Fast Track

Ipswich City Council has implemented a fast track development application process providing opportunity for an approval timeframe of up to 5 business days in certain instances.

Qualifying development applications which may fall under the new assessment timeframes include those which:

  • are decision ready;
  • are properly made applications;
  • are code assessable only;
  • do not have any statutory referral requirements;
  • are not subject to significant development constraints; and
  • do not necessitate the request for, or lodgement of, further information.

Minor forms of development include the following:

  • access easements;
  • boundary realignments;
  • dual occupancies;
  • multiple residential uses up to ten units;
  • dwelling house uses;
  • residential reconfigurations up to ten lots;
  • building works assessable against the planning scheme;
  • operational work for advertising devices;
  • extensions to relevant periods; and
  • minor change application to a fast track approval,

No special requirements exist for applicants to lodge a potential fast track application. All applications will be accepted using the existing lodgement methods via, electronic lodgement submission, in person lodgements or mailed lodgements. Council will automatically determine whether an application qualifies for fast track assessment upon its receipt.

Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate that no state agency referrals are triggered for their application by including the necessary referrals checklists and ensure all relevant information addressing development constraints has been provided.

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