| Address of Site: | 49 TROSSACHS PL UPPER KEDRON QLD 4055 |
| Real Property Description of Site: | L11 RP.179242 |
| Aspects of development and type of approval: | DA - PA - Material Change of Use Development Permit - telecommunications
facility |
| Council File Reference: | A006823050 Permit Reference Number/s: DAMC465854825. |
| Package Status: | APPROVED - Version 1 (5th of June, 2026 9:41:43 AM) |
| Package Generated: | 05/06/2026 |
| Graham EAGLE Urban Planner Planning Application Review Service Graham.Eagle@brisbane.qld.gov.au 3178 7745 |
Robert COULSON Principal Ecologist - Bushfire Planning Ecology Services Robert.Coulson@brisbane.qld.gov.au (07) 3178 1411 |
Joe MCSHANE Principal Urban Planner Planning Services North CPAS-DS-PS-North@brisbane.qld.gov.au (07) 3407 1306 |
| Luke HADRICK Urban Planner Planning Services North Luke.Hadrick@brisbane.qld.gov.au (07) 3178 9403 |
Ashleigh KRUZE Principal Urban Planner Planning Services North ashleigh.kruze@brisbane.qld.gov.au 3178 0292 |
DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS
| Drawing or Document | Number | Plan Date |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Site Plan | AQ4061-001-P1, Revision F-3 | 08-APR-2026 (Received) |
| Draft Site Layout | AQ4061-001-P1-1, Revision F-3 | 08-APR-2026 (Received) |
| Draft Site Layout | AQ4061-001-P2, Revision F-3 | 08-APR-2026 (Received) |
| Draft Site Elevation | AQ4061-001-P3, Revision F-3 | 08-APR-2026 (Received) |
| Bushfire Management Zone | BMZ01, Revision F-3 (Amended In Red 23-APR-2026) | 08-APR-2026 (Received) |
| Vegetation Retention Plan (VRP01) | 0645- 001a V0 (Amended In Red 23-APR-2026) | 08-APR-2026 (Received) |
APPROVAL CONDITIONS
| Permit to Which These Conditions Relate: | DA - PA - Material Change of Use |
| Activity(ies): | telecommunications facility |
| Stage: |
| 1) Maintain the Approved Development Maintain the approved development in accordance with the approved DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS, and any other relevant Council approval required by the conditions. |
At all times |
| 2) Approved Drawings and Documents A legible copy of the Council approved DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS and the Development Approval Package must be maintained on site and kept available for inspection by site workers and Council officers. Note: This condition is imposed to ensure compliance with the conditions of development approval. |
While site/operational/building work is occurring |
| 3) Carry Out the Approved Development Carry out the approved development in accordance with the approved DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS. Note: This approval does not imply permission to enter neighbouring properties to carry out the construction (including, but not limited to, associated drainage and earthworks). Permission to enter neighbouring properties must be obtained from the relevant property owners. |
While site/operational/building work is occurring |
| 4) Complete All Building Work Complete all building work associated with this development approval, including work required by any of the conditions included in the Development Approval Package. Such building work must be carried out in accordance with the approved DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS. Note: Building work must also be completed in accordance with any other current development approval. |
Prior to issue of Certificate of Occupancy/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first |
| 5) Security Fence Construct/ maintain a security fence around the utility installation in accordance with the APPROVED DRAWINGS & DOCUMENTS. |
Prior to the commencement of the use and then to be maintained |
| 6) Colour Treatment The tower and equipment
shelter are to be treated so as to reduce glare, reflectivity and are of a
colour (ie. cottage green) that reduces visual recognition in the
landscape. GUIDELINE |
Prior to issue of Certificate of Occupancy/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first, and then to be maintained |
| 7) Telecommunication tower- Ceasing Operations In the event that the current tenure on the site for the telecommunication tower ceases or is not extended, the facility is to be removed. |
At all times |
| 8) Structure Illumination Illumination of the structure is not permitted at any time. |
At all times |
| 9) Vegetation Retention (Approved Plan) Manage vegetation on the site in accordance with the approved Vegetation Retention Plan (drawing ref: VRP01), amended in red 23 April 2026. |
While site works are occurring and then to be maintained |
9(a) Project Arborist Appoint as Project Arborist, a qualified Arborist (minimum AQF Level 5 in Arboriculture with a minimum of 5 years' experience in arboricultural principles and practices, including tree risk hazard assessment and reporting with current public liability insurance to $20 million, and a professional indemnity of $2 million). Provide evidence of this appointment via the Compliance with Development Conditions online form, available on Council's website. Include the following details: Site address, Development Approval number (A00), and relevant stage/s (if appropriate). Timing: Prior to site / operational / building work commencing. |
As indicated |
9(b) Implement Approved Vegetation Retention
Plan Carry out the works in accordance with the approved Vegetation Retention Plan. Protection of vegetation and habitat features to be retained must be in accordance with Australian Standard - AS4970-2009 Protection of Trees on Development Sites. Timing: While site / operational / building work is occurring. |
As indicated |
9(c) Submit Certification Submit to Development Services, certification from a qualified and experienced environmental practitioner, certifying that the work(s) have been carried out in accordance with the approved Vegetation Retention Plan. Certification is to be submitted via the Compliance with Development Conditions online form, available on Council's website. Include the following details: Site address, Development Approval number (A00), and relevant stage/s (if appropriate). Timing: Upon completion of each phase of the approved Vegetation Retention Plan and prior to issue of Certificate of Occupancy/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first. |
As indicated |
9(d) Retain and Protect
Vegetation Retain and protect vegetation in accordance with the approved Vegetation Retention Plan. Timing: To be maintained. |
As indicated |
| 10) Bushfire Management Manage bushfire risk within the approved Bushfire Management Zone shown on the approved plans (drawing no: BMZ01), amended in red 23 April 2026. |
Prior to issue of Certificate of Occupancy/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first, and then to be maintained |
10(a) Implement Bushfire Management
Measures Implement the following bushfire management measures within the approved Bushfire Management Zone: - Provide access to reticulated
water supply or a dedicated static water supply of 5,000 L for the purposes of
firefighting - Any new fences are to be
constructed of non-combustible material (e.g. steel panel fencing, masonry) Timing: Prior to issue of Certificate of Occupancy/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first. |
As indicated |
10(b) Submit Certification Submit certification to Development Services certifying that the bushfire management measures above have been implemented. Certification is to be provided via the Compliance with Development Conditions online form, available on Council's website, including the following details: Site address, Development Approval number (A00), and relevant stage/s (if appropriate). Timing: Prior to issue of Certificate of Occupancy/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first. |
As indicated |
10(c) Maintain Bushfire Management
Measures Maintain bushfire management measures identified in this condition. Timing: To be maintained. |
As indicated |
10(d) Notification to Prospective
Purchasers Notify all prospective purchasers of the requirements and effects of this condition. Timing: At the time of marketing a lot for sale. |
As indicated |
| 11) Radio Frequency Exposure
Operate in compliance at all times with the Radiocommunications (electromagnetic radiation – Human Exposure) Standard 2014 and the Radio Protection Standard for Maximum Exposure Levels to Radio Frequencies Fields, for all surrounding sensitive uses/zones.
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As indicated |
11(a) Certification Provide to Development Services Certification of Compliance with the RF Human Exposure Limits as specified by the ACMA Licence Condition Determination (LCD) and the requirements of the ARPANSA Standard (RPS3), once the proposed development is completed and the site is fully operational. This is to be certified by an accredited NATA EME Signatory.
Timing: Within 3 months of the tower being fully operational.
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As indicated |
| 12) Plant and Equipment Certification Following the
installation of all mechanical plant and equipment (e.g. air conditioning,
mechanical ventilation and refrigeration equipment and heat pump hot water
systems), submit to Development Services certification that the plant and
equipment is adequately noise-attenuated and is in accordance with the criteria
of the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes/Policies. |
Prior to issue of Certificate of Classification/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first, and then to be maintained |
| 13) On-site Erosion (Low Risk) Manage on-site erosion
and the release of sediment or sediment laden water from the site at all times
by implementing best industry practice for sediment and erosion control as per
the International Erosion Control Association, Best Practice Erosion and
Sediment Control documents (2008 or later version). Including but not limited
to: Note: Guidelines and factsheets to assist with this are available from the 'Healthy Waterways - Water by Design' website at http://hlw.org.au/initiatives/esc/house-sites Timing: Prior to commencement of any earth disturbing activities and until all exposed soil areas are permanently stabilised against erosion. |
As indicated |
13(a) Provide Land Occupier Notification to
Council (i) Notify Council's ESC Team of proposed land occupier/s by sending an email to CARS-ESC@Brisbane.qld.gov.au (ii) If the land is to be occupied by any person other than the registered landowner then advice must be provided to Council that confirms the name, contact information and the duration of any proposed occupation of the land. Note: Occupier is any principal contractor occupying the land exercising a right under the development approval. Timing: Prior to commencement of any earth disturbing activities. |
As indicated |
| 14) Protect Existing Infrastructure Where there is existing infrastructure in the vicinity of the proposed work, the new work must not damage or compromise the working ability of the existing infrastructure. Where alterations to public utility mains, existing mains, services or installations are necessitated by the development, prior to alterations commencing, the developer must notify Council or the relevant infrastructure provider and obtain agreement to the alterations. The developer must meet the costs of the alterations. The alterations must be carried out in accordance with the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes or infrastructure providers requirements. |
While site/operational/building work is occurring |
14(a) As Constructed Drawings - Alterations
to Existing Infrastructure Submit to Development Services As Constructed drawings showing all new and/or rectification works and an asset register, prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland. Timing: Prior to issue of Certificate of Occupancy/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first. PROOF OF FULFILMENT Submit to Development Services certification from a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland, confirming that the alterations have been completed in accordance with the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes and any other relevant infrastructure requirements. Timing: Prior to issue of Certificate of Occupancy/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first. |
As indicated |
| 15) Repair Damage to Kerb, Footpath or Road Repair any damage to the existing kerb and channel, footpath or roadway (including removal of concrete slurry from footways, roads, kerb and channel, stormwater gullies and drainlines) and re-instate existing traffic signs and pavement markings that have been removed or damaged during any works carried out in association with the approved development. |
Prior to issue of Certificate of Occupancy/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first |
15(a) Interim Repairs If at any time during the construction phase of the approved development, damage to the existing kerb and channel, footpath or roadway creates unsafe, unreasonable and/or not fit for purpose conditions as assessed by Council, interim repairs must be undertaken as directed by Program Planning and Integration. Note: Any interim repairs required to be undertaken shall not be considered to satisfy the requirements of this condition for the permanent repair of the infrastructure prior to the issue of Certificate of Occupancy/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first. Timing: While site / operational / building works is occurring. |
As indicated |
| 16) Service Conduits and Mains Provide and install all
service conduits, including street lighting as required by Council, and
meet the cost of any alterations to public utility mains, existing mains,
services, street lighting or installations that are required to carry out the
approved development. These works must be in accordance with the relevant
Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes, and include the following, where
applicable: Note: |
Prior to issue of Certificate of Occupancy/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first |
16(a) Submit As Constructed
Drawings Submit to Development Services As Constructed drawings, including an asset register, prepared and certified by a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland. Timing: Prior to issue of Certificate of Occupancy/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first. PROOF OF FULFILMENT Certification from a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland, confirming that the works have been completed in accordance with the requirements of this condition. Note: Civil works are to be certified by a RPEQ(Civil) and electrical works are to be certified by a RPEQ (Electrical). |
As indicated |
| 17) Permanent Driveway Crossover Maintain the existing permanent driveway crossover to the Trossachs Place frontage(s) of the site in accordance with the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes and located as shown on the approved DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS. Written consent must be obtained from Program, Planning and Integration Arboriculture (PPI Arb) prior to any works occurring that will either impact on or require removal of a street tree (this includes pruning, excavation or fill within the root zone/canopy of the tree) At all times during construction of the crossover, safe pedestrian access along the site frontage must be maintained. Note: No further driveway permit is required however additional footway permits or lane closure permits may be required for footpath/verge closures and/or lane closures. These permits must be obtained prior to construction of the crossover. |
Prior to issue of Certificate of Occupancy/Final Inspection Certificate or prior to commencement of use, whichever comes first, and then to be maintained |
| 18) Construction Noise and Dust Emissions Pursuant to the Environmental
Protection Act 1994, all development involving the emission of noise and dust
from building and/or construction activities, must ensure that the emissions
are in accordance with the requirements of the Act. |
As indicated |
| 19) Referral Agency Requirements Energex as a third-party agency has provided a response with requirements for the development contained in the letter dated 09 October 2025, Applicant Ref: AQ4061-001 (received by Council 08 April 2026). |
As indicated |
| 20) Natural Assets Local Law (NALL) - Protected
Vegetation On Site Work on or around protected vegetation may require a permit under the Natural Assets Local Law 2003 (NALL). Permits under the NALL are issued by Development Services. To apply for a permit to work on protected vegetation go to Council's website or contact the call centre on 3403 8888 |
As indicated |
| 21) Further Development Permit Required Further Development Permit(s) to carry out assessable building work under the Building Act may be required. |
As indicated |
| 22) Plumbing and Drainage Work Pursuant to the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018, any plumbing and drainage work must be carried out in compliance with the Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2019. Plumbing and drainage permit work requires approval by Brisbane City Council prior to the work being carried out. |
As indicated |
| 23) Currency Period The currency period for this development approval is stated in the Decision Notice and is expressed as a date. This development approval lapses at the end of the currency period (the date stated in the decision notice) pursuant to section 85 of the Planning Act 2016. |
As indicated |
| 24) Fire Ant Movement Controls To prevent the spread of fire ants, the Queensland Government has implemented improvement controls in areas of Queensland (biosecurity zones) where this pest species has been detected. These controls apply to individuals and commercial operators and restrict the movement of materials that could carry fire ants which include soil, turf, potted plants, mulch, baled hay or straw, animal manures, mining or quarry products. Breaches of these controls can potentially impact the community, economy and the environment. Penalties for non-compliance with movement controls within fire ant biosecurity zones apply under the Biosecurity Act 2014. For further information contact the relevant Queensland State Government department on 13 QGOV. |
As indicated |