Council assesses development applications under the Planning Act 2016, which provides the overarching framework for planning and development in Queensland.
The information below outlines the application assessment process, including our pre-lodgement services, how to lodge a development application, and what happens after you have lodged your application.
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Do I need planning approval?
How to know if you need planning approval, the types of applications and approvals available
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How Council assess development applications
How Council assesses development applications under the Planning Act 2016
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Our pre-lodgement services
Our pre-lodgement services can give you advice before you lodge your development application
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Lodging your application
Various options for lodging your development application
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Other required information
Additional information you may need to provide as part of your development application
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After you lodge your application
Steps you may need to take after you lodge your application, including changing your application and extending your approval period
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Costs involved in development
See the various fees and charges that apply to development
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Do I need operational works approval?
How to know if you need operational works approval, and the types of applications and approvals available
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Out of hours construction approval
Apply to Council for an out of hours construction approval