Once you have lodged your development application (see our section on how to lodge) Council follows the assessment process governed by the Planning Act 2016 Development Assessment Rules (DA Rules).
The following information explains Council’s process for making a decision. It also outlines steps you may need to take after a decision is made on your application.
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Council's decision-making process
Council's process for delivering a decision on your application in an efficient timeframe
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Appealing a decision
Your options for appealing a Council decision about an application including negotiated decisions
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Changing an existing approval
Submitting a change application for 'minor' or 'other' change to a current application or existing development approval
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Extending a currency period on a planning approval
Requesting an extension to a currency period of an existing approval
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Sealing a plan of subdivision
Applying for plan sealing following a subdivision approval