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Generally In Accordance Report - OPW23 0147 01 (As Published)
APPLICATION FOR CHANGES TO BE CONSIDERED GENERALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
Author Senior Environment Officer, Stacey Clohesy
Development Assessment
APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No. OPW23/0147.01
Applicant Earth Creation Landscapes
Stuart Bain
Development Approval Operational Works - Generally in Accordance
Request Received On 5 June 2026
Report Reviewed By Will Lowe
PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address 36 Enterprise St Sunshine Beach Qld 4567
RP Description Lot 5 RP 81810
Land Area 692 m2
Existing Use of Land Residential
STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation Urban Footprint
Zone Low density residential
Precinct Not applicable
Local Area Plan Coastal Communities
Overlays Landslide Hazard Overlay, Bushfire Hazard Overlay,
Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay
Assessment Type Generally in Accordance with Development Approval
1. PROPOSAL
The applicant seeks Council’s agreement that the following changes are generally in accordance
with the approved plans of development for the site:
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The applicant is seeking amendments to the landscaping placement and species to the front verge.
The total area of landscaping is consistent with the original approval.
Figure 1. Approved Landscape plan (OPW23/0147)
Figure 2. Proposed plan - generally in accordance
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The approved Landscape plan includes a mix of tree shrubs and ground cover species, selected
from the Noosa Plan PSP2 – Landscaping. The original referral agency response (RAP22/0019)
is silent on the extent of landscaping in the road reserve but does indicate that the site is to be
revegetated in accordance with an approved operational works plan.
2. BACKGROUND
A development approval for OPW23/0147 (for drainage works, Earthworks, Landscaping and
vehicle crossover) was issued on 5 January 2024.
The site is located at the head of a cul-de-sac and is accessed off a laneway. The subject site
experiences a fall of approximately 10 metres from the front property boundary to the rear.
Landscaping works have already been undertaken. Works were observed by Council officers on
site during the bond release inspection, undertaken 8 May 2026. Site inspection photos provided
in Appendix A. It was identified that species selection and placement was inconsistent with the
approved Landsape Plan. During the site inspection, the Landscape Architect, Stuart Bain, advised
that works were undertaken in accordance with a slightly amended plan, as shown in figure 2.
3. ASSESSMENT
3.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
The following codes from the Noosa Plan 2020 are applicable to the proposed changes:
• Landscaping Code
The applicant has provided amended plans that reflect the Landscaping works undertaken (see
Figure 2).
The development is considered generally in accordance with the development permit.
4. CONSULTATION
Not applicable
5. CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The changes are considered minor and are in keeping with the approval and can be considered
generally in accordance with the approval. 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 generally in accordance request is therefore
recommended for approval.
The report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
RECOMMENDATION
With regard to Application No. OPW23/0147.01, seeking confirmation that the proposed changes
are considered generally in accordance with the development approval for Operational Works -
Generally in Accordance situated at 36 Enterprise St Sunshine Beach Qld 4567 described as Lot
5 RP 81810, Council on 20 July 2026 confirmed the plans listed in the following table as being
generally in accordance with the development approval.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
- 1 Landscape Concept Plan, prepared by Earth 20 Feb 2026
Creation Landscapes
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Appendix A – site inspection photos
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