Meeting minutes

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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES                            10 FEBRUARY 2026



1     DECLARATION OF OPENING
      The meeting was declared open at 9.31 am.


2     ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
      Noosa Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters
      of the Noosa area, the Kabi Kabi people, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and
      emerging.


3     ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

      COMMITTEE MEMBERS
      Cr Amelia Lorentson (Chair)
      Cr Brian Stockwell
      Cr Tom Wegener
      Cr Frank Wilkie

      NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
      Nil.

      EXECUTIVE
      Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
      Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
      Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
      Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh

      APOLOGIES
      Nil.




4     CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1   PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES DATED 9
      DECEMBER 2025
      Committee Resolution
      Moved:           Cr Frank Wilkie
      Seconded:        Cr Tom Wegener
      The Minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting held on 9 December 2025
      be received and confirmed.
      Carried.
      For:             Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
                       Wilkie
      Against:         None

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5.    PRESENTATIONS
      Nil.

6.    DEPUTATIONS
      Nil.



7     REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE

7.1   COMMERCIAL USE OF COMMUNITY LAND POLICY AMENDMENTS AND UPCOMING
      TENDER PROCESS
      Committee Resolution
      Moved:           Cr Brian Stockwell
      Seconded:        Cr Tom Wegener
      That Cr Frank Wilkie be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting for this item for the
      purpose of considering the conflict of interest declaration by Cr Amelia Lorentson.
      Carried.
       For:            Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
                       Wilkie
       Against:        None

      Cr Frank Wilkie assumed the Chair.


      Cr Amelia Lorentson
      "In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 I inform the meeting that
      I have a declarable conflict of interest for Item 7.1 - COMMERCIAL USE OF COMMUNITY
      LAND POLICY AMENDMENTS AND UPCOMING TENDER PROCESS on this agenda as I
      take weekly surfing lessons with Josh Constable who is an applicant in the Upcoming
      Commercial High Use Tender Process and as my children have previously worked (over 16-
      18 months ago) for Dean Brady who is an applicant in the Upcoming Commercial High Use
      Tender Process and my children are also members of Noosa Board Riders Assoc/Club where
      they are coached by Dean Brady (also an applicant in the tender). Although I have a
      declarable conflict of interest, I will choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will
      respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision.

      Committee Resolution
      Moved:            Cr Frank Wilkie
      Seconded:         Cr Tom Wegener
      That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Amelia Lorentson and determine
      that in accordance with s150ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having considered
      the Councillor's conflict of interest as described, it is decided that Cr Ameila Lorentson may
      participate and vote on this matter.
      Carried.
       For:             Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie
       Against:         None
      Cr Amelia Lorentson having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote.

      Cr Amelia Lorentson resumed the chair.

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      Committee Recommendation
      Moved:            Cr Amelia Lorentson
      Seconded:         Cr Brian Stockwell
      That Council
      A. Note the report by the Property Advisor to the General Committee dated 19 January
         2026 regarding the Commercial Use of Community Land Policy Amendment and
         Upcoming Tender Process;
      B. Adopt the amended Commercial Use of Community Land Policy included as Attachment
         2; and
      C. Note a further report detailing the outcomes of the Commercial High Use Permits tender
         process will be presented to Council prior to the expiry of existing permits on 30 June
         2026.

      Carried.
      For:             Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
                       Wilkie
      Against:         None



7.2   MCU18/0102.03 - APPLICATION FOR OTHER CHANGE TO DEVELOPMENT
      APPROVAL FOR BOUNCE HOSTEL, FOOD & DRINK OUTLET AT 14-16 MARY
      ST, NOOSAVILLE
      Committee Recommendation
      Moved:            Cr Brian Stockwell
      Seconded:         Cr Frank Wilkie
      That Council note the report by the Manger Development Assessment to the Planning &
      Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 February 2026 regarding application
      MCU18/0102.03 for an Other Change to include a Food and Drink Outlet to Development
      Approval for Visitor Accommodation Type 4 – Conventional situated at 16 Mary Street
      Noosaville and:
      A. Approve the Other Change to include the Food and Drink Outlet;
      B. Amend Conditions 2, 4 and 65 outlined in Attachment 1.
      C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
      D. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve
         the application:
         1. The use has previously operated from the site and demonstrated that it does not
         result in unreasonable impacts on the surrounding area.
         2. The existing backpackers was approved based on the site being specifically identified
         for the Visitor Accommodation (Type 4 Conventional) use under the Noosa Plan 2006
         which is also reflected in the Noosa Plan 2020 which facilities Short Term
         Accommodation on the site. The inclusion of a Food and Drink Outlet associated with
         this land use is a reasonable and practical extension of the preferred existing land use.

      Carried.
      For:             Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
                       Wilkie
      Against:         None

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7.3   MCU25/0118 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
      MULITIPLE DWELLING - AFFORDABLE RENTAL PREMISES (25 x SMALL
      DWELLINGS) AT 64 LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE, COOROY
      The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
            refer to Attachment 1 to Minutes P&E Meeting dated 10.02.2026 - Plans 64 Lake
             Macdonald Dr Cooroy MCU250118

      Committee Recommendation
      Moved:           Cr Amelia Lorentson
      Seconded:        Cr Brian Stockwell
      That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 7.3 be referred to the General
      Committee Meeting 16 February 2026 due to the significance of the issue.
      Carried.
      For:            Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
                      Wilkie
      Against:        None

      The Meeting adjourned at 10.36 am.
      The Meeting resumed at 10.41 am.



7.4   PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
      DECEMBER 2025
      Committee Recommendation
      Moved:           Cr Tom Wegener
      Seconded:        Cr Frank Wilkie
      That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning and
      Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 February 2026 regarding applications that have
      been decided by delegated authority for December 2025 as provided at Attachment 1 to the
      Report.
      Carried.
      For:            Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
                      Wilkie
      Against:        None




7.5   MULTI-YEAR ENVIRONMENT COLLABORATION GRANTS AND
      ORGANISATIONAL ALLIANCE GRANTS PROPOSED RESCHEDULE
      Committee Recommendation
      Moved:           Cr Tom Wegener
      Seconded:        Cr Frank Wilkie
      That Council
      A. Note the report by the Environmental Services Manager to the Planning & Environment
         Committee dated 10 February 2026 regarding Multi-year Environment Grants Proposed
         Reschedule;

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      B. Delay the advertising and distribution of Multi-year Environmental Collaboration Grants
         and Environment Organisation Alliance Grants for 12 months; and
      C. Provide a one-year bridging grant to the current MEC and Alliance recipients based on
         current milestones and program objectives if appropriate and if required by the receiving
         organisation.

      Carried.
      For:              Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
                        Wilkie
      Against:          None


8     REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE

8.1   CASCADING CLIMATE RISKS FROM CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE
      PROJECT REPORT
      Committee Recommendation
      Moved:             Cr Frank Wilkie
      Seconded:          Cr Brian Stockwell
      That Council
      A. Note the report by the Program Lead - Climate Adaptation to the Planning & Environment
         Committee Meeting dated 10 February 2026; and
      B. Note the priority actions to implement the key findings from the project, as listed below:
             i. Implementation of adaptation and resilience measures for the Local Disaster
                  Coordination Centre (LDCC) and Noosaville Depot.
             ii. Establishment of management solutions that improve corporate policies,
                  systems and procedures to build resilience to critical infrastructure failure and
                  cascading climate risks.
             iii. Establishment of required organisational governance to drive a holistic climate
                  adaptation response to compounding critical infrastructure failure.
             iv. Establishment of internal data collection to inform future investigations and
                  improve Council’s ability to address the consequences of critical infrastructure
                  failure.
             v. Continued engagement with critical infrastructure and critical service providers
                  through the continuation of the Stakeholder Reference Group.
             vi. Continued partnership with the Sunshine Coast Council to build on findings and
                  identify joint solutions to manage the cascading impacts of critical infrastructure
                  failure.
      C. Note the recommendations of the study will be used to inform budget submission for
         Council consideration for the 26/27 FY.

      Carried.
      For:              Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank
                        Wilkie
      Against:          None


9     CLOSED SESSION

10    MEETING CLOSURE
      The meeting closed at 11.24 am.