Submitting a Development Application

How Do I Apply for Approval?

• First choose an experienced and reputable building designer
• Check with the Planning Department and/or the Development Plan, regarding type of proposed development, setback, Land Management Agreements etc
• Bring into Council 2 copies of plans and all other documentation, such as soil and footing construction report, calculations, specifications etc., and a current copy of Certificate of Title
• Fees are to be paid and a Development Application Form 12-13(50 kb) is to be filled in correctly and signed
• ETSA Declaration Form
• Your application is receipted, registered and will then be processed
• Development Applications Help Guide(109 kb)

What is Required to Submit a Development Application?

• Development Application Form 12-13(50 kb)- signed and dated
• ETSA Declaration Form
• Fees paid - calculated by Council staff
• Construction Industry Training Levy form if Development cost is $15,000 or more
• Copy of current Certificate of Title
• 2 copies of all plans - site plan, plan view, elevations, sections, framing plan, details etc
• 2 copies of all other documentation including (but not limited to) - Engineers reports, footing details, stormwater disposal, wet area details, truss calculations, standard building specifications

The Approval Process

• Register application
• Planning Department assessment for Development Plan consent
• Building department assessment for Building Rules consent - checked for compliance against the Building Code of Australia
• Development Approval issued in writing by way of Decision Notification
• Certificates of Occupancy
• Process for Assessment of Planning Applications(39 kb)