Referral Agency Response - Planning RAP21 0020 · OPW21/0315

     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.
     Sustainability
3.   In line with Noosa Council’s Corporate Plan, Council seeks to encourage sustainable
     building design for residential and commercial development. Council encourages the
     use of sustainable building materials, energy efficient fittings, solar hot water,
     photovoltaic systems (including the use of inverter/charges), water saving devices and
     rainwater       harvesting.       For        further      information       go       to
     http://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/sustainable-homes
     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.
     Site Access and Driveways
5.   As this driveway is a private structure, the owner bears full responsibly for the standard
     of its construction, maintenance and any liabilities associated with its construction. It is
     recommended that professional advice be sought for the construction of the driveway to
     ensure that the driveway is constructed in accordance with standard drawing RS-049
     and RS-050 and RS-051.
     Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Levy
6.   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.
     Co-ordination of Operational Works Assessment
7.   Additional application fees apply to Operational Work applications where the different
     aspects of the works are lodged separately. Significant savings in application fees will
     result if all works are lodged in a single application.
     Qualified Person
8.   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



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