Planning & Environment Committee Agenda - 8 April 2025
Date: Tuesday, 8 April 2025 at 9:30AM
Location: Noosa Shire Council Chambers , 9 Pelican Street , Tewantin , QLD 4565 , Australia
Organiser: Noosa Shire Council
Duration: 00:41:10
Synopsis: Temporary Rowing Club relocation approved with strict conditions and sunset, Conflict-of-interest minutes inconsistency to rectify, Housing approvals transparency reporting planned, CEO delegated childcare appeal.
Meeting Attendees
Committee Members
Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Frank Wilkie Non-Committee Members
Executive Officers
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray Apologies (Did Not Attend)
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Key Decisions & Discussions Amelia Lorentson: Chaired consideration of MCU24/0151 for temporary relocation of Lake Macdonald Rowing Club to Seqwater land; referred item to General Committee with minor amendments flagged (7.1; 19:58–21:10). Frank Wilkie: Moved that despite a declared conflict, Brian Stockwell may participate and vote under s150ES LGA 2009; carried (For: Wilkie & Lorentson) (7.1; 03:51–04:35). Officers: Proposal: two containers, fenced compound, portable toilet, on-site parking, lake access; site within Environment Management & Conservation Zone but supported due to temporary nature and dam upgrade necessity (7.1; 05:44–08:09). Officers: Conditions to mitigate amenity impacts: hours limited to sunrise–9:30 and 3:30–sunset, max nine persons, no events/competitions, muted/non-reflective finishes, fencing, landscaping; no vegetation removal; site above flood line (7.1; 10:02–11:06, 10:48–11:06). Officers: Two public submissions raised visual/noise/traffic/antisocial concerns; conditions and small scale deemed adequate; increased presence may deter antisocial use of nearby picnic shelter (7.1; 07:19–08:09, 16:14–17:13). Officers: Seven-year sunset clause to cover Seqwater works (approx. five years) plus contingency; title reference to be corrected to Lot 1 RP167252 (7.1; 08:09–09:17). Patrick Murphy: Administrative correction can be made at Committee level (7.1; 09:26–09:34). Brian Stockwell: Queried safe access and Cabomba weed risks at new launch area; officers noted Seqwater to manage waterbody matters; no pontoon proposed; site chosen for accessibility during drawdown (7.1; 12:59–15:31). Amelia Lorentson: Flagged amendment: approval lapses when works complete (or 12 months after) or by 2032—providing certainty to residents (7.1; 19:58–21:10). Patrick Murphy: Monthly delegated approvals report tabled for transparency; consideration to include new dwellings/lots and track SEQ Regional Plan targets, likely as biannual/annual reporting (8.1; 22:34–25:56). Amelia Lorentson: Noted a delegated “beach re‑profiling” approval at 312 Tewantin Beach Rd is confined to private land (8.1; 26:06–26:41). Council: Resolved to delegate to CEO all matters to resolve P&E Court Appeal 1998 of 2024 re childcare centre at Noosa Civic, 28 Eenie Creek Rd (9.1; Minutes 9.1; 39:58–40:36). Contentious / Transparency Matters Council: Apparent internal inconsistency: resolution states Cr Stockwell may participate and vote, yet minutes note he was “not eligible to vote” on 7.1; this should be rectified to avoid ambiguity (7.1). Amelia Lorentson: Sought clearer public-facing metrics on housing approvals vs SEQ targets; officers to design periodic reporting, improving accountability (8.1; 23:30–25:56). Council: Confidential session lawfully closed under s254J(3)(e) LGR 2012 for active litigation; promptly reopened and outcome recorded, aligning with transparency obligations (9; Minutes 9; 26:41–27:18). Officers: Submitters will receive decision and links to report/discussion; standard appeal rights explained, supporting procedural fairness (7.1; 12:04–12:59). Legal / Risk Use in Conservation Zone: Officers justify approval despite zone inconsistency due to temporary need from public infrastructure works, setbacks from lake, no vegetation clearing, and strict conditions—reducing Planning Act conflict risk (7.1; 05:44–08:09). Condition Precision: Title correction (Lot 1 RP167252) is essential to avoid enforceability issues; administrative fix noted (7.1; 08:09–09:34). Sunset/Lapsing: Seven-year limit plus Chair’s proposed “completion-triggered lapse” manages “temporary creep” and reduces risk of de facto permanent use (7.1; 08:09–09:17, 19:58–21:10). Public Safety: Cabomba weed hazard raised; reliance on Seqwater management noted; absence of launch infrastructure conditions could pose residual safety risk if drawdown alters access; may warrant monitoring/review condition (7.1; 12:59–15:31). Litigation Management: Delegation to CEO in P&E Court Appeal 1998/2024 centralises negotiation/consent orders; maintains privilege but requires councillor oversight via periodic briefings (9.1; Minutes 9.1). Conflicts of Interest Brian Stockwell: Declared prior Seqwater consultancy (2019–2020) involving strategic suitability assessments around Lake Macdonald; legal advice suggests no current COI; Council decided participation/vote permissible under s150ES LGA 2009 (7.1; 01:16–04:35). Clarity Gap: Minutes then state he was “not eligible to vote” on 7.1, conflicting with the s150ES decision; administrative correction recommended (7.1). Environmental Concerns Officers: Siting maximises setback from lake, above flood line; no vegetation removal; muted finishes and landscaping to reduce visual impact (7.1; 05:44–11:06). Operating Limits: Restricted hours and no events/competitions curb noise/traffic and protect fauna activity periods (7.1; 10:02–11:38). Lighting: Controls framed to protect environment rather than security; fenced compound and limited hours used to deter antisocial use (7.1; 15:31–17:13). Cabomba Risk: Potential entanglement hazard during launches noted; no pontoon proposed; site chosen for accessibility during dam drawdown (7.1; 12:59–15:31). Material Change / New Development Applications MCU24/0151: Temporary Outdoor Sport & Recreation (Rowing Club) relocation driven by Seqwater dam/spillway upgrades; sunset clause (7.1; 05:44–09:17). Childcare Centre: Noosa Civic MCU subject to P&E Court Appeal 1998/2024; CEO delegated for resolution (9.1; Minutes 9.1; 26:41–27:18, 39:58–40:36). Housing Supply & SEQ Regional Plan Targets Amelia Lorentson: Requested delegated approvals report track new dwellings vs SEQ targets to evidence delivery (8.1; 23:30–24:29). Patrick Murphy: Proposed biannual/annual whole-of-approvals reporting (incl. private certification) for accuracy; to be developed with Strategic Planning (8.1; 24:10–25:56).
Official Meeting Minutes
MINUTES Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Tuesday, 8 April 2025 9:30 AM Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin Committee: Crs Amelia Lorentson (Chair), Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie, Tom Wegener “Noosa Shire – different by nature” PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 APRIL 2025 1. DECLARATION OF OPENING The meeting was declared open at 9.33am 2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY Noosa Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the Noosa area, the Kabi Kabi people, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging. 3. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS Cr Amelia Lorentson (Chair) Cr Brian Stockwell Cr Frank Wilkie NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS Cr Karen Finzel EXECUTIVE Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray APOLOGIES Cr Tom Wegener 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell The Minutes of the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting held on 11 March 2025 be received and confirmed. Carried unanimously. 5. PRESENTATIONS Nil. 6. DEPUTATIONS Nil. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 APRIL 2025 7. REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE 7.1. MCU24/0151 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR OUTDOOR SPORT & RECREATION (ROWING CLUB) AT LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE, LAKE MACDONALD In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter: I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter due to my previous work in Lake Macdonald for Seqwater. In 2019 as part of a broader consultancy project that I completed as a sole trader I undertook Land Asset Classification of the land owned by Seqwater around the Lake Macdonald Dam. This work was at a strategic level and assessed the parcel in question as part of the broader evaluation. The project produced land capability and suitability assessments for various land uses, including for recreational pursuits such as that proposed in the application. In 2020 as part of a broader consultancy project I also undertook a further assessment evaluating the suitability of the land around Lake Macdonald for a solar farm. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I have had no dealings with Seqwater in a private consultant capacity since that time. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision. Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that in accordance with s150ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having considered the Councillor's conflict of interest as described, it is decided that Cr Stockwell may participate and vote on this matter relating to MCU24/0151 Development Application Lot 1 RP 167252 Lake Macdonald Dr, Lake Macdonald as a reasonable person would not have a perception of bias as there is no personal gain or loss involved. For: Crs Wilkie & Lorentson Against: Nil. Carried. Cr Stockwell having declared a conflict of interest was not eligible to vote. Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 7.1 be referred to the General Committee for further consideration. Carried unanimously. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 APRIL 2025 8. REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE 8.1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY - FEBRUARY 2025 Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That Council note the report by the Acting Development Assessment Manager to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting 8 April 2025 regarding applications that have been decided by delegated authority for February 2025 as per Attachment 1 to the Report. Carried unanimously. 9. CONFIDENTIAL SESSION CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(e) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 9.1 Planning & Environment Court Appeal No.1988 of 2024 - Application for Material Change of use for a Childcare centre at Noosa Civic,27 Eenie Creek Road Noosaville. Carried unanimously. RE-OPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That the meeting be re-opened to the public. Carried unanimously. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 8 APRIL 2025 9.1. CONFIDENTIAL – NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE - PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 1998 OF 2024 – APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A CHILDCARE CENTRE AT NOOSA CIVIC, 28 EENIE CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE Committee Recommendation Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 April 2025 regarding Planning & Environment Court Appeal 1998 of 2024 and: A. Delegate to the CEO the power to attend to all matters relating to its resolution. Carried unanimously. 10. MEETING CLOSURE The meeting closed at 10.14am
Meeting Transcript
Amelia Lorentson 00:00.000
Welcome to the Planning and Environment Committee. I noted that Councillor Stockwell, Mayor Wilkie, is in attendance. Also would like the noting that Councillor Tom Wegener is an apology for today. He's at the dentist and welcomed Karen, Councillor Karen Finzel. She's sitting as an observer online. I'll start with an acknowledgement to country. I respectfully acknowledge the Kabi Kabi people as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters that form the region we call Noosa. Council pays its respect to Elders past, present and future and welcomes the ongoing role that Indigenous people play within the Noosa community. Confirmation of minutes. We'll go straight to confirmation of minutes. I'd like a mover and a seconder. I'll move it Madam Chair. Thank you. Seconder? Seconder. No discussion? All in favour? Thank you very much. And now let's move to the next item, which is item 7, reports for consideration of the committee 7.1. Brian Stockwell 01:16.580
Before we move into a summary discussion of the development application, I note that Councillor Stockwell has In accordance with the relevant part of the Act, I declare- I wish to inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter due to my previous work in Lake Macdonald for SEQ. In 2019, as part of a broader consultancy project that I completed as a sole trader, I undertook land asset classification of land owned by Seqwater around the Lake Macdonald Dam. The work was at a strategic level and assessed the task and requested as part of the broader evaluation. The project produced land capability and suitability assessments for various land uses, including for recreational pursuits such as those that proposed in the application. In 2020, as part of the broader consulting project, I also undertook a further assessment evaluating the suitability of land around Lake Macdonald for a solar farm. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have perception of bias because I've had no dealings with Seqwater in a private consulting capacity since that time. Therefore, I will choose to remain in meeting room however I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision. Amelia Lorentson 02:31.192
Thank you. Any questions from any of the councillors? Frank Wilkie 02:33.932
I do thank you Madam Chair. Just to clarify, Councillor Stockwell are you making this declaration because this report is about a sporting club wanting, gaining permission to move its shed and it's on Seqwater land and you have a link, a previous link to Seqwater. Brian Stockwell 02:58.099
You making this declaration basically because of the link or is there any purely because of the link or is there any benefit accruing to you because of your work in this current project as before There's no current benefit, it's only because at a strategic level I have assessed this particular site for its suitability for recreation. But not in the specifics that would be required to assess an application for town planning. It's only because of that previous private work that I have consistently declared, but have received legal advice that there's no longer longer a declaration, so it is just because of the fact that I have made recommendations that cover the land in a previous private capacity. Frank Wilkie 03:51.002
So, you're being extremely cautious? Yes. Okay. Madam Chair, I move that the Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Councillor Stockwell, and that Section 150 ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having considered the Councillor's conflict of interest as described, it is decided that Councillor Stockwell may participate and vote on this matter relating to MCU24/0151 development application Lot 1 RP167252 Lake Macdonald Drive, Lake Macdonald, as a reasonable person will not have a perception of bias as there is no personal gain or loss involved for Councillor Stockwell. Amelia Lorentson 04:35.903
Just a couple of questions before I second. I know the applicant is Seqwater and that's why the decoration has been made, is that correct? Councillor Stockwell? Brian Stockwell 04:51.035
Not as he knows about the the fact of my previous work it wasn't about who the applicant was. Amelia Lorentson 04:56.095
And you mentioned that you sought legal advice on the matter? On a range of matters. A wide range of matter. And that the legal advice was that there is no longer existing a conflict of interest. There's no longer a broader conflict of interest around the SEQ border and the grades because it's a recreational use and I've made assessments on that particular area for its recreational suitability. Thank you for your overabundance for your overabundance of caution. I'm happy to second that. All in favour? Thank you. And we'll move to discussion of the application in front of us. Welcome Nadine, welcome Patrick. Can I ask if you can give overview, why is the Lake Macdonald Rowing Club seeking to relocate and where to? SPEAKER_00 05:44.545
Okay, good morning councillors. This is an application for material change of use for outdoor sport and recreation. for the Lake Macdonald Rowing Club. The proposal is for the temporary relocation of the Lake Macdonald Rowing Club from its existing location at Colwood Road, which is on the northern end of the lake to the western side of Hoy Road. Due to the proposed dam and spillway works that are proposed by the upgrades by Seqwater, Seqwater has been liaising with the applicant and with council offices to find a site that meets their requirements and to meet the requirements and can sort of be relocated because of those dam works. The move is required. One of the main requirements is that it is on the lake. The main requirements is that it, you know, it is on the lake and has good access to the lake. The facility proposed is quite small. It contains two containers, a fence compound, a toilet and a car parking area along with a access Access to the lake. The use isn't consistent with the Environment Management Conservation Zone in which it's contained within. However, planning consider that the use is acceptable based on it's a temporary use. It has been really relocated because of the dam upgrade so it has to be relocated. The site is above the flood line. There is no vegetation to be removed and it's been set back as far as possible from the lake maintaining those water quality aspects. Car parking is able to be provided on site and as I said previously there's good access to the site. Two submissions were received in response to advertising of the proposal. They were concerned about visual amenity, noise, some antisocial behaviour and traffic. However, in terms of our review of those submissions we believe conditions can be imposed to address most of those concerns and noting it is a temporary use and it is a very small club. the proposal and indicates that there are nine members so it's a small club and in terms of that antisocial behaviour the potential of having more people down that area might also discourage that. A condition has been also imposed to reflect the temporary nature. A sunset clause has been included in the conditions of seven years. This was requested of seven years. This was requested by the applicant to basically cover the proposed works which we understand in terms of the dam could take five years but they asked for a couple of extra years in terms of contingency so that's why that condition imposed and we do in our recommendation we do have to add I'm not quite sure how we would do this but we do have to add an extra clause in just the header because it's referencing Lake Macdonald Drive that's the description that came up from our from our own work our own mapping we do have to include the lot and RP and there it would be described as lot one on RP 167252 so it's just that not clear I said from our mapping data it just said like McDonald so we have to put the address in there just to clarify and make sure that that references so the site doesn't have a street number it's just referred to as like a property at Lake Macdonald Drive so this way it provides clarity as to the actual title Through the Chair. Amelia Lorentson 09:17.670
Can this amendment be made in the Planning and Environment Committee or is it something we refer to at the General Committee? Patrick Murphy 09:26.210
Through the Chair, I believe this can be made through the P & E Committee. It's a technical amendment. technical and administrative matter. Amelia Lorentson 09:34.878
Questions before we move the amendment? Thank you Madam Chair. You mentioned that there were two submissions objecting and on the grounds Objective and on the grounds of visual amenity, noise and traffic and antisocial behaviour, potential for antisocial behaviour. Can you talk us through the conditions that you've included in this recommended approval that addresses those particular objections? SPEAKER_00 10:02.285
Yes, so there are limitations on the hours of operation which are basically early morning and afternoon. There's to be no activities after sunset. We've limited the number of patrons who can use the club, which was what was proposed by the applicant, so put hours of operation. We've got fencing there as well for security and safety. They've got the two containers on site as well. And we've also put some landscaping in there. So they're probably So they're probably the main conditions that we've imposed to restrict and sort of ensure that the amenity is maintained and that there's limited impacts on the surrounding area. Frank Wilkie 10:48.492
Requested use of muted colours and non-reflective materials? SPEAKER_00 10:52.012
Oh sorry, yes we have it as well. Frank Wilkie 10:53.372
And there's a maximum of nine on site? That's correct. And to clarify, Seqwater required this club to move so they can do their works? That's correct. And they've proposed this site for them? That's right SPEAKER_00 11:06.711
This is SEQ owns the site, so they liaise with the club and also council offices to look at different locations and this was one of the sites that came up as Amelia Lorentson 11:16.343
The... also notice part of the conditions that competitions or larger events are not permitted at the new site. Can you talk about that because that does address, I've got both the submissions. got both the submissions that were opposing the application in front of me and that was a recurring issue. SPEAKER_00 11:38.214
Yes, that's right. So that condition about the number of people attending the site at nine. that there are to be no events planned there as well. It's just a sort of location of a small club and based on the facilities we've limited the use to what was proposed and again of a temporary nature we don't want this to be a, we don't want events to We don't want events to be coming down this road. We don't want lots of activity to occur in this location. Amelia Lorentson 12:04.422
Just out of curiosity, so submissions are made and the report is really quite thorough, so it addresses pretty much every concern in the submission. With adjoining conditions, how are we going to mitigate the impacts? Does that get communicated to the submitters or so when I've so basically we will issue a decision the applicant has then 20 business days in which to appeal if they don't appeal we then issue the notice to the decision to the submitters and so they get a copy and then they have the opportunity to appeal against the proposal so if they also if they bring up we also will send them a a copy copy of of the the link link so where where they they can can see see the the report report and all this discussion as well. So we send them a direct link for that. Fantastic, thank you. Any further questions? Councillor Stockwell. Brian Stockwell 12:59.924
In their current location there is a pontoon and also a boat ramp which I presume they use one or both of those to launch. There is a hazard in the lake in terms hazard in the lake in terms of the bomber being something that's actually quite dangerous if you get caught up in, if you're sort of launching boats etc. Have we had any consideration, I know it's only a grass track, about... About any condition that might be required in terms of maintaining safe access to the water, I'm sure it's something that's thought about, but it's just that the current situation it is well managed, moving to a new I don't know what the current situation is with Cabomba, but Cabomba is a weed of national significance, it grows up to lengths of 14 metres, and if you do happen to fall in and get tangled up it can be a risk. SPEAKER_00 13:55.775
Seqwater has been, basically they're running, they're the applicant. So in terms of that treatment of the water and the liaison with the club, we've basically left that side of things to Seqwater and the club to manage. it is temporary and we have got water quality, we've tried to minimise the impacts and the construction activities into the lake and the environment officer, he wasn't too keen on a sort of gravel or really substantial pathway... they all they all store offside at the moment and generally I've seen most of them walk down the the ramp to get in and they're fairly light you know they just I think one or two people carry them down. Patrick Murphy 14:46.277
I don't think they've proposed any pontoons as part of the application. No, I wouldn't have sold it to everyone they would, I'm just raising it as an initiative. So the site was chosen because when they do the works the dam level was to be lowered so this is a site that they considered that the access would still be suitable once the dam level was lowered. So the site was That's a good point because the Cabomba was a lot better in Brian Stockwell 15:08.212
Yeah. Frank Wilkie 15:10.532
So a sloping, a gently sloping profile. Patrick Murphy 15:14.092
More accessible is what they've said this area is but perhaps when they lower it they might turn around and say we'd like to add a pontoon might turn around and say we'd like to add a pontoon and then have to come back and change if that's what they're asking at that point, but they have done some analysis at this point and that's the reason why this site was chosen. Amelia Lorentson 15:31.044
Both submissions raised concerns. Concerns with safety. They were concerned that the creation of an own car park potentially might attract unwanted gatherings. and apparently that's already happening at the moment. I know to me conditions we have got a condition in terms of lighting but it's not to address safety concerns it's more in terms of and want to gather environment. How have we addressed that issue or is the creation and site location of a rowing club is that in itself a means of mitigation? Patrick Murphy 16:14.899
Well it does Well it does occupy an area where people may have been gathering previously. The car park is to be contained within the site and then the site is to be fenced. So there's an element security that will be provided to the site in itself and noting that the hours, early morning and afternoon, it's not like the cars will be there or people will be there late into the day. SPEAKER_00 16:39.582
So there are, we understand there's a little picnic shelter in the road reserve and that's where people gather. So, yes, we believe that this might, you know, with people coming and going. It's a less desirable place for people to sort of hang out, I suppose. So, but yeah, this will be, the compound will be fenced off. So we can, we could add a, yeah. I'm not sure if we need to add an additional condition about fencing if that's what you're after. Patrick Murphy 17:13.393
I see condition five limits persons on site between sunrise and 9:30am. and then between 3:30pm. and sunset each day. So essentially restricted to hours in the early morning up to 9:30 and then. SPEAKER_00 17:51.947
And, you know, this is again, Colwood Road is a fairly isolated location as well, and there's an open toilet there and a picnic area, and again, the club seems to function quite well there. I don't think that the club, I don't believe the club in itself is, or this facility is going to further attract people down to this area. Thank you. Amelia Lorentson 18:15.558
Any further questions? I just prompted one. Frank Wilkie 18:19.598
Will there be toilet facilities on site? There is a temporary toilet. SPEAKER_00 18:24.258
It's a little portable toilet Any further questions around the table? Amelia Lorentson 18:34.178
And I know Councillor Finzel, you have a question. Can I welcome to the meeting and please let the staff know your question. Frank Wilkie 18:44.769
Good morning. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you for the report. I just have a quick question. Given the temporary nature of the move in relation to the sunset clause, has there been any discussion as to what the club's plan are post the SPEAKER_00 19:04.840
Move in? We've mainly been dealing with Seqwater and they've asked for the seven years. We're anticipating that they would be moved back to the Colwood Road site. Frank Wilkie 19:17.680
Thank you. And would that need anything to come back to Council at that time or will that just be an actual transition back to their original location? SPEAKER_00 19:32.028
We might have to get back to you on that, Councillor Finzel. Patrick Murphy 19:36.788
Due to the extended period of time and depending what they want to reconstruct, it may, it may require further approval. It may have been an abandonment of existing use rights. I suppose That's correct. SPEAKER_00 19:45.440
It depends what happens. Yeah, the facts and circumstances will be relevant in terms of that they've had to relocate due to infrastructure works, but it will come down to what they're proposing, if it's like for like or whether it's changing. That's right, same location. Amelia Lorentson 19:58.620
And the term also influences that and I've requested a slight amendment, which I'll bring forward to the general meeting, which I think probably captures what we're discussing. So if the works are completed ahead of schedule, and they may be, may be completed in three, four years, the approval lapses at that time or 12 months after that time. Or 2032, and I think that also is an important addition for the residents who really need some certainty around when the approval lapses, and that they're not going to be there. If the works are completed ahead of time. I will move this application to the general meeting. I'll second that Madam Chair. Thank you very much. Due to, not the significance of the matter, due to just two side amendments that two side amendments that will be proposed at the general meeting. Further consideration? Further consideration. Thank you. Before closing, I do want to just thank Nadine and Patrick. I note a new addition to the reporting. Equitable and equitable access and facilities. That now joins human rights compatibility statement. And thank you so much. I really think And thank you so much. I really think it's an important addition. I made the request at the last set of meetings and I think it's very important that we include that. It's a position statement and a commitment from this council. That these things matter. Everyone's rights and access and inclusion. That's what we're striving for. Thank you. No, thank you, Madam Chair. I think we're all on the same boat on this one. Let's row this gently down the stream. All in favour please. Thank you. So we're going to now move to the next item. And I'm just opening my computer. So we'll move now to report or noting by the committee. 8.1 planning applications decided by delegated authority. Welcome to the desk, Patrick, and if you can give us an overview of those applications. Thank you. Patrick Murphy 22:34.532
As you're aware, each month we table a report to council detailing those applications that have been decided under delegated authority. As you're aware, each month we... The purpose is just for transparency, to show councillors in our community the range of applications that are decided. Application being determined by Amelia Lorentson 23:30.660
Would it be, just again, a thought for considering whether we can include in the delegated report, and I think I've mentioned this before, how many new dwellings have been approved and how many more are needed to meet with our SEQ Regional Plan targets and align it with our housing targets because I think this report we've clocked up quite a few new dwellings and I just I think And I just, I think we've got an opportunity through the delegated report to actually show how our progress is going in terms of housing supply and meeting our targets. Patrick Murphy 24:10.140
Just for We could look at compiling the amount of new lots and new dwellings certainly, aligning it to the target might be, we'll just have to have a bit of think about that because when the target was set how many have already been established, where do we sit? relation to that at the moment. So we could have a look at it certainly. Amelia Lorentson 24:29.829
That would be great. Councillor Stockwell. Brian Stockwell 24:32.049
Would that then also require I suppose a bit of post-dating of when the private service certifiers advise of their approvals? It wouldn't be in that month that they would have been approved, it would be when we received it. Patrick Murphy 24:48.296
Well this will provide a slice of the approvals because obviously there'll be other approvals for the secondary dwelling. there'll be other approvals for the secondary dwellings and dwellings which won't actually come through planning, which will come through planning. Brian Stockwell 24:58.703
Will it provide its useful information if it isn't a little bit? Or would we be better off having an option for a quarterly dwelling target report? My advice is possibly quarterly or even biannual as a report just because it would take a bit of time to pull all that data. And it's obviously not just delegating decisions, it's decisions by private certification industry, but we still have records and we could produce that with our strategic planning team as a bit of an update and how we're tracking against our SEQ regional plan targets. I suggest maybe biannual or even annual just because of a bit of time and effort taken to pull together a report. could be updated to council on a regular basis. Fantastic, and that's probably more impactful and accurate as you're saying. Correct, as opposed to delegated decisions which are a bit separate from it. from dwelling houses and such, which many decided without the need for a planning approval. Amelia Lorentson 25:56.094
Thank you very much. Any further questions? Any questions, Councillor Finzel? Frank Wilkie 26:04.534
No, thank you, Madam No, thank you, Madam Chair. Amelia Lorentson 26:06.913
Who would like to move? Thank you, Councillor Stockwell. I'm happy to move it. Second. Mayor Wilkie. We'll talk to this. I did, my interest was raised on the application at 312 Tewantin Beach Road. beach draping and through re-profiling so my inquiries have revealed that that's all on the private land it's not giving someone permission to go and change the beach outside of their own property so it's just for me that was just important that some people may diligently look at this and think what's going on there it's just a private landowner who happened to own a very important asset on the beach and is seeking to re-profile no doubt after the recent events. Thank you. Any further discussion? All in favour please. Carried unanimously. and we do have a confidential matter so item 9 confidential session so I will move that the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J3E of the local government regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 9.1 planning and environment court appeal 1998 of 2024 application for material change of use of a child care centre at Noosa Civic, 28 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville. Can I have a seconder please? Thank you Councillor Stockwell. All in favour? And we'll move into confidential session. Thank you. Frank Wilkie 39:48.183
Well, you know. I can open. Welcome back. Amelia Lorentson 39:55.543
Can I please have a. The recording hasn't started yet. Oh it hasn't. Welcome back. Could I please have a mover for item 9.1 confidential. Thank you Councillor Stockwell. Seconder? Second Madam Chair. Thank you Mayor Wilkie. Any discussion? All in favour? Carried unanimously. And before we close the session, I forgot to acknowledge and welcome our Acting CEO, Director of Planning and Local Laws, Richard MacGillivray. Welcome and thank you for providing a Thank you all for providing a nice safe space for us today. Thank you. Keeping the seaport. Watch this space. Okay. At this point it's now 10:16 and I declare the planning and environment committee meeting closed. Thank you Madam Chair. Thank you everyone for a great, respectful debate. Thank you. Madam Chair. Frank Wilkie 40:59.309
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