Negotiated Report (Representations made) OPW19 0180 · OPW19/0180

REQUEST FOR NEGOTIATED DECISION REPORT
Author	Ecologist, Conor Neville
Development Assessment

APPLICATION DETAILS
Application No.	OPW19/0180
Development Approval	Development Permit for Operational Work - Vehicle Crossover & Clearing Vegetation
Applicant	Ronald William O'Grady
Representations Received On	11 November 2019
Number of Submissions for Original Application	< (insert no. of submissions)

PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Address	19 Viewland Dr Noosa Heads Qld 4567
RP Description	Lot 8 RP 88535 No related Land
Land Area	607.0000 m²
Existing Use of Land	<

STATUTORY DETAILS
SEQRP Designation	<
Locality	<
Zone	<
Overlays	<
Assessment Type	Representations made to original approval

background
A development approval for a Development Permit for Operational Work - Vehicle Crossover & Clearing Vegetation was issued on 21 October 2019
The applicant made representations on 11 November 2019 to the development approval conditions. The representations are detailed below but primarily relate to retention of vegetation within the frontage of the site.
assessment
An assessment in relation to each of the submitted representations is provided below:
Condition 6
Council must be contacted at least 5 working days prior to any works commencing to organise a prestart. The contact number to arrange a pre-start meeting is 5329 6245. The pre-start meeting must include the relevant parties for the following aspects of the works:
a. Civil engineering works;
b. Arboreal works.
Applicant’s Representation
The applicant states the bloodwood tree in the frontage of the site is required to be removed immediately.
Assessment of Representation
At the site visit with the applicant on the 13th November 2019, the applicant acknowledged the works required involved lopping asymmetrical limbs which over hung the garden area to reduce the risk. This method was agreed with and did not necessarily mean the removal of the whole tree prior to the pre-start meeting.
No change is necessary.

DURING CONSTRUCTION
Retention of Existing Trees and Vegetation
Condition 2
A qualified person * must be engaged for the duration of the clearing works to
Ensure works are carried out in accordance with the approved Consult Arborist report with the following exception;
The Tree identified as Tree 2 in the report must be retained and protected during the works.
Applicant’s Representation
The applicant contends the condition limits their ability to undertake works within the frontage. These works include removing trees, existing large rocks and construction of retaining walls.
Assessment of Representation
The site visit on the 13th November 2019 with the applicant demonstrated the representation was a reasonable request due to the topography and existing landscaping rocks. A suitable condition can be applied to provide landscaping to the frontage area.

conclusion & reasons for decision
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RECOMMENDATION
With regard to Application No. OPW19/0180, and the representations made, Council on 14 November 2019 decided to:
Amend condition 2a under the heading Retention of Existing Trees and Vegetation to read:

A qualified person * must be engaged for the duration of the clearing works to:
Ensure works are carried out in accordance with the approved Consult Arborist report
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