BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL'S APPROVAL PACKAGE.



APPLICATION DETAILS

This package relates to the application detailed below
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


PROJECT TEAM

The assessment of this application has been undertaken by:
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



The term 'drawings and documents' or similar expressions mean:
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)


Advice

Please see the attached document(s) for any advices.

APPROVAL CONDITIONS



Permit to Which These Conditions Relate: DA - PA - Material Change of Use
Activity(ies): telecommunications facility
Stage:  

General/Planning Requirements
 
Timing
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
This condition is imposed to minimise visual impacts. For any enquiries about this condition, please contact the Assessment Manager. The finish or colour of the tower, equipment shelter or other structure should be appropriate, taking into account the back drop and situation and location.

 
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
 
Ecology
 
Timing
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)
- Grass must be short cropped (100 millimetres) and maintained.
- All leaves and vegetation debris must be removed at regular intervals.
- Shrubs must not be located under the canopy of trees or within 3m of the installation.
- Individual and clumps of shrubs must not exceed 5 square metres in area and must be separated by at least 5 metres.
- Trees and shrubs must not overhang or touch any elements of the installation.
- The mature canopy of trees must be separated by 2-5 metres.
- There must be a clearance of at least 2 metres between the lowest tree branches and ground level.

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
 
Pollution
 
Timing
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.

 

 

 

 
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.

 

 
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
 
Engineering
 
Timing
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:
(i) Drainage control measures must be implemented and maintained to minimise water flow across areas of exposed earth.
(ii) Sediment and erosion control measures must be implemented and maintained to prevent soil loss from earth disturbance areas and prevent deposition beyond earth disturbance areas.
(iii) No release of contaminants to land beyond on-site area of earth disturbance.

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:
- the provision of all services and/or conduits along the full length of any rear allotment access or access easement.
- the breaking and/or relocation of any existing sewer combine drains.
- the relocation of any fire hydrant and/or valves from the development's vehicular footway crossings.
- the retention and/or relocation of any existing foul water lines that currently exist within the site.
- any new or existing installations of electrical pillar boxes, pad mounted transformers (PMTs), water reticulation mains, water meters and the like, must be installed/relocated to their ultimate alignment relative to the new property boundary and clear of the usable footpath areas irrespective of the alignment of the existing services/conduits.

Note:
- The cost of moving services, utilities and assets is the responsibility of the Developer. The permission of the service, utility or asset owner will be required. Council permission is required if street trees, stormwater gullies/drains, and swales are affected. Urban Utilities permission is required if water supply and sewerage services are affected.
- Standard utility alignments may be found on Council's 'Brisbane Standard Drawings' 1013 to 1016 inclusive.
- Applicants must liaise with the appropriate service authorities. Typical underground services and/or conduits to be constructed include power, phone, telecommunications, sewer (including private combine drains) stormwater and gas, if applicable.

 
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
 
Standard Advice
 
Timing
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.
The Environmental Protection Act 1994 prescribes that:

1. A person must not carry out building work in a way that makes an audible noise-
-  on a business day or Saturday, before 6.30a.m. or after 6.30p.m; or
-   on any other day, at any time. 
2. The reference in subsection (1) to a person carrying out building work-
-  includes a person carrying out building work under an owner-builder permit; and
-  otherwise does not include a person carrying out building work at premises used by the person only for residential purposes.

Note: A request can be made to work outside of these hours by submitting an Environmental Management Plan for assessment and obtaining an endorsed decision from the Environmental Management delegate Development Services.

 
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
 

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