Decision Notice OPW25-0012 · OPW25/0012

     b.    will be returned upon receiving certification from the site Arborist that all requirements
           nominated in the Arborist report referenced within this Decision Notice have been
           completed.
3.   All tree retention and protection works must be carried out in accordance with methodology
     and recommendations detailed in the Arborist report listed within this Decision Notice.
     Retention of Existing Trees
4.   The existing trees on adjoining properties must be retained and protected during construction
     wherever achievable. To avoid doubt, this advisory note is not intended to exclude the
     operation of Chapter 3 of the Neighbourhood Dispute Resolution Act 2011 following
     construction of the development which is the subject of this development approval.
     Removal of Existing Trees and Vegetation
5.   Stockpiling mulch to the appropriate volume and separation is required for fire mitigation as
     well as optimum weed seed sterilisation.
     Qualified Person
6.   Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
     a.    Undertaking, supervising tree works and preparing arboriculture certification, is
           considered to be a person with a minimum three years current experience in tree
           protection, hazard identification/mitigation and Specifying Trees – a guide to
           assessment of tree quality (NATSPEC) assessment and either:
           i.     International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
           ii.    A Diploma of Arboriculture.
     b.    Managing Fauna protection, preparing Fauna reporting and certification and
           calculating compensatory habitat, is considered to be an Ecologist or Environmental
           Scientist with a minimum of three years current experience in the field of fauna
           assessment and management.
     Road Reserve Permit
7.   This development permit provides the applicant with written authority to undertake the
     development in accordance with the conditions. Any additional activities that are undertaken
     inside Council’s road reserve for the purpose of acting on this development permit may
     require a Road Reserve Permit. These additional activities may include, but are not limited
     to, hoarding, pedestrian diversions, laneway closures, etc. To apply for a Road Reserve
     Permit, or for more information, Contact Council’s Road Reserve Officer at
     [email protected] Act 2014 – Fire Ant Control
8.   Developers must remain vigilant for the presence of fire ants. Under the Biosecurity Act 2014,
     individuals and businesses are responsible for ensuring that they follow the movement
     controls for specific organic materials to help prevent the spread of fire ants within South
     East Queensland’s fire ant biosecurity zones. Movement of a fire ant carrier from within a fire
     ant biosecurity zone may need a biosecurity instrument permit. More information is available
     on https://www.fireants.org.au/treat/business-andindustry/movement-controls
8.   PROPERTY NOTES

Not applicable.
9.   VARIATION APPROVAL DETAILS

Not applicable.




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