Eligible low-risk developments

To support faster assessment and reduce delays, you are encouraged to undertake early consultation with affected neighbours, local government councils and relevant service authorities to satisfy the limited notice requirements under the Planning Act 1999 and Planning Regulations 2000.

Early consultation helps to:

• identify and resolve issues early
• improve transparency
• reduce the likelihood of objections
• support faster assessment
• ensure proposals align with infrastructure and regulatory requirements.

Limited notice applies to eligible low-risk development applications that are unlikely to significantly impact the amenity of the locality.

This process involves consulting with those who may be directly affected by the proposed development, rather than undertaking a public exhibition.

Eligibility

Eligible low-risk developments include:

• variations to minimum setback requirements for a single dwelling or ancillary structure (such as a shed or carport) from a side or rear boundary that does not adjoin a public road
• variations to development requirements within industrial zones where the land does not adjoin a residential zone
• consolidation of 2 or more lots into a single parcel of land
• subdivision of land under the Unit Titles Act 1975 or the Unit Title Schemes Act 2009.

For more information, read about prescribed classes of development applications.

Consult with adjoining property owners

If your proposed development affects neighbouring properties, you are encouraged to discuss your proposal with the registered owners of the immediately adjoining land before submitting your application.

Follow the steps below.

Step 1. Fill in the limited notice - adjoining property owner consent form DOCX (71.7 KB) and include plans that clearly explain the proposal.

Step 2. Discuss the proposal with affected neighbours and consider any reasonable concerns raised.

Step 3. Submit completed consent forms as supporting documents with your development application through the Development Applications Online website.

For more information, read the adjoining property owner consent fact sheet DOCX (73.6 KB).

Consult with local government councils and service authorities

You are also encouraged to consult with the relevant local government council and service authorities before submitting your application.

Follow the steps below.

Step 1. Fill in the limited notice - local government council and service authority consultation form DOCX (74.4 KB).

Step 2. Submit the form and supporting documentation about the proposal to the relevant council and service authorities for consideration and advice.

Step 3. Include any completed forms and written advice as supporting documents with your development application through the Development Applications Online website.

For more information, read the local government council and service authority consultation fact sheet DOCX (77.2 KB).