Sunshine Coast Council
Development Indicators
January to March 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Jan – Mar 2013
Page
Overview of Report ............................................................................................................................. 3
Statistical Snapshot ............................................................................................................................. 4
Statistical Snapshot ............................................................................................................................. 5
All DA Applications Lodged ................................................................................................................. 6
MCU/REC/OPW/PLAN OF SUBDIVISION Applications Lodged ....................................................... 7
MCU Applications by Land Use Type ................................................................................................. 7
REC – Approved & Number of Lots Approved .................................................................................... 8
Plan Sealing – Plans Endorsed and Number of Lots Created ............................................................ 8
MCU/REC/OPW Non-Council Time/Council Time .............................................................................. 9
MCU/OPW/REC Applications Lodged and Finalised .......................................................................... 9
MCU/REC/OPW – Time taken by council to Issue Request for Further Information ........................ 10
MCU/REC/OPW – Request for Further Information Issued .............................................................. 10
MCU/OPW/REC Applications with Negotiated Decisions ................................................................. 11
MCU/REC/OPW – Time taken by applicant to respond to Request for Further Information ............ 11
MCU/REC/OPW Time for Decision for Applications Decided - % .................................................... 12
Number of MCU & REC Applications Decided by Delegation, Council & Court/Consent Order ...... 13
MCU/REC/OPW Applications in Progress by IDAS Stages - (as at 2 April 2013) ............................ 13
Building Approvals Issued ................................................................................................................. 14
Building Approvals issued with Estimated Value of Construction ..................................................... 15
Searches and Certificates Received ................................................................................................. 16
Web Analytics Views ......................................................................................................................... 17
Number of pre-lodgement/advice meetings ...................................................................................... 17
DA Applications of Interest ................................................................................................................ 18
DA Applications of Interest (cont’d) ................................................................................................... 19
DA Applications of Interest (cont’d) ................................................................................................... 20
DA Applications of Interest (cont’d) ................................................................................................... 21
Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................. 22
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Overview of Report
The Development Indicators Report presents a unique picture of development activity for the
Sunshine Coast, Australia’s fourth largest council in terms of population size. Please refer to
the “Glossary of Terms” located at the rear of this report for clarification on terms used
throughout this report.
Using information from council’s internal records about development applications, the
Development Indicators Report profiles the volume and composition of development and
contains information on town planning, subdivision, building and construction activity.
Additionally, the Development Indicators Report includes information regarding the
performance of the development assessment function undertaken by Development Services
within the Regional Strategy and Planning Department of Council. The Development
Indicators Report is intended to provide statistical data for use by industry, media, community
groups and the general public.
The data for Building applications is broken into Statutory Building (applications assessed
under council’s statutory building function) and Private Certification (applications assessed by
Private Building Certifiers).
Selected charts present data for the current reporting period and for other quarters where
identified. The presentation of these data sets provides a comparison view of development
indicators.
Overview of the DA Indicators Jan – Mar 2013 (Q1)
Development activity for the first quarter of 2013 has commenced in a promising way with
applications for Building and Plumbing showing an upward trend during the Q1 reporting
period. The number of lots created on the ground via the Plan Sealing process during the
quarter is 452 lots, with a monthly average of 150 lots, which is up significantly from this time
last year.
Most applications for Material Change of Use (MCU), Reconfiguring of a Lot (REC) and
Operational Works (OPW) were decided during the statutory time period of 40 business days
with only the more complex applications exceeding the 40 business day timeframe. The Q1
figures show that 95% of MCU, 91% of REC and 97% of OPW applications were decided
within 40 business days and a minimum of 69% of all these applications being decided within
the first 20 business days.
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Statistical Snapshot
MCU Applications Lodged and Finalised
REC Applications Lodged and Finalised
OPW Applications Lodged and Finalised
Pre-Lodgement Meetings
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Statistical Snapshot
Applications Lodged & Finalised with Lots Created
Estimated Value of Construction for Building
Applications Decided
Applications Lodged – Plumbing, Building
Statutory/Building Private Certification
Building Searches & Certificates Received
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All DA Applications Lodged
Jan
Feb
2013
2013
11
22
MCU
66
92
OPW
7
20
REC
14
24
Plan of Subdivision
22
35
Changes/Variations
0
0
Kawana Master Plan
120
181
Plumbing
36
57
Building (Statutory)
214
363
Building (Private Certification)
Total No of DA Applications Lodged for Jan to Mar 2013 Quarter
Application Type
Mar
2013
28
98
15
23
43
3
213
67
307
Totals
61
256
42
61
100
3
514
160
884
2 081
Figure 1 shows the overall volume and type of Development Applications lodged with
Development Services, SCRC for the specified quarter. In addition to the IDAS applications, the
graph includes other applications requiring assessment, namely applications under the
Kawana Master Plan process, changes to existing approvals and request for approvals for
minor variations to other planning instruments. Building applications comprise Statutory
Building applications which are assessed under council’s Statutory Building function and
Private Certification applications which are assessed by Private Building Certifiers.
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MCU/REC/OPW/PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
Applications Lodged
Figure 2 shows Oct to Dec 2012 and Jan to Mar 2013 COMPARISONS of the “core”
Development Assessment and Plan of Subdivision applications lodged in the specified quarter.
MCU Applications by Land Use Type
Period
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
Totals
Land Use Type* (application numbers)
Other
(church, school,
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
telecommunications
tower, etc)
0
1
5
4
3
3
7
7
9
3
6
10
12
7
18
21
* Figures do not include MCU’s involving only an Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA)
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REC – Approved & Number of Lots Approved
Period
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
Totals
Approved Applications
8
8
7
23
No of Lots Approved
20
31
26
77
Figure 3 shows the Jan to Mar 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 COMPARISONS of the number
of Reconfigure of a Lot applications approved for the specified quarter and the number of lots
associated with these approvals.
Plan Sealing – Plans Endorsed and Number
of Lots Created
Figure 4 shows the Oct to Dec 2012 and the Jan to Mar 2013 COMPARISONS of number of
Plans of Subdivision approved for the specified quarter and the number of lots associated with
these approvals, ie the number of new lots created during this quarter.
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MCU/REC/OPW Non-Council Time/Council
Time
Figure 5 shows the % of time an application is assessed by council (Council Time) and the time
that the application is outside of council (non-council time), ie time taken by a Referral Agency
to undertake the referral process, and/or applicant to respond to a Request for Further
Information issued by council and if applicable, undertake Public Notification of an application.
MCU/OPW/REC Applications Lodged and
Finalised
Figure 6 shows the Oct to Dec 2012 and the Jan to Mar 2013 COMPARISONS for core
Development Assessment applications lodged and finalised. Finalised applications include
approved, refused, lapsed, withdrawn and cancelled applications. NB: The finalised
applications may include some lodged applications from the same period. Most finalised
applications were lodged in earlier periods, thus direct comparisons between lodged and
finalised is inappropriate.
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MCU/REC/OPW – Time taken by council to
Issue Request for Further Information
MCU
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
Totals
1-10 B-days
3
0
5
8
11-20 B-days
0
3
3
6
21 + B-days
2
0
0
2
REC
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
Totals
1-10 B-days
1
0
5
6
11-20 B-days
0
1
7
8
21 + B-days
0
0
0
0
OPW
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
Totals
1-10 B-days
8
6
8
22
11-20 B-days
2
4
3
9
21 + B-days
0
0
0
0
MCU/REC/OPW – Request for Further
Information Issued
Type
Total
Lodged
MCU
REC
OPW
61
42
256
Jan – Mar 2013
No of Request
for Further Information
Issued
16
17
31
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% of Request for
Further Information
26%
40%
12%
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MCU/OPW/REC Applications with Negotiated
Decisions
Application Type
(Jan to Mar 2013)
Decided Total
(not including lapsed,
cancelled, etc
applications)
Negotiated Decision
%
MCU
44
11
OPW
219
13
25%
6%
REC
27
7
26%
MCU/REC/OPW – Time taken by applicant to
respond to Request for Further Information
MCU
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
Totals
REC
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
Totals
OPW
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
Totals
1
0
1
1
2
Months
2
0
0
1
1
3
0
4
0
4
Months
4-6
0
1
1
2
Months
7-9
1
0
0
1
Months
10-12
1
0
1
2
1
0
1
1
2
Months
2
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
Months
4-6
1
0
1
2
Months
7-9
0
0
0
0
Months
10-12
0
0
0
0
1
3
7
4
14
Months
2
1
3
1
5
3
0
3
0
3
Months
4-6
0
3
0
3
Months
7-9
0
0
1
1
Months
10-12
0
0
0
0
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MCU/REC/OPW Time for Decision for
Applications Decided - %
MCU
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
Totals
1st 20 B-days
15
7
8
30
21 – 40 B-days
6
2
3
11
41 – 60 B-days
0
1
1
2
60+ B-days
0
0
0
0
REC
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
Totals
1st 20 B-days
7
7
5
19
21 – 40 B-days
1
1
0
2
41 – 60 B-days
1
0
1
2
60+ B-days
0
0
0
0
OPW
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
Totals
1st 20 B-days
53
59
80
192
21 – 40 B-days
4
2
9
15
41 – 60 B-days
4
2
1
7
60+ B-days
0
0
0
0
Figure 7 shows the time taken for a decision to be made during the Decision Stage of the IDAS
process by the core Development Assessment application types for the Oct to Dec 2012 and
the Jan to Mar 2013 quarters. The IDAS process provides 20 B-days for council to issue a
decision on the application. This period may be extended to 40 B-days by council. With the
applicant’s consent, the period of time to issue a decision may be extended longer than 40
days. Each bar in the chart is broken into one of three time periods set out in the IDAS
process. A “decision” includes approvals and refusals.
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Number of MCU & REC Applications Decided
by Delegation, Council & Court/Consent
Order
MCU
Delegation
Council
Court/Consent Order
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
22
11
13
0
0
0
1
0
0
REC
Delegation
Council
Court/Consent Order
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
9
8
6
0
0
0
1
0
0
MCU/REC/OPW Applications in Progress by
IDAS Stages - (as at 2 April 2013)
Application
Type
Application
Stage
MCU
REC
OPW
24
20
32
Info &
Referral
Stage
47
30
45
Public
Notification
Stage
6
1
4
Change
Applications
MCU
REC
OPW
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Decision
Stage
Negotiated
Decision
Appeal
Lodged
29
14
49
19
55
39
14
8
1
Application
Stage
29
37
15
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Building Approvals Issued
(Data in this table includes Private Certifier applications in addition to applications
decided by council)
Classification
Jan
2013
No of Applications
Feb
Mar
2013
2013
Estimated Value of Construction
Jan
Feb
Mar
2013
2013
2013
35,255,846
26,918,017
28,060,195
Dwellings New
95
95
104
Additions/
alterations
41
54
44
4,940,478
4,737,894
4,401,991
Garages/
Carports/Sheds
100
136
95
1,718,102
3,079,399
1,735,701
Fit out
Office/Shop/
Restaurant
6
5
4
1,140,000
5,900,538
421,590
Shops/Business
Premises
5
12
19
2,490,000
3,421,504
2,333,439
Multiple
Residential
Buildings
4
5
3
10,196,058
11,128,000
4,915,767
Removal of
Buildings
1
0
0
115,000
0
0
Swimming Pools
32
56
30
768,139
1,432,532
803,141
Retaining
Walls/Fences/
Towers
9
6
4
676,000
470,506
116,860
Demolition
12
11
11
395,062
181,885
390,072
Government
Buildings
1
2
1
1,100,000
665,896
8,500,000
Other Buildings
11
14
7
3,861,425
2,845,514
2,386,476
Sub Total
317
396
322
$54,318,281
$61,923,863
$61,260,883
Jan – Mar 2013
TOTAL
1,035
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$177,503,027
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Building Approvals issued with Estimated
Value of Construction
Figure 8 shows the volume and type of Building Applications decided for the specified quarter.
NB: Includes Private Certification Applications
Figure 9 shows the volume of Building Applications by type of application and the estimated
value of the proposed construction for each type.
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Searches and Certificates Received
Search Type
Building Information Search
Certificates of Classifications
Limited Certificates
Standard Certificates
Full Certificates
Jan
2013
254
46
40
2
0
Feb
2013
263
48
36
2
4
Mar
2013
259
36
36
4
0
Totals
776
130
112
8
4
Figure 10 shows the volume of Searches and Certificates by type received in the
Oct to Dec 2012 and Jan to Mar 2013 quarters.
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Web Analytics Views
Page Details
(Jan to Mar 2013)
Planning Schemes
Planning & PD Online
Building
Plumbing
Subdivision and Operational Works
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No of Page
Views
14805
24714
9655
2227
1377
853
Number of pre-lodgement/advice meetings
Number of Pre-lodgement/Advice Meetings
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Oct
2012
27
Nov
2012
9
Dec
2012
12
Jan
2013
11
Feb
2013
22
Mar
2013
19
Total
100
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DA Applications of Interest
The following applications listed provide an interesting insight into the variety of development
applications assessed by the Sunshine Coast Council.
The applications listed are described as either a major activity or of community interest and a
direct web link to the subject applications for further information has been provided for your
benefit.
APPLICATIONS IN PROGRESS:
File Reference Use -
MCU13/0014
Shopping Complex (7721m2), Educational Establishment Conference Centre,
Hotel Community Hall and Multiple Dwelling Unit
Coles Group Property Developments Ltd
Stringybark Rd SIPPY DOWNS
Applicant Address PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1282959
File Reference MCU13/0019
Use Office, Shop & Restaurant
Applicant Felix Hill Pty Ltd C/- Innovative Planning Solutions
Address Sunshine Cove Way MAROOCHYDORE
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1286012
File Reference MCU13/0027
Use 90 Multiple Units
Applicant RPS Australia East Pty Ltd
Address 49-67 Attenuata Dr MOUNTAIN CREEK
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1290153
File Reference MCU13/0029
Use 55 x Multiple Dwelling Units and Shopping Complex
Applicant Kentwick Pty Ltd
Address 138 Point Cartwright Dr BUDDINA
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1290797
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DA Applications of Interest (cont’d)
File Reference MCU13/0054
Use Recreation, Amusement & Fitness
K Louie
Applicant Address 17/18 Thomas St NOOSAVILLE
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1301763
File Reference REC13/0017
Use Reconfiguration of a Lot (1 Lot into 18 Lots)
Applicant Felix Hill Pty Ltd C/- Innovative Planning Solutions
Address Sunshine Cove Way MAROOCHYDORE
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1286036
File Reference REC13/0036
Use Reconfiguration of a lot (1 Lot into 18 Lots)
Applicant Australand Holdings Limited
Address 86 Little Mountain Drive Little Mountain
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1297943
File Reference REC13/0041
Use Reconfiguring of 7 Lots into 17 Lots
Applicant Noosa Valley Sports & Recreation Pty Ltd
Address 186 Wust Rd DOONAN
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1302800
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DA Applications of Interest (cont’d)
APPLICATIONS DECIDED:
File Reference MCU10/2001
Use Hotel and Shopping Complex
Applicant Alh Group Pty Ltd
Address 1 Margaret St COOLUM BEACH
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=694617
File Reference MCU12/0065
Use 26 Detached Dwellings
Applicant Felix Hill Pty Ltd Atf The Sunshine Unit Trust
Address Sunrise Dr MAROOCHYDORE
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1183490
File Reference MCU12/0072
Use Car Yard with Vehicle Workshop
Applicant Adtec Pty Ltd Tte, JA & RA Eastham Pty Ltd Tte
Address 13 Caloundra Rd CALOUNDRA WEST
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1187368
File Reference MCU12/0125
Use Motel & Managers Unit
Applicant Zajo Pty Ltd, B Threadgold
Address 48 Kauri St COOROY
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1217567
File Reference MCU12/0195
Use Medical Centre (Exercise Physiology Clinic)
Applicant Kaizen Exercise Physiologists Pty Ltd
Address Catalina Apartments 2/47-51 Sixth Ave MAROOCHYDORE
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1251509
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DA Applications of Interest (cont’d)
File Reference OPW12/0115
Use Roadworks, Drainage Works, Water Infrastructure, Electrical
Applicant Stockland Kawana Waters Pty Ltd
Address Kawana Way BIRTINYA
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1177780
File Reference REC12/0055
Use Reconfiguration of 1 Lot into 26
Applicant Felix Hill Pty Ltd Atf The Sunshine Unit Trust
Address Sunrise Dr MAROOCHYDORE
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1183480
File Reference REC12/0088
Use Reconfiguration (9 Lots, road dedication and easements)
Applicant Coles Group Property Developments Ltd
Address 5 Mill St NAMBOUR
PD Online Link –
http://pdonline.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/MasterView/Modules/Applicationmaster/default.aspx?page=
wrapper&key=1230731
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Glossary of Terms
Building Applications lodged include all application types including those in which council
was the private certifier.
Building (Statutory) – refers to applications assessed under council’s Statutory Building
function.
Building (Private Certification) – refers to applications which are assessed by Private
Building Certifiers.
DA (development applications) – refers to development applications lodged to council for
assessment and includes Material Change of Use (MCU), Reconfiguring a Lot (REC),
Operational Work (OPW), Building Works and Plumbing or Drainage Works. A subset of
“core” development applications comprising MCU, REC, OPW is presented in some of the
graphs.
Environmentally Relevant Activity – is industrial activity with the potential to release
contaminants to the environment, for example chemical processing, waste treatment, spray
painting etc.
IDAS (Integrated Development Assessment System) – is a single uniform system for
development approval that enables relevant state agencies to have input in the assessment
process. IDAS is generally divided into four (4) stages – Application stage; Information &
Referral stage; Notification stage and Decision stage.
Code – Code assessment refers to applications that are not subject to public notification.
Impact – Impact assessment refers to applications that are subject to public notification.
B-days – the IDAS process uses business days for the measurement of time. Business
days exclude weekends and public holidays. B-days are used throughout the report unless
specified otherwise.
MCU (material change of use) – development applications for a material change of use
require assessment under council’s Planning Schemes. In general terms, an MCU is the
start of a new use, or an increase in the intensity or scale of an existing use on a site.
REC (reconfiguring a lot) – development applications for reconfiguring a lot require
assessment under council’s Planning Schemes. A REC is the process for the creation of
new lots by subdividing existing lots or rearranging the boundaries of existing lots. A REC
also involves creating access easements.
OPW (operational work) – development applications for operational work require
assessment under council’s Planning Schemes and/or State legislation. OPW involves a
wide variety of works on a site and often are works related to approved MCU and REC
applications
Negotiated Decisions - An applicant has a 20 business day appeal period after they have
been advised of Council’s decision about the development application. However, the
applicant may suspend the appeal period to lodge a negotiated decision request with
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The request must be lodged within 20 business days of suspending the appeal period.
The written representations in the request must state what parts of the Decision Notice the
applicant wishes to negotiate and why (eg. a condition of development). Council may amend
the Decision Notice or refuse to amend the Decision Notice. The applicant then has the
balance of the applicant appeal period to lodge an appeal with the Planning & Environment
Court if they do not agree with Council’s Negotiated Decision Notice.
PD Online – Planning and Development Online is council’s web based access system that
allows the public to search, view and track all Development Applications lodged to council.
Plan of Subdivision (Plan Sealing) – refers to council’s final approval of a plan of
subdivision. It is also informally known as a “plan of survey” or the “plan sealing” process.
For example – an application for REC to create a 100 lot residential estate is approved by
council. Subsequent applications for OPW related to the REC are also approved by council.
The developer constructs the estate and when it is finished submits the plan of subdivision to
council for approval. Council checks that all the REC and OPW conditions have been met
and then approves the plan (Plan Sealing). The plan is then submitted to the Titles Office for
registration. When the plan is registered in the Titles Office, the lots are officially created.
Pre-lodgement meetings (PLM) and professional officer appointments (POA) – Council
holds PLMs and POAs to assist applicants through the process of submitting development
applications. The meetings provide information to prospective applicants about issues
relevant to development proposals, such as what details council needs to support an
application.
Public Notification – A development application is required to be publicly notified under
Chapter 6, Part 4 of SPA if either of the following applies:

any part of the application requires impact assessment
the application is an application to which Section 242 of SPA applies.
The purpose of public notification is to inform the community and relevant stakeholders of the
proposal, and to give them the opportunity to make submissions that must be taken into
account before the development application is decided. A properly made submission secures
the right of a submitter to appeal to the Planning and Environment Court (the Court) about
the decision if they disagree with part or all of the assessment manager’s decision.
Request for Further Information – The Assessment Manager may ask the applicant to
provide further information to assess the application. This is called the Information Request
and is issued twenty (20) business days after the lodgement of the development application
(council can extend the information request period). This means that further information is
required so council can assess the development application. The Sustainable Planning Act
2009 allows the applicant up to six (6) months from the receipt of the information request to
respond to the Assessment Manager.
This Document is compiled and presented by the
Development Integration Unit of the Development Services Branch
Produced by Development Business Services Branch
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