The City’s Planning Officers provide advice on a range of planning-related issues. You do not need to make an appointment to speak to a Planning Officer, just come to the City’s front counter in the Administration Building and an officer will be available to discuss any issues with you.
If you want advice on a planning compliance matter, it is strongly recommended that you book an appointment in advance with one of the City’s Development Compliance Officers.
If you are lodging a Development Assessment Panel (DAP) application, you MUST schedule a preliminary meeting with a Senior Planning Officer at the City.
Planning Officers
The City's Planning Officers can provide you with advice around the following:
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The legislative requirements of the Town Planning Scheme No. 3 and Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015
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The planning approval process including:
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What is required to lodge a Development Application/ Local Development Plan/ Development Assessment Panel Application/ Clearance Application/ Written Planning Advice/ Liquor Licences/ Built Strata Applications
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The types of Development Applications
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Application submission process – how customers can lodge their applications
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Applicable fees and payment methods
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Exemptions under the Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015
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Information sheets available
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Bushfire regulations including whether a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessment Report is required with a Development Application
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Unauthorised structures/land uses
Development Compliance Officers
The City's Development Compliance Officers can provide you with advice on the following:
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Investigating alleged non-compliance with Development Approval conditions
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Investigating alleged non-compliance under Town Planning Scheme No. 3 and Planning and Development (Local Planning Scheme) Regulations 2015
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Site inspections by the City’s Development Compliance Officers to determine whether retrospective approval can be granted by the City
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What is required to lodge a Retrospective Development Application to obtain retrospective approval from the City.