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When the pre-lodgement option is likely to be used
The pre-lodgement process
When the pre-lodgement option is likely to be used
Historically, applicants with large or complex proposals have held informal discussions with referral bodies during the final stages of the preparation of development applications to try and ensure that various elements are addressed.
The Development Act 1993 has been amended to enable applicants to enter into formal discussions with referral bodies prior to lodging an application. These discussions may result in a formal agreement between the parties, known as a pre-lodgement agreement.
The agreement must be lodged with the development application within three months of the agreement being signed.
Examples of complex developments that might use this type of formal agreement include:
- townships or an urban areas that are within 100 metres of the coast
- commercial forests
- wind farms.
Examples of referral bodies involved in these discussions include:
- Environmental Protection Authority
- Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.
The circumstances when a referral is required are set out under the Development Regulations 2008 under Schedule 8.
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The pre-lodgement process
A Pre lodgement agreement request form (Word 66KB) needs to be filled out with details including:
- the proposed development and its location
- the commencement date of formal discussions.
When lodging the form, the appropriate plans and other detailed information needs to be supplied so that the referral body can quickly determine whether or not to enter into formal discussions about a potential agreement.
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More information
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Guide to pre lodgement agreements (PDF 576KB)