A submission is a written comment about a development application made by any interested member of the community (e.g. individual, group or organisation). It may object to all or part of the development, or support all or part of the application. A submission may be made in relation to either the impact assessable parts of a development application, or the code assessable parts. Submissions are a public document and will be published in full.
Grounds for a submission must focus on planning issues including:
- consistency with the planning scheme
- development problems e.g. traffic, parking, drainage, etc.
- impacts on surrounding land use e.g. noise, dust, etc.
Submission requirements must be met for it to be considered. A properly made submisssion must be:
- signed by each person making the submission (submission-makers)
- received during the notification period identified in the public notice
- state the name and residential or business address of all submission-makers
- state the grounds
- state the facts and circumstances relied on to support the grounds
- state one postal or electronic address for service relating to the submission for all submission-makers.
Grounds for a submission must focus on planning issues including:
- consistency with the planning scheme
- development problems e.g. traffic, parking, drainage, etc.
- impacts on surrounding land use e.g. noise, dust, etc.
Submissions must be made in writing:
- by our online form (available during public notification periods)
- by email
- by posting to PO Box 573, Atherton 4883
- in person at any customer service centre.
Submissions are not confidential and will be made available to the general public. Your name and address will also be published in the appendix of the decision notice.
It may be several months before we make a decision about the development application. Timing of the decision depends on statutory timeframes and if the developer enters into negotiations. You can withdraw your submission at any time before a decision is made.
If you have made a properly made submission, a copy of the final decision will be sent to the principal submiter and you may have appeal rights if you disagree. You should seek advice from a qualified professional or review the relevant legislation before appealing.