Palerang Council Development Application checklist

1. Upon completion, this document may be published on Council's website in accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
Checklist – Dwelling,
Unsewered
Copies Applicant
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Staff
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Council strongly advises applicants make an appointment to meet with a planning
officer when lodging their development application.
Please phone Customer Service on 1300 735 025 or (02) 6238 8111 to arrange.
Applicants Contact Details
o Include details of access for property, including key and signage
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CHECK
POSTAL
ADDRESS
DA form
o Details of the property, including Lot & DP, Street/Rural Address
o Proposal description and estimated cost of development
o Statement of Environmental Effects completed
o All owners to sign. If company, Director to sign / Company seal
Political Donations and Gifts Disclosure Statement (if yes)
o Required under s. 147(5) of the EP&A Act, 1979 – see item 9 on the
Development Application form
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For approvals under the Local Government Act
o For unsewered areas – Complete SepticSafe Local Approval
Application Form for on-site sewage management and include a Site
and Soil Assessment Report (GEOTEC) by an accredited consultant
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Solid fuel heater (if required)
o Complete Section 68 Local Approval Application Form – install a
domestic oil or solid fuel heater
o Details of heater being installed and evidence it complies Australian
Standard (brochure acceptable with specific heater unit marked)
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Plans – A3 or A4 Only
o Copies must be of a high standard and scale 1:100 or 1:200
o BASIX commitments must be indicated on plans
o Indicate revised plan editions (if any) by date and number
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Site plan
o Setbacks from all property boundaries (distance in metres);
o Building envelope, if applicable
o Location and size of septic tank & trenches / (EDA for AWTS)
o Indicate all existing structures, including proposed development;
o Indicate existing or proposed driveways / tracks;
o Proposed cut and fill and vegetation to be retained and removed;
o Location of rainwater tank/s to be indicated on site plan
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Application number
CSO initials

2. Elevation Plans of all sides, including
o Ceiling heights and Roof pitch
o New or second-hand materials to be indicated
o Doors and windows - locations and sizes
o Stormwater downpipes, guttering, chimneys, exhaust vents, etc
o Colour samples for external surfaces
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Floor Plans, including
o Internal layout , including a description of intended rooms
o Dimensions and Finished floor levels
o For solid fuel heater – location of unit, including clearances and
specifications to comply with AS-2918
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FOR WORKS, VALUED AT $50,000 AND OVER
Valid BASIX Certificate – Must be Less than 3 months old
o BASIX commitments identified on plans (see certificate for details)
www.basix.nsw.gov.au
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FOR BUSHFIRE PRONE AREAS
o Bushfire assessment report: NSW RFS booklet
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FOR CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE
Section plans
o Section name / room name
o Type of construction
o Location of the section in relation to the building
Engineering / building specifications
o Wind speed ratings and footing / soil classifications
o Steel-framed buildings to be certified by a registered engineer
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PAYMENT OF FEES IS REQUIRED ON LODGEMENT OF APPLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT COUNCIL
TO OBTAIN A QUOTE
OFFICE USE ONLY
CSO to provide the following: (Please tick)
 Bushfire prone areas  Deposited plan (DP)  Owner’s contact details Details of any previous
approvals
 Adjoining owners  Aerial map  Biodiversity map