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  change of use – ERA 16 (1)(c) dredging and
  Operational works – Prescribed tidal works


Pre-lodgement meeting record
  Meeting date                     6 October 2023
  Meeting location                 Online via Microsoft Teams
  Meeting chair                    Matthew Holznagel, SARA
  Meeting attendees                Cody Johnston, Noosa Council
                                   Camile Oliver, Noosa Council
                                   Oscar Rogers, Noosa Council
                                   Sean Georgeson, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
                                   Jacob Vanderzwan, Department of Environment and Science
                                   John Bowlen, Department of Environment and Science
                                   James Ulyate, Maritime Safety Queensland, Department of Transport
                                   and Main Roads


Pre-lodgement advice
The following advice outlines the aspects of the proposal that are of relevance to SARA.

  SARA’s jurisdiction and fees
  1.         The proposal will require a change application to the development approval to be lodged
             with SARA. SARA will be a responsible entity under section 78A of the Planning Act 2016
             for the proposed change as the change relates to conditions of the SARA referral agency
             response dated 28 February 2023 (2212-32529 SRA).
             As discussed in the pre-lodgement meeting on 6 October 2023, the change is likely to be
             considered ‘minor’. The fee for a change application for a minor change to a development is
             outlined in schedule 15 of the Planning Regulation 2017 and would be 1,714 fee units
             which is $1,817 for the 2023/24 financial year.
  Change to the existing approval
  2.         It is understood that increased erosion at the site has resulted in some trees (casuarinas)
             falling into the pre-determined works footprint. Whilst the works being undertaken may not
             increase the impact footprint beyond what was approved, the impact area to marine plants
             may increase as a result of these trees being within the works footprint. The additional area
             resulting from these fallen trees would be considered a minor change and need to be
             quantified.
  3.         In a pre-lodgement meeting of 6 October 2023, it was indicated that additional dredging
             channels may be required to reach project design desired objectives. Works would be
             considered a minor change of the original approval if these dredging channels do not:
              result in additional impact area to marine plants
              occur outside the footprint of the original approved works footprint
              encroach within the 100m setback buffer to the adjacent Fish Habitat Area
             If works result in any of the previous additional impacts, works may be considered an other
             change to the original approval.
  4.         Under condition 14 of the development approval, works must only be conducted between
             April and September. It is considered reasonable to change the time constraints on works
             under a minor change application to hasten completion of works, provided that the footprint


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             of marine plant disturbance does not increase, with the exception of trees that have fallen
             from the eroding foreshore within the approved beach nourishment footprint.
  Works associated from erosion control measures
  5.         In the pre-lodgement meeting of 6 October 2023, it was noted that if erosion continues to
             occur at Noosa Dog Park Beach the applicant may seek to undertake alternative erosion
             control measures to prevent a break-through in this area.
             It is not possible to provide accurate advice surrounding any erosion mitigation measures
             as designs and plans have not been submitted. Therefore, it is not possible to indicate
             whether proposed erosion control works would trigger marine plant disturbance, nor
             whether proposed erosion control works would constitute a minor change to the original
             approval, or an other change.
  Environmental authority
  6.         The proposed works also relate to the conditions of the Environmental authority P-EA-
             100375359 issued by the Department of Environment and Science on 10 February 2023. It
             is noted the applicant has previously held discussions with the Department of Environment
             and Science regarding this issue. Further information on changing or amending an
             environmental authority is available at: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-
             business/environment/licences-permits/change-combine/change
  Lodgement material
  7.         It is recommended that the following information is submitted when lodging the change
             application to SARA:
               change application form (Planning Act Form 5)
               relevant documentation identifying the change and reasons for the change
               an assessment of whether the change is minor, considering the definition in schedule 2
                   of the Planning Act 2016
               information on the extent of additional impact on marine plants (if any) as noted in items
                   2-4 above
               landowner’s consent, if required for the application.


This advice outlines aspects of the proposed development that are relevant to SARA’s jurisdiction.
This advice is provided in good faith and is:
 based on the material and information provided to SARA
 current at the time of issue
 not applicable if the proposal is changed from that which formed the basis of this advice.

The advice in this letter does not constitute an approval or an endorsement that SARA supports the
development proposal. Additional information may be required to allow SARA to properly assess the
development proposal after a formal application has been lodged.




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For further information please contact Matthew Holznagel, Principal Planning Officer, on 3452 7546 or via
email [email protected] who will be pleased to assist.

Yours sincerely




Paul Gleeson
Acting Manager


 Development details

 Proposal:                    Change (minor) to a development approval

 Street address:              Claude Batten Drive, Noosa Heads

 Real property description:   Lot 114 on MCH839107

 SARA role:                   Responsible entity (change application)

 Assessment Manager:          Noosa Shire Council

 Assessment criteria:         State Development Assessment Provisions (SDAP) – State code 11: Removal, destruction or damage of marine
                              plants

 Existing use:                N/A

 Relevant site history:       Development permit for material change of use – ERA 16(1)(c) dredging and Operational works – prescribed
                              tidal works - dredging and beach nourishment works at Noosa Spit (Dog Beach)




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