Development

Many developments need land use planning or 'development' approval. The introduction of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA) with its Integrated Development Assessment System (IDAS) provides the assessment framework. Council is responsible for the statutory function of development assessment, including administering the Redlands Planning Scheme (RPS) and the SPA.

Useful links

• Application Inquiry - DA Tracker 
  Visit PD Online to find the status of an existing application.
• Application Kits
  To apply for Material Change of Use for dual occupancy, multiple dwelling, small lot and SMBI dwelling.   
• Application Report Template [Word 190KB]
  Word Document template of material change of use/other development (building work/reconfiguration operational works).
• Assessment Criteria Templates - Codes 
  Word Document templates of zone codes, overlay codes, use codes, general codes and other development codes.
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) guidelines [PDF 677KB]
   View the Planning Scheme Policy 16 - Safer by Design
• Department of Local Government and Planning
  Download planning and building forms 
• Fees and charges 
  View Council fees and charges. 
• Planning Assessment Online Fee Calculator 
  The fee calculators may be used to determine lodgement fees for Material Change of Use (MCU), Reconfiguration of Lots (ROL) and Building Works assessable against the Planning Scheme (BW) applications.
• Redlands Development Forum
  Council and developers discuss sustainable development in the Redlands.  
• Smart eDA 
  The fastest and easiest way to prepare and lodge your development application.
• User guides 
  A series of guides to assist people on how to interpret the Redlands Planning Scheme and implement the IDAS. 

Development types assessed include:

• Material Change of Use (e.g. new shops, industry, multiple dwellings) 
• Reconfiguration of Land (e.g. subdividing land) 
• Building and Plumbing (e.g. new houses, water fixtures) 
• Operational Works (e.g. such as road construction, water infrastructure) 
• Prescribed Tidal Works (e.g. jetties, pontoons) 
• Building works assessable against the Planning Scheme (e.g. setback variations).

The information here is for general information only and is provided in good faith. Information for formal purposes such as property transactions or settlements should be obtained through Council's document search procedures. It is recommended that you seek advice and help from council staff. Before undertaking any development, please use the development information here and also discuss your intentions with Council. Council also offers a Pre-Lodgement service.