Info Request OPW17/0051

Officer	:Mark Lewis
Direct Telephone:	 53296290
Fax:	 53296501
Our Reference	:MLEWIS:OPW17/0051:
Your Reference	:41 Seaview Ter
22 February 2017

D Rutter
41 Seaview Terrace
SUNSHINE BEACH  QLD  4567

Dear Sir/Madam

Information Request
Sustainable Planning Act 2009

I refer to your application and advise that Council requires further information to satisfactorily assess the proposal.
application details
Application No:	OPW17/0051
Proposal:	Development Permit for Operational Work - Earthworks, Landscaping, Vehicle Crossover
Street Address:	41 Seaview Tce SUNSHINE BEACH  QLD  4567
Real Property Description:	Lot 52 RP 81810
information required
The information requested is set out below:

Issue
Council has concerns with structural elements of the design and the potential impacts on Council assets (road) due to a failure of the retaining structures. It is noted that the area of the works is mapped as a landslide hazard area in The Noosa Plan

Information Required
Provide design plans for the retaining structures that have been prepared by a suitably qualified Registered Professional Engineering of Queensland (RPEQ)
The engineering designs must be prepared in conjunction with a geotechnical report prepared by a suitably qualified person.
Provide additional detail on how it is proposed to protect Council’s interests in the longer term (easements etc)

Issue
The proposed works in the road reserve will impact upon third party infrastructure

Information Required
Provide written approval for the proposed works from the third party asset owners (Unitywater, Telstra, Energex etc)

Issue
The filling indicated on the submitted earthworks plan extends into the adjoining property to the north.

Information Required
Provide amended plans that do not indicate fill or any other structure extending into the adjoining property or alternatively provide written authority from the adjoining owner for the fill.
Please note that any works must not adversely affect the overland flow of water within the easement on the adjoining property.

Issue
The submitted documentation does not include a plan of the landscaping proposed in the road reserve.

Information Required
Provide a plan of the landscaping proposed in the road reserve. The plan must be prepared by a suitably qualified person and be in accordance with The Noosa Plan.
Please note:
all plantings must be located a minimum of 2m offset from the kerb and channel in order to provide a clear pedestrian path.
The retaining structures must be able to cater for the proposed landscaping when mature
The plan must include any fencing proposed along the property boundary.

End of Information Request

Under the provisions of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, you have three options available in response to this Information Request. You may give the assessment manager (in this instance Council) and each referral agency (if any):

all of the information requested; or
part of the information requested together with a letter asking the assessment manager and each referral agency to proceed with the assessment of the application; or
a letter;
stating that you do not intend to supply any of the information requested; and
asking the assessment manager and each referral agency to proceed with the assessment of the application.

Please be aware that under Section 279 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009
the applicant must respond to the Information Request within 6 months of the request or otherwise the application lapses.

A response to the above is required to be submitted, prior to further assessment of the application.  If any further matters arise as part of assessment of this application, you will be advised accordingly.

Council prefers that all the information requested be submitted as one package.  A preliminary assessment only of the application has been undertaken and during the formal decision stage, or as a result of public exhibition, other matters may arise.

You may wish to follow the progress of this application online at www.noosa.qld.gov.au .  The “PD Online” page can be accessed via "Quick Links" on the left hand side of the screen.  A disclaimer will appear; upon clicking “agree”, a search for a development application or property address can be carried out.

Should you have any further queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact Mark Lewis on the above number.

Yours faithfully

Mark Lewis
coordinator engineering
planning and environment

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