Application Determinations
Notices of Determination consenting to development are published on Council's website here.
Determination outcomes
Following the complete and proper consideration of your application, a determination will be made. There are three possible outcomes for a Development Application (DA):
- Development consent – granted, with conditions
- DA refusal – with reasons
- Deferred commencement consent – a consent not operating until one or more important matters are resolved. This is not a common outcome.
If consent is granted for your project, you'll obtain a development consent, also referred to as a Notice of Determination (NoD). Your development consent will outline any conditions that must be addressed prior, during and upon completion of construction works, or prior to use commencing. You may also have to obtain a number of other certificates or approvals, so read your consent carefully.
The DA is valid for a period of up to five years, in which time works must commence or the consent lapses. Once the development has commenced, the consent cannot lapse.
Why conditions are important
Your development consent is a legal document and is extremely important – you must build according to the conditions and approved Pans, to avoid possible penalties or having to take costly rectification measures.
As owners, you should carefully read and discuss these conditions with your certification and building team members, as the conditions may modify the proposal you submitted.
What if consent is refused?
If the Council is not in a position to support your proposal, development consent will not be granted. If this occurs, the assessment officer will then contact you to discuss issues and explain Council's position and the reasons for refusal.
You will be sent a formal Notice of Determination advising whether your development application has been approved or refused.