2022-08-09 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                   09 AUGUST 2022


and did not raise any concerns about the absence of approvals until 2018 and therefore it would
be unreasonable to require Noosa Airfield to apply for a development approval. The appeal notice
also suggests that residents’ complaints should be given little weight given the airstrip’s existence
is well known in the locality and is consistent with the planning scheme’s intent for the site,
informing the reasonable expectations of the community.
It is in order for Council to defend the appeal and the recommendation is worded accordingly.


Previous Council Consideration
Not Applicable

Finance & Risk
In issuing the formal notices to Noosa Airfield advice was sought from Council’s planning solicitor
to ensure the notices were not technically deficient and Council’s actions were consistent with the
Planning Act 2016.

It is premature at this stage to provide advice on the likely prospects of the appeal. There will be
costs associated with defending the appeal, particularly if the matter proceeds to trial.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Thynne Macartney – Tim Quirk

Internal Consultation

Departments/Sections Consulted:

    Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                        Corporate Services
    Executive Officer             Director                                  Director
    Executive Support             Community Development                     Financial Services
                                  Community Facilities                      ICT
                                  Libraries & Galleries                     Procurement & Fleet
                                  Local Laws                                Property
                                  Waste & Environmental Health              Revenue Services

    Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development     Infrastructure Services
    Director                      Director                                  Director
    Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services              Asset Management
    Customer Service          x   Development Assessment                    Buildings and Facilities
    Governance                    Economic Development                      Civil Operations
    People and Culture            Environmental Services                    Disaster Management
                                  Strategic Land Use Planning               Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                            Design and Delivery




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