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(As Pub) Rfi_OPW25.0174_22 Arakoon_23.10.2025
Officer: Martin Baartz
Direct Telephone: 0407 819 853
Our Reference: OPW25/0174
Your Reference: 20220415
23 October 2025
JM Ince & KS Ince
C/- Duncan Squires Building Pty Ltd
1/7 Weyba Drive
NOOSAVILLE QLD 4566
[email protected]
Dear Duncan,
Information Request
Planning Act 2016
I refer to your application and advise that Council requires further information to satisfactorily
assess the proposal.
1. APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No. OPW25/0174
Street Address: 22 Arakoon Cres Sunshine Beach Qld 4567
Real Property Description: Lot 793 RP 48111
Planning Scheme: Noosa Plan 2020 (26 September 2025)
2. INFORMATION REQUIRED
The information requested is set out below:
Issue – Level Change (step-down with a recessed cut out)
The approved plans of the higher order approval (MCU19/0008.02) (Robinson Architects’
West Elevation (208, Rev. DA-6) dated 6 April 2023) details a level change at the interface
between the new garage and the neighbouring dwelling. As constructed, the level change
(step-down with a recessed cut-out) now occurs at the interface between the garage and the
carport.
Council has identified the following issues:
a. The step-down and recessed cut-out in the concrete create a vertical irregularity in the
road reserve that may pose a trip hazard and a liability risk for Council.
b. The recessed detail/level change is not consistent with the Higher approved plans of the
higher order approval.
Information Required
ABN 97.969.214.121 PO Box 141
noosa.qld.gov.au Tewantin QLD 4565
[email protected] 07 5329 6500
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1. Provide details of the function and intent of the recessed cut-out, and how pedestrian
safety and compliance with Council’s standard road-reserve requirements will be
achieved (or propose a non-standard treatment for assessment).
Issue – Retaining wall within Council Road reserve.
A retaining wall has been constructed within the road reserve that is not shown on the
submitted plans or included as part of the higher order approval (MCU19/0008.02).
The wall creates an exposed edge within the road reserve, presenting as a fall hazard and
potential liability for Council.
Information Required
2. Provide the rationale for this design change, with supporting documents or
correspondence.
3. Propose a suitable fall-prevention treatment to be installed prior to completion.
Issue – Stormwater Drainage
The stormwater drainage infrastructure observed on site is inconsistent with SCG’s
Stormwater Management Plan (32288-SW1.1) dated December ’22. Stormwater elements
(gully/grate extent, field pit location(s), and pipe alignment) appear to differ from the
submitted/approved plans.
Information Required
4. Provide a redline markup over the submitted plan showing the reduced grate extent, all
field pit locations, and the revised pipe route.
5. Submit photographs of the core hole into the existing SW MH, showing the sealing
method and benching reinstatement (if applicable)
3. DUE DATE FOR RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST
The due date for providing the requested information is 2 February 2026. Email your response
to [email protected]. Please advise Council of your response to this information request
in accordance with section 13 of the Development Assessment Rules.
If you do not provide a response before the due date, it will be taken as if you have decided
not to respond to the information request and Council will continue with the assessment of
your application.
4. OTHER DETAILS
You can follow the progress of this application online at www.noosa.qld.gov.au. The “Online
Services” page can be accessed via "Quick Links" on the left hand side of the screen.
Should you have any further queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact
me on the number above.
Yours faithfully,
Martin Baartz
Development Engineer
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