2021-03-09 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                       9 MARCH 2021


Under the Noosa Plan 2006 the earthworks were carried out on land identified as Landslide Hazard
due to the site’s significant slopes. The earthworks undertaken well exceeded the accepted
development parameters of 50m3 and required a Development Permit for Operational Works. The
extent of earthworks within the Landslide Hazard area is estimated to be approximately 150 cubic
metres.
Council records indicate that no Development Permit for Operational Works has been obtained for
the earthworks.
Therefore the earthworks was undertaken in breach of the Noosa Plan 2006 and contrary to the
Planning Act 2016.
Previous Council Consideration
Nil
Finance & Risks
An onsite mediation was held with the appellant and their solicitor in early February 2021 wherein
all parties sought to resolve the matter. This included providing clear advice to the owner on the
works required to stabilise the site. Following the mediation the appellant’s solicitor has advised
that they are seeking to engage an engineer to provide further advice on the sediment and erosion
measures required. It is therefore expected that this appeal can be resolved without the need for
a trial.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Thynne Macartney – Tim Quirk
Internal Consultation
Nil
Departments/Sections Consulted:
      Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                      Corporate Services
      Executive Officer             Director                                Director
      Executive Support             Community Development                   Financial Services
                                    Community Facilities                    ICT
                                    Libraries & Galleries                   Procurement & Fleet
                                    Local Laws                              Property
                                    Waste & Environmental Health            Revenue Services

      Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development   Infrastructure Services
      Director                      Director                                Director
      Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services            Asset Management
      Customer Service          x   Development Assessment                  Buildings and Facilities
      Governance                    Economic Development                    Civil Operations
      People and Culture            Environmental Services                  Disaster Management
                                    Strategic Land Use Planning             Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                            Design and Delivery




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