Planning Proposal Process

The following sets out the steps that need to be taken for a Proponent-Initiated Planning Proposal.

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Stage 1 – Pre-lodgement

  • Scoping proposal lodged with Council
  • Generate invoice
  • Land-use planning team undertake initial assessment
  • Generate referrals (internal/external)
  • Pre-lodgement meeting
  • Council provides written advice to proponent

Stage 2 – Lodgement and assessments

  • Planning proposal & background studies lodged with Council
  • Generate invoice
  • Land-use planning team undertake comprehensive assessment
  • Prepare report for Council determination
  • Council resolution on planning proposal
    • Not supported (Proponent can request a rezoning review)
    • Supported (Council request gateway determination)
  • Notify proponent

Stage 3 - Gateway Determination

  • DPHI undertake assessment
  • Gateway decision
    • Not supported (Proponent or Council can request Gateway review)
    • Supported (Council receives Gateway Determination)

Stage 4 - Post-gateway

  • (If required) Council and proponent action conditions of Gateway Determination
  • (If required) Council consults with authorities and government agencies
  • (If required) DPHI confirms satisfaction with Gateway Determination conditions

Stage 5 - Public exhibition and assessment

  • Public exhibition in accordance with Gateway Determination
  • Land-use planning team undertake assessment of submissions and proposal
  • Prepare report for Council determination
  • Council resolution
    • Not supported (Council notify DPHI)
    • Supported (Proceeds to finalisation)

Stage 6 – Finalisation

  • (When delegated) Council prepares LEP/Maps and notifies DPHI
  • Plan notified and comes into effect

 

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