- What is a DA?
- When is a DA required?
- Discussing a DA before submission
- Matters to consider before preparing a DA
- Lodging a DA
- When is a model required?
- Public notification
- Categories of development
- DA assessment & determination
- Modifying development consent
Assessment and determination of a DA
Upon receipt of a DA, Council will commence a detailed assessment process that includes, but may not be limited to, the following procedures: -- Public notification
- Perusal and assessment of plans and supporting documentation to determine:
- the requirements of any local, regional or state planning, other planning regulation
- the impact of the proposed development on the natural and built environment, as well as the local community
- whether the site is suitable for the proposed development
- whether the proposed development is in the public interest
- Internal Council departmental referrals for comments and/or conditions relating to landscaping, tree retention, stormwater, traffic and parking, environmental health (eg. noise, pollution control, food shops, etc), access, community services, etc.
- External Government Agency referrals for comments and/or conditions (eg. RTA, SRA, Heritage Office, EPA, etc)
- Meetings with applicants, residents and other public representatives (including mediation and dispute resolution).
- Deferral of applications for additional information and/or address of deficiencies.
- Reports to Council.
- Preparation of conditions of approval and/or reasons for refusal.
Following the assessment process, an application will by determined (ie. approved or refused) by either one of the following decision making processes:
- Under Delegated Authority by a senior member of staff; or
- By Council at its Ordinary Meeting. DA’s are generally referred to Council in the case of unresolved resident objections, variations to Council’s codes/policies (often only by request by a Councillor) and major/significant/controversial proposals.
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