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Delegated Report - Code - Planning - MCU25 0022 & OPW26 0029 (As Published) · MCU25/0022
DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT DELEGATED REPORT
Author Development Planner, Matthew Pinese
Development Assessment
APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No. MCU25/0022 and OPW25/0029
Applicant Lachlan Dene Ace Robins
Proposal Material Change of Use - Dwelling house
Properly Made Date 26 February 2025
Information Request Date Not Applicable
Information Response Date Not Applicable
Report Reviewed & Ben Micallef 23 July 2026
Finalised By
PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address 193 Sankeys Road, Federal Qld 4568
RP Description Lot 6 on RP216727
Land Area 60470m²
Existing Use of Land Vacant with an unapproved structure built between July 2023
and August 2024
STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area
Zone Rural
Precinct Not applicable
Local Plan Area Not applicable
Overlays Agricultural Land Overlay Map
- Agricultural Land Conservation Area
Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Map
- MSES Environmental Values
- Area of Biodiversity Significance
- Waterways
- MSES Regulated Vegetation – Intersecting a watercourse
- MSES Regulated Vegetation – Category R GBR Riverine
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- Riparian Buffer Area
Bushfire Hazard
- Medium Potential Bushfire Intensity
- Potential Impact Buffer
Landslide Hazard Overlay
- High Hazard Area
- Moderate Hazard Area
Regional Infrastructure Overlay Map
- Major Transmission Line Corridor
- Major Electricity Transmission Buffer
- Water Supply Catchment
Koala Habitat Area Map
- Core Koala Habitat Area
Assessment Type Code
1. PROPOSAL
The application seeks approval for a Material Change of Use - Dwelling house.
The locality and proposal plan are included below.
Figure 1 – Locality
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Figure 2 – Site Plan
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Figure 3 – Layout Plans
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Figure 3 – Sections
Figure 4 – Existing unapproved structure (Conditioned/annotated to be removed)
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2. SITE DETAILS
2.1. Site History
In February 2025, resulting from a complaint (RM2024/19297), a compliance investigation
(COM25/0041) was carried out on the subject land in relation to assessable building works that
were being carried out without the required permit. These unapproved building works were for a
carport constructed between July 2023 to August 2024, as shown in Figure 4.
In response to this compliance investigation, the landowner submitted this application.
2.2. Site Description
The site is located on Lot 6 on RP216727 at 193 Sankeys Road, Federal. The site is 60470m² and
includes power and access easements, particularly a 120m wide power easement that runs
diagonally through the subject land from the northwestern corner to the southeastern corner. The
contours suggest that the land is
2.3. Surrounding Land Uses
To the north and east of the subject land there are other rural zoned lots with bushland and
occasional cleared areas for dwellings or small-scale farming.
To the south and west the surrounding properties along Sankeys Road include a mix of rural
residential uses. Notably, 195 Sankeys Road is a residential property featuring a house and
outbuildings, while 14 Sankeys Road is a larger rural holding with a house and multiple structures,
which are used for lifestyle farming and equestrian activities.
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:
• Rural Zone Code;
• Low Density Housing Code;
• Works Codes;
• Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
• Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
• Landslide Hazard Overlay Code
• Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code
The subject site is in Federal and is zoned Rural. 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:
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Criteria Planning Scheme Proposal Complies
Building height
• storeys 2 storeys max 1 storey
• metres 8 metres Less than 8 metres
Gross floor area 500m² max 77m²
Boundary setbacks
Ground Floor Plan / up to 4.5m
Frontage 10 metres min 12 metres
Side (east) 10 metres min 30 metres
Side (south/west) 10 metres min 65 metres
Rear 10 metres min 3 metres X
Length of wall 15 metres max 14 metres
Carparking 2 spaces min Space for 2 car parks
Setbacks
Rear Setback
AO8.4 of the Rural Zone Code states the following:
AO8.4
In addition to the circumstances of AO8.1, to AO8.3 above, buildings and structures meet the
following minimum boundary setbacks:
20 metres from a property boundary of adjoining land in the Environmental management and
conservation zone, unless such land is in private ownership;
a distance greater than the width of the riparian buffer area shown on Biodiversity, Waterways
and Wetland Overlay maps;
10 metres from a road frontage; and
10 metres from the side and rear boundaries or 6 metres where the lot area does not exceed 1
hectare, with the exception that if the height of the building or structure exceeds 9 metres the
setback to the side and rear boundaries is equal to twice its height in metres.
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The development proposes a 4.6m rear setback for the proposed shed and therefore does not
meet AO8.4(d) of the Rural Zone Code. The development is therefore required to meet the
corresponding performance outcome PO8 of the Rural Zone Code, which states the following:
PO8
Notwithstanding that intensive rural activities may need greater separation distances, buildings
and other structures are appropriately sited and designed to:
a. avoid environmental harm or nuisance to sensitive land uses, including adverse impacts
on amenity values, over and above what could reasonably be expected in the rural zone;
b. avoid adverse impact on ecologically important areas including National Parks,
watercourses, and wetlands;
c. mitigate risks associated with the use of chemicals or air pollutants; and
d. avoid conflict with rural uses and activities on adjoining properties.
The proposed shed is sited at the rear of the property to minimise environmental impacts and avoid
nuisance to nearby sensitive land uses, consistent with the intent of the Rural Zone Code and the
Strategic Framework outcomes for maintaining rural amenity. The nearest sensitive receptor, being
the dwelling at 179 Sankeys Road, Federal, is located more than 200 metres from the proposed
structure, satisfying the separation requirements for rural activities.
The shed is intended for storage purposes only and is proposed with a rear boundary setback of
4.6 metres. This location responds to existing site constraints, including an electrical easement, an
access easement, and the mapped riparian buffer, which collectively limit alternative siting
opportunities. The proposed siting achieves compliance with Performance Outcome PO1 of the
Rural Zone Code by ensuring the structure is appropriately located to avoid adverse impacts on
environmental features and maintain functional site access.
Biodiversity Overlay and Waterways and Wetlands Overlay
Area of Biodiversity Significance and Riparian Buffer Area
The proposed shed avoids encroachment into the mapped Area of Biodiversity Significance and
the Riparian Buffer Area identified under the Biodiversity Overlay and Waterways and Wetlands
Overlay. The structure is positioned approximately 30 metres from the centreline of the mapped
waterway and at the edge of the biodiversity area, consistent with Performance Outcomes PO2
and PO3 of this overlay code. Access to the shed will utilise the existing internal driveway, reducing
the need for additional vegetation clearing and maintaining the ecological integrity of the site.
Regional Infrastructure Overlay Code
Major Electricity Infrastructure
The subject land is constrained by a mapped Major Transmission Line Corridor and a Major
Electricity Transmission Buffer, as shown in Figure 5. The site for the proposed Dwelling House is
located outside these mapped areas, and it is noted that the planning scheme permits class 10
buildings, such as the proposed shed, within the extent of Major Electricity Transmission Buffer.
As discussed in more detail in Section 4.1 Referral Agencies of this report, there is an existing
unapproved structure shown in Figure 4. Originally, this structure was required to be removed in
accordance with the requirements of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (Qld) and Powerlink’s
infrastructure protection guidelines. However, the applicant negotiated further with Powerlink about
retaining the structure within the easement referenced 601108825 over Lot 6 on RP216727.
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Figure 5 – Mapped Major Transmission Line Corridor and a Major Electricity Transmission Buffer under the
Regional Infrastructure Overlay Map
4. CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
In accordance with its jurisdiction under Schedule 10 Part 9 Division 2 of the Planning Regulation
2017, Powerlink Queensland was a Referral Agency (Advice) for the above development
application.
Specifically, the application required assessment by Powerlink Queensland under the following
referral triggers:
• For material change of use – all or part of the premises are subject to a transmission entity
easement which is part of the transmission supply network (Table 2 1b).
• For operational work – all or part of the premises are subject to a transmission entity
easement which is part of the transmission supply network (Table 3 1a).
The applicant referred the application to Powerlink Queensland on 14 April 2025. The referral was
made in accordance with Section 54 of the Planning Act 2016.
Powerlink Queensland responded on 4 June 2025 confirming support of this application subject to
the inclusion of the conditions in their response in Council’s Decision Notice.
With reference to the unapproved structure shown in Figure 4, Powerlink has in their amended
response stated that the submitted plans and reports are supported, subject to their recommended
conditions.
The conditions recommended by Powerlink include the requirement to surrender the existing
easement referenced 601108825 over Lot 6 on RP216727 and contemporaneously register a
replacement easement over Lot 6 on RP216727 on terms satisfactory to Powerlink.
The terms of the replacement easement shall include but not be limited to permitting the location
of the awning/shelter site (set out in Attachment 2 - Assessed Plans) to remain within the easement
area only while the Applicant remains the registered owner of Lot 6 on RP216727 and requiring
the awning/shelter to be removed or relocated at the applicant's cost, if directed by Powerlink.
As requested by Powerlink, the conditions included in their amended Referral Agency Response
will be imposed by Council in their role as the Assessment Manager for this development as an
attachment to the decision made by Council.
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4.2. Internal Council Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers for review and/or comment:
• Coordinator Engineering
Council’s Coordinator Engineering notes that the subject site is mapped as being in a landslide
hazard area. The applicant has provided a “Slope Stability Assessment” that includes
recommendations for the construction of the development. A relevant condition has been included
to ensure these recommendations are implemented as part of carrying out this development.
The proposed development also includes the construction of an access driveway extending from
the existing driveway in the road reserve to the proposed new dwelling. There are no significant
concerns with the proposed driveway and suitable conditions have been included.
• Senior Environmental Officer
An Internal Memo (Document ref: 24382022) has been completed, which details Council’s
environmental assessment of the proposed development. The proposed locations of the Dwelling
house and shed are supported from an environmental perspective and conditions are
recommended to be in the Decision Notice.
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 MCU25/0022 and OPW25/0029 for a Material Change of Use -
Dwelling house situated at 193 Sankeys Road, Federal Qld 4568 and described as Lot 6 on
RP216727, it is recommended the application be approved in accordance with the following details
for the Decision Notice:
1. APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No: MCU25/0022 and OPW25/0029
Street address: 193 Sankeys Road, Federal Qld 4568
Real property description: Lot 6 on RP216727
Planning Scheme: Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020)
2. DECISION DETAILS
Council decided to issue the following type of approval:
• Development Permit for a Material Change of Use - Dwelling house
• Development Permit for Operational Works – Vehicle Crossover
3. CURRENCY PERIOD OF APPROVAL
The currency period for this development approval is stated in the conditions below.
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4. ASSESSMENT MANAGER CONDITIONS
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE (MCU25/0022
PLANNING
Approved Plans
1. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the
approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table unless
otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
2022026 01 of 09 A Site Plan prepared by Indecom Solutions 18/02/2025
2022026 02 of 09 A House Site Plan prepared by Indecom 18/02/2025
Solutions
2022026 03 of 09 A Shed Site Plan prepared by Indecom 18/02/2025
Solutions
2022026 04 of 09 A Awning/Shelter Site Plan prepared by 18/02/2025
Indecom Solutions
2022026 05 of 09 A House Site Section A-A prepared by 18/02/2025
Indecom Solutions
2022026 06 of 09 A Shed Site Section B-B prepared by Indecom 18/02/2025
Solutions
Page No: 1 - Floor Plan prepared by Frame Steel 16/03/2023
Page No: 2 - Elevations prepared by Frame Steel 16/03/2023
Page No: 3 - Elevations prepared by Frame Steel 16/03/2023
- - Building Layout prepared by Best Shed -
- - Internal Layout -
Building Height
2. The maximum height of the development must not exceed 8.0 metres above the finished
ground level and the natural ground surface.
Currency Period
3. This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 19 January 2032, unless
an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council.
Landscaping
4. Existing trees on the site must be retained, except where required to be removed to
accommodate the approved dwelling and shed.
5. Existing vegetation in the road reserve must be retained, unless written authorisation from
Council is granted for the clearing.
6. Trees to be retained must be protected from clearing or construction activities by:
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a. clearly marking vegetation to be retained with flagging tape
b. installing protective fencing around the drip line of the vegetation
c. restricting stockpiling, storage and vehicle parking to those areas which are already
cleared
d. using low impact construction techniques around vegetation.
Storage of Chemical and Hazardous Substances
7. Any storage of flammable and/or combustible liquids must comply with the minor storage
provisions of Australian Standard AS1940 “The Storage and Handling of Flammable and
Combustible Liquids”.
8. The storage of chemicals must be within a secure and designated storage area that is safe,
well-ventilated, and free from potential ignition sources. The storage of hazardous chemical
must comply with the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, which outlines specific
requirements for safe storage and handling of hazardous chemicals.
Bushfire Management
9. An accessible dam, swimming pool or water tank (in addition to day-to-day water supply)
with an onsite water volume of not less than 5,000 litres must be available for firefighting
purposes, located within reasonable proximity to building.
10. A water supply outlet pipe 50 millimetres in diameter and fitted with a standard fire brigade
fitting must be connected to the water supply (other than where the water supply is in a
swimming pool or dam).
ENGINEERING
Site Access and Driveways
11. An access driveway must be provided from the existing formation in Sankeys Road to all
parking and manoeuvring areas of the development. The works must be undertaken
generally in accordance with the approved plans.
Stormwater Drainage
12. Stormwater runoff from the development must be disposed of on-site without causing scour
or damage to the subject site or any adjoining property.
Easements
13. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the relevant service provider, any public or third-party
infrastructure located on the subject site must be placed within an easement registered
against the title of the property.
14. All easements must be designed in accordance with the planning scheme and granted at no
cost to the Grantee. Where the Grantee is Council or a service authority, the easement
documentation must be in accordance with the Grantee’s standard easement terms. Draft
easement documentation must be submitted to Council for endorsement.
15. All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the subject land,
unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
Geotechnical Stability
16. All development works must be carried out in accordance with the recommendations
contained in the Slope Stability Assessment prepared by Civil Quality Assurance Pty Ltd
dated 17 July 2023.
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Earthworks and Retaining Walls
17. All fill and associated batters must be contained entirely within the subject site unless written
permission from the respective landowner(s) is provided to Council. All earthworks must be
undertaken in accordance with the provisions of Australian Standard AS3798: Guidelines on
Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Developments.
18. All retaining walls must be designed and constructed in accordance with the planning scheme
and must be certified by an RPEQ where exceeding 1.0m in height. All retaining walls that
are publicly accessible and exceed 1.0m in height must be fitted with a commercial grade
safety fence.
Damage to Services and Assets
19. Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the development works
must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the following times:
a. where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety, immediately;
or
b. where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the development.
20. Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services and assets
must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR OPERATIONAL WORKS (OPW25/0029)
1. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the
approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table unless
otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
2022026 07 of 09 A Access Driveway Working Plan prepared by 18/02/2025
Indecom Solutions
2022026 08 of 09 A Access Driveway Cross Sections Sheet 1 of 18/02/2025
2 prepared by Indecom Solutions
2022026 09 of 09 A Access Driveway Cross Sections Sheet 2 of 18/02/2025
2 prepared by Indecom Solutions
2. The Currency Period for this development approval lapses if the development has not
substantially started by 19 January 2028, unless an application to extend the currency period
is approved by Council.
3. All works must be constructed and work procedure undertaken in accordance with:
a. The approved plans/documents and conditions detailed in this Decision Notice.
b. The relevant conditions of the higher order Material Change of Use approval ref.
MCU24/0123 to which this approval relates.
c. All relevant Council Planning Scheme Policies, standard drawings, standard
specifications and guidelines.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
Bonds
4. A site control and/or compliance bond of $5,000 is to be submitted to Council prior to the pre-
start meeting. The pre-start meeting will only be held once Council's Construction
Engineering Officer has confirmation that the bond monies have been received by Council.
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5. The bond will be refunded less any costs incurred by Council in ensuring compliance with
these conditions or any additional inspections incurred for substandard work or work
undertaken not in accordance with this permit.
6. Bonds must:
a. have approval of the bond calculations and amount from Council prior to lodgement
b. be lodged with Council and accompanied by the Bond Administration Fee/s.
c. be requested for release by writing to Council, when relevant approval requirements
have been met.
PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORKS
Engineering
7. All necessary approvals from external service providers (e.g., Unitywater) and external
parties on which the development works are proposed have been obtained and a copy
supplied to Council.
8. A condition report including photographs of the frontage of the site must be completed and
submitted to council at the prestart meeting / prior to any works commencing.
9. Certificates demonstrating currency of public liability insurance and works insurance covering
the works must be submitted to Council prior to the prestart meeting.
10. Council must be contacted at least 5 working days prior to any works commencing to
organise a prestart. The contact number to arrange a pre-start meeting is 5329 6500. The
pre-start meeting must include the relevant parties for the following aspects of the works:
a. Civil engineering works;
b. Erosion and sediment control works;
c. Other relevant parties
11. A Construction Management Plan must be submitted prior to Council attending the prestart
meeting and must address the following:
a. Traffic management during all phases of construction;
b. Adequate parking arrangements for works and deliveries;
c. appropriate traffic signage in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD); and
d. provision for safe vehicle and pedestrian access across the frontage of the site both
during daily construction and after daily construction has ceased.
12. Any changes to the details associated with the supervising RPEQ or Principal Contractor
during construction, must be notified to council in writing within five business days of the
change occurring.
13. Any conflict between the development and an existing or proposed service must be referred
to the relevant service authority for determination prior to commencement of works.
DURING CONSTRUCTION
Engineering
14. The developer must meet any costs to repair damage to any Council asset during
construction, where damage is a result of the development works. Damage to assets must
be repaired immediately where it creates a hazard to the community. In circumstances where
the damage does not create a hazard to the community, it must be repaired immediately on
completion of the works associated with the development.
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15. All works must be supervised by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
who is independent of the Developer and Principal Contractor, and they must certify that all
works conform to the Operational Works permit. Where municipal works are involved, such
confirmation must be submitted for the respective hold points prior to any site inspection by
Council Officers.
16. All works must be constructed and work procedure undertaken in accordance with:
a. The approved plans/documents and conditions detailed in this Decision Notice;
b. All relevant Noosa Council Planning Scheme Policies, standard drawings, standard
specifications and guidelines; and
c. The latest version of the Healthy Waterways document “Water Sensitive Urban Design
Technical Design Guidelines for South East Queensland” for all water quality devices
to be constructed on site.
Pavement Design and Construction
17. Pavement design for privately owned works must be undertaken in accordance with the
relevant standards. Structural integrity of the driveway and car park areas will remain the
responsibility of the property owner/developer and must be certified by an RPEQ.
Works within Road Reserve/Reinstatement
18. Safe vehicle and pedestrian access on all streets in the vicinity of the development must be
maintained at all times. Should footpath/road closures be necessary to carry out construction
works, Council’s Engineering Officer must be notified prior to the proposed closure and all
requirements complied with.
19. All frontage works must match neatly with existing road and verge/footpath features.
Additional works beyond the frontage may be required to provide an acceptable transition to
existing road and verge/footpath profiles.
20. Electrical conduits or other services proposed to be installed within existing and proposed
road reserves under existing sealed carriageways, concrete pathways, concrete/sealed
driveways or significant vegetation must be installed by boring. Trenching is not permitted,
unless specifically approved by Council.
Site Access and Driveways
21. Driveway crossovers must be constructed in accordance with council’s Standard Drawings
RS-056 and any associated addendum.
22. Any existing unnecessary or redundant property accesses must be removed, and the kerb,
footpath and verge area reinstated to match the existing footpath and/or verge treatments.
Grassed verge areas to be reinstated must be provided with 100 mm topsoil and grass seed
or turf, and must be maintained by the developer until established.
23. The following must be complied with during the construction of the required
crossover/driveway:
a. The driveway surfacing must consist of either an approved hot mixed asphaltic
concrete or patterned/plain concrete OR an approved all-weather purpose material;
b. The driveway must be constructed so as not to concentrate stormwater runoff onto
neighbouring properties;
c. Underground service conduits for water supply, electricity and any other services must
be provided as part of the access driveway;
d. Where there is an existing pedestrian path, a matching crossfall must be provided for
the driveway on the alignment of the path, for the full width of the path; and
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e. The property access must be located a minimum of 1m clear of existing power poles,
streetlights or other signage. The developer is responsible for any necessary relocation
of existing services to provide this clearance and must contact the relevant service
authorities and comply with their requirements in relation to these works.
Earthworks and Retaining Walls
24. All earthworks shall be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of AS 3798 Guidelines
on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Development.
25. Fall protection must be provided to retaining walls that are over 1m high.
26. Slope and batters are a maximum grade of:
a. 1 in 6 where in proximity to waterbodies;
b. 1 in 4 for grassed areas;
c. 1 in 3 for planted areas; and
d. 1 in 2 for combined structural engineering and planting solutions.
Stormwater Drainage
27. Appropriate scour protection must be provided at the outlet of all stormwater pipes including
temporary outlets.
28. Works associated with this permit must not adversely impact on the existing drainage
conditions on other properties (e.g., by blocking or interfering with natural overland flows).
29. Construction of all internal stormwater drainage works must comply with the relevant
section/s of Australian Standard AS/NZS 3500.3.
Erosion and Sediment Control
30. Prescribed Water Contaminants (as defined in Schedule 10 of Environmental Protection
Regulation 2019) must not be released from the site or to waters within the site, or be likely
to be released should rainfall occur, unless all reasonable and practicable measures are
taken to prevent or minimise the release and concentration of contamination.
31. Sediment and erosion control measures must be in place prior to works commencing. If such
measures are not in place or are not satisfactory, “on the spot” fines may be issued. Such
fines can be issued if sediments from the site are found to enter or have the potential to enter
Council’s stormwater system, natural waterways, any downstream stormwater filtration
system or adversely impacting on other properties. The sediment and erosion control design
and measures have NOT been approved, it is the site's Supervising Engineer who is
responsible for ensuring that the sediment and erosion control measures have:
a. Been duly designed by an RPEQ or CPESC and constructed in accordance with "best
practise" methods;
b. Been revised by an RPEQ or CPESC to address the issues raised by changes in the
projected construction schedule and/or methods;
c. Been revised to address predicted rainfall events; and
d. Achieve the desired environmental outcomes.
Council may request further controls to be installed should the implemented measures be
found inefficient.
32. The erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed and maintained in
accordance with the supervising engineer instructions and the current best practice
standards * (Refer to Advisory Note).
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33. The developer must ensure non-essential exposure of soil is prevented by restricting the
extent of disturbance and minimising the duration of soil exposure to adverse weather
conditions and effectively turf, cover or stabilise any disturbed area without delay and prior
to rainfall occurring.
34. The developer must ensure sediment does not leave the site or enter onto adjoining
properties or Council’s drainage system due to surface runoff or on tyres of vehicles and/or
machinery. It is essential to implement appropriate approved erosion and sediment control
measures throughout the site during all phases of construction including vehicle shakedown
pad/grid (or similar) at the access to the construction site. Where sediments or other
contaminants are deposited on a road, they must be removed so as not to enter Council’s
drainage system or waterways.
35. Prior to the completion of the development and commencement of use, all site surfaces must
be effectively stabilised using methods which have achieved effective short-term stabilisation
and which will continue to achieve effective stabilisation in the medium to long-term. For the
purpose of this condition, an effectively stabilised surface is defined as one that does not, or
is not likely to result in visible evidence of soil loss caused by sheet, rill or gully erosion or
lead to sedimentation, or lead to water contamination.
Damage to Services and Assets
36. Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the development works
must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the following times:
a. where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety, immediately;
or
b. where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the development.
c. Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services and
assets must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval.
FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION
Certification
37. Upon completion of the work a certificate must be issued by an RPEQ certifying that the
works have been constructed in accordance with the Operational Works permit.
38. A final inspection and approval of the new driveways and completed reinstatement works by
Council’s Inspector is required. Please contact Council on 5329 6500 to arrange for the
inspection.
Prior to commencement of works
39. Prior to requesting a prestart meeting:
a. The area of vegetation clearing required 25m downslope of the dwelling in accordance
with the Bushfire Attack Level Assessment must be clearly mark out on ground under
the supervision of a suitably qualified Bushfire Practitioner.
b. Tree protection flagging must be installed under the supervision of the Project Arborist.
(Refer to Vegetation Conditions).
c. Submission of a fauna management plan in accordance with the conditions of this
approval.
40. A prestart meeting must be organised with Council’s delegate by calling 5329 6500 (giving
at least five business days’ notice). The prestart meeting must be attended by the responsible
persons for:
a. Bushfire
b. Vegetation removal
c. Fauna Management
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Vegetation
41. Existing trees on the site must be retained, except where required to be removed to
accommodate the approved dwelling. In this regard, the removal of vegetation must not
extend beyond the bushfire separation distances stated/detailed within the bushfire report
and as follows:
a. Maximum of 25 metres downslope of the dwelling in accordance with the referenced
Bushfire Attack Level Assessment.
42. Trees to be retained must be protected from clearing or construction activities by:
a. clearly marking vegetation to be retained with flagging tape
b. installing protective fencing around the drip line of the vegetation where necessary
c. restricting stockpiling, storage and vehicle parking to those areas which are already
cleared
d. using low impact construction techniques around vegetation.
Fauna Management
43. Vegetation must only be removed or disturbed in accordance with a Fauna Management
Plan (or part thereof) prepared by a qualified person* and endorsed prior to any Operational
Works prestart meeting.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
5. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
008.02.23 0 Bushfire Attack Level Assessment prepared by 21/02/2023
Bushfire Risk Reducers
- - Slope Stability Assessment prepared by Civil 17/07/2023
Quality Assurance Pty Ltd
23/8894 - Site Classification Report prepared by Civil Quality 19/07/2023
Assurance Pty Ltd
6. REFERRAL AGENCIES
Not applicable.
7. ADVISORY NOTES
The following notes are included for guidance and information purposes only and do not form part
of the assessment manager conditions:
1. The QLeave levy must be paid prior to the issue of a development permit where it is required.
Council will not be able to issue a Decision Notice without receipt of details that the Levy has
been paid.
Qualified Person
2. For the purpose of preparing a Geotechnical Report, and for certifying geotechnical stability
for the development, a qualified person is considered to be a person who:
a. is a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ); and
b. has a degree in civil engineering or engineering geology; and
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c. has a minimum of 5 years experience in the field of geotechnical engineering or
engineering geology.
Private Infrastructure
3. All private infrastructure for the development must be designed to meet the planning scheme
requirements unless otherwise agreed by the relevant authority
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.
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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