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DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT DELEGATED REPORT
Author Development Planner, Tiani Bird
Development Assessment
APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No. MCU25/0099
Applicant Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District
T/A Good Shepherd Lutheran College
Proposal Material Change of Use - Educational establishment
Properly Made Date 28 August 2025
Information Request Date 25 September 2025
Information Response Date 13 October 2025
Decision Due Date 18 November 2025
Report Reviewed & G.Schramm 17.11.2025
Finalised By
PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address 115 Eumundi Noosa Rd Noosaville Qld 4566
RP Description Lot 115 SP 313502
Land Area 61,819m²
Existing Use of Land Educational Establishment
STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation Urban Footprint
Zone Community Facilities Zone – Educational Establishment
Precinct Not applicable
Local Plan Area Noosaville
Overlays Acid Sulfate Soils Overlay
- 5 metres AHD or Below (Area 1)
- Above 5metres AHD to 20 metres AHD (Area 2)
Assessment Type Code
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1. PROPOSAL
The application seeks approval for a Material Change of Use - Educational establishment.
The proposal seeks to include 2 additional maintenance sheds, 1 sport shed and establish acoustic
fencing at Good Shepherd Lutheran College.
The sports shed (shed A) is proposed in proximity to the sports oval at a total floor area of 112m2.
The maintenance sheds are proposed to be located adjacent the existing basketball courts and
eastern boundary. Maintenance shed B is proposed at a total floor area of 71.5m2 and maintenance
shed C is proposed at a total floor area of 68.25m2. The acoustic fencing is proposed along the
length of the northeastern side boundary at a maximum height of 2.4m adjoining existing residential
development.
The site is subject to a Preliminary Approval for an Educational Establishment in accordance with
a Master Plan (MCU23/0096) and the structures are located as proposed within the Master Plan.
No increase of students or staff as a result of the additional structures are proposed.
The locality and proposal plan are included below.
Figure 1 – Locality
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Figure 2 – Site Plan
Figure 3 – Proposed Shed A Floor Plan
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Figure 4 – Proposed Shed A Elevations
Figure 5 – Proposed Shed B Floor Plan
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Figure 6 – Proposed Shed B Elevations
Figure 7 – Proposed Shed C Floor Plans
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Figure 8 – Proposed Shed C Elevations
Figure 9 – Proposed Acoustic Fencing Plan
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2. SITE DETAILS
2.1. Site History
Application History
A number of development applications exist over the site. An overview of the site history is included
below.
Development Applications
MCU23/0096 Material Change of Use - Educational establishment (Extension to existing -
Performing Arts Building)
Preliminary Approval for a Master Plan
MCU20/0072 Extension to Educational Establishment – demountable buildings with central
car park area (Approval recently cancelled)
MCU18/0097 Education Type 2 School (Car park)
MCU17/0073 Wellbeing Type 3 Worship
05/0355 Change to Existing Approval – new temporary administration building and
classroom
REC15/0022 Reconfiguration of a lot
07/1466 Education Type 1 - Childcare
05/0355 Change Relevant Period, Change to Development Approval, Condition to a
Condition of Approval
05/0355 Extension to Educational Establishment
23134 DA Educational Establishment, Place of Worship & Industrial Uses with Staged Lot
Reconfiguration
An extract of the approved master plan included within MCU23/0096 Preliminary Approval for a
Master Plan is included below for reference:
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Figure 9 – Preliminary Approval Master Plan (MCU23/0096)
2.2. Site Description
The site has a total area of 6.17ha and is currently occupied by Good Shepherd Lutheran College
and a childcare centre. The site has road frontage to Eumundi Noosa Road and Walter Hay Drive.
The school has developed over the years without an approved master plan in place with various
development applications submitted as the school expanded.
2.3. Surrounding Land Uses
The site is located in Noosaville and surrounded by industrial, residential, community and open
space recreation land uses. Land directly adjoining the site to the northwest is owned by Energex
Limited with an Energex substation constructed on the lot.
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; and
• Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020).
3.2. Noosa Plan 2020
The following codes from the Noosa Plan 2020 are applicable to this development:
• Noosaville Local Plan Code;
• Community Facilities Zone Code;
• Community Activities Code;
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• Works Codes.
The subject site is located in Noosaville and is zoned Community Facilities Zone Code. The
proposed use is identified as a consistent use 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
• storeys 2 storeys max 1 storey
• metres 8 metres Shed A 2.7 metres
Shed B 3.96 metres
Shed C 3.27metres
Site cover 50% 26%
Gross floor area 1000m² max (individual Shed A 112m2
buildings)
Shed B 71.5m2
Shed C 68.25m2
Boundary setbacks
Ground Floor Plan / up to 4.5m
Frontage 6.0 metres min All sheds > 6 metres
Side (northeast) 3.0 metres min All sheds > 3 metres
Side/rear (southeast) 3.0 metres min Shed A 23 metres
Shed B 2 metres X
Shed C 2 metres X
Length of wall 30 metres max < 30 metres
Roof Form
• Pitch Min 5 degrees 5 degrees
Landscaping
Landscaping 9265m² min - 15% 15%
Carparking 189 spaces 298 spaces
Noosaville Local Plan Code
Existing Vegetation
Acceptable Outcome AO5 of the Noosaville Local Plan Code states:
AO5 Development retains and enhances existing mature trees and
character vegetation contributing to the vegetated backdrop, character and habitat
values of the local plan area, including:
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(a) riparian vegetation, particularly mangroves adjacent to the Noosa River, Weyba
Creek, Lake Doonella and their tributaries;
(b) remnant melaleucas and eucalypt trees;
(c) the vegetated drainage lines through residential estates; and
(d) other character vegetation where identified in Figure 7.2.4.4 (Noosaville Framework
and Character plan) or Figure 7.2.4.5 (Noosa Business Centre Framework and
Character plan):
The proposal seeks the removal of 2 existing gum trees and does not adopt the acceptable
outcome AO5 of the Noosaville Local Plan Code. As such, the proposal requires assessment
against the Performance Outcome PO5:
PO5 Development retains and enhances existing mature trees and
character vegetation contributing to the vegetated backdrop, character and habitat values of
the local plan area.
Assessment
The proposal seeks to remove 2 mature trees to facilitate the construction of shed B and C. The
clearing works will be necessary and it is considered that the location of the gum trees in proximity
to adjacent houses, structures and high use areas is undesirable in this instance. No clearing is
proposed for the replacement and installation of an acoustic fence to the north of the site, at the
rear of properties along Regatta Circuit.
The proposal satisfies the Performance Outcome PO5 of the Noosaville Local Plan Code.
Surrounding Vegetation
Acceptable Outcome AO7.4 of the Noosaville Local Plan Code states:
AO7.4 Development respects the scale of surrounding vegetation and maximises the
opportunity for retention of existing vegetation and incorporates soft
landscaping between buildings.
The proposal seeks to remove 2 existing gum trees from within the subject site and does not adopt
the acceptable outcome AO7.4 of the Noosaville Local Plan Code. Despite not adopting the
acceptable outcome AO7.4 of the Noosaville Local Plan Code, the proposal satisfies the
performance outcome PO7 for the following reasons:
PO7 Buildings, structures and landscaping are integrated with the natural landscape
and reflect the riverside character and setting of the local plan area in terms of form,
composition and protection of neighbourhood amenity.
Assessment
The proposal requires the removal of 2 existing gum trees however seeks to establish a 2m wide
landscaping strip between sheds B and C to the southeastern side boundary. The inclusion of this
soft landscaping strip integrates the proposed sheds within the natural landscape and protects the
neighbourhood amenity within Seacove Court.
The proposal satisfies the Performance Outcome PO7 of the Noosaville Local Plan Code.
Community Facilities Zone Code
Setbacks
Acceptable Outcome AO19.1 of the Community Facilities Zone Code states:
AO19.1 Buildings and roofed structures are set back:
(a) for sites within urban boundaries at least:
(i) 6 metres from a road frontage; and
(ii) 3 metres from other boundaries unless the land adjoins the Environmental
Management and Conservation Zone where the minimum setback is 5m; or
(b) for sites outside of the urban boundaries at least:
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(i) for uses involving towers or tanks, a distance at least equal to the height of
the structure;
(ii) otherwise 10 metres from any boundary.
AND
(c) a distance greater the riparian buffer area shown on Biodiversity, Waterways and
Wetlands Overlay maps.
(d) 100 metres from the level of Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT) in tidal areas (and to
incorporate natural vegetation and other buffer elements)
(e) 50 metres from freshwater habitats (and to incorporate natural vegetation and other
buffer elements)
The proposal does not adopt the 3m side boundary setback offered within acceptable outcome
AO19.1 of the Community Facilities Zone Code. Despite not adopting the acceptable outcome
AO19.1 of the Community Facilities Zone Code, the proposal satisfies the performance outcome
PO19 for the following reasons:
PO19 Buildings and other structures:
(a) provide amenity for users of the premises as well as preserve the visual and
acoustic amenity of adjoining and nearby properties;
(b) allow space for required vehicle parking;
(c) preserve existing vegetation to buffer the building;
(d) allow for landscaping between buildings;
(e) avoid large areas of continuous wall planes by varying the building setbacks and
using appropriate techniques to provide visual relief; and
(f) help protect the natural character and visual amenity of the Noosa River system
and other watercourses where relevant.
Assessment
(a) The proposal seeks to adopt a 2m setback in lieu of 3m to the southeastern side boundary
however provides a landscaping buffer to preserve the acoustic amenity of adjoining
neighbours within Seacove Court.
(b) The development is subject to a Master Plan (MCU23/0096) and provides parking in excess
of the requirements.
(c) The proposal seeks to establish a 2m landscape buffer to the southeastern side boundary
and adequately buffers the development.
(d) As included above, the proposal allows a 2m wide landscaping buffer to the side boundary
which softens the visual appearance of the sheds to Seacove Court.
(e) The proposal avoids presenting large continuous walls to side boundary setbacks by
providing adequate landscape buffering to neighbouring properties.
(f) The development is not located within proximity to the Noosa River System.
The proposal satisfies the Performance Outcome PO19 of the Community Facilities Zone Code.
Acoustic Fencing
Acceptable Outcome AO29 of the Community Facilities Zone Code states:
AO29 Where adjoining land in a residential zone or a sensitive land use:
(a) a minimum 1.8 metre high solid acoustic screen fence and a 2 metre wide
landscape strip is provided along the full length of all common site boundaries; and
(b) intrusive or noise generating outdoor activities are located and orientated away
from sensitive land uses.
The proposal seeks to establish a 2.4m high acoustic fence along the length of the northeastern
property boundary adjoining established residential development and does not provide a 2 metre
wide landscape strip along the full length of all common boundaries. The proposal does not adopt
the acceptable outcome AO29 of the Community Facilities Zone Code and thus requires
assessment against the performance outcome PO29:
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PO29 Where land adjoins the major road network, land within a residential zone or a sensitive
land use:
(a) development is appropriately setback and buffered by vegetation or other screening;
(b) development is of a scale compatible with buildings in the adjoining residential zone;
and
(c) buildings and other structures contribute to the streetscape and skyline.
Assessment
(a) The proposal provides a 2.4m high acoustic fence along the length of the northeastern
property boundary in order to provide greater acoustic amenity to neighbouring residents.
(b) The existing fence reaches a maximum of 2.4m high and is consistent with the existing
situation. The fencing provides a scale compatible with the adjoining residential zone.
(c) The fencing is not viewed from the street and maintains the existing skyline.
The proposal satisfies the Performance Outcome PO29 of the Community Facilities Zone Code.
4. CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
The applicant was referred to the following Referral Agencies:
• Energex
The Department is an advice referral agency for the purpose of the Electricity Act 1994 and
Electricity Safety Act 2002 in accordance with Schedule 10, Part 9, Division 2, Table 2, Item 1
(10.9.2.2.1) – Material Change of use of premises within 100m of a substation site or subject to an
easement for the benefit of a distribution entity under the Electricity Act and the easement is for a
supply network.
Energex has responded advising that the proposal is Approved in full - subject to conditions.
4.2. Internal Council Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers for review and/or comment:
• Senior Environment Officer, Development Assessment – as conditioned.
5. CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
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 application 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 MCU25/0099 for a Material Change of Use - Educational
Establishment situated at 115 Eumundi Noosa Rd Noosaville Qld 4566 and described as Lot 115
SP 313502, it is recommended the application be approved in accordance with the following details
for the Decision Notice:
1. APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No: MCU25/0099
Street address: 115 Eumundi Noosa Rd Noosaville Qld 4566
Real property description: Lot 115 SP 313502
Planning Scheme: Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020)
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2. DECISION DETAILS
Council decided to issue the following type of approval:
• Development Permit for a Material Change of Use - Educational Establishment
3. CURRENCY PERIOD OF APPROVAL
The currency period for this development approval is stated in the conditions below.
4. ASSESSMENT MANAGER CONDITIONS
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. 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.
Currency Period
2. This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 18 November 2031 unless
an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council.
Approved Plans
3. 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
1 - Site Plan, prepared by Just Sheds -
A1 - 101 A Site Plan and Typical Fence Elevation, 23/08/2024
prepared by Soul Space Building Design
6 of 7 - Elevation (Shed A), prepared by Just Sheds 12/12/2023
- - Elevation and Floor Plan (Shed A), 12/12/2023
prepared by Just Sheds
6 of 7 - Elevation (Shed B), prepared by Just Sheds 12/12/2023
- - Elevation and Floor Plan (Shed B), 12/12/2023
prepared by Just Sheds
6 of 7 - Elevation (Shed C), prepared by Just Sheds 12/12/2023
- - Elevation and Floor Plan (Shed C), 12/12/2023
prepared by Just Sheds
Building Height
4. The maximum height of the development must not exceed 8 metres above the ground level.
Vegetation Clearing
5. Vegetation clearing for the proposed sheds must be undertaken in accordance with the
Approved Reference Document (“Photo 1” provided by Applicant).
6. Fauna or fauna habitat relating to approved tree removal/clearing works must be managed
by a qualified person*.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
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7. All tree and vegetation removal works must be undertaken by a qualified person*.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
Landscaping Works
8. The development site must be landscaped. The works must be undertaken prior to the issue
final certificate/s and include the following:
(a) the works shown on the Approved Plans
(b) a 2-metre-wide landscaping strip between the sheds, labelled “B” and “C”, and the
boundary fence of the subject site, uncompromised by infrastructure items, capable of
screening the sheds from the rear gardens of houses in Seacove Court.
(c) Landscaping garden provided to the northern boundary of the subject site.
(d) Landscape gardens must include Syzygium austral and Callistemon viminalis planted in
accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP2 - Landscaping. The vegetation
planted must have a minimum pot size of 25 litre with an average spacing of 1 metre.
9. All landscaping between the sheds B and C and the Seacove Court boundary fence must be
established on the subject site prior to the issue of final inspection certificate/s for sheds B
and C.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
10. All landscape works must be established and maintained in accordance with the approved
design for the life of the development, and in a manner that ensures healthy, sustained and
vigorous plant growth. All plant material must be allowed to grow to full form and be
refurbished when its life expectancy is reached.
5. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
Photo 1 Photo 1- Removal of Existing Gum Trees, prepared 28/08/2025
by Applicant
6. REFERRAL AGENCIES
The referral agencies applicable to this application are:
Referral Status Referral Agency and Referral Trigger Response
Address
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Advice Energex Level 1, 26 Schedule 10, Part 9, The agency provided its
Reddacliff Street, Division 2, Table 2, Item 1 response on 12
Newstead QLD 4006 (10.9.2.2.1) – Material September 2025
Change of use of (Reference No. ECM
premises within 100m of 13800454-27844504).
a substation site or A copy of the response
subject to an easement is attached
for the benefit of a
distribution entity under
the Electricity Act and the
easement is for a supply
network
7. ADVISORY NOTES
The following notes are included for guidance and information purposes only and do not form part
of the assessment manager conditions:
PLANNING
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003
1. There may be a requirement to establish a Cultural Heritage Management Plan and/or obtain
approvals pursuant to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (ACH Act).
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.
Development Compliance Inspection
3. Prior to the commencement of the use, please contact Council's Development Assessment
Branch to arrange a Development Compliance Inspection.
Infrastructure Charges
4. 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.
Nature Conservation Act
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5. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure compliance with the Nature Conservation
Wildlife Management Regulation 2006 which is regulated by the State Government.
There may be a requirement to undertake a Flora Survey pursuant to Flora Survey
Guidelines prior to any clearing activities pursuant to Chapter 4 of the Nature Conservation
Wildlife Management Regulation 2006. Exemptions are listed in Division 5 of the same Act.
Further information can be obtained at this website https://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/licences-
permits/plants-animals/protected-plants/ or by calling the Department of Environment and
Heritage Protection on 1300 130 372.
There may also be a requirement to obtain State Government Approval of a Species
Management Plan prior to any activities that tamper with any place that is being used by a
native animal for breeding activities. This is regulated by Section 332 of the Nature
Conservation Wildlife Management Regulation 2006. Further information regarding this
matter can be obtained at this website https://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/licences-permits/plants-
animals/species-management-program/ or by calling the relevant State Department.
Sustainability
6. 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.
Retention of Existing Trees
7. The existing trees on adjoining properties must be retained and protected during construction
wherever achievable. 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.
Qualified Person
8. Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
(a) Managing Fauna protection is considered to be a certified Fauna Spotter Catcher.
(b) Undertaking, supervising tree works and preparing arboriculture certification, is
considered to be a person with a minimum three years current experience in tree
protection, hazard identification/mitigation and either:
(i) International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
(ii) A Diploma of Arboriculture.
(iii) A minimum AQF (Level 3)
Local Native Plant Species
9. Suitable Local Native Plant Species can be found in Table SC6.3.4.2 and Table SC6.3.4.3
of Schedule 6 of the Noosa Plan 2020 Planning Scheme Policy 2 Landscaping
(https://noosaplan.noosa.qld.gov.au/eplan/rules/0/17/0/8180/0/29)
8. PROPERTY NOTES
Not applicable.
9. VARIATION APPROVAL DETAILS
Not applicable.
10. FURTHER DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRED
Type of Development Permit Required Subject of the required Development Permit
Development Permit for Building Works All building work.
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11. SUBMISSIONS
Not applicable.
12. RIGHTS OF APPEAL
You are entitled to appeal against this decision. A copy of the relevant appeal provisions from the
Planning Act 2016 is attached.
During the appeal period, you as the applicant may suspend your appeal period and make written
representations to Council about the conditions contained within the development approval. If
Council agrees or agrees in part with the representations, a negotiated decision notice will be
issued. Only one negotiated decision notice may be given.
13. OTHER DETAILS
If you wish to obtain more information about the decision, electronic copies are available online at
www.noosa.qld.gov.au or at Council Offices.
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