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Minor Change Existing Approval - MCU25 0136 01 (As Published)
Officer: Tess Henare
Direct Telephone: 07 5329 6245
Our Reference: MCU25/0136.01
Your Reference: n/a
14 August 2026
Olivine Properties P/L
C/- Across Town Planning
11 Bareki St
WURTULLA QLD 4575
[email protected]
Dear Sir/Madam,
Decision Notice – Minor Change
Planning Act 2016
I refer to your application received on 24 June 2026, requesting a minor change to an existing
development approval. Council on 10 August 2026 decided your requested changes.
Details of the decision are as follows:
1. APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No: MCU25/0136.01
Street address: 1 Olivine St, Cooroy Qld 4563
Real property description: Lot 126 C 5604
Planning Scheme: Noosa Plan 2020 (20 March 2026)
2. DECISION DETAILS
The following type of approval was issued on 7 May 2026.
• Development Permit for a Material Change of Use - Multiple dwelling (5 units)
In relation to the request to make a minor change to the existing approval, Council on 10 August
2026, decided to approve the requested changes. The changes are detailed below.
A. Approve the change.
B. Amend condition 3.
3. CURRENCY PERIOD OF APPROVAL
The currency period for this development approval is stated in the conditions below.
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noosa.qld.gov.au Tewantin QLD 4565
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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.
Currency Period
2. This development approval lapses if the use has not happened by 7 May 2032, 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
DA1.03 G Detail Survey prepared by Blackwood 21/04/2026
DA1.04 G Demolition Plan prepared by Blackwood 21/04/2026
Annotated by Council
DA1.07 G Property Plan prepared by Blackwood 21/04/2026
DA1.08 K Site Plan – Ground Level prepared by Blackwood 09/07/2026
Annotated by Council
DA1.09 K Site Plan – Upper Level prepared by Blackwood 09/07/2026
DA2.01 K Ground Floor (Part A) prepared by Blackwood 09/07/2026
DA2.02 K Ground Floor (Part B) prepared by Blackwood 09/07/2026
DA2.03 K Upper Floor (Part A) prepared by Blackwood 09/07/2026
DA2.04 K Upper Floor (Part B) prepared by Blackwood 09/07/2026
DA2.05 G Roof Plan (Part A) prepared by Blackwood 21/04/2026
DA2.06 G Roof Plan (Part B) prepared by Blackwood 21/04/2026
DA2.08 K Type Two Plans prepared by Blackwood 09/07/2026
DA3.01 G North & South Elevations prepared by Blackwood 21/04/2026
DA3.02 K East Elevation prepared by Blackwood 09/07/2026
DA3.03 G West Elevation prepared by Blackwood 21/04/2026
DA4.01 G Section A prepared by Blackwood 21/04/2026
DA5.01 K Site Cover prepared by Blackwood 09/07/2026
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Street Identification
4. The street address of the development must be clearly visible and discernible from the
primary frontage of the site by the provision of a street number and, where appropriate, the
building name.
External Works
5. Olivine Street must be upgraded for the length of its frontage to the subject site. The works
must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in
particular:
6. construction of kerb and channelling and underground stormwater drainage to the
development side only. The kerb and channel must be offset 6.0 metres from the existing
kerb and channel on the north-western side of Olivine Street;
7. widening and sealing of the existing road pavement to match the alignment of kerb and
channel;
8. construction of a pedestrian footpath in accordance with the conditions of this Decision
Notice; and
9. upgrading the existing stormwater pit in accordance with the conditions of this Decision
Notice.
Site Access and Driveways
10. A sealed access driveway must be provided from Olivine Street to all parking and
manoeuvring areas of the development. The works must be undertaken in accordance with
an Operational Works approval and must include in particular:
a. a driveway crossover in accordance with Council’s standard drawing RS-051; and
11. a sealed driveway for the full length of the access handle, including visitor carparks and other
servicing and manoeuvring areas.
Car Parking
12. A minimum of 12 car parking spaces must be provided on the site. The works must be
undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval, be generally in accordance
with Blackwood’s Site Plan – Ground Level (DA1.08, Rev. F) dated 13 March 2026 and must
include in particular:
a. 2 visitor parking spaces within the total; and
b. dimensions, crossfalls and gradients in accordance with Australian Standard AS2890:
Parking Facilities.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
13. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities must be provided for the development. The works must be
undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in particular:
a. a 1.5 metre wide footpath within the road verge for the entire length of the site’s
frontage to Olivine Street – the footpath’s width can be reduced (to a minimum of 1.2
metres), only in locations where a 1.5 metre wide footpath would impede on minimum
clearances from services (i.e., light poles) or result in the creation of trip hazards for
pedestrians.
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Stormwater Drainage
14. The site must be provided with a stormwater drainage system connecting to a lawful point of
discharge. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works
approval and must include in particular:
a. A stormwater quality treatment system in accordance sections 3 and 4 of Planning
Scheme Policy 6 Engineering Design Standards.
b. On-site detention to ensure the peak flow rate is attenuated during all events up to the
1% AEP event adjusted for climate change.
c. 3,000 litres of rainwater storage per dwelling for non-potable reuse purposes.
d. An upgrade to the existing stormwater pit in the Olivine Street road reserve that allows
for the conveyance of stormwater flow:
i. from the existing upstream table drain; and
ii. from the Olivine Street road formation, including an allowance for the
construction of future kerb and channel upstream.
Services
15. Underground reticulated electricity and telecommunication services must be provided to
each lot/unit in accordance with the standards and requirements of the relevant service
provider.
16. Unless otherwise stipulated by telecommunications legislation at the time of construction, the
development must be provided with all necessary conduits, pits and pipes to accommodate
the future connection of optic fibre technology telecommunications.
17. Certification must be submitted to Council from all relevant service providers (Energex, NBN
and Unitywater) which certifies that the development has met the requirements of this
Decision Notice and all applicable legislation at the time of construction.
Easements
18. The development must provide a 2.0 metre Public Thoroughfare easement across the full
frontage of the site to Olivine Lane. The easement must be registered prior to
commencement of use and be free of all permanent structures, including but not limited to,
retaining walls, footpaths, pedestrian stairs and boundary fences.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the subject land,
unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
Earthworks and Retaining Walls
22. All earthworks and associated batters/retaining structures, both above and below ground
level, both temporary and permanent, must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational
Works approval and contained entirely within the subject site unless written permission from
the respective landowner(s) is provided to Council.
23. 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.
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Damage to Services and Assets
24. 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.
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.
Landscaping Works
25. The development site must be landscaped. The works must be undertaken in accordance
with an Operational Works approval and the Noosa Plan for that specific area and must
include, but is not limited, to the following:
a. A detailed landscape plan prepared by a suitably qualified landscape architect in
accordance with the requirements of the PSP2 – Landscaping, and that incorporate
items b-h (outlined below) or otherwise required by Council.
b. The landscaping area is to be consistent with the area shown on the Landscape
Calculation plan (Landscape Calculation, prepared by Blackwood, 21/04/2026,
Revision F)
c. a minimum 2 metre-wide landscaping strip within the front setback of Olivine Street,
exclusive of the access driveway, generally uncompromised by infrastructure items
d. vegetated screening of any electrical transformers, bin storage areas and the like from
the road frontage
e. a minimum 2 metre-wide landscaping strip within the rear setback of Olivine Lane,
uncompromised by future infrastructure items
f. provision of one (1) street tree within the road reserve for every 8 metres of road
frontage
g. Vegetation with vertical scale to provide screening/buffering to reduce bulk and scale
of the built form when viewed from the street and adjacent properties as far as
practicable.
h. All landscape areas must allow for deep planting in natural ground unobstructed by
footings or structures associated with side and rear boundary walls.
26. 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.
Retention of existing trees
27. Prior to any clearing, an Arborist Report must be submitted to Council for approval as part of
an Operational Works application. The report must be prepared by a qualified person* in
accordance with AS 4970:2025 Protection of Trees on Development Sites.
The Arborist Report must include, but is not limited to:
a. Identification and assessment of all trees within the development site, the adjoining
road reserve, and on adjacent properties where trees are located in proximity to the
proposed works;
b. Documentation of the species, condition, structural integrity, and retention value of
each tree;
c. Nominate trees for removal and retention;
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d. Nominate Tree Protection Zones (TPZs) in accordance with AS 4970 – Protection of
Trees on Development Sites;
e. Identification of potential impacts associated with the proposed development, including
construction activities, excavation, level changes, and site access; and
f. Preparation of a Tree Management Plan, to be included within the Arborist Report,
detailing measures to protect all nominated retained trees during construction. The
Tree Management Plan must include, but is not limited to:
• Installation of tree protection fencing in accordance with AS4970;
• Ground protection measures where works are required within or adjacent to
TPZs;
• Management of construction activities, including vehicle access, material
storage, and service installation;
• Any pruning works to be undertaken in accordance with AS 4373 – Pruning of
Amenity Trees; and
• Monitoring and supervision by the project arborist at key stages of construction.
*(refer to Advisory Note)
28. All trees and vegetation identified for retention must be protected in accordance with AS
4970, Protection of trees on development sites.
Fauna Management
29. Vegetation must only be removed or disturbed in accordance with a Fauna Management
Plan (or part thereof) prepared by a qualified person* and endorsed through an Operational
Works approval.
Qualified Person
30. For the purpose of preparing a Landscape Plan, a qualified person is considered to be a
landscape architect, landscape designer and/or horticulturist with a minimum of 3 years
current experience in the field of landscape design.
31. For the purpose of preparing an Arborist Report, a qualified person is considered to be a
person with either:
a. ISA certification; or
b. a Diploma of Arboriculture (minimum AQF level 5) in addition to a minimum of 3 years
current experience in the field of arboriculture.
32. For the purpose of preparing a Fauna Management Plan, a qualified person is considered to
be an ecologist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field of fauna assessment
and management.
5. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
DA5.02 G Landscape Calculation, prepared by Blackwood 21/04/2026
6. REFERAL AGENCIES
Not applicable.
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7. ADVISORY NOTES
The following notes are included for guidance and information purposes only and do not form part
of the assessment manager conditions:
Infrastructure Charges
1. 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. For
further information, please refer to Infrastructure Charges | Noosa Shire Council
Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Service Leave) Levy
2. 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
3. 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.
Preparation of a Preliminary Construction Management Plan
4. A preliminary Construction Management Plan must be submitted with the Operational Works
application and must address the following:
a. traffic management during all aspects of the construction phase including:
i. a Traffic Management Control Plan in accordance with the Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) detailing all temporary signage and traffic
control measures prior to construction;
ii. maintenance of safe vehicle and pedestrian access for the areas affected by the
works during and after daily construction has ceased;
iii. proposed fencing to the site during the construction phase of the development;
iv. approval of the Traffic Management Control Plan by the Department of Transport
and Main Roads (DTMR) for any works on State controlled roads; and
v. provision for worker car parking.
b. maintenance and protection of water quality and existing drainage lines through the
construction site, through the implementation of appropriate erosion and sediment
control measures.
c. works programme identifying key components of the works and their respective
durations.
d. establishment of a communication protocol with the general public, adjoining owners,
emergency services and local businesses to advise of agreed construction times,
impacts on traffic, services and other relevant issues.
e. Include a post out to the local residents and businesses advising of the proposed
development, the expected time frames and the site contact details.
f. Include signage in prominent locations on the boundaries of the site advising of the
proposed development, the expected time frames and the site contact details.
g. identification of complaint management procedures including:
i. contact details for the on-site manager
ii. dispute resolution procedures
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h. details on the location of external fill sites/sources, the haulage route, type of vehicle
to be utilised during filling operations and frequency of usage. NB any damage to the
existing road system as a result of haulage operations shall be fully repaired at the
applicant’s expense
i. it is acknowledged that the preliminary Construction Management Plan will be a draft
document requiring finalisation upon appointment of the Principal Contractor employed
to construct the works and a final document will be required to be submitted at the Pre-
Start Meeting for the project.
Community Title Scheme - Private Infrastructure
5. All private infrastructure for the development must be designed to meet the planning scheme
requirements unless otherwise agreed by the relevant authority
Plan Sealing
6. All works required by this permit must be completed and accepted by Council prior to
submitting an application for plan sealing.
Biosecurity Act 2014 – Fire Ant Control
7. Developers must remain vigilant for the presence of fire ants. Under the Biosecurity Act 2014,
individuals and businesses are responsible for ensuring that they follow the movement
controls for specific organic materials to help prevent the spread of fire ants within South
East Queensland’s fire ant biosecurity zones. Movement of a fire ant carrier from within a fire
ant biosecurity zone may need a biosecurity instrument permit. More information is available
on https://www.fireants.org.au/treat/business-andindustry/movement-controls
Qualified Person
8. For the purpose of preparing a Landscape Plan, a qualified person is considered to be a
landscape architect, landscape designer and/or horticulturist with a minimum of 3 years
current experience in the field of landscape design.
9. For the purpose of preparing an Arborist Report, a qualified person is considered to be a
person with either:
a. ISA certification; or
b. a Diploma of Arboriculture in addition to a minimum of 3 years current experience in
the field of arboriculture.
10. For the purpose of preparing a Fauna Management Plan, a qualified person is considered to
be an ecologist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the field of fauna assessment
property notes
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 Operational Works Road work, Stormwater, Drainage work,
Earthworks, Landscaping.
Development Permit for Building Works All building work.
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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.
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,
Georgina Schramm
C/- Tess Henare
Development Planner | Development Assessment
Development & Regulation
Enc: Appeal Rights
Approved Plans/Documents
DECISION NOTICE HISTORY
• Original Decision Notice – 7 May 2026.
• Decision Notice – Minor – MCU25/0136.01 – 10 August 2026, with an amendment to condition 3.
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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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