Architectural assistance available for development industry

The Regional Architecture and Heritage service comprises a small but expert group, led by the regional architect. The team has multi-disciplinary expertise in architecture, landscape architecture, pla...

Development advice

There are a number of options that may assist you with gathering the advice you need to start developing. To assist us in helping you when contacting us, please provide as much information as possible...

Development application process & status

If you have determined that you require a development application (if you are uncertain, please read the ‘Do I need a development approval article).  The below information may assist with the n...

Understanding development applications

Development is when building work, plumbing or drainage work, operational work, reconfiguring a lot or making a material change of use of premises, is carried out. In many cases, you will be required ...

Have your say on development applications

Information 015 Are you concerned about a development going on near you, or interested to know what it’s about? Read below for information on finding applications and having your say.   How ...

Check the status of a development application

To check the status of a current development application, use our property development application and search tool, Development.i. To perform an application enquiry search: Open Development.i Ent...

Pre-lodgement meetings

Information 001 A pre-lodgement meeting is a free meeting between prospective applicants and our technical staff. The meeting is to discuss a development proposal prior to the formal lodgement of a d...