ADVERTISING A PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATION

When an application is lodged, the Statutory Planning unit determines if notice will be given to adjoining land owners/occupiers or any other affected person, and how the notice will be given. This procedure is known in planning terms as advertising.

If the planning scheme specifically states that advertising is not required, or if Council is satisfied that the application will not have a negative impact or cause material detriment to any person, then the application will not be advertised.

If formal advertising is required, Council will issue a written direction to the applicant to advertise the planning application. This can be expected within a reasonable time after that application is lodged, once all the required information is provided. The advertising period is at least 14 days.

Neighbours are usually notified of the permit application by letter. A notice may also be required to be displayed on the site or in The Courier.

Any comments received are called submissions, and these should be lodged with Council during the advertising period. Council will then consider all submissions when making a decision about the application. Submissions that oppose a proposal are known as objections.

Most submissions are objections, and they may lead to changes being made to the proposal before Council makes its final decision. Submissions can also be made in favour of a proposal.

Advertising must be carried out exactly in accordance with Council's direction and the 14 day time frame must be strictly observed. You may be directed to place a sign on the street frontage of the land for 14 days. This is usually required if Council considers that persons other than the immediate neighbours might be affected by the proposal. Council will provide the completed sign. You will need to make the sign weatherproof and ensure that it is displayed in accordance with Council's requirements. The application won't be processed further until the advertising has been completed to Council's satisfaction.