Referral Agency Response - RAP23/0017 (As published)

                        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 Unit to discuss any obligations under the ACH
                        Act.
                        Equitable Access and Facilities
                 2.     The plans for the proposed building work have NOT been assessed for compliance with
                        the requirements of the National Construction Code - Building Code of Australia (Volume
                        1) as they relate to people with disabilities. Your attention is also directed to the fact
                        that in addition to the requirements of the National Construction Code as they relate to
                        people with disabilities, one or more of the following may impact on the proposed
                        building work:
                        a.      the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Commonwealth);
                        b.      the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Queensland); and
                        c.      the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards.
                        Infrastructure Charges
                 3.     All developments and/or changes to existing developments may require payment of
                        “Infrastructure Charges” (as applicable) in accordance with Council’s “Charges
                        Resolution” made pursuant to the planning legislation and regulations current at the time
                        of issue.
                        Property Driveway and Vehicle Crossover
                 4.     The planning scheme declares for the construction of a driveway and vehicle crossover
                        to the property to be Accepted Development subject to meeting the requirements of the
                        Low Density Housing Code. If the proposed driveway and vehicle crossover does not
                        comply with each Acceptable Outcomes contained in the Code, a Development Permit
                        for Operational Work is required to be obtained from Council.
                        *http://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/documents/40217326/40415739/Vehicle%20Crossover%20Application%20Pack.pdf
                        Sustainability
                 5.     Council encourages sustainable and energy efficient building design for all development,
                        including the use of sustainable building materials, energy efficient fittings, solar hot
                        water, photovoltaic systems (including the use of inverter/charges), solar panels, water
                        saving devices and rainwater harvesting.
                        Fires in Urban Areas
                 6.     In urban areas fires are prohibited except where in an appliance is used for domestic
                        heating or cooking purposes, which must comply with particular standards. Any area
                        identified as a fire pit area on approved plans is to be in accordance with Local Law &
                        Subordinate Local Law No. 3, Schedule 3. Refer to the following link for details:
                        https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/local-laws/local-laws-overview




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