AGENDA - Sunshine Coast Council
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Strategy and Planning Committee Agenda 16 February 2011<br />
Proposal<br />
The application seeks to establish a 30 metre high telecommunications tower to provide<br />
wireless 3G network coverage for mobile phones and broadband internet in the Cooroibah<br />
area. The tower will carry both Telstra and Optus antennae, providing coverage for both<br />
their networks. The proposal involves the construction of a steel monopole with 16 panel<br />
and 1 parabolic antennae mounted on the top of the pole. Two small equipment shelters are<br />
proposed at the base of the tower, which is contained within a 90m 2 secured lease area.<br />
The lease enclosure provides a 1.4 metre buffer to the south eastern boundary and 16<br />
metres to the south western boundary. The tower itself provides a minimum setback of 6.5<br />
metres to the south eastern boundary.<br />
In the original application, the tower was proposed at 25 metres high. The applicant<br />
subsequently amended the application to increase the tower height to 30 metres to allow for<br />
the co-location of both Telstra and Optus antennae on the monopole.<br />
The proposed plans of development are included as Attachment 2.<br />
ASSESSMENT<br />
Noosa Iconic Panel<br />
The Noosa Iconic Panel has reviewed the proposal and advised that <strong>Council</strong> is to remain the<br />
Assessment Manager for this application.<br />
State Planning Policies/Management Plans<br />
The following State Planning Scheme Policies are applicable to this Application:<br />
- SPP2/02 Planning and Managing Development Involving Acid Sulfate Soils<br />
This State Planning Policy has been deemed by the Minister for Local Government and<br />
Planning as being appropriately reflected in <strong>Council</strong>’s planning scheme and, therefore, does<br />
not warrant a separate independent assessment.<br />
South East Queensland Regional Plan<br />
The development site is within the Rural Living Area of the South East Queensland Regional<br />
Plan. The proposed use is consistent with the strategies sought by the Plan for the Rural<br />
Living Area and does not trigger further assessment.<br />
Planning Scheme – The Noosa Plan<br />
Consistent Uses<br />
The site is located within the Cooroibah locality and is zoned Rural Settlement. The<br />
proposed Infrastructure Use Type 3 (Tower) is identified as an inconsistent use within the<br />
Locality Code. The proposed use is required to follow an impact assessable application<br />
process. An assessment against the relevant codes is provided below.<br />
Cooroibah Locality Code<br />
The use is identified as an inconsistent use within the zone and, therefore, conflicts with the<br />
Code. The applicable Overall Outcomes sought for the locality are:<br />
5.8.2 a) New uses and works are located, designed and managed to—<br />
i be compatible with other uses and works;<br />
ii maintain the safety of people and works;<br />
iii avoid significant adverse impacts on the amenity enjoyed by users of other<br />
premises, including impacts on acoustic and visual qualities; and<br />
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