Delegated Report - Code - Planning OPW22 0178 · OPW22/0178

Author	Undergraduate Development Engineer, Daniel Epps
Development Assessment

APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No.	OPW22/0178
Applicant	Max & Debbie Broughton
Proposal	Operational Works - Vehicle Crossover
Properly Made Date	8 July 2022
Information Request Date	19 July 2022
Information Response Date	22 August 2022
Decision Due Date	12 October 2022
Report Completed Date	5 September 2022
Report Reviewed By	Mark Lewis – 5 September 2022

PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address	143-145 Shorehaven Dr Noosaville Qld 4566
RP Description	Lot 1 SP 129045
Land Area	1603.0000 m²
Existing Use of Land	Residential

STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation	Urban Footprint
Zone	Low Density Residential
Precinct	Not Applicable
Local Plan Area	Not Applicable
Overlays	Acid Sulfate Soils
Assessment Type	Code
PROPOSAL
The application seeks approval for an Operational Works - Vehicle Crossover.
The locality and proposal plan are included below.
Figure 1 – Locality
Figure 2 – Site Plan

site details
Background
There is no higher order approval requiring these works.
assessment
The submitted documentation did not include sufficient information for Council to assess the proposed development (access, stormwater, landscaping). Engineering queried the functionality and manoeuvrability of the proposed driveway and driveway crossovers and how the increase in hardstand would affect the drainage conditions of the subject site, neighbouring properties and road reserve. The applicant engaged Saint Consulting Engineers who provided a set of detailed plans demonstrating the driveway is functional and how the development is to collect and release rain water.
Prior to the application, existing street trees were removed at Council’s cost due to a customer request. As part of the proposed works, Council required the planting of replacement street trees to maintain street character.
Instruments for Statutory Assessment
Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
State Planning Policy;
South East Queensland Regional Plan;
Planning Regulation 2017; and
Noosa Plan 2020.
Noosa Plan 2020
The following codes from the Noosa Plan 2020 are applicable to this development:
Driveways and Parking Code
The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments.
cONSULTATION
Referral Agencies
Not Applicable
Internal Council Referrals
Not applicable
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers for review and comment:
Dorene Di Bartolomeo – Dorene identified that Parks and Gardens removed the existing palm trees along the frontage of the subject site due to a customer request. Dorene requested that suitable replacement trees be planted along the frontage to compensate for the loss of street trees.
conclusion & reasons for decision
The proposed development generally complies with the requirements of the planning scheme and does not raise any significant issues that cannot be addressed by reasonable and relevant conditions. The application is therefore recommended for approval.
The report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
RECOMMENDATION
With regard to Application No OPW22/0178 for an Operational Works - Vehicle Crossover situated at 143-145 Shorehaven Dr Noosaville Qld 4566 and described as Lot 1 SP 129045, it is recommended the application be approved in accordance with the following details for the Decision Notice:
application details
Application No:	OPW22/0178
Street address:	143-145 Shorehaven Dr Noosaville Qld 4566
Real property description:	Lot 1 SP 129045
Planning Scheme:	Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020)
Decision details
Council decided to issue the following type of approval:
Development Permit for Approval for Operational Works - Vehicle Crossover
CURRENCY PERIOD of approval
The currency period for this development approval is stated in the conditions below.
assessment manager conditions
The following conditions have been included as part of the approval.
APPROVED PLANS
Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No.	Rev.	Plan/Document Name	Date
240721.S22	-	Driveway Layout Site Plan Prepared by Saint Consulting Engineers	-
CURRENCY PERIOD
The Currency Period for this development approval lapses if the development has not substantially started by 5 September 2024, unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
Two replacement street trees must be planted at the applicant’s expensive and must:
meet AS2303:2018 Tree Stock of Landscape Use;
meeting Specifying Trees – a guide to assessment of tree quality (NATSPEC);
be a minimum of 45L;
be located generally in accordance with engineering requirements for safe vehicle and pedestrian sight lines;
be located from services and infrastructure at a minimum of:
6m from electricity poles and pillars;
4m from street lighting;
2m from stormwater catchment pits; and
2m from any adjoining driveways
be maintained (watered) for a minimum of 12 months; and
be species and planted according to the Noosa Plan 20202 – PSP2 – Landscaping policy.
The final location and species of the replacement trees to be agreed on site with Council’s delegate at the pre-start meeting, but must be generally in accordance with drawing Proposed Crossover prepared by Lightbody Architects dated 24/08/2022.
PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORKS
Bonds
A compliance bond of $2,500 (Streetscape/Landscaping) is to be submitted to Council prior to the pre-start meeting. The pre-start meeting will only be help once Council’s Construction Engineering Office has confirmation that the bond monies have been received by Council.
The bond will be refunded less any costs incurred by Council in ensuring compliance with these conditions or any additional inspections incurred or substandard work or work understand not in accordance with this permit.
Bonds must:
meet the requirements of Council’s relevant Planning Scheme Policy for performance and uncompleted works.
be calculated using a schedule of works and relevant bond equation.
include GST.
have approval of bond calculations and amount from Council prior to lodgement.
be lodged with council and accompanied by the Bond Administration Fee/s.
be requested for release by writing to Council, when relevant approval requirements have been met.
Engineering
All necessary approvals from external service providers (e.g. Unitywater) and external parties on which the development works are proposed have been obtained and a copy supplied to Council.
A condition report including photographs of the frontage of the site must be completed and submitted to council at the prestart meeting / prior to any works commencing.
Certificates demonstrating currency of public liability insurance and works insurance covering the works must be submitted to Council prior to the prestart meeting.
Council must be contacted at least 5 working days prior to any works commencing to organise a prestart. The contact number to arrange a pre-start meeting is 5329 6500. The pre-start meeting must include the relevant parties for the following aspects of the works:
Civil engineering works;
Landscape works;
Other relevant parties
A Construction Management Plan must be submitted to Council prior to the pre-start meeting and must specifically address the following:
Traffic Management during all aspects of the construct phase including:
A Traffic Management Control Plan in accordance with Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) detailing all temporary signage and traffic control measures prior to construction
Maintenance of safe pedestrian access across the frontage of the site both during daily construction and after daily construction has ceased
Maintenance and protection of water quality and existing drainage lines through the construction site through the implementation of appropriate erosion and sediment control measures
Any changes to the details associated with the supervising RPEQ or Principal Contractor during construction, must be notified to council in writing within five business days of the change occurring.
Any conflict between the development and an existing or proposed service must be referred to the relevant service authority for determination prior to commencement of works.
DURING CONSTRUCTION
Engineering
The developer must meet any costs to repair damage to any Council asset during construction, where damage is a result of the development works. Damage to assets must be repaired immediately where it creates a hazard to the community. In circumstances where the damage does not create a hazard to the community, it must be repaired immediately on completion of the works associated with the development.
All works must be supervised by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) who is independent of the Developer and Principal Contractor, and they must certify that all works conform to the Operational Works permit. Where municipal works are involved, such confirmation must be submitted for the respective hold points prior to any site inspection by Council Officers.
All works must be constructed and work procedure undertaken in accordance with:
The approved plans/documents and conditions detailed in this Decision Notice
all relevant Noosa Council Planning Scheme Policies, standard drawings, standard specifications and guidelines
the latest version of the Healthy Waterways document “Water Sensitive Urban Design Technical Design Guidelines for South East Queensland” for all water quality devices to be constructed on site
Works within Road Reserve/Reinstatement
Safe vehicle and pedestrian access on all streets in the vicinity of the development must be maintained at all times. Should footpath/road closures be necessary to carry out construction works, Council’s Engineering Officer must be notified prior to the proposed closure and all requirements complied with.
All frontage works must match neatly with existing road and verge/footpath features. Additional works beyond the frontage may be required to provide an acceptable transition to existing road and verge/footpath profiles.
Electrical conduits or other services proposed to be installed within existing and proposed road reserves under existing sealed carriageways, concrete pathways, concrete/sealed driveways or significant vegetation must be installed by boring. Trenching is not permitted, unless specifically approved by Council.
Site Access and Driveways
Driveway crossovers must be constructed in accordance with council’s Standard Drawings RS-049, RS-050 and any associated addendum.
Any existing unnecessary or redundant property accesses must be removed, and the kerb, footpath and verge area reinstated to match the existing footpath and/or verge treatments. Grassed verge areas to be reinstated must be provided with 100 mm topsoil and grass seed or turf, and must be maintained by the developer until established.
The following must be complied with during the construction of the required crossover/driveway:
The driveway surfacing must consist of either an approved hot mixed asphaltic concrete or patterned/plain concrete.
The driveway must be constructed so as not to concentrate stormwater runoff onto neighbouring properties
Underground service conduits for water supply, electricity and any other services must be provided as part of the access driveway
Where there is an existing pedestrian path, a matching crossfall must be provided for the driveway on the alignment of the path, for the full width of the path
The property access must be located a minimum of 1m clear of existing power poles, streetlights or other signage. The developer is responsible for any necessary relocation of existing services to provide this clearance and must contact the relevant service authorities and comply with their requirements in relation to these works.
Earthworks and Retaining Walls
Slope and batters are a maximum grade of:
1 in 6 where in proximity to waterbodies
1 in 4 for grassed areas.
1 in 3 for planted areas
1 in 2 for combined structural engineering and planting solutions.
Stormwater Drainage
Appropriate scour protection must be provided at the outlet of all stormwater pipes including temporary outlets.
Works associated with this permit must not adversely impact on the existing drainage conditions on other properties (e.g. by blocking or interfering with natural overland flows).
Construction of all internal stormwater drainage works must comply with the relevant section/s of Australian Standard AS/NZS 3500.3.
Erosion and Sediment Control
Prescribed Water Contaminants (as defined in Schedule 10 of Environmental Protection Regulation 2019) must not be released from the site or to waters within the site, or be likely to be released should rainfall occur, unless all reasonable and practicable measures are taken to prevent or minimise the release and concentration of contamination.
Sediment and erosion control measures must be in place prior to works commencing. If such measures are not in place or are not satisfactory, “on the spot” fines may be issued. Such fines can be issued if sediments from the site are found to enter or have the potential to enter Council’s stormwater system, natural waterways, any downstream stormwater filtration system or adversely impacting on other properties.  The sediment and erosion control design and measures have NOT been approved, it is the site's Supervising Engineer who is responsible for ensuring that the sediment and erosion control measures have:
Been duly designed by an RPEQ or CPESC and constructed in accordance with "best practise" methods,
Been revised by an RPEQ or CPESC to address the issues raised by changes in the projected construction schedule and/or methods,
Been revised to address predicted rainfall events, and
Achieve the desired environmental outcomes.
Council may request further controls to be installed should the implemented measures be found inefficient.
The erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the supervising engineer instructions and the current best practice standards * (Refer to Advisory Note).
The developer must ensure sediment does not leave the site or enter onto adjoining properties or Council’s drainage system due to surface runoff or on tyres of vehicles and/or machinery. It is essential to implement appropriate approved erosion and sediment control measures throughout the site during all phases of construction including vehicle shakedown pad/grid (or similar) at the access to the construction site. Where sediments or other contaminants are deposited on a road, they must be removed so as not to enter Council’s drainage system or waterways.
Prior to the completion of the development and commencement of use, all site surfaces must be effectively stabilised using methods which have achieved effective short-term stabilisation and which will continue to achieve effective stabilisation in the medium to long-term. For the purpose of this condition, an effectively stabilised surface is defined as one that does not, or is not likely to result in visible evidence of soil loss caused by sheet, rill or gully erosion or lead to sedimentation, or lead to water contamination.
Damage to Services and Assets
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:
where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety, immediately; or
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.
FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION
On Maintenance
Prior to requesting an On Maintenance inspection the following (prepared by respective qualified persons* and certifying compliance with approvals) must be submitted to Council:
landscaping certification; and
Specifying Trees: a guide to assessment of tree quality (NATSPEC) certification (addressing each specimen).
Off Maintenance
Prior to requesting an Off Maintenance inspection the following must be provided:
Only after lodgement of all required of all required certification and documentation;
Only after all works are confirmed in good order including:
Rectifying any damaged grassed areas;
Topdressing to grassed areas;
Remulching, fertilising and aeration of garden areas; and
Replacement of plant material
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
Prior to requesting an Off Maintenance inspection the developer must provide a written request for the Off Maintenance inspection.
A re-inspection fee in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charge Register will be charged where:
A Council inspection reveals works do not comply with approval requirements
Submitted certification falsely states works comply with approval requirements.
Certification
A final inspection and approval of the new driveway and completed reinstatement works by Council’s Inspector is required. Please contact Council on 5329 6500 to arrange for the inspection.
referral agencies
Not applicable.
Advisory notes
The following notes are included for guidance and information purposes only and do not form part of the assessment manager conditions:
General Advisory Notes
Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
Supervising landscape works and preparing a landscape certification, is considered to be a landscape architect, landscape designer or horticulturist with a minimum of three years current experience in the field of landscape design.
Undertaking landscape construction and establishment works is considered to be a person with five years current experience in commercial landscape construction projects.
Undertaking rehabilitation construction and establishment works is considered to be a person with five years current experience in revegetation and regeneration.
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 Specifying Trees – a guide to assessment of tree quality (NATSPEC) assessment and either:
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
A Diploma of Arboriculture.
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 drawings RS-049, RS-050 and any associated addendum.
Council has undertaken an audit check of the Operational Works drawings in relations to the proposed works.  A detailed check of the calculations and drawings has not been undertaken, as they have been certified by a RPEQ. The RPEQ bears full responsibility for all aspects of the engineering design.  Council reserves the right to require further amendments and/or additions at a later date should design errors become apparent.
Council reserves the right to call up any performance bond held or levy charges against the property, should emergency works be required to be undertaken by Council to make the site safe due to inactivity on the development site for extended periods of time.
Should any changes or modifications to the approved plans be required as a result of construction constraints, a “Request to change an existing approval” under the Planning Act 2016 must be made. Amended plans clearly indicating the changes must be lodged with this application along with the appropriate fees.
Prestart, On and Off Maintenance Inspections Request
Contact Council on 5329 6500 to arrange a prestart or an inspection giving a minimum of 5 business days’ notice of preferred inspection time.
If Council officers are required to undertake additional inspections of the same works, a reinspection fee will be applicable in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges register applicable at the time.
A minimum maintenance period of 12 months will apply to all municipal works and thereafter until such time as the works are performing in accordance with the approved design unless noted otherwise
Environmental Advisory Notes
The Environmental Protection Act 1994 states that a person must not carry out any activity that causes, or is likely to cause, environmental harm unless the person takes all reasonable and practicable measures to prevent or minimise the harm. Environmental harm includes environmental nuisance. In this regard persons and entities, involved in the civil, earthworks, construction and landscaping phases of this development are to adhere to their ‘general environmental duty’ to minimise the risk of causing environmental harm.
Erosion and Sediment Control
Accepted best practice standards include International Erosion Control Association Australasia Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control
Qualified Person, for the purpose of erosion and sediment control is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) or suitably experienced Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
As a general rule, a site is determined to have achieved effective short-term stabilisation if at the time of the plan sealing inspection:
Methods of stabilisation are:
appropriate for slopes and slope lengths; and
are consistent with best practice environmental management practices such as in the Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control or the IECA Manual; and
Stormwater runoff from the site is not currently, and is not likely to result in visible evidence of sedimentation or erosion, or lead to water contamination.
Landscape Works
The applicant must pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with Council's Fees and Charges Register where:
An inspection revealed that any landscape works do not comply with the conditions of the Decision Notice, Approved Plans and or Approved Documents
Certification is submitted to Council falsely stating that works comply with the approved plans, documents and or conditions of the Decision Notice.
Public amenity trees are defined as any tree located within public streets, parks or areas that will become publically owned as a result of this development.
property notes
Not applicable.
VARIATION approval details
Not applicable.
further development permits required
Not applicable.
submissions
Not applicable.
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.
OTHER DETAILS
If you wish to obtain more information about the decision, electronic copies are available on line at www.noosa.qld.gov.au or at Council Offices.

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