Development Application Notifications

Development Application notification requirements finalised and adopted by Council on 7 December 2020.

The Community Engagement Strategy outlines our approach to engaging with the community and stakeholders. It provides transparency and clarity for all stakeholders so they can understand their role in the decision-making process. The strategy outlines who, when and how we will engage in plans and policies. The level of community involvement varies depending on the project and the potential impact of the decision.

Proposed changes to the Development Application notification requirements, which form an appendix to the Community Engagement Strategy were open to the community for feedback from 21 September to 19 October 2020. The feedback received during exhibition was considered the following changes were made:

  • On-site signage will continue to be provided in addition to letter notification for all Development Applications requiring 21-day or 28-day advertising.
  • 14-day notification of development applications for tree removal in heritage conservation areas (HCA) or on a heritage listed site will be retained.
  • Change of use applications will require 14-day notification where there is likely to be a planning impact on residential amenity or surrounding business operation.
  • The 10 closest surrounding properties are to be notified by letter. However, for applications where there is no impact to surrounding properties to the rear of the subject site, letter notification will be provided to the 5 closest surrounding properties to the side and opposite the subject site.

The new Development Application notification requirements were adopted by Council on 7 December 2020.