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Assessment of a Development Application
Last modified: September 24, 2009 - 10:56 AM
Development assessment, reporting and determination must be in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulations 2000.
Assessment of a Development Application
The assessment of a Development Application requires consideration of:
- All information received as part of the application;
- Any submissions received during notification of the application;
- Any comments received as a result of referral and consultation with other departments and authorities; and
- All other planning matters as required under Section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, which includes consideration of all relevant Codes, Plans, Policies and documents on exhibition.
Notification of a Development Application
Council's Notification Policy determines when and how a development application is notified to adjoining property owners and/or in the local newspaper. To obtain a copy of Council's Notification Policy please contact Council's Administration Section on 02 6591 7222. The Policy allows some discretion in its application but is generally applied as follows:
Written Notice to Adjoining Property Owners
- Written notice to adjoining property owners is required for all matters requiring development consent within:
- Rural zones, except subdivisions of less than 50 lots;
- Rural/residential zones, except subdivisions of less than 50 lots;
- Residential zones, except subdivision of constructed buildings;
- Commercial zones adjoining a residential zone or residential property;
- Industrial zones adjoining a residential zone or residential property;
- Special Uses zones adjoining a residential zone or residential property;
- Open Space zones adjoining a residential zone or residential property;
- Environmental Protection zones.
Advertisement in the Local Newspaper
Developments to be advertised in the local newspaper include:
- Designated development
- Tall buildings
- Residential flat buildings comprising 50 or more dwellings;
- Shops and/or commercial premises where the gross floor area is or exceeds 1500 square metres;
- Subdivision of land into 50 or more allotments;
- Tourist or recreation facilities, showgrounds or sportsgrounds generating a demand for 50 or more car parking spaces;
- Premises licensed under the Liquor Act 1982 or Registered Clubs Act 1976 catering for 100 or more people;
- Places of assembly or places of public worship;
- Refreshment rooms where the gross floor area exceeds 300 square metres;
- Hospitals with accommodation of 100 or more beds;
- Stock and sale yards;
- Education and/or childcare facilities having the ability to cater for 50 or more students or children; enlargement or extension of such facilities which will cater for 20 or more additional students or children;
- Developments specified in SEPP 15, SEPP 30, SEPP 33 and SEPP 37;
- Activities requiring development consent within environmental protection zones, excluding dwelling houses;
- Proposals where a Fauna Impact Statement is required.
Council Section Referrals
Council Divisions or Sections that may be involved in the assessment of a Development Application include:
- Building Section
Council's Building Section may be involved in the assessment of Development Applications with regards to Building Code of Australia issues.
- Corporate & Community Services Section
Council's Corporate & Community Services Section may be involved in the assessment of Development Applications with regards to applications relating to Council land and assets e.g. halls and caravan parks, community service facilities and tourism operations.
- Engineering Services Division
Council's Engineering Services Division may be involved in the assessment of Development Applications with regards to land subdivision, flooding, vehicular access/egress and parking, roads and drainage issues.
- Environmental Health Section
Council's Environmental Health Section may be involved in assessment of Development Applications with regards to food and health regulations, contaminated land, aesbestos removal, potential noise and pollution issues.
- Natural Systems & Estuaries Section
Council's Natural Systems & Estuaries Section may be involved in assessment of Development Applications with regards to rare and endangered species of native flora and fauna, wetlands, coastal protection, koala habitat, wildlife corridors, significant vegetation and other environmental issues.
- On-Site Sewage Management Section
Council's On-Site Sewage Management Section may be involved in the assessment of Development Applications with regards to any proposals requiring the treatment and/or disposal of effluent where the property cannot be connected to reticulated sewer.
- Parks & Recreation Section
Council's Parks & Recreation Section may be involved in the assessment of Development Applications with regards to applications on or adjacent to Council reserves; for the use, development, access over or events on, Council reserves; for the review of landscaping plans and development which may affect significant trees.
- Strategic Planning/Heritage Section
Council's Strategic Planning/Heritage Section may be involved in the assessment of Development Applications with regards to issues of rezoning, heritage matters and/or funding.
- Waste Services Section
Council's Waste Services Section may be involved in the assessment of Development Applications with regards to garbage and waste disposal services.
- Traffic Advisory Committee
Council's Traffic Advisory Committee may be involved in the assessment of Development Applications with regards to development with potential traffic, road and safety implications.
Public Authority Consultation
Public Authorities that may be involved in the assessment of a development include:
Reporting and Determination of a Development ApplicationThe reporting and determination of a Development Application to Great Lakes Council may be carried out at one of the following three levels:
- Delegated
- Development Control Unit, or
- The Elected Council.
Delegated Determinations
Delegated Determinations may occur when a development is considered to be of minimal social or environmental impact within a location and has not received any objections during the notification process.
Delegated Determinations may be authorised by the Planning Assessment Manager, Building Assessment Manager, Director of Planning & Building or by the Mayor of Great Lakes Council.
Determinations by the Development Control Unit
Determinations by the Development Control Unit may occur when a development is considered to warrant additional consideration prior to determination, has been subject to objections during the notification process, and when the applicant or objectors wish to present to the determination panel on a particular issue.
The Development Control Unit is made up of the following representatives: the Mayor of Great Lakes Council, Director of Planning & Building Division, Director of Engineering Services Division, Planning Assessments Manager and Building Assessments Manager. Any Councillor is welcome to view the proceedings, the meeting is open to the public and any applicant or objector to an application on the agenda may present at the meeting.
Determinations by the Elected Council
Determinations by the elected Council may occur for any Development Application which has been subject to objections during the notification process, any application lodged by Council, any application which may be considered to have some social, economic and/or environmental impact within the locality.
All elected Council members are invited to attend the Ordinary Council meetings and Council Directors are generally in attendance at these meetings. Ordinary Council meetings are open to the public and any applicant or objector to an application on the agenda, may present at the meeting.
Contact details
Customer Service Officer
02 6591 7222 (ph)
02 6591 7200 (fax)
council@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au
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