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Assessment Process

Application Assessment Process - A Basic Step By Step Guide

This general guide will help you with council approval for your:

  • new house
  • pergola
  • swimming pool
  • garages/sheds
  • house renovation
  • any other minor works around the house.

The following types of development may require more information than is shown on this website:

  • urban housing (flats/townhouses/units)
  • dual occupancy
  • commercial/industrial properties
  • subdivisions.

This "Development Application Guide" will assist you with your application & the assessment process.

Step 1- Check If You Need Approval - Published: 15 Dec 2006
Check the land use zoning, Check if your proposal is exempt from requiring council approval. more ..

Step 2 - Prepare An Application - Published: 15 Dec 2006
See below for assistance in preparing your application. more ..

Step 3 - Submit Your Application For Approval - Published: 15 Dec 2006
The assessment process, Do you require other approvals, Understanding the conditions of approval. more ..

Step 4 - Assessment & Determination - Published: 15 Dec 2006
Obtain a construction certificate, Approvals from other public authorities and Erosion & Sediment Control. more ..

Step 5 - Start To Build - Published: 15 Dec 2006
Building inspections, Changes to the approved plans, When the work is complete, Fire Safety Requirements/Commercial Developments. more ..

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