Cover Letter

4.     Assessment
4.1 Framework for Assessment

Categorising Instruments for Statutory Assessment

In accordance with Section 43 of the Planning Act 2016, the following categorising instruments may contain
assessment benchmarks applicable to development applications:
•      the Planning Regulation 2017
•      the Planning Scheme for the local government area
•      any temporary local planning instrument
•      any variation approval

Of these, the planning instruments relevant to this application are discussed below:


4.2 The Noosa Plan

Level of Assessment and Assessment Benchmarks

Pursuant to Table 5.8.3 of the Noosa Plan 2020, Operational Work - Excavation or Filling for the purpose of
a dam is accepted development subject to the following requirements if:-

     a) involving 500m³ or less of material;
     b) for the purpose of constructing a dam; and
     c) not associated with a material change of use.

The proposed dam will exceed 500m3 of excavation and consequently be code assessable against the
following codes:
     • Earthworks Code
     • Water Quality and Drainage Code
Overall, the proposed development achieves the purpose of the abovementioned codes in that:
   • the dam will be designed and constructed so as to appropriately manage stormwater, groundwater
          and environmental flows so as to protect downstream environmental values and water quality; and
   • the earthworks will not unreasonably impact on the natural environment or other properties and
          result in a safe environment.

Please refer to the accompanying reports, including the Geotechnical Investigation Report and the Ecological
Assessment Report further details.