Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU26 0012 (As Published) · MCU26/0012

               Sloping Sites and Ridgelines – Earthworks
               AO15.3 On sloping sites and ridgelines, cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in depth relative to natural
                      ground level.
               The applicant is proposing earthworks that exceeds 1.5 metres in depth and as such does not
               comply with AO15.3 of the Rural Zone Code. The proposal is therefore required to comply with
               corresponding Performance Outcome PO15 of the Rural Zone Code, which states:
               PO15           Buildings and structures step down slopes or use appropriate construction techniques
                              to minimise cut and fill and avoid benching of the site, while retaining the natural
                              landform and landscape character.
               Assessment:
               The proposal involves areas of cut and fill exceeding 1.5 metres to establish the building platform
               and internal access and therefore does not comply with AO15.3. The extent of earthworks is
               acknowledged as relatively large due to the sloping nature of the proposed dwelling site and the
               elongated form of the buildings along the southern boundary.
               The extent and depth of earthworks have been informed by detailed engineering and slope stability
               assessments. Earthworks (fill) is designed to step down the site toward the north. It is noted that
               despite the extent of filling for the dwelling, building height does not exceed 8.0 metres above
               ground levels.
               Conditions can be imposed to require batters to be stabilised and revegetated to visually soften
               the development and integrate it with the surrounding landscape. The proposal does not
               compromise slope stability or scenic amenity and is considered to achieve the intent of PO15.


               Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code
               Assessment
               The site is affected by the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code due to the
               presence of mapped Riparian Buffer areas within the central area of the site.
               The proposed dwelling and associated outbuildings are sited within predominantly cleared areas
               and are not located within mapped areas of ecological significance, waterways and riparian buffers.
               The proposed development complies with the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay
               Code.


               Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
               Assessment
               The subject land is affected by mapped bushfire hazard areas (Potential Impact Buffer).
               Under Table 5.9.3 of the Noosa Plan 2020, a Material Change of Use for a Dwelling House is
               identified as accepted development where located within the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code.
               Accordingly, the proposed dwelling house does not trigger additional assessment under the
               overlay.


               Agricultural Land Overlay Code
               Assessment
               Specific areas of the site which contain the overlay relate to the upper ridge lines which extend
               along the length of the southern side of the site.
               These areas contain the established Dwelling house and outbuildings extending east towards the
               existing studio, which is to be retained. Other areas of the site are substantially covered within
               vegetation and within the Riparian buffer.

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Document Set ID: 24620687
Version: 4, Version Date: 28/04/2026