Minor Change and OPW Application

                                                                  DANYA COOK TOWN PLANNING


3.0        APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR OPERATIONAL WORK

Overview of Proposal

This application seeks an approval for a Development Permit for Operational Work - Earthworks (Excavation and Filling, and
Access Driveway) in support of the proposed building envelope and access driveway.

The extent of the proposed earthworks is demonstrated by the Engineering Plans prepared by BAX Engineering Pty Ltd
included at Appendix C.

Noosa Plan 2020

Level of Assessment and Assessment Benchmarks (Codes)

In accordance with Part 5 – Tables of Assessment, Section 5.8 – Categories of Development and Assessment – Operational
Work, Table 5.8.3 - Operational Work - Excavation or Filling of the Noosa Plan 2020, the proposed earthworks is Code
Assessable.

The Assessment Benchmark (Codes) applicable to a development of this nature are as follows:

•     Earthworks Code.
•     Water Quality and Drainage Code.

By way of response to the applicable codes, please refer to the Engineering Plans included at Appendix C.

The Engineering Plans have been prepared in accordance with the Flood Information Certificate, a copy of which is included
at Appendix D.

It is acknowledged that a portion of the proposed building envelope is located within the Flood Hazard Overlay, however,
compensatory earthworks can be undertaken to ensure the building envelope is contiguous with land that is free from
inundation in the PMF event.

4.0        SUMMARY

This application seeks change to Development Approval RAL21/0015. The assessment of the proposed change in accordance
with the Minor Change provisions of the Planning Act 2016 determines the change is minor in nature and complies with the
relevant provisions of the Act. Accordingly, I respectfully request that Council proceed to issue a Minor Change approval
supporting the proposed change in full.

Furthermore, the application for a Development Permit for Operational Work Earthworks (Excavation and Filling, and Access
Driveway) is required in conjunction with the proposed Minor Change to seek approval for the required earthworks.

Should Council have any questions with respect to the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards,




Danya Cook B.Urb.Reg.Plan
Director / Principal Town Planner

M: 0422 051 263
E: [email protected]

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Application for Request for Minor Change and Development Permit for Operational Work                             April 2024