Planning Application Noosaville

The proposed 1.8m diameter satellite dish however requires approval under State Planning
legislation. This is due to the determination outlining that a 1.2m dish in a residential area such as
this being categorised as low impact.

But at 1.8m diameter satellite dish in this residential area as defined in the determination is not
exempt due to this 0.6m difference and requires a council development approval along with the
ancillary works.

These ancillary works in addition to the 1.8m satellite dish include

    •   0.915m x 1.2m platform.
    •   electronics enclosure with shroud.
    •   associated electricity, earthing, fibre cabling
    •   7.62m x 4.0m x 1.8m high chain mesh fencing with access gates

Had the area been classified as industrial in area then the proposal would not have required council
approval and would be exempt under the determination. Had the dish been 1.2m in
diameter it would also not need Council approval and would be exempt under the determination.

A 1.8m satellite dish is required though for it to function and it is required to be immediately near to
the existing exchange in its siting.

Therefore it needs a development application under the Noosa Planning Scheme for the proposal.
The works being on an existing exchange and telecommunications facility site pose little amenity or
environment impacts and capitalise and improve on the existing infrastructure providing a net
community benefit.

Telecommunications Code of Practice 2021
Under the Telecommunications Act 1997, the Government established the Telecommunications
Code of Practice 1997, which sets out the conditions under which a carrier must operate.

The code of practice has been updated over time, most recently the Telecommunications Code of
Practice 2018 was repealed and replaced with the Telecommunications Code of Practice 2021.

Within Chapter 1A Part 2 Section 1A.4 it is set out that a carrier must ensure that the design,
planning and installation of facilities is in accordance with “best practice”. This is required to:
“minimise the potential degradation of the environment and the visual amenity associated with the
facilities. (Chapter 1A Part 2 Section 1A.4 (3) )

Commonwealth Environment Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act
1999
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act commenced on 16th July 2000. It
introduces a new role for the Commonwealth Government in the assessment and approval of
development proposals where those proposals involve actions that have a significant impact on
matters of National Environmental Significance, the environment of Commonwealth owned land and
actions carried out by the Commonwealth Government. The proposal is not of National
Environmental Significance, as it will not impact on: