Development applications
Help for development applications online.
1. How do I get access to lodge a development application?
1. How do I get access to lodge a development application?
For existing customers:
- Select + Add existing applications to your list which is located on the Applications tile
- Enter a valid application number you have previously submitted in the Reference number field
- Enter your Date of Birth
- Click Verify.
Provided you have used an existing number you will gain access to the development applications, this can be confirmed by selecting + Submit a new application which is located on the Applications tile.
For new customers:
- Select + Submit a new application which is located on the Applications tile
- Read, then tick to agree to the terms and conditions and select Continue
- Select Click here (located at the top banner) to request access to lodge your development application
- Enter any further information about your required access into the eRequest and select Submit.
Note: Only verified users can lodge development applications. Applications attached to customer eRequests will not be accepted.
2. How do I lodge a development application online?
2. How do I lodge a development application online?
To lodge a development application online:
- Select + Submit a new application which is located on the Applications tile
- Read, then tick to agree to the terms and conditions and select Continue
- Select the type of application under the relevant heading i.e. Material Change of Use Development Application
- Follow the application loading screens.
Refer to lodging a development application for further information.
3. What do I need to lodge a development application online?
3. What do I need to lodge a development application online?
Depending on the application type that is being lodged, below are some examples of the documents that may be needed.
Mandatory documentation:
- eDevelopment application form
- approved forms
- covering letter.
Some examples of additional documents that may form part of the application package are:
- planning report
- engineering report
- owners consent.
4. Why can’t I pay for my development application at the same time I lodge the information through MyCouncil Services?
4. Why can’t I pay for my development application at the same time I lodge the information through MyCouncil Services?
Due to the complexity of fees associated to a development application, the application package first needs to be reviewed by council. Once reviewed, the person who has lodged the application will be contacted via email with a confirmation of council's fees and details on how to make the payment through MyCouncil Services.
5. How do I submit further documentation after I have lodged an application?
5. How do I submit further documentation after I have lodged an application?
Should you need to provide further documentation after you have lodged your application you can provide this:
- by email
- in person, or
- by post.
Refer to council's development services enquiries.
6. How can I cancel a development application?
6. How can I cancel a development application?
This will depend what stage you are at.
- On the online application form, click Cancel Application at the top left section of the screen
- In the payment cart (prior to payment), click the red X against the application
- If you have lodged and paid for a development application by mistake please contact council
- If the assessment process has already started you will need to forward your request in writing to cancel or withdraw the application via email to [email protected].
7. How do I find a development application that has been lodged?
7. How do I find a development application that has been lodged?
In MyCouncil Services under the Applications & Searches menu click View Applications.
A list of your applications (or those lodged on your behalf) will display. Basic information about the application displays.
8. Can anyone view a development application that has been lodged?
8. Can anyone view a development application that has been lodged?
All development applications and associated documents lodged with council can be viewed on Development.i.