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Approved Decision Notice - MCU25 0099 · MCU25/0099
Officer: Tiani Bird
Direct Telephone: 07 53296389
Our Reference: MCU25/0099:
Your Reference: 23002
18 November 2025
Lutheran Church Of Australia Queensland District
T/A Good Shepherd Lutheran College
C/- Adamson Town Planning Pty Ltd
PO Box 894
COOROY QLD 4563
[email protected]
Dear Sir/Madam,
Decision Notice
Planning Act 2016
I refer to your application and advise that on 18 November 2025, Council decided to approve the
application, subject to conditions.
Details of the decision are as follows:
1. APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No: MCU25/0099
Street address: 115 Eumundi Noosa Rd Noosaville Qld 4566
Real property description: Lot 115 SP 313502
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 - Educational Establishment
3. CURRENCY PERIOD OF APPROVAL
The currency period for this development approval is stated in the conditions below.
4. ASSESSMENT MANAGER CONDITIONS
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with prior to
the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the use continues.
ABN 97.969.214.121 PO Box 141
noosa.qld.gov.au Tewantin QLD 4565
[email protected] 07 5329 6500
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Currency Period
2. This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 18 November 2031 unless
an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council.
Approved Plans
3. Development authorised by this approval must be undertaken generally in accordance with
the Approved Plans listed in the table below.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
1 - Site Plan, prepared by Just Sheds -
(Plan annotated by Council)
A1 - 101 A Site Plan and Typical Fence Elevation, 23/08/2024
prepared by Soul Space Building Design
6 of 7 - Elevation (Shed A), prepared by Just Sheds 12/12/2023
- - Elevation and Floor Plan (Shed A), 12/12/2023
prepared by Just Sheds
6 of 7 - Elevation (Shed B), prepared by Just Sheds 12/12/2023
- - Elevation and Floor Plan (Shed B), 12/12/2023
prepared by Just Sheds
6 of 7 - Elevation (Shed C), prepared by Just Sheds 12/12/2023
- - Elevation and Floor Plan (Shed C), 12/12/2023
prepared by Just Sheds
Building Height
4. The maximum height of the development must not exceed 8 metres above the ground level.
Vegetation Clearing
5. Vegetation clearing for the proposed sheds must be undertaken in accordance with the
Approved Reference Document (“Photo 1” provided by Applicant).
6. Fauna or fauna habitat relating to approved tree removal/clearing works must be managed
by a qualified person*.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
7. All tree and vegetation removal works must be undertaken by a qualified person*.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
Landscaping Works
8. The development site must be landscaped. The works must be undertaken prior to the issue
final certificate/s and include the following:
(a) the works shown on the Approved Plans
(b) a 2-metre-wide landscaping strip between the sheds, labelled “B” and “C”, and the
boundary fence of the subject site, uncompromised by infrastructure items, capable of
screening the sheds from the rear gardens of houses in Seacove Court.
(c) Landscaping garden provided to the northern boundary of the subject site.
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(d) Landscape gardens must include Syzygium austral and Callistemon viminalis planted
in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP2 - Landscaping. The
vegetation planted must have a minimum pot size of 25 litre with an average spacing
of 1 metre.
9. All landscaping between the sheds B and C and the Seacove Court boundary fence must be
established on the subject site prior to the issue of final inspection certificate/s for sheds B
and C.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
10. All landscape works must be established and maintained in accordance with the approved
design for the life of the development, and in a manner that ensures healthy, sustained and
vigorous plant growth. All plant material must be allowed to grow to full form and be
refurbished when its life expectancy is reached.
5. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
Photo 1 Photo 1- Removal of Existing Gum Trees, prepared 28/08/2025
by Applicant
6. REFERRAL AGENCIES
The referral agencies applicable to this application are:
Referral Status Referral Agency and Referral Trigger Response
Address
Advice Energex Level 1, 26 Schedule 10, Part 9, The agency provided its
Reddacliff Street, Division 2, Table 2, Item 1 response on 12
Newstead QLD 4006 (10.9.2.2.1) – Material September 2025
Change of use of (Reference No. ECM
premises within 100m of 13800454-27844504).
a substation site or A copy of the response
subject to an easement is attached
for the benefit of a
distribution entity under
the Electricity Act and the
easement is for a supply
network
7. ADVISORY NOTES
The following notes are included for guidance and information purposes only and do not form part
of the assessment manager conditions:
PLANNING
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003
1. There may be a requirement to establish a Cultural Heritage Management Plan and/or obtain
approvals pursuant to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (ACH Act).
The ACH Act establishes a cultural heritage duty of care which provides that: “A person who
carries out an activity must take all reasonable and practicable measures to ensure the
activity does not harm Aboriginal cultural heritage”. It is an offence to fail to comply with the
duty of care. Substantial monetary penalties may apply to individuals or 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
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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.
Development Compliance Inspection
3. Prior to the commencement of the use, please contact Council's Development Assessment
Branch to arrange a Development Compliance Inspection.
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.
Nature Conservation Act
5. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure compliance with the Nature Conservation
Wildlife Management Regulation 2006 which is regulated by the State Government.
There may be a requirement to undertake a Flora Survey pursuant to Flora Survey
Guidelines prior to any clearing activities pursuant to Chapter 4 of the Nature Conservation
Wildlife Management Regulation 2006. Exemptions are listed in Division 5 of the same Act.
Further information can be obtained at this website https://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/licences-
permits/plants-animals/protected-plants/ or by calling the Department of Environment and
Heritage Protection on 1300 130 372.
There may also be a requirement to obtain State Government Approval of a Species
Management Plan prior to any activities that tamper with any place that is being used by a
native animal for breeding activities. This is regulated by Section 332 of the Nature
Conservation Wildlife Management Regulation 2006. Further information regarding this
matter can be obtained at this website https://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/licences-permits/plants-
animals/species-management-program/ or by calling the relevant State Department.
Sustainability
6. Council encourages sustainable and energy efficient building design for all development,
including the use of sustainable building materials, energy efficient fittings, solar hot water,
photovoltaic systems (including the use of inverter/charges), solar panels, water saving
devices and rainwater harvesting.
Retention of Existing Trees
7. The existing trees on adjoining properties must be retained and protected during construction
wherever achievable. To avoid doubt, this advisory note is not intended to exclude the
operation of Chapter 3 of the Neighbourhood Dispute Resolution Act 2011 following
construction of the development which is the subject of this development approval.
Qualified Person
8. Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
(a) Managing Fauna protection is considered to be a certified Fauna Spotter Catcher.
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(b) Undertaking, supervising tree works and preparing arboriculture certification, is
considered to be a person with a minimum three years current experience in tree
protection, hazard identification/mitigation and either:
(i) International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
(ii) A Diploma of Arboriculture.
(iii) A minimum AQF (Level 3)
Local Native Plant Species
9. Suitable Local Native Plant Species can be found in Table SC6.3.4.2 and Table SC6.3.4.3
of Schedule 6 of the Noosa Plan 2020 Planning Scheme Policy 2 Landscaping
(https://noosaplan.noosa.qld.gov.au/eplan/rules/0/17/0/8180/0/29)
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.
Yours faithfully
Tiani Bird
Development Planner
Enc: Appeal Rights
Referral Agency Response
Infrastructure Charge Notice
Approved Plans/Documents
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&.9 NOOSA Referral Agency Response . PLANNING ACT 2016 & PLANNING REGULATION 2017 #®& Council > SOUUC RW 12 September 2025 energex Chief Executive Officer positive energy Noosa Council Attention: Tiani Bird Via email: mail\@noosa.gid.gov.au cc Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District (GSLC) c/- Adamson Town Planning Pty Ltd Attention: Shane Adamson — Director Via email: [email protected] Dear Sir/Madam, Energex Advice Agency Response Our Ref: ECM 13800454-27844504 Applicant Ref: 23002 This Referral Agency response is given under section 56 of the Planning Act 2016. Response Outcome Approved in full - subject to conditions Referral assessment Advice capacity Matters referral The purpose of the Electricity Act 1994 and Electricity assessment made Safety Act 2002 against (SS5(2)) Reasons for decision The works do not conflict with: (S56(7)(b)) a a - = the objectives set out within Part 2, Section 3 of the Electricity Act 1994 = the purpose of the Electricity Safety Act 2002 as set out within Part 1 Division 2 Section 4 & S. The works do not adversely impact on the safe, efficient, and economically viable operation of the supply network. Development Details Applicant Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District (GSLC) Assessment Manager Noosa Council Council Application No. MCU25/0099 Street Address 115 Eumundi Noosa Rd Noosaville Qid 4566 Real Property Description Lot 115 SP 313502 Development Type Material Change of Use — Extension to Existing Educational Establishment @ Schedule 10, Part 9, Division 2, Table 2, Item 1 Referral Trigger (10.9.2.2.1) — Material Change of use of premises within Page 6 of 10
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100m of a substation site or subject to an easement for the benefit of a distribution entity under the Electricity Act and the easement is for a supply network Impacted Electrical Tewantin (TWT) 33kV Substation, Easement A on Infrastructure SP310728 — U/G 11kV Cable (ID: TWT12A), Easement B on SP216066 — U/G 11kV Cables (ID: TWTSB, TWT6B) Energex provides the following response to the application in accordance with Section 56(1) of the Planning Act 2016: Component of Advice Agency direction Development MCU OU S56(1)(b)(i) — approval subject to stated development conditions In accordance with Section 56(1) should the Assessment Manager decide to approve the proposed Development Application, as an Advice Agency, Energex requires that the assessment manager impose the below conditions. These conditions have been imposed in response to the matters prescribed under Section 55 (2) of the Planning Act 2016. Table 1 Plans forming part of this Approval Title Pian No. Issue Date Site Plan - - Received Sheet 1 of 1 11/09/2025 (amended in red by Energex) Table 2 Condition Timing Purpose/Reason 1 Carry out the approved At all times To ensure the development generally in development is accordance with the carried out generally approved plans and in accordance with documents outlined within the plans of Table 1 of this approval development and the following: submitted within the application = The specifications, facts and circumstances as set out in the development application submitted to Energex; and = Wherea discrepancy or conflict exists between the Have you seen our fact sheets? See the ‘considerations when developing around electricity infrastructure’ section of our website www. energex.com.au/referralagency Page 7 of 10
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written conditions of the approval and the approved plans, the requirements of the written conditions prevail 2 | Any alterations to the plans | At all times To ensure the and document(s) identified development is within Table 1 of this carried out generally response are to be in accordance with resubmitted to Energex for the plans of comment development submitted within the application General Advice: Compliance with the Electrical Safety Act 2002, including any Code of Practice under the Act and the Electrical safety Regulation 2013 including any safety exclusion zones defined in the Regulation is mandatory Should any doubt exist in maintaining the prescribed clearance to the overhead conductors and electrical infrastructure then the applicant is obliged under the Act to seek advice from Energex. Any costs incurred by Energex as a result of the works on the easement are to be met by the property Developer / owner. This response does not constitute an approval to commence any works within the easement. Consent to commence works relevant to the conditions of the easement is required. All works on easement (including but not limited to earthworks, drainage and detention basins, road construction, underground and overhead services installation) require detailed submissions, assessment, and consent (or otherwise) by Energex. All works proposed to be undertaken in close proximity to overhead or underground electrical lines are to be undertaken in accordance with Energex's Works Practice Manual WP1323. This document refers to various standards, guidelines, calculations, legal requirements, technical details, and other information relevant to working near high voltage infrastructure. A copy of WP1323 can be found online via Energex's document library (Document library Energex). Should you require any further information on the above matter, please contact Harriet Veal on 0427 293 604 or via email at [email protected] faithfully, Warreet Veab Harriet Veal Town Planner Have you seen our fact sheets? See the ‘considerations when developing around electricity infrastructure’ section of our website wan energex.com.au/referralagency Page 8 of 10
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Appeal Rights
PLANNING ACT 2016 & PLANNING REGULATION 2017
Chapter 6 Dispute resolution (3) The appellant or, for an appeal to a tribunal, the registrar must,
within the service period, give a copy of the notice of appeal to –
Part 1 Appeal rights
(a) the respondent for the appeal; and
229 Appeals to tribunal or P&E Court
(b) each co-respondent for the appeal; and
(1) Schedule 1 of the Planning Act 2016 states –
(c) for an appeal about a development application under schedule
(a) Matters that may be appealed to –
1, table 1, item 1 – each principal submitter for the
(i) either a tribunal or the P&E Court; or development application; and
(ii) only a tribunal; or (d) for and appeal about a change application under schedule 1,
table 1, item 2 – each principal submitter for the change
(iii) only the P&E Court; and
application; and
(b) The person-
(e) each person who may elect to become a co-respondent for the
(i) who may appeal a matter (the appellant); and appeal, other than an eligible submitter who is not a principal
submitter in an appeal under paragraph (c) or (d); and
(ii) who is a respondent in an appeal of the matter; and
(f) for an appeal to the P&E Court – the chief executive; and
(iii) who is a co-respondent in an appeal of the matter; and
(g) for an appeal to a tribunal under another Act – any other
(iv) who may elect to be a co-respondent in an appeal of the
person who the registrar considers appropriate.
matter.
(4) The service period is –
(2) An appellant may start an appeal within the appeal period.
(a) if a submitter or advice agency started the appeal in the P&E
(3) The appeal period is –
Court – 2 business days after the appeal has started; or
(a) for an appeal by a building advisory agency – 10 business
(b) otherwise – 10 business days after the appeal is started.
days after a decision notice for the decision is given to the
agency; or (5) A notice of appeal given to a person who may elect to be a co-
respondent must state the effect of subsection (6).
(b) for an appeal against a deemed refusal – at any time after the
deemed refusal happens; or (6) A person elects to be a co-respondent by filing a notice of election,
in the approved form, within 10 business days after the notice of
(c) for an appeal against a decision of the Minister, under chapter
appeal is given to the person.
7, part 4, to register premises or to renew the registration of
premises – 20 business days after a notice us published under 231 Other appeals
section 269(3)(a) or (4); or
(1) Subject to this chapter, schedule 1 and the P&E Court Act, unless
(d) for an appeal against an infrastructure charges notice – 20 the Supreme Court decides a decision or other matter under this
business days after the infrastructure charges notice is given Act is affected by jurisdictional error, the decision or matter is non-
to the person; or appealable.
(e) for an appeal about a deemed approval of a development (2) The Judicial Review Act 1991, part 5 applies to the decision or
application for which a decision notice has not been given – matter to the extent it is affected by jurisdictional error.
30 business days after the applicant gives the deemed
(3) A person who, but for subsection (1) could have made an
approval notice to the assessment manager; or
application under the Judicial Review Act 1991 in relation to the
(f) for any other appeal – 20 business days after a notice of the decision or matter, may apply under part 4 of that Act for a
decision for the matter, including an enforcement notice, is statement of reasons in relation to the decision or matter.
given to the person.
(4) In this section –
Note – decision includes-
See the P&E Court Act for the court’s power to extend the appeal
(a) conduct engaged in for the purpose of making a decision; and
period.
(b) other conduct that relates to the making of a decision; and
(4) Each respondent and co-respondent for an appeal may be heard
in the appeal. (c) the making of a decision or failure to make a decision; and
(5) If an appeal is only about a referral agency’s response, the (d) a purported decision; and
assessment manager may apply to the tribunal or P&E Court to
(e) a deemed refusal.
withdraw from the appeal.
non-appealable, for a decision or matter, means the decision or
(6) To remove any doubt. It is declared that an appeal against an
matter-
infrastructure charges notice must not be about-
(a) is final and conclusive; and
(a) the adopted charge itself; or
(b) may not be challenged, appealed against, reviewed, quashed,
(b) for a decision about an offset or refund-
set aside or called into question in any other way under the
(i) the establishment cost of trunk infrastructure identified in Judicial Review Act 1991 or otherwise, whether by the
a LGIP; or Supreme Court, another court, a tribunal or another entity; and
(ii) the cost of infrastructure decided using the method (c) is not subject to any declaratory, injunctive or other order of
included in the local government’s charges resolution. the Supreme Court, another court, a tribunal or another entity
on any ground.
230 Notice of appeal
232 Rules of the P&E Court
(1) An appellant starts an appeal by lodging, with the registrar of the
tribunal or P&E Court, a notice of appeal that- (1) A person who is appealing to the P&E Court must comply with the
rules of the court that apply to the appeal.
(a) is in the approved form; and
(b) succinctly states the grounds of the appeal. (2) However, the P&E Court may hear and decide an appeal even if
the person has not complied with the rules of the P&E Court
(2) The notice of appeal must be accompanied by the required fee.
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