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Minor Change Report OPW25 0042 02 (As Published) · OPW25/0042.02
APPLICATION FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
Author Senior Development Engineer, Daniel Epps
Development Assessment
APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No. OPW25/0042.02
Development Approval OPW25/0042
Applicant Calile Malouf Investments P/L TTE
Request Received On 9 February 2026
Report Reviewed By Will Lowe – 16 February 2026
Decision Due Date 9 March 2026
PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address 7 Serenity Cl Noosa Heads Qld 45673 Serenity Cl Noosa
Heads Qld 4567
RP Description Lot 11 SP 195871
Land Area Tourist Accommodation
Existing Use of Land Vacant
STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation Urban Footprint
Zone Tourist Accommodation
Precinct Not applicable
Local Area Plan Noosa Heads
Overlays Acid Sulfate Soils, Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands,
Bushfire, Landslide Hazard
Assessment Type Minor Change to Development Approval
1. PROPOSAL
The applicant seeks approval to change to an existing development approval OPW25/0042.
The locality and proposal plan are included below.
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Figure 1 – Locality
Figure 2 – Site Plan
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2. BACKGROUND
A development approval for Operational Works – Earthworks and Stormwater was approved on 12
August 2025.
3. ASSESSMENT
3.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
• State Planning Policy;
• South East Queensland Regional Plan;
• Planning Regulation 2017; and
• Noosa Plan 2020 (25 September 2020).
3.2. Statutory Process
The applicant has requested to make a minor change to a development approval under s78 of the
Planning Act 2016. An application for a minor change to a development approval can only be made
in circumstances where a change would constitute a ‘minor change’.
The proposed change to the development approval requested by the applicant is determined to
constitute a minor change on the grounds that:
• the development would not result in substantially different development as the proposal does
not:
o involve a new use; or
o result in the application applying to a new parcel of land; or
o dramatically change the built form in terms of scale, bulk and appearance; or
o change the ability of the proposed development to operate as intended; or
o remove a component that is integral to the operation of the development; or
o significantly impact on traffic flow and the transport network, such as increasing traffic
to the site; or
o introduce new impacts or increase the severity of known impacts; or
o remove an incentive or offset component that would have balanced a negative impact
of the development; or
o impact on infrastructure provisions.
• the change does not include prohibited development;
• the change would not require the application to be referred to an additional referral agency
or cause a referral agency to have regard to new matters prescribed by regulation;
• where the original application was code assessable, the change would not cause the
application to become impact assessable.
3.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
The original application was lodged and assessed under the now superseded Noosa Plan 2020
(25 September 2020). Pursuant to s81 of the Planning Act 2017, Council must consider the
planning scheme in effect when the original development application was lodged, however Council
may give weight to Noosa Plan 2020 as the planning scheme in effect at the time of the minor
change application being lodged.
The following codes from Noosa Plan 2020 (26 September 2025) are applicable to this
development:
• Earthworks Code
• Water Quality and Drainage Code
• Landslide Hazard Overlay Code
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There are no notable changes between scheme versions that would impact the assessment of this
minor change application.
3.4. Summary of Change Request
The original application was lodged and assessed under the now superseded Noosa Plan 2020
(25 September 2020). Pursuant to s81 of the Planning
The applicant has provided amended plans that include alterations to the proposed alignment of
future Council-owned stormwater infrastructure in the cul-de-sac of Serenity Close.
During exploratory excavations in the cul-de-sac, a bank of subsurface services was discovered.
These services would require realigning to allow the future stormwater infrastructure to be installed
as per the existing approval. This is not reasonable or practical.
The consulting engineer provided Council with a revised stormwater design that avoided the
existing services and rerouted the stormwater around an existing padmount. The revised alignment
includes an additional Council owned stormwater structure and a privately owned sandstone block
retaining wall. The revised alignments avoids any hydrologic impacts on the original proposal and
remains generally consistent with the original approval and higher order.
The proposal was referred to Council’s Infrastructure Services Coordinator, Paul Rickert, who
indicated support for the proposal, but emphasised Council should not be held responsible for the
proposed sandstone retaining wall in any capacity. It is considered reasonable to address this
through the drafting of the future easement.
The development is considered generally in accordance with the development permit.
Existing Condition 1
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.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
A6769-24-EW01 A EARTHWORKS LAYOUT – SHEET 1 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW02 A EARTHWORKS LAYOUT – SHEET 2 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW03 A EARTHWORKS SECTIONS SHEET 1 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW04 A EARTHWORKS SECTIONS SHEET 2 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW05 A EARTHWORKS SECTIONS SHEET 3 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW06 A EARTHWORKS DETAILS – SHEET 1 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW07 A EARTHWORKS DETAILS – SHEET 2 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
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A6769-24-D01 B DRAINAGE LAYOUT 12 March
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D02 A RIP & RIC DETAILS 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D03 B DRAINAGE CROSS SECTIONS – 12 March
SHEET 1 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D04 A DRAINAGE CROSS SECTIONS – 27 February
SHEET 2 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D05 A DRAINAGE CROSS SECTIONS – 27 February
SHEET 3 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D06 A DRAINAGE CROSS SECTIONS – 27 February
SHEET 4 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D07 A DRAINAGE LONG SECTION 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D08 A RAPID INFILTRATION DEVICE SITE 27 February
LAYOUT & CATCHMENT PLAN 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D09 A RAPID INFILTRATION CULVERT ‘RIC’ 27 February
LAYOUT 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D10 A RAPID INFILTRATION CULVERT ‘RIC’ 27 February
SECTION 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-WQ01 A WATER QUALITY LAYOUT 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-WQ02 A WATER QUALITY DETAILS 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-CA01 A EXTERNAL CATCHMENT LAYOUT 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6779/25/SWMP OpW(A) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN Feb 2025
– Operational Works
Prepared by ALTA
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Applicant’s Request
Although not specifically requested by the applicant, it is recommended that existing condition 1
be amended to reflect the latest drawings revision.
Assessment of Request
It is considered appropriate to update condition 1 to ensure that the approved plans align with the
current works.
Recommendation
It is recommended existing condition 1 be amended to read as follows:
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.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
A6769-24-EW01 A EARTHWORKS LAYOUT – SHEET 1 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW02 A EARTHWORKS LAYOUT – SHEET 2 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW03 A EARTHWORKS SECTIONS SHEET 1 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW04 A EARTHWORKS SECTIONS SHEET 2 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW05 A EARTHWORKS SECTIONS SHEET 3 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW06 A EARTHWORKS DETAILS – SHEET 1 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW07 A EARTHWORKS DETAILS – SHEET 2 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D01 AD DRAINAGE LAYOUT 12 March
2025 28
Prepared by ALTA
January 2026
A6769-24-D02 A RIP & RIC DETAILS 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D03 B DRAINAGE CROSS SECTIONS – 12 March
SHEET 1 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D04 A DRAINAGE CROSS SECTIONS – 27 February
SHEET 2 2025
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Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D05 A DRAINAGE CROSS SECTIONS – 27 February
SHEET 3 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D06 AC DRAINAGE CROSS SECTIONS – 27 February
SHEET 4 2025 28
January 2026
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D07 AC DRAINAGE LONG SECTION 27 February
2025 28
Prepared by ALTA
January 2026
A6769-24-D08 AB RAPID INFILTRATION DEVICE SITE 27 February
LAYOUT & CATCHMENT PLAN 2025 28
January 2026
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D09 AB RAPID INFILTRATION CULVERT ‘RIC’ 27 February
LAYOUT 2025 28
January 2026
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D10 A RAPID INFILTRATION CULVERT ‘RIC’ 27 February
SECTION 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-WQ01 A WATER QUALITY LAYOUT 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-WQ02 A WATER QUALITY DETAILS 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-CA01 AC EXTERNAL CATCHMENT LAYOUT 27 February
2025 28
Prepared by ALTA
January 2026
A6779/25/SWMP OpW(A) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN Feb 2025
– Operational Works
Prepared by ALTA
Applicant’s Request
Although not specifically requested by the applicant, the proposed new works require the creation
of a new easement, burdening the subject site and benefitting Council.
The current approval does not include Council’s standard easement conditions or a specific
condition encompassing the diverted stormwater infrastructure.
It is recommended that Council’s standard easement conditions and a specific easement condition
are applied to the development approval.
Assessment of Request
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The application of Council’s standard easement conditions is considered required to properly
ensure that the ownership and maintenance obligations of the new minor change works are lawfully
captured and recorded.
Recommendation
It is recommended the following conditions are included as part of the development approval.
Easements
2. A four-metre-wide easement for stormwater drainage purposes must be registered
against the title of the subject site in favour of Council over the proposed easement
identified on the Approved Plans. The easement must be prepared generally in
accordance with Planning Scheme Policy 6 – Engineering design standards. The
terms of the easement must be written generally in accordance with Council’s
standard dealing 715597508 amended to omit Council from any maintenance or
financial obligations relating to any privately owned infrastructure.
3. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the relevant service provider, any public or
third-party infrastructure located on the subject site must be placed within an
easement registered against the title of the property.
4. All easements must be designed in accordance with the planning scheme and granted
at no cost to the Grantee. Where the Grantee is Council or a service authority, the
easement documentation must be in accordance with the Grantee’s standard
easement terms. Draft easement documentation must be submitted to Council for
endorsement.
5. All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the subject
land, unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
4. CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
Not applicable
4.2. Internal Council Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers for review and/or comment:
• Infrastructure Services Coordinator
5. CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The proposed development generally complies with the requirements of the planning scheme and
does not raise any significant issues that cannot be addressed by reasonable and relevant
conditions. The application is therefore recommended for approval.
The report is provided in accordance with Section 83(9) of the Planning Act 2016.
RECOMMENDATION
With regard to Application No. OPW25/0042.02 to make a minor change to an existing approval
for Operational Works – Earthworks and Stormwater situated at 7 Serenity Cl Noosa Heads Qld
45673 Serenity Cl Noosa Heads Qld 4567 and described as Lot 11 SP 195871, Council on 16
February 2026 decided to:
A. Approve the change.
B. Amend conditions 1 to read as follows:
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.
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Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
A6769-24-EW01 A EARTHWORKS LAYOUT – SHEET 1 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW02 A EARTHWORKS LAYOUT – SHEET 2 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW03 A EARTHWORKS SECTIONS SHEET 1 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW04 A EARTHWORKS SECTIONS SHEET 2 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW05 A EARTHWORKS SECTIONS SHEET 3 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW06 A EARTHWORKS DETAILS – SHEET 1 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-EW07 A EARTHWORKS DETAILS – SHEET 2 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D01 D DRAINAGE LAYOUT 28 January
2026
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D02 A RIP & RIC DETAILS 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D03 B DRAINAGE CROSS SECTIONS – 12 March
SHEET 1 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D04 A DRAINAGE CROSS SECTIONS – 27 February
SHEET 2 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D05 A DRAINAGE CROSS SECTIONS – 27 February
SHEET 3 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D06 C DRAINAGE CROSS SECTIONS – 28 January
SHEET 4 2026
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D07 C DRAINAGE LONG SECTION 28 January
2026
Prepared by ALTA
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A6769-24-D08 B RAPID INFILTRATION DEVICE SITE 28 January
LAYOUT & CATCHMENT PLAN 2026
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D09 B RAPID INFILTRATION CULVERT ‘RIC’ 28 January
LAYOUT 2026
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-D10 A RAPID INFILTRATION CULVERT ‘RIC’ 27 February
SECTION 2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-WQ01 A WATER QUALITY LAYOUT 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-WQ02 A WATER QUALITY DETAILS 27 February
2025
Prepared by ALTA
A6769-24-CA01 C EXTERNAL CATCHMENT LAYOUT 28 January
2026
Prepared by ALTA
A6779/25/SWMP OpW(A) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN Feb 2025
– Operational Works
Prepared by ALTA
C. Include the following additional conditions:
Easements
1. A four-metre-wide easement for stormwater drainage purposes must be registered against
the title of the subject site in favour of Council over the proposed easement identified on the
Approved Plans. The easement must be prepared generally in accordance with Planning
Scheme Policy 6 – Engineering design standards. The terms of the easement must be written
generally in accordance with Council’s standard dealing 715597508 amended to omit
Council from any maintenance or financial obligations relating to any privately owned
infrastructure.
2. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the relevant service provider, any public or third-party
infrastructure located on the subject site must be placed within an easement registered
against the title of the property.
3. All easements must be designed in accordance with the planning scheme and granted at no
cost to the Grantee. Where the Grantee is Council or a service authority, the easement
documentation must be in accordance with the Grantee’s standard easement terms. Draft
easement documentation must be submitted to Council for endorsement.
4. All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the subject land,
unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
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