| Address of Site: | 10 HOVE ST HIGHGATE HILL QLD 4101 12 HOVE ST HIGHGATE HILL QLD 4101 16 HOVE ST HIGHGATE HILL QLD 4101 |
| Real Property Description of Site: | L1 RP.52056 L5 RP.11744 L6 RP.11744 |
| Aspects of development and type of approval: | DA - PA - Reconfiguring a Lot Development Permit - Subdivision of Land |
| Council File Reference: | A006774648 Permit Reference Number/s: DARL463194625. |
| Package Status: | APPROVED - Version 1 (26th of May, 2026 12:14:12 PM) |
| Package Generated: | 26/05/2026 |
| Joanna STAVRIANOS Urban Planner Planning Services South Joanna.Stavrianos@brisbane.qld.gov.au 31785568 |
Thomas JONKER Landscape Architect Landscape Architecture Team Thomas.Jonker@brisbane.qld.gov.au 31780712 |
Chris HENNESSY Engineering Services Traffic Chris.Hennessy@brisbane.qld.gov.au (07) 3403 5768 |
| Hien NGUYEN Senior Engineering Officer Engineering Services South hien.nguyen@brisbane.qld.gov.au 07 3407 0349 |
Tim WRAFTER Principal Engineer Engineering Services Hydraulics Tim.Wrafter@brisbane.qld.gov.au |
Ruka KEARNS Urban Planner Planning Services South Ruka.Kearns@brisbane.qld.gov.au 3178 9717 |
| Timothy BYRNE Principal Urban Planner Planning Services South Timothy.Byrne@brisbane.qld.gov.au (07) 3403 0314 |
DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS
| Drawing or Document | Number | Plan Date |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Reconfiguration Plan | 03 Issue F (Amended In Red 22-APR-2026) | 03-MAR-2026 (Received) |
| Servicing Layout | 5612-SK01 Rev. PA (Amended In Red 22-APR-2026) | 30-SEP-2025 (Received) |
| Concept Earthworks | 5612-SK02 Rev. PA | 30-SEP-2025 (Received) |
| Earthworks Sections | 5612-SK03 Rev. PA | 30-SEP-2025 (Received) |
APPROVAL CONDITIONS
| Permit to Which These Conditions Relate: | DA - PA - Reconfiguring a Lot |
| Activity(ies): | Subdivision of Land |
| Stage: | Subdivision (3 into 4 lots) |
| 1) Maintain the Approved Development Maintain the approved development generally 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. |
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) Demolish or Relocate Buildings/Structures Relocate buildings/structures on the site in accordance with the approved DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS. |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
| 5) Grant Easements Grant the following easement(s) as may be
required: Note: These easements include the provision for Council to obtain access. Timing: As part of the plan of subdivision notated by Council, and then to be maintained. |
As indicated |
5(a) Submit Plan of Subdivision and
Documentation (Council Easement in Gross) Submit to, and obtain approval from, Development Services a plan of subdivision showing the easement and a request for Council to prepare the necessary easement documentation to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this condition. Note: Easements in favour of the Brisbane City Council must have the necessary easement documentation prepared by the Brisbane City Council, free of cost to Council. Timing: Prior to submission of the request pursuant to Schedule 18 of the Planning Regulation 2017 for Council's notation on the plan of subdivision necessary to comply with this condition or give effect to this approval. |
As indicated |
5(b) Submit Plan of Subdivision and
Documentation (other Easement) Submit to, and obtain approval from, Development Services, a plan of subdivision showing the easement and the necessary easement documentation to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this condition. Note: Easements not in favour of the Brisbane City Council must have the necessary documentation prepared by the applicant's private solicitors. Timing: As part of the submission of the request pursuant to Schedule 18 of the Planning Regulation 2017 for Council's notation on the plan of subdivision necessary to comply with this condition or give effect to this approval. |
As indicated |
5(c) Lodge Notated Plan and
Documentation Lodge the plan of subdivision notated by Council pursuant to Schedule 18 of the Planning Regulation 2017 and the necessary easement documentation with the Registrar of Titles for the relevant Queensland State Government Authority. Timing: As part of the registration of the plan of subdivision notated by Council. PROOF OF FULFILMENT Evidence of the registration of the necessary easement documentation. Timing: Within one month of the registration of the easement documentation. |
As indicated |
| 6) On-site Erosion (Medium 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). Timing: Prior to commencement of any land disturbing activities and until all exposed soil areas are permanently stabilised against erosion |
As indicated |
6(a) Manage earth disturbance on-
site (i) Drainage control measures must be implemented and maintained to minimise water flow onto 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 other than
releases that achieve water pollutant concentration release limits of: (iv) Maintain a written record to demonstrate that water discharges from the site, including any dewatering operations, meet the release limits as detailed in (iii) for water discharge(s) from the site that occur during or immediately after a rainfall event, and during normal business hours. The water quality of the discharge flows must be measured at each discharge point from the site, including but not limited to sediment basin outlets, other applicable sediment control devices, the site water drainage system, and recorded against the release limits at least once on each calendar day until such discharge stops. Timing: Prior to commencement of any earth disturbing activities and until all exposed soil areas are permanently stabilised against erosion. |
As indicated |
6(b) 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. Timing: Prior to commencement of any earth disturbing activities. |
As indicated |
6(c) Prepare Erosion and Sediment Control
Plan Prepare an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) in accordance with 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) and, to the extent of any inconsistency, relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes and Policies. Obtain a design certificate in accordance with the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes and Policies. The ESCP and design certificate must be certified by a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) or a Registered Professional Engineer Qld (RPEQ) with suitable qualifications and experience in erosion and sediment control. Documentary evidence demonstrating appropriate qualifications in erosion and sediment control must be provided to the Council upon request. Timing: Prior to the commencement of any earth disturbing activities. |
As indicated |
6(d) Attend a pre-start meeting Arrange and attend a pre-start meeting for ESC with an Officer from Councils ESC Team in Compliance and Regulatory Services (CARS). Note: To request a pre-start meeting from Council's ESC Team send an email to CARS- ESC@Brisbane.qld.gov.au. All relevant documentation, including both the certified ESCP and the certified design certificate, must be attached to this email. Please allow up to 10 business days for your request to be processed. Timing: Attend the pre-start meeting prior to the commencement of any earth disturbing activities. |
As indicated |
6(e) Implement Certified Erosion and Sediment
Control Plan Implement the certified ESCP and maintain all ESC measures in accordance with 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) and, to the extent of any inconsistency, relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes and Policies. The ESCP and design certificate must be available on site at all times for inspection by Council officers. Any alteration to supplementary or Type 3 ESC measures must be reflected in the certified ESCP. Any alteration to Type 2 or Type 1 ESC measures will require a revised ESCP and design certificate that has been certified by either the CPESC or RPEQ. Timing: While earth disturbing activities are occurring and until all exposed soil areas are permanently stabilised against erosion. |
As indicated |
| 7) Construction Management Plan (Minor) Carry out development in a method consistent with a Construction Management Plan (Minor) prepared in accordance with the requirements of this condition. |
While site/operational/building work is occurring |
7(a) Construction Management Plan (Minor) -
Prepare Plan Prepare a detailed Construction Management Plan (CMP) for the construction phase of the approved development. The Construction Management Plan must be in accordance with the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes and address the following: (i) Provision for pedestrian management including alternative pedestrian routes (adjacent to or surrounding the site); (ii) Existing and proposed kerbside allocation signs and line marking (such as bus stops, loading zones and parking meters and/or ticket dispensers); (iii) Location of and impacts to any Council or other public utility or local authority's assets on or within or external to the site; (iv) Location and design of temporary vehicular construction access points, including frequency of use; (v) Management and mitigation strategies for the impact of dust, noise and vibration upon adjoining and nearby properties; (vi) Provision for loading and unloading of materials including the location of any remote loading sites; (vii) Location of materials, structures, plant and equipment to be stored or placed on the construction site; (viii) Location of proposed external hoardings or gantries, including clearances to the impacts of this on existing street furniture and other footpath assets located within the verge as well as impacts on any existing advertising signage located either along or adjacent to the site frontage this includes any potential obstruction of sight lines for such advertising (e.g. 'CityCycle' bicycle stations or bus stops with advertising); (ix) Location of proposed employee and visitor parking areas; (x) Anticipated staging and programming; (xi) Impacts of any actions proposed to address any of the above items or any actions resulting from construction of the development that will impact on existing street trees; (xii) Complaint management processes to be implemented; and (xiii) Compliance with the Management Plans Planning Scheme Policy and other relevant Planning Scheme Policies. The Construction Management Plan must be supported by "approval in principle" or written approvals from the relevant Council sections or other governing bodies responsible for any potentially impacted infrastructure. The list of relevant infrastructure and contacts is available on Council's website - Search "Constructions Management Plan". Note: The Construction Management Plan is not required to be approved by Development Services. Timing: Prior to site/operational work commencing. |
As indicated |
7(b) Construction Management Plan (Minor) -
Submit Plan Submit a copy of the Construction Management Plan to Council's Development Services Branch at the following mailbox: engineeringservices@brisbane.qld.gov.au quoting the BCC planning development approval reference number. Timing: At least 10 days prior to site works commencing |
As indicated |
7(c) Construction Management Plan (Minor) -
Documentation on Site Legible copies of the Construction Management Plan and current permits must be kept on site and be made available on request by Council at all times. The requirements of the CMP must be included in all induction of principal and subcontractors utilised in the development. An outline of the induction provided to contractors may be requested by Council to confirm compliance with this condition. Timing: While site/operational work is occurring. |
As indicated |
7(d) Construction Management Plan - Works to
be Performed Out of Hours Obtain an approval from Development Services for any
work that is proposed to be undertaken outside of normal business hours -
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday. |
As indicated |
7(e) Implement Construction Management Plan
(Minor) Carry out the development in accordance with the submitted Construction Management Plan. |
While site/operational/building work is occurring |
| 8) 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 |
8(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 and certified by a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland. Timing: Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision. PROOF OF
FULFILMENT 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. |
As indicated |
| 9) Certified Site Survey Levels Submit to Development Services, "As Constructed" drawings prepared by a Registered Surveyor (Qld). The registered surveyor must certify that the "As Constructed" drawings are in accordance with the APPROVED PLANS and the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes and show finished surface level information over the completed development. Note: The survey information must show surface levels and site contours at 1 metre intervals. All levels must be shown as Reduced Levels to the "Australian Height Datum" (AHD). |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
| 10) Filling and/or Excavation (Minor) Filling and/or excavation works on the site must be in accordance with the APPROVED PLANS and the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes. |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
10(a) Prepare Earthworks
Drawings Earthworks drawings must be prepared and certified by a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland in accordance with the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes. The drawings must include the following: - The location of any cut and/or fill; Note: The Earthworks drawings are not required to be submitted for Council approval. Timing: Prior to site/operational work commencing. |
As indicated |
10(b) Implement and Maintain the
Earthworks Carry out and maintain the earthworks in accordance with the requirements of AS3798 and the certified drawings. All fill material placed on the site must comprise only natural earth and rock and must be free of contaminants (as defined by Part 3, Division 2, Subdivision 2 Environmental contamination, Section 11 of the Environmental Protection Act 1994) and noxious, hazardous, deleterious and organic materials. Fill material, placement, compaction and testing must comply with the requirements of Australian Standard AS3798, Guidelines on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential Developments. Note: A copy of the certified Earthworks Drawings must be available on- site for inspection by Council Officers during these works. Timing: Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision. |
As indicated |
10(c) Submit As Constructed
Drawings Submit to Development Services As Constructed drawings prepared by a Registered Surveyor (Qld). Timing: Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision. |
As indicated |
10(d) Submit Certification Submit to Development Services certification from a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland, confirming that the works have been completed in accordance with certified earthworks drawings. Submit to Development Services certification from a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland, confirming that all fill material used complies with the quality requirements of this condition and that placement, compaction and testing has been carried out in accordance with AS3798. Timing: Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision. |
As indicated |
| 11) Retaining Walls Design and construct all retaining walls and associated fences, in accordance with the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes and the following: - All retaining walls including the footings, must be located wholly within the property boundaries of the site where works are occurring - Runoff from surface drains and subsoil drainage associated with the retaining walls must be collected and connected to a lawful point of discharge (LPD) where possible. If no LPD is available the surface drains and sub-soil drainage must be designed, installed and discharged to ensure there is no ponding, nuisance or concentration of stormwater discharge to adjacent properties. - Retaining walls to stabilise excavation must be set back from property boundaries to accommodate subsoil drainage without encroachment into the neighbouring property. This set back may vary depending on the height, structure and design of the retaining wall, surcharge loadings from neighbouring properties, and to provide a surface drain along the top of the retaining wall - For retaining walls in excess of
1.0m in height: NOTE: Refer to City Plan 2014; Infrastructure Design Planning Scheme Policy (IDPSP) for Council’s definition of a LPD. |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
11(a) Certification of Retaining
Walls For retaining walls over 1.0m in height, obtain certification from a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland that the design and construction of the retaining walls and ancillary drainage are in accordance with the requirements of this condition. Timing: Prior to Council notation on the plan of subdivision. |
As indicated |
| 12) 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 Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
12(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 Council's notation on the plan of subdivision. Timing: While site/operational works is occurring |
As indicated |
| 13) Ponding of Stormwater Carry out the approved development to
ensure that adjoining properties and roads are protected from ponding or
nuisance from stormwater during construction. |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
| 14) On Site Drainage - Minor Provide a stormwater connection to
all new or existing allotments and provide drainage infrastructure to ensure
stormwater run-off from all roof and developed surface areas will
be collected internally and piped in accordance with the relevant Brisbane
Planning Scheme Codes as shown on Servicing Layout, 5612-SK01 Rev. PA, received
30-SEP-2025 and amended in red 22-APR-2026. NOTE: - Guidance for the preparation of drawings and/or documents to comply with this condition is provided in the Brisbane Planning Scheme Policies. - Queensland Building and Construction Commission licensed hydraulic consultants may design the stormwater system for sites less than 2000m2 with an upstream catchment servicing no more than 4 residential lots. - Where external works are required and infrastructure will be handed over to Council(e.g. Stormwater pipes 375mm or greater and/or manholes within the road reserve, etc), the applicant will be required to request a Pre-Start with Council and ensure all future owned Council assets follow the On/Off Maintenance process in accordance with Councils Infrastructure Installation & Construction Requirements Manual. - Guidance for requesting a pre-start and co-ordinating the On/Off Maintenance process can be found on Council's website (https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planning-and-building/applying-and-post- approval/on-and-off-maintenance-approvals) |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
14(a) Submit As Constructed
Drawings Submit to Development Services As Constructed drawings prepared and certified by a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland or a Queensland Building and Construction Commission licensed hydraulic consultant (where applicable). Timing: Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision. |
As indicated |
| 15) Up Stream Stormwater Drainage Connection -
Minor Provide
a stormwater drainage connection for Lot 9 RP11749 as part of foul water
relocation works generally as shown on Servicing Layout, 5612-SK01 Rev. PA,
received 30-SEP-2025 and amended in red 22-APR-2026.
PROOF OF FULFILMENT Certification from a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland or a Queensland Building and Construction Commission licensed hydraulic consultant (where applicable), confirming that the works have been completed in accordance with the above stormwater drawings. |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
15(a) Prepare Stormwater
Drawings Prepare stormwater drawings and engineering calculations, certified by a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland in accordance with the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes. Note: -
Queensland Building and Construction Commission licensed hydraulic consultants
may design the stormwater system for sites less than 2000m2 with an upstream
catchment servicing no more than 4 residential lots. Timing: Prior to site/operational work commencing. |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
15(b) Implement Certified Stormwater
Drawings Carry out the works in accordance with the above stormwater drawings. Timing: Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision. |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
15(c) Submit As Constructed
Drawings Submit to Development Services As Constructed drawings prepared and certified by a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland or a Queensland Building and Construction Commission licensed hydraulic consultant (where applicable). Note: To be submitted via DA- ComplianceEngineering@brisbane.qld.gov.au and include the site address, A00 reference and Condition number in the subject line. Timing: Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision. PROOF OF
FULFILMENT Certification from a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland or a Queensland Building and Construction Commission licensed hydraulic consultant (where applicable), confirming that the works have been completed in accordance with the above stormwater drawings. |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
| 16) Telecommunications Submit to Development Services, evidence of an agreement with a telecommunication carrier to provide underground telecommunication services within and adjacent to the proposed development in accordance with the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes. |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
| 17) Agreement with Electricity Supplier Submit to Development Services, evidence of an agreement with an electricity supplier to provide necessary services to the development in accordance with the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes. Where development is within an established area of overhead electricity supply and the electricity supplier determines that a property pole is the appropriate solution to supply electricity to the development, the developer must be responsible for the installation of the property pole(s). In the above circumstances, submit to Development Services, certification from the developer's electrical consultant confirming that the above installation has been completed in accordance with the relevant AS/NZS Standards and the Queensland Electricity Connection Manual (QECM) and Queensland Electricity Metering Manual (QEMM). |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
| 18) Water and Wastewater Pursuant to Schedule 18 of the Planning Regulation 2017 submit to Development Services, documentary evidence, issued by the relevant distributor-retailer, to verify that the conditions of any necessary connection certificate under the South-East Queensland Water (Distribution and Retail Restructuring) Act 2009, have been complied with. |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
| 19) Replace the Combine Drain Replace the existing combined drain(s) by re-connecting the existing house sanitary drainage to a new sewerage connection(s) to ensure drainage is located within the lot it serves. Note: The development site is currently served by a combined sewer drain. The existing combined drain(s) is to be replaced by constructing a reticulated sewer system. Approval for constructing a reticulated sewer system and property connections is to be obtained from the relevant distributor-retailer (currently operating as Urban Utilities for the Brisbane City Council area) |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
| 20) Re-connect the existing house Re-connect the existing house sanitary drainage and water supply plumbing to the new sewerage connection(s)/and water service(s), to ensure drainage is located within the lot it serves. |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
| 21) Permanent Driveway Crossover Provide 4 x modified
Residential Type permanent driveway crossovers to the frontage(s) of the site
in accordance with the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes.
The dimensions and location of driveways
to be as shown on the approved Proposed Reconfiguration Plan, 03 Issue F,
received 03-MAR-2026 and amended in red 22-APR-
2026. 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 Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
| 22) Redundant Driveway Crossover Remove the redundant existing driveway crossover(s) on the frontage(s) of the site and reinstate the kerb and channel, road pavement, footways and footpaths in accordance with the relevant Brisbane Planning Scheme Codes. Note: |
Prior to Council's notation on the plan of subdivision |
| 23) Management of Asbestos Disposal, handling and restoration of any building materials containing asbestos must be in accordance with current state and federal legislation. |
As indicated |
| 24) Standard Advice Disclaimer The following information is provided to the applicant as advice only and does not form part of the development approval conditions. This advice has been provided to inform the applicant of other obligations they may be required to comply with (under state legislation or local laws) prior to the approved activity commencing. |
As indicated |
| 25) Further Development Permit Required Further Development Permit(s) to carry out assessable building work under the Building Act may be required. |
As indicated |
| 26) 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 |
| 27) Damage to Trees on Adjoining Land Please note that any damage caused to vegetation on adjoining land as a result of exercising this development approval may result in an offence under other legislation (e.g. Natural Assets Local Law) and/or civil action. |
As indicated |
| 28) 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 |
| 29) Interfering with Survey Marks Survey marks (including permanent survey marks) are protected from unauthorised removal, disturbance or destruction under Section 42 of the Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Act 2003. Where a development has the potential to interfere with any survey marks, a Registered Cadastral Surveyor (QLD) should be consulted to ensure the works are planned in accordance with the relevant legislation. For further information contact the relevant Queensland State Government department on 13 QGOV. |
As indicated |
| 30) Cultural Heritage Aboriginal cultural heritage is protected under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003. This Act establishes a cultural heritage duty of care and in section 23(1) mandates that a person who carries out an activity must take all reasonable and practicable measures for ensuring activities are managed to avoid or minimise harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage.
The Duty of Care Guidelines gazetted pursuant to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 provide guidance on identifying and protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage to fulfil the duty of care.
For further information contact the relevant Queensland State Government Department (Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships). |
As indicated |