There are 4 x steps in getting a planning permit:

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1. ​​Deciding if you NEED a planning permit, and for what.

2. Locating the assessment criteria and getting all the information needed to satisfy these criteria.

3. Preparing and lodging a 'complete' planning permit application.

4. Post-lodgement​.​

 

​​aup town planning's focus is on getting through all 4 steps as soon as and for as little cost - and for as little frustration on the developer's part - as possible without compromising on the quality of the services we provide.

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First, this means figuring out if, and for what a planning permit is needed for, then if its 'code' or 'impact' assessable.

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​​85% of developments which a permit is needed for are 'code' assessable - which means you're almost guaranteed to get a permit if you satisfy the code/s.

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Its only for the ~15% of other (impact assessable) developments that Council really has any say - BUT in placed like the Sunshine Coast they usually refuse it unless you know who to construct valid and compelling arguments, as to why they should approve it. 

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​This is not a task for an inexperienced town planner, or one used to code assessable development applications.

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Our inter-state experience has taught us how to do the research and make compelling arguments in support of developments, which on their faces don't comply with zones and other planning scheme controls - but end up getting approved.

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​​Now, learn more about the 4 steps involved in getting planning permits (below) - and how aup town planning excels in getting all types of permits for all types of development applications - for less cost and in less time.

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