Minor Change Report RAL22 0016 01 [As Published]

               Condition 28 - Earthworks and Retaining Walls
               28.    All earthworks shall be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of AS 3798 Guidelines
                      on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Development, with geotechnical testing
                      undertaken in accordance with Section 8 of the Standard, and to a minimum of ‘Level 1’ as
                      defined in Appendix B. Test results as required by AS 3798, and a certificate of quality and
                      uniformity of fill shall be provided by a RPEQ and submitted to Council prior to Council signing
                      the Plan of Survey.
               Applicant’s Request
               We seek to make change representations to condition 28 of OPW22/0180 as shown below -
               amending the standard from Level 1 to Level 2. SCG Consulting Engineers describes that ‘because
               the building is supported on screw piers, Level 1 certification of filling & compaction isn’t needed.
               It is requested this be amended to a Level 2 certification.
               Assessment of Request
               The need for Level 1 or Level 2 testing is predominately determined by the nature of the project,
               construction materials and methodology. In this instance, the request for Level 2 certification is
               appropriate as the development is of a small, residential-scale nature, with minimal fill and
               compaction and the use of screw piers for the foundations of the proposed residence. Engineering
               believe Level 2 certification, as opposed to Level 1, will not compromise the compliance, safety
               and functionality of the development and recommends the request change be approved.


               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:
               •      Development Engineer – as conditioned.
               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 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
               RECOMMENDATION
               With regard to Application No. RAL22/0016.01 & OPW22/0180.01, to make a minor change to an
               existing approval for Reconfiguring a Lot & Operational Works situated at 6 Wyandra St Noosa
               Heads Qld 4567, described as Lot 40 RP 139776, Council on 24 April 2023 decided to:
               A.     Approve the change.
               B.     Amend conditions 28 to read as follows:
                      Earthworks and Retaining Walls
               29.    All earthworks shall be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of AS 3798 Guidelines
                      on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Development, with geotechnical testing
                      undertaken in accordance with Section 8 of the Standard, and to a minimum of ‘Level 2’ as
                      defined in Appendix B. Test results as required by AS 3798, and a certificate of quality and
                      uniformity of fill shall be provided by a RPEQ and submitted to Council prior to Council signing
                      the Plan of Survey.




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