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Meeting minutes
MINUTES
Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
9:30 AM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Amelia Lorentson (Chair), Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie, Tom
Wegener
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 APRIL 2025
1. DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 9.33am
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Noosa Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and
waters of the Noosa area, the Kabi Kabi people, and pays respect to their Elders,
past, present and emerging.
3. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Amelia Lorentson (Chair)
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Frank Wilkie
NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Karen Finzel
EXECUTIVE
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Cr Tom Wegener
4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
The Minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting held on 11 March
2025 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
5. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
6. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 APRIL 2025
7. REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE
7.1. MCU24/0151 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF
USE FOR OUTDOOR SPORT & RECREATION (ROWING CLUB) AT LAKE
MACDONALD DRIVE, LAKE MACDONALD
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest
in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter due to my previous work in Lake Macdonald for Seqwater. In 2019 as
part of a broader consultancy project that I completed as a sole trader I undertook
Land Asset Classification of the land owned by Seqwater around the Lake
Macdonald Dam. This work was at a strategic level and assessed the parcel in
question as part of the broader evaluation. The project produced land capability
and suitability assessments for various land uses, including for recreational
pursuits such as that proposed in the application. In 2020 as part of a broader
consultancy project I also undertook a further assessment evaluating the suitability
of the land around Lake Macdonald for a solar farm. Although I have a
declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a
perception of bias because I have had no dealings with Seqwater in a private
consultant capacity since that time. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the
meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can
remain and participate in the decision.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine
that in accordance with s150ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having
considered the Councillor's conflict of interest as described, it is decided that Cr
Stockwell may participate and vote on this matter relating to MCU24/0151
Development Application Lot 1 RP 167252 Lake Macdonald Dr, Lake Macdonald
as a reasonable person would not have a perception of bias as there is no
personal gain or loss involved.
For: Crs Wilkie & Lorentson
Against: Nil.
Carried.
Cr Stockwell having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 7.1 be referred to the
General Committee for further consideration.
Carried unanimously.
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 APRIL 2025
8. REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE
8.1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY -
FEBRUARY 2025
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Acting Development Assessment Manager to
the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting 8 April 2025 regarding
applications that have been decided by delegated authority for February 2025 as
per Attachment 1 to the Report.
Carried unanimously.
9. CLOSED SESSION
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(e) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 9.1 Planning &
Environment Court Appeal No.1988 of 2024 - Application for Material Change of use for
a Childcare centre at Noosa Civic,27 Eenie Creek Road Noosaville.
Carried unanimously.
RE-OPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried unanimously.
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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 APRIL 2025
9.1. PLANNING &
ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 1998 OF 2024 – APPLICATION FOR
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A CHILDCARE CENTRE AT NOOSA
CIVIC, 28 EENIE CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the
Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 April 2025 regarding
Planning & Environment Court Appeal 1998 of 2024 and:
A. Delegate to the CEO the power to attend to all matters relating to its
resolution.
Carried unanimously.
10. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 10.14am