Express Development Application updates
We have updated the Express DA guidelines following feedback from applicants and members of the public.
For further information please refer to Express development – application guidelines.
Applicant Guidelines changes
Key changes to the Applicant Guidelines include:
- clarity when a Flood conveyance check request can be made
- table informing applicants of the letter types issued as part of the pre-submission review
- confirming the 10-15 business day range commences once the application is properly made, not lodged.
Changes to the Applicant Guidelines exclusions
Key changes to the exclusions within the Applicant Guidelines include:
- clarity when exclusions related to each overlay are actually applicable
- updates to the Koala mapping habitat exclusion
- several amendments to the Environmental significance overlay code exclusions
- removal of the Industry, community, infrastructure and agriculture land interface area overlay exclusion
- alteration to the Extractive resources overlay exclusions so industrial applications are not implicated unnecessarily
- changes to the existing lawful point of discharge exclusion
- notes informing when certain exclusions within the Transport code and Coastal erosion hazard overlay code are applicable.
Where to find the updates
The update can be found in the Express development – applicant guidelines, which have now commenced.
