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Minor Change Existing Approval OPW21 0202 01 (As Published) · OPW21/0202.01
Officer: Mark Lewis
Direct Telephone: 07 53296290
Our Reference: OPW21/0202.01
Your Reference: .
14 March 2025
TH McCarthy
522 Cooroy Mountain Road
COOROY MOUNTAIN QLD 4563
[email protected]
Dear Sir
Decision Notice – Minor Change
Planning Act 2016
I refer to your application received on 20 February 2025, requesting a minor change to an existing
development approval. Council decided your requested changes.
Details of the decision are as follows:
1. APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No: OPW21/0202.01
Street address: 522 Cooroy Mountain Rd Cooroy Mountain Qld 4563
Real property description: Lot 9 RP 864130 Lot 9 RP 864130
Planning Scheme: Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020)
2. DECISION DETAILS
The following type of approval was issued on 24 January 2022.
• Development Permit for Operational Works - Vehicle Crossovers.
In relation to the request to make a minor change to the existing approval, Council on 11 March
2025, decided to approve the requested changes. The changes are detailed below.
A. Approve the change.
B. Amend condition 1.
3. CURRENCY PERIOD OF APPROVAL
The currency period for this development approval is stated in the conditions below.
4. ASSESSMENT MANAGER CONDITIONS
APPROVED PLANS
1. 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.
ABN 97.969.214.121 PO Box 141
noosa.qld.gov.au Tewantin QLD 4565
[email protected] 07 5329 6500
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Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
C20 B Line of Sight Assessment, Driveway 1 10 December 2021
of 2 Line of site west prepared by
RECOR consulting engineers
C21 B Line of Sight Assessment, Driveway 1 10 December 2021
of 2 Line of site east prepared by
RECOR consulting engineers
C22 B Line of Sight Assessment, Driveway 2 10 December 2021
of 2 Line of site west prepared by
RECOR consulting engineers
C23 B Line of Sight Assessment, Driveway 2 10 December 2021
of 2 Line of site east prepared by
RECOR consulting engineers
11 March 2025
C20 B “General Arrangement Plan” 10 July 2024
Prepared by RECOR
C20 B “Driveway Longitudinal and Typical 10 July 2024
Sections”
Prepared by RECOR
C20 B “Driveway Setout Plan” 10 July 2024
Prepared by RECOR
CURRENCY PERIOD
2. The Currency Period for this development approval lapses if the development has not
substantially started by 24 January 2024, unless an application to extend the currency period
is approved by Council.
SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
3. A site control and/or compliance bond of $2000 is to be submitted to Council prior to the pre-
start meeting. The pre-start meeting will only be held once Council's Construction
Engineering Officer 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 for substandard work or work
undertaken not in accordance with this permit.
4. The existing driveways (the “barn and machine shed”) and the driveways under construction
(the “residence and the paddock”) must be upgraded and improved to be in accordance with
the approved plans and Council’s standard drawing RS-056. The works must include but not
be limited to:
a. The “paddock” driveway. The works shown on the approved plans (widening, clearing,
minor earthworks, headwalls) and the standard drawing (scour protection, guide posts)
b. The “residence” driveway. The works shown on the approved plans (widening, clearing,
headwalls) and the standard drawing (scour protection, guide posts)
c. The “barn” driveway. The works shown on the standard drawing (scour protection,
guide posts)
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d. The “machine shed” driveway. The works shown on the standard drawing (headwalls,
scour protection, guide posts)
5. The works must also include the removal of any fencing that stands within the road reserve
adjacent to the residence and the redundant driveway.
Rehabilitation after Vegetation Clearing
6. Rehabilitation of the road reserve (area previously occupied by the driveway to the residence
and unsuitable/pest species) must:
a. Be undertaken immediately following completion of the driveway works that required
clearing;
b. Remove all unsuitable (e.g. bamboo) and pest species;
c. Result in the area being stable and revegetated;
d. Be established with revegetation works undertaken by a qualified person*; and
e. Be revegetated with a species that reflect the surrounding road reserve vegetation.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Engineering
7. The principal contractor must have all the appropriate insurance and public liability
documentation to carry out the works. The principal contractor is also responsible to ensure
that any subcontractors also have the appropriate insurance and public liability
documentation. Certificates demonstrating currency of public liability insurance and works
insurance covering the works must be submitted to Council prior to the prestart meeting.
8. 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:
a. Civil engineering works;
b. Clearing works
c. Erosion and Sediment Controls
9. A Construction Management Plan must be submitted to Council prior to the pre-start meeting
and must specifically address the following:
a. traffic management during the construction phase.
b. appropriate traffic signage in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD)
c. provision for safe vehicle access across the frontage of the site both during work hours
and after hours.
10. 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.
11. 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.
Clearing of Vegetation
12. Prior to felling or pruning, all trees are to be inspected for wildlife (i.e. koalas, possums, birds’
nests etc). If wildlife is present, the tree must not be felled or pruned until the wildlife has left
the tree or has been removed by a qualified person*.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
13. Vegetation removal or pruning must be undertaken in a manner that avoids damaging
surrounding vegetation and habitat.
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14. Tree protection fencing must be installed under the supervision of the Project Arborist.
Retention of Existing Trees and Vegetation
15. No removal of additional trees within the road reserve is permitted without Council’s prior
written approval.
16. All tree and vegetation removal works must be undertaken by a qualified person*.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
DURING CONSTRUCTION
Engineering
17. The integrity and condition of any existing public or Council infrastructure and services
(above ground and/or underground) must not be adversely affected by the proposed works
18. 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.
19. All works must be constructed and work procedure undertaken in accordance with:
a. the approved plans/documents and conditions detailed in this Decision Notice
b. all relevant Noosa Council Planning Scheme Policies, standard drawings, standard
specifications and guidelines
c. 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 Reserves
20. Safe 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.
21. All works must match neatly with existing road and verge/ features. Additional works beyond
the driveways may be required to provide an acceptable transition to existing road and verge
profiles.
Driveways
22. Driveway crossovers must be constructed generally in accordance Council’s Standard
Drawings RS-056 together with any associated addendum
23. The following must be complied with during the construction of the required
crossover/driveways:
a. the driveways must be in accordance with the requirements of AS2890.1 Off-Street
Car Parking for longitudinal and crossfall gradients.
b. the driveways must be constructed so as to not concentrate or direct stormwater runoff
onto neighbouring properties or the road formation
24. Pavement design for privately owned works must be undertaken in accordance with the
relevant standards. Structural integrity of the driveways will remain the responsibility of the
property owner/developer.
Stormwater Drainage
25. The constructed driveways must not cause additional ponding on the road formation or the
road reserve.
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Environment (Erosion and Sediment Control)
26. Prescribed Water Contaminants (as defined in the Environmental Protection Act 1994) 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.
27. The contractor must ensure non-essential exposure of soil is prevented by restricting the
extent of works and minimising the duration of soil exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Exposed areas must be suitably covered/stabilised/reinstated as soon as practicable and
prior to any predicted rainfall occurring.
28. Erosion and sediment control measures must be installed and maintained to minimise
erosion on the site and to minimise the export of sediment and associated pollutants from
the site. The erosion and sediment control measures must be designed, installed and
maintained in accordance with current best practice standards (refer to advisory notes).
FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION
29. A final inspection and approval of the new driveways and completed reinstatement works by
Council’s Inspector is required. Please contact Council on 5329 6500 to arrange for the
inspection.
30. Upon completion of the work a certificate must be issued by an RPEQ certifying that the
works have been constructed in accordance with the requirements of this Operational Works
permit and that the driveways are safe for the intended use.
Bonds
31. Bonds must:
a. meet the requirements of council’s relevant Planning Scheme Policy for performance
and uncompleted works.
b. be lodged with Council.
c. be requested for release by writing to Council, when relevant approval requirements
have been met.
5. REFERRAL AGENCIES
Not applicable.
6. 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
1. As the driveways are private structures, the owner bears full responsibly for the standard of
their construction, maintenance and any liabilities associated with their 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 the approved plans and the
standard drawing.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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4. 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 Inspections Request
5. Contact Council on 5329 6500 to arrange a prestart or an inspection giving a minimum of 5
business days notice of preferred inspection time.
It should be noted prior to arranging a pre-start meeting the Appeal Period of 20 business
days must have passed or the applicant must have provided Council with written confirmation
that the applicant has accepted the conditions of Decision Notice and waived their appeal
rights.
6. 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.
Environmental Advisory Notes
7. 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
8. Accepted best practice standards include International Erosion Control Association
Australasia Best Practice Erosion and Sediment Control
Retention of Existing Trees
9. 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
10. Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
a. Undertaking rehabilitation construction and establishment works is considered to be a
person with five years current experience in revegetation and regeneration.
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 Specifying Trees – a guide to
assessment of tree quality (NATSPEC) assessment and either:
i. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
ii. A Diploma of Arboriculture.
11. Managing Fauna protection is considered to be a certified Fauna Spotter Catcher.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003
12. 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
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Tribunal, and the Minister administering the ACH Act can also issue stop orders for an activity
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.
Infrastructure Charges
13. 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 https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/planning-
development/development-tools-guidelines/infrastructure-charges
7. PROPERTY NOTES
Not applicable.
8. VARIATION APPROVAL DETAILS
Not applicable.
9. FURTHER DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRED
Not applicable.
10. SUBMISSIONS
Not applicable.
11. 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.
12. 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.
Yours faithfully,
Mark Lewis
Coordinator-Engineering
Enc: Appeal Rights
Approved Plans/Documents
DECISION NOTICE HISTORY
• Original Decision Notice – 24 January 2022.
• Decision Notice - Minor – OPW21/0202 – 11 March 2025, with an amendment to condition 1.
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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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