Ipswich City Council

Development Applications

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Reconfiguring a Lot

A development (town planning) approval for Reconfiguring a Lot is required to undertake the following works:

Creating lots by subdividing another lot;
Rearranging the boundaries of a lot;
Dividing land into parts by agreement (other than a lease for a term, including renewal options, not exceeding 10 years, or an agreement for the exclusive use of part of the common property for a community titles scheme under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997) rendering different parts of a lot immediately available for separate disposition or separate occupation;
Creating an easement giving access to a lot from a constructed road.

Under the Planning Scheme, there are four levels of assessment:

Exempt Development	Development that does not require approval from Council and there are no codes or standards applied to the development. However, further approvals from State agencies may be required for the use/development.
Self Assessable	The development does not require a development approval but the proponent has a responsibility to ensure that the proposal complies with any applicable codes specified in Council's Planning Scheme, the Standard Building Regulation 1993, or other relevant legislation.
Code Assessable	The assessment of development against the applicable codes of the Planning Scheme. If the application complies with the applicable codes the application is likely to be approved. If there is substantial non-compliance with the applicable codes, particularly where the proposal does not meet the specific outcomes or desired environmental outcomes of the planning scheme, then the application may be refused.
Impact Assessable	The assessment of the environmental effects of a development having regard to a range of matters such as Council's Planning Scheme and any relevant State Planning Policy. An application subject to Impact Assessment must be publicly notified and allows a person/s to make a submission in relation to the proposal.

You can determine if a specific proposal triggers a development application by undertaking a development enquiry in Council's PD Online.

Forms

Application forms for all types of development are available from the Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation.

How to Prepare a Proposal Plan

A proposal plan is required for development applications for a material change of use or reconfiguring a lot. The type of plan varies depending on the nature of the proposed development (e.g. a material change of use application requires a site plan, floor plan and elevation plan of the proposed buildings; a reconfiguring a lot application requires a site plan only showing the reconfiguration of lot boundaries.)

The proposal plan is to be provided at an appropriate scale and is to show the following:

Layout and design of lots, road reserves, open space and easements. All lots should include areas and dimensions;
Contours, gully lines, areas of flood inundation and areas of proposed cut and fill;
Existing and future roads, open space and drainage linkages to adjoining sites; and
Existing services and improvements on the land.
All plans are to include a north point, date and reference number and name of the responsible person/company.

It may be a worthwhile exercise to engage the services of a consultant who specialises in town planning or surveying to assist in the preparation of a proposal plan and in the lodgement of a development application.

4 x A3 copies of the proposal plan(s) are required.

How to Prepare a Development Application

Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Obtain Information

Once you have selected a property and a land use, the next step is to gather all the necessary information to include in the application. This can range from property details to zoning information and levels of assessment.

If you require assistance, contact Council's Planning and Development Department on (07) 3810 6888.

Step 2: Prepare the Application

In preparing a development application, it may be a worthwhile exercise to engage the services of a consultant who specialises in town planning for a material change of use or surveying in the case of reconfiguring a lot. Applicants should provide supporting information with all applications, especially with more complex proposals. The correct application forms need to be completed and submitted to Council along with proposal plan(s). The ICC Application Checklist will assist in determining the information necessary for lodgement.

Council Officers assess the application against the provisions of the Ipswich Planning Scheme. It is necessary to address all of the relevant codes and policies to ensure that the development application is suitable. Each application is assessed on its individual merits.

For more complex applications, a pre-lodgement meeting with Council Officers is encouraged prior to lodging the application. To book a pre-lodgement meeting, contact Council's Planning and Development Department on (07) 3810 6888.

Step 3: Lodge the Development Application with Council

Applications are accepted in person or by post. Complete the ICC application checklist and submit to Council along with the application forms, the proposal plans and the applicable fee.

In Person	Ipswich City Council Administration Building Planning & Development Customer Service Counter Level 1, 45 Roderick Street, Ipswich
By Post	Ipswich City Council Development Branch PO Box 191 IPSWICH QLD 4305

Book a Pre-lodgement Meeting

rnrnrnDevelopment proponents are encouraged to discuss their intentions with Council prior to lodgement, especially for more complex applications. To book a pre-lodgement meeting, call (07) 3810 6888.

Contact Council

For development enquiries, contact Council during the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

In Person	Ipswich City Council Administration Building Planning & Development Customer Service Counter Level 1, 45 Roderick Street, Ipswich
Telephone	Customer Service Unit - (07) 3810 6888

Related Information

View Council's schedule of Fees & Charges
Visit the Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation website
Visit the Department of Natural Resources and Water website

Last Updated 30 Jun 2008 |

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