–Retailer Authority (Unitywater)
must be submitted to Council that certifies an underground connection to reticulated water
and sewerage has been provided to the premises.
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
52. A detailed offset delivery plan (ODP) must be developed generally in accordance with the
Environmental Offsets Act 2014, and Revised Determination and Location of Offset
Requirements – Site A on Lot 77 SP298776, dated 6th February 2025, prepared by Native
Foresters.
53. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
subject works have been undertaken in accordance with the Offset Delivery Plan prior to the
commencement of the use of the additional area.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
54. All recommendations outlined in Section 7.0 of the Flora and Fauna Assessment must be
fully implemented before the commencement of the new facilities. Certification prepared by
a suitably qualified person, must be provided to confirm that all works have been completed
in accordance with the Flora and Fauna Assessment.
55. Rehabilitation and weed management of the 30-metre-wide vegetation buffer area west of
the Cleanaway Depot must be undertaken generally in accordance with the
recommendations of the Revised Determination and Location of Offset Requirements – Site
A on Lot 77 SP298776 Letter.
56. Certification must be submitted to Council from a qualified person* which certifies that the
rehabilitation and weed management works have been undertaken in accordance with the
Revised Determination and Location of Offset Requirements – Site A on Lot 77 SP298776
Letter.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
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ATTACHMENT 2 – 132005.638.04 – PLANNING OFFICER’S REPORT
REPORT
1. PROPOSAL
The application seeks an Other change to an existing approval for Material Change of Use –
Special Purpose (Waste Disposal & Recycling Facility) & Ongoing Clearing Purposes to enable
upgrades generally within the current operational footprint, with minor extensions to the northwest
and northeast. The site is zoned Community Facilities (Utility Installation), and the proposal
remains consistent with this zoning.
Key components of the proposed development include:
• Relocation of the “Revia Shop” and the associated outdoor storage area northwards near the
Cleanaway depot, which is also proposed to expand.
• Construction of a modernised Waste Transfer Station with associated processing shed and
offices, replacing the existing transfer station and Revia shop area.
• Installation of two new weighbridges—one for public use and one for commercial operators—
replacing the existing weighbridge at the site entrance.
• Internal access improvements to enhance traffic flow and prevent off-site congestion on
Eumundi-Noosa Road, while increasing recycling capacity.
An Infrastructure and demolition plan has been submitted referenced GC 147 MPAC 4 Rev 0,
prepared by Flexure Pty Ltd and 14 February 2025 (refer to Figure 2).
The existing Recycle (Reviva) Shop, weigh bridge, RVM station and a building associated with the
Cleanaway depot are proposed to be removed.
These changes are proposed to meet growing demand, improve waste and recycling management,
and enhance operational efficiency.
Vegetation impacts of the proposal involve clearing areas (totalling 2,600m2) of Category X
vegetation east and west of the existing Cleanaway depot, while maintaining a substantial buffer
to Eumundi-Noosa Road. This part of the site is also mapped as a Koala Priority Area, with Core
Koala Habitat Areas identified close to the existing buildings. An environmental offset is proposed
to reinstate koala habitat and rehabilitate buffer areas for ecological and visual amenity.
Figure 1 - Locality Plan
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Figure 2 - Existing Infrastructure and Demolition Plan
Figure 3 - Site Plan
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Figure 4 - Reviva Ground and 1st Floor Plan
Figure 5 - Structure Reviva Shop
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Figure 6 - Transfer Station Ground Floor
Figure 7 - Transfer Station 1st Floor
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Figure 8 - Transfer Station Floor Plans
Figure 9 - Reviva Shop Elevations
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Figure 10 - Transfer Station Elevations
Figure 11 - Render
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2. SITE DETAILS
2.1. Site History
On 24 November 2005 Council issued a development permit for a material change of use of
premises for an expansion of a special purpose (waste disposal & recycling facility) & ongoing
clearing purposes. The application was approved subject to conditions of approval.
The application also required a referral to Department of Main Roads (DMR) and the Department
of Natural Resources (DNRM) who subsequently provided conditions of approval.
On 6 February 2014, the Department of Environmental and Heritage Protection issued an
Environmental Authority (EPPRO1855314). This Environmental Authority including the following
Environmentally Relevant Activities (ERA’s):
• ERA 33 – Crushing, milling, grinding or screening >5000t yr
• ERA 60(1)(c) – Waste Disposal > 100000 but <200000t yr (1)(a)
On 23 June 2021, the Department of the Environment and Science issued an updated
Environmental Authority (EPPRP1855314) which included the following ERA’s:
• ERA 60 Waste disposal 1: Operating a facility for disposing of, in a year, the following quantity
of waste mentioned in subsection (1) (a) less than 50,000t
• ERA 62 – Resource recovery and transfer facility operation: 1 Operating a facility for
receiving and sorting, dismantling, baling or temporary storing – (b) general waste
• ERA 62 – Resource recovery and transfer facility operation: 2 Operating a facility for
receiving and sorting, dismantling, bailing or temporary storing – (c) category 2 regulated
waste
• ERA 62 – Resource recovery and transfer facility operation: 2 Operating a facility for
receiving and sorting, baling or temporary storing end-of-life tyres only
• ERA 54 – Mechanical waste reprocessing 2: Operating a facility for receiving and
mechanically reprocessing in a year, the following quantity of general waste – (c) more than
10,000t
On 29 June 2021, Council agreed to accept an amended masterplan as ‘generally in accordance’
with the existing development approval, which designates specific use areas throughout the landfill
site.
On 13 December 2022, the Department of Resources issued a Relevant Purpose determination in
accordance with section 22A of the Vegetation Management Act 1999. This meant that the
Department of Resources was satisfied that the proposed development to clear vegetation for the
purpose of Relevant Infrastructure Activities met the requirements of section 22A of the Vegetation
Management Act 1999. This relevant purpose designation remains valid until 13 December 2024.
On 15 February 2024, Council at its General Committee Meeting approved an ‘other change’
application to the development approval, permitting the proposed clearing for the reconfiguration
of the existing waste disposal and recycling facility at 561 Eumundi Noosa Rd Doonan (Noosa
Landfill) to address safety and operational issues.
On 16 May 2024, Council at its Planning and Environment Committee Meeting decided the
representations made in respect to the decision notice and agreed to amend Conditions 40 and 43
of the Decision Notice dated 15 February 2024.
2.2. Site Description
The subject site is located at 561 Eumundi Noosa Rd Doonan and is described as Lot 77 on
SP298776. The site consists of multiple land parcels separated by public roads and has total area
of 321.87ha.
The site is located on the eastern side of Eumundi Noosa Rd and has direct access to Eumundi
Noosa Rd, which is to remain unchanged. The landfill is in the southwest corner of the main portion
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of the site, which abuts the unformed Rutch Rd to the south. Emu Mountain Road also abuts the
southeastern portion of the site.
The site contains significant amounts of native vegetation outside the landfill footprint. The extent
of this vegetation reaches Hollett Rd in the north, Water Hay Dr and Tidswell Rd in the east and
Rutch and Emu Mountain Rd in the south.
2.3. Surrounding Land Uses
The site is predominantly surrounded by vegetated land that is protected through various
mechanisms such as environmental covenants, strategic framework, zoning and State mapping.
The southern boundary of the site also abuts the northern boundary of the Sunshine Coast Council
LGA.
Other nearby land uses in the area includes the Doonan rural residential locality to the south and
southwest. Noosa Hills par three golf course to north, with southern urban fringe of Noosaville
further to the north. Webya Downs and Lake Weyba are located to the east of Walter Hay Dr.
Other notable land uses to the south along Eumundi Noosa Rd include a service station, the
Doonan Rural Fire Bridge, several nurseries and garden centres (with ancillary cafes) and the
Doonan (Licenced restaurant/ hotel).
3. ASSESSMENT
3.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
• State Planning Policy;
• South East Queensland Regional Plan;
• Planning Regulation 2017;
• Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020).
3.2. State and Other Statutory Instruments
State Planning Policy (SPP)
Noosa Plan 2020 is generally consistent with the SPP and the SPP raises no further issues relevant
to the proposed development.
Shaping SEQ 2023 (South East Queensland Regional Plan)
The site is located within the Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area of the SEQ Regional
Plan. The proposal is consistent with the regional policies of the SEQ Regional Plan.
Planning Regulation 2017
The assessment benchmarks from the Planning Regulation 2017 relating to the Koala Habitat
Areas do not apply to this application. Schedule 11 (Assessment benchmarks applying to koala
habitat areas in SEQ region), of the Regulation does not apply as the proposed development for a
waste management facility is “exempt infrastructure” as listed in Schedule 5, being “infrastructure
carried out by or for the State or a public sector entity”.
3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
The application must be assessed against each of the following codes to the extent they are
relevant to the development:
• Community Facilities Zone Code;
• Infrastructure Activities Code;
• Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay Code
• Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
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• Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code;
• Landslide Hazard Overlay Code; and
• Works Codes.
The subject site is located in Doonan and is zoned Community Facilities. The proposed use is
identified as a consistent within the zone and is required to follow a code assessable application
process.
The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments. The
pertinent issues arising out of the assessment are discussed below:
Criteria Planning Scheme Proposal Complies
Building height
• Metres Max 8 metres and up to 7.962 metres and 8.82m
9m metres where for the for the pitched roof
pitched roof only
Site cover 50% Less than 50%
Gross floor area 1000m² max for individual 1,450m² (Transfer Station) X
buildings
1,130m2 (Reviva Shop)
Boundary setbacks
Frontage 10 metres min 37 metres
Side (north) 10 metres min 1000+ metres to Hollett
Road
180 metres to Rutch
Side (south) 10 metres min
1000+ metres to Walter
Rear 10 metres min
Hay Drive
Length of wall 30 metres max 43.5 metres (Reviva Shop) X
83.2 metres (process shed X
and offices)
Carparking Sufficient spaces for 54 car parking spaces
intended use
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Community Facilities Zone Code
The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcomes AO18.1 and 18.2 of the Community
Facilities Zone Code which state:
AO18.1
Plot ratio does not exceed 0.75:1 provided that no individual building has a gross floor
area exceeding 1,000m2.
AO18.2
Buildings and structure are designed to have a maximum wall length of 30 metres.
Accordingly, the application must be assessed against the corresponding Performance Outcome
PO18 of the Community Facilities Zone Code which states:
PO18
Buildings and other structures:
a. are fit for purpose and respect the scale of surrounding development;
b. do not present an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties, roads or other areas in the
vicinity of the site;
c. maintain natural site characteristics where possible, including native vegetation and natural
landforms;
d. allow for adequate area at ground level for landscaping and site facilities; and
facilitate onsite stormwater management and vehicular access.
The proposed Reviva Shop and Waste Transfer Station have been designed to achieve best-
practice waste management outcomes, consistent with the intent of the Community Facilities Zone.
The facilities will support circular economy principles by incorporating infrastructure and processes
that maximise resource recovery, minimise landfill disposal, and reduce environmental impacts
through innovative technology and operational efficiencies.
While the proposed building footprints exceed the Acceptable Outcomes for gross floor area and
wall length, the design mitigates perceived bulk and scale through substantial setbacks and
vegetated buffers. The Transfer Station is located more than 70 metres from the Eumundi-Noosa
Road frontage and screened by a 70-metre-wide vegetated buffer, while the Reviva Shop and
Cleanaway Depot are similarly screened by existing vegetation. These measures ensure the
development maintains visual amenity and complies with relevant Performance Outcomes.
The proposed structures facilitate important functions of the waste centre. The large footprint of
these buildings is a consequence of the activities being undertaken, including the associated
vehicle manoeuvring, all of which require a considerable area and result in an expanded building
footprint that is required to accommodate the specific activities associated with the use.
The proposed layout incorporates earthworks that have been proposed to accommodate the
development of the site and to facilitate efficient drainage. Appropriate drainage infrastructure has
been proposed in the design, including overland flow swales to discharge local flows from the site
and to convey runoff from external catchments around the site.
The relocation of weighbridges and internal access improvements have been designed to optimise
internal circulation and minimise congestion on Eumundi-Noosa Road. Adequate hardstand areas
are provided for truck parking and manoeuvring, supported by a temporary gravel compound for
overflow parking.
Vegetation
Vegetation clearing is proposed east and west of the Cleanaway Depot to accommodate additional
hardstand areas for truck parking and circulation. The extent of clearing is identified in Figure 12.
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Figure 12 – Extent of Clearing
Figure 14 – Extent of Biodiversity Overlay
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The impact area is classified as Category X (non-remnant vegetation) and contains Regional
Ecosystem 12.5.3, described as Eucalyptus racemosa woodland on remnant tertiary surfaces.
Field assessments confirm that the vegetation is predominantly regrowth with scattered remnant
trees, dominated by regrowth Melaleuca quinquenervia (paperbark). Historical aerial imagery
indicates the site was cleared in 1967, grazed until 1971, and subsequently underwent natural
regeneration.
The proposed works involve vegetation clearing on both the eastern and western sides of the
planned Cleanaway Depot, totalling approximately 2,600 m². This clearing will result in the removal
of approximately 240 non-juvenile Koala Habitat Trees (KHT). A detailed survey of KHT within the
impact area was undertaken. Under the Queensland Environmental Offsets Policy Regulation
(DES, 2022), a “koala habitat tree” is defined as any tree belonging to the genera Angophora,
Corymbia, Eucalyptus, Lophostemon, or Melaleuca. It should be noted that Melaleuca species are
not considered primary food sources for koalas, whose diet consists mainly of select eucalypt
species. However, Melaleuca species, such as paperbarks, can serve as supplementary food
sources when preferred eucalypts are unavailable. The dominant species within the impact area
is Melaleuca quinquenervia.
Although the proposed works are exempt from the regulatory requirements of the Planning Act
2016, the clearing of non-juvenile koala habitat trees constitutes a significant residual impact on a
matter of State Environmental Significance (MSES). The site is identified as Koala Priority (but not
core), triggering assessment against State Code 25 under the Planning Regulation 2017 for
assessable development.
A review of State Code 25 was undertaken concluding that the application meets the relevant
performance outcomes through:
• Mitigation of vegetation loss via environmental offsets
• Maintenance of habitat connectivity
• Implementation of a fauna management plan during clearing and construction
• Avoidance of impacts to Category C and R vegetation
Environmental offsets are proposed to mitigate vegetation loss, primarily to reinstate koala habitat.
The application includes provisions for rehabilitation works within the vegetated area to be
protected west of the proposed Cleanaway Depot. The applicant proposes an offset for the removal
of approximately 240 koala habitat trees, primarily located west of the existing depot. In accordance
with the Queensland Environmental Offsets Policy, the required offset ratio is 3:1, equating to 720
non-juvenile koala habitat trees and an area of approximately 0.78 hectares.
Native Foresters, in collaboration with Noosa Council’s Offset Delivery Team, has identified a
suitable offset site within the Noosa Council area at 304 Lake Flat Road, Cootharaba (Lot 4
RP803972).
In addition to delivering environmental offsets, rehabilitation works are recommended within the
retained buffer zone (west of the Cleanaway Depot) and adjacent easement treatment area to
enhance environmental and aesthetic values. Key actions include:
• Removal of invasive species (Singapore Daisy, Camphor Laurel, Cocos Palm, Brown Silky
Oak)
• Placement of coarse woody debris to provide fauna habitat
• Installation of six nest boxes (various sizes) to replace lost hollows
• Planting of 50 koala habitat trees (Melaleuca quinquenervia) and 200 native
midstorey/groundstorey species
• One-year maintenance program to ensure plant survival and prevent weed reoccurrence
• Preparation of a detailed site rehabilitation plan outlining these measures
Under the current development approval 132005.638.03 the applicant is required to provide a Fire
Management Plan (FMP). A FMP has been prepared for the change and has required the widening
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of an existing fire access trail to the north of the existing Cleanaway Depot. The Bushfire
Management Plan Provided has addressed the 132005.638.03 Bushfire management condition
34.
Driveways and Car Parking Code
Traffic and Parking
Under Table 9.4.1.4 - Minimum parking requirements including end of trip facilities a Utility
installation is required to provide ‘sufficient parking’ for the intended use. This is also reiterated in
Performance Outcome PO6.
PO6
Sufficient parking
a. is provided having regard to the specifics of the use including—
i. the type and intensity of land use;
ii. any existing parking available on the site;
iii. hours of operation;
iv. likely numbers of users;
v. accessibility to the site by means other than private motor vehicle;
vi. the peak parking demand periods of uses on the site; and
vii. the availability of alternative car parking; and
b. is provided to accommodate the number and type of vehicles and motorcycles likely to be
generated by the development.
Performance Outcome PO16 is also relevant as it requires:
PO16
Development with the potential to generate significant traffic and parking impacts gives appropriate
consideration to transport and land use issues.
While it is proposed to increase the scale of the existing facility, through an increase in the
development footprint, this will not cause an increase in traffic movements or an added demand
for car parking.
The proposed development will improve traffic management on and off the site because of location
of the new weighbridge to create greater separation from the site entry from Eumundi Noosa Road,
which is a State controlled road. The proposed changes also improve safety by separating the
public and their vehicles from internal waste operations as much as practicable. The proposed
development has been designed to meet the current standards under this code, and the preliminary
engineer’s plans, and associated documentation have been signed by an RPEQ.
The proposal provides 54 car spaces, with 22 of these spaces being allocated for staff, with
improved internal layout preventing queuing on Eumundi Noosa Road. Staff numbers include
Noosa Council (8), Cleanaway (up to 35 weekdays), and Reviva Shop (up to 5), with adequate
parking allocated for each.
A temporary gravel compound east of the drainage line will accommodate waste service vehicles
and staff cars, with potential for formalisation subject to future waste contract arrangements.
Overflow parking is available in the Cleanaway compound, and 22 spaces are provided for Council
staff near the Waste Transfer Station. Most patrons will not require extended parking due to the
new four-lane transfer station design.
The development is considered compliant with PO6 and PO16 of the Driveways and Parking Code,
providing sufficient parking without adverse offsite traffic impacts.
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The purpose and overall outcomes of the Driveways and Parking Code were also considered in
the assessment of this application and require parking and manoeuvring areas to be designed to
protect the safety of pedestrians, be functional and meet reasonable requirement of the particular
land use.
The Waste Transfer Station and Reviva Shop and internal layout and operation of the Waste and
Recycling Facility, including the existing Cleanaway Compound, have been deliberately designed
to provide separation and limit pedestrian connectivity for patrons.
The design of development deliberately seeks to discourage pedestrian movements within the site
between the various components for operational reasons. There is a clear intent to provide
separation of heavy vehicle movements from both the Cleanaway servicing trucks and also
commercial vehicle operators and other vehicles within the site and also prevent any conflicts with
pedestrians, in particular patrons attending the site.
4. CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
The application was referred to the following Referral Agencies:
• Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (SARA)
The application triggered referral to SARA for a:
• Material Change of Use that involves clearing native vegetation
• Material Change of Use near a State transport corridor
SARA assessed the application against the relevant State Development Assessment Provisions
(SDAP) being:
• State code 1: Development in a State controlled road environment
• State code 16: Native vegetation clearing.
SARA determined that the proposed development complies with State codes 1 and 16 of the
SDAP, subject to conditions to ensure the development:
• does not compromise the safety, operational performance or physical integrity of the State
controlled road
• avoids and minimises the clearing of, and impacts to, native vegetation.
SARA provided a Changed referral agency response with their conditions on 13 November 2025.
4.2. Internal Council Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers for review and/or comment:
• Coordinator Engineering & Environment Assessment
A summary of the officer’s comments is included in this report.
5. HUMAN RIGHTS COMPATIBILITY STATEMENT
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in
a manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.
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6. CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The proposed amendments to the Waste and Recycling Facility approval will upgrade operations
within the existing footprint, with minor extensions, while maintaining consistency with the
Community Facilities zoning. The development introduces a modern Waste Transfer Station,
improved internal access, and enhanced recycling capacity to meet growing demand. Vegetation
impacts are limited to Category X clearing, with offsets proposed for koala habitat restoration.
The alternative solutions for aspects of the proposal such as building size, wall length, landscaping,
and parking, are considered to achieve the relevant performance and overall outcomes of the
applicable codes under the planning scheme.
The proposed development generally complies with the requirements of the planning scheme and
does not raise any significant issues that cannot be addressed by reasonable and relevant
conditions. The proposed minor change is therefore recommended for approval.
The report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
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