Development application process

Council assesses development applications under the Planning Act 2016, which provides the overarching framework for planning and development in Queensland.

The information below outlines the application assessment process, including our pre-lodgement services, how to lodge a development application, and what happens after you have lodged your application.

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Do I need planning approval?

How to know if you need planning approval, the types of applications and approvals available

How Council assesses development applications

How Council assesses development applications under the Planning Act 2016

Our pre-lodgement services

Our pre-lodgement services can give you advice before you lodge your development application

Lodging your application

Various options for lodging your development application

Other required information

Additional information you may need to provide as part of your development application

After you lodge your application

Steps you may need to take after you lodge your application, including changing your application and extending your approval period

Development assessment fees

See the various fees and chares that apply to development

Do I need Operational Works approval?

How to know if you need operational works approval and the types of applications and approvals available

Out of hours construction approval

Apply to Council for an out of hours construction approval