Thank you for your Same Day Approval application.

To qualify for the Same Day Approval process, your application is required to meet the criteria outlined below. Please note that the application needs to be lodged and considered ‘properly made’ (i.e. include all the relevant documentation and fees paid) prior to 1.00pm for your application to be decided on the day of lodgement.

Should the application be received after 1.00pm, assessment of the application will proceed to the next business day. If you have any further questions regarding the Same Day Approval process, please visit Council's webpage or call 13 48 10 to speak with the Planning and Development Department.

* Please note that if your application does not meet any of the eligibility criteria, your application can not be assessed through the Same Day Approval process.

Same Day Approval Application Eligibility Criteria

What Type of Application are you Lodging *
The proposal involves a building/structure located up to 3m from the secondary road frontage.
Editor’s note – secondary road frontage is the property boundary adjoining a road and is not the primary road frontage. The primary road frontage is recognised as the street address of the development site.
 *
Application is for a Dwelling, Dual Occupancy or structure ancillary to a Dwelling or Dual occupancy, such as a shed, carport, or patio. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The site is located in one of the following zones;
  • Low density residential,
  • Medium density residential
  • High density residential
  • Rural residential                                                                                                                                                         Dwelling House and ancillary structure applications only.
     Dual Occupancy application are not eligible for same day approval
  • Emerging communities  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The site is not identified as contained within an Overlay that triggers assessment for a Dwelling, Dual Occupancy or Building Work - for example:

  • Airport Environs - Any Material Change of Use above the 20 ANEF contour shown on overlay Map OM-01.4 
  • Coastal Environment - Material Change of Use or Building work involving the lowering of floor levels or enclosure of a ground floor storey on an existing Dwelling house or Dual occupancy
  • Cultural Heritage - Material Change of Use or Building Work
  • Flood hazard (High and Medium) - Material Change of Use or Building Work involving the lowering of floor levels or enclosure of a ground floor storey
  • Landslide hazard (High and Potential debris or slope greater than 23 degrees) - Material Change of Use
  • Water resource catchment overlay - Material Change of Use
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Is the proposal free of any primary road frotage encroachments. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The total length of all structures within the setback is less than 9m in length. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is not more than 4.5m high. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is clear of services and/or infrastructure.  *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is not located within an easement. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure does not require an access which could impact on stormwater, street trees or public/private infrastructure. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The development site is not subject to a Building Envelope. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The site will not exceed 60% site cover subject to the proposed building/structure. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is clear of the 9m x 9m corner truncation. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure involves a side or rear boundary encroachment where the boundary is shared by a non-residential parcel of land.  *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Application is for a Dwelling, Dual Occupancy or structure ancillary to a Dwelling or Dual occupancy, such as a shed, carport, or patio. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The site is located in one of the following zones;

  • Low density residential,
  • Medium density residential
  • High density residential
  • Rural residential                                                                                                                                                         Dwelling House and ancillary structure applications only.
     Dual Occupancy application are not eligible for same day approval
  • Emerging communities  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The site is not located in an Overlay that triggers assessment for a Dwelling, Dual Occupancy or Building Work

  • Airport Environs - Any Material Change of Use above the 20 ANEF contour shown on overlay Map OM-01.4 
  • Coastal Environment - Material Change of Use or Building work involving the lowering of floor levels or enclosure of a ground floor storey on an existing Dwelling house or Dual occupancy
  • Cultural Heritage - Material Change of Use or Building Work
  • Flood hazard (High and Medium) - Material Change of Use or Building Work involving the lowering of floor levels or enclosure of a ground floor storey
  • Landslide hazard (High and Potential debris or slope greater than 23 degrees) - Material Change of Use
  • Water resource catchment overlay - Material Change of Use
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed ancillary structure to a Dwelling or Dual occupancy is less than 4.5m in height. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is clear of services and/or infrastructure. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is not located within an easement. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure (including any gates, fences, gutters, etc) is wholly located within the lot *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Any part of the proposed building/structure located within 750mm of the side boundary is maintenance-free such as unpainted or untreated masonry or prefinished steel sheeting. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The development site is not subject to a Building Envelope. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure does not result in 50% of the site being roofed with impervious materials. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Any part of the proposed building/structure located within the nominated side or rear setback does not exceed 50% of the total length of the boundary. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Does the Dwelling/Dual Occupancy encroach into either the front, side or rear setback. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Are the Dwelling/Dual Occupancy eaves setback a minimum of 3m from any secondary road frontage. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Is the only encroaching portion of the Dwelling/Dual Occupancy the eaves. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Are the eaves no more than 600mm in width. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Does the Dwelling/Dual Occupancy and any proposed ancillary structures remain under 60% site coverage. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

A new Dwelling/Dual Occupancy is considered a Material Change of Use (MCU) on a vacant lot.
As such, is the site located outside one of the following Overlay triggers for a Dwelling/Dual Occupancy.

  • Airport Environs - Any Material Change of Use above the 20 ANEF contour shown on overlay Map OM-01.4 
  • Coastal Environment - Material Change of Use or Building work involving the lowering of floor levels or enclosure of a ground floor storey on an existing Dwelling house or Dual occupancy
  • Cultural Heritage - Material Change of Use or Building Work
  • Flood hazard (High and Medium) - Material Change of Use or Building Work involving the lowering of floor levels or enclosure of a ground floor storey
  • Landslide hazard (High and Potential debris or slope greater than 23 degrees) - Material Change of Use
  • Water resource catchment overlay - Material Change of Use
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure (including the eaves) is located at least 1.5m from any services and/or any infrastructure. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Is the proposed building/structure (including the eaves) located outside of an easement. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Is the proposed access to the site, within the road reserve, free of all stormwater infrastructure, street trees and public infrastructure. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

If there is a Developer Covenant over the premises relating to the setbacks, have you undertaken discussions with them regarding any non-compliant provisions. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The site is located in one of the following zones;

  • Low density residential,
  • Medium density residential
  • High density residential
  • Rural residential                                                                                                                                                         l
  • Emerging communities  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposal involves a shade sail located within the nominated road frontage boundary setback. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

There are no existing shade sails within the nominated road frontage boundary setback. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed shade sail is located over an existing driveway or pool. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is clear of the 9m x 9m corner truncation for corner lots. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed shade sail is no more than 6m x 6m. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed shade sail is not more than 3.5m high. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed shade sail is located at least 1.5m from any services and/or any infrastructure. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed shade sail is located outside of an easement. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed access to the site is free of all impacts to stormwater, street trees and public infrastructure. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposal only involves a non-habitable Class 10a Structure within the side or rear setbacks. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The site is located in one of the following zones;

  • Low density residential,
  • Medium density residential
  • High density residential                                                                                                                                                    
  • Emerging communities  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The combined length of all encroachments (including existing) within the side or rear setback does not exceed 9m. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposal is no higher than 3.5m at the boundary, increasing in height comparatively to the encroachment to the setback (Figure 1 & 2).
E.g. A shed that encroaches 100mm into the required setback is no higher than 3600mm.
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Any part of the proposed building/structure located within 750mm of the side boundary is maintenance-free such as unpainted or untreated masonary or prefinished steel sheeting. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Does the proposal require a fire seperation wall under Volume Two of the National Construction Code. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Any wall facing an adjoining lot is free of windows. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is clear of the 9m x 9m corner truncation for corner lots. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is located at least 1.5m from any services and/or any infrastructure. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed structure is located outside of an easement. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed access to the site is free of all impacts to stormwater, street trees and public infrastructure. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The dwelling or structure involves site cover exceeding 50% of the lot area. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposal involves a maximum area covered by all buildings and structures roofed with impervious materials, that does not exceed 60% of the lot area.
Please Note: Area means for enclosed spaces, the area including the outside wall; and for unenclosed spaces, the area is measured along a line 600mm in from the perimeter of the roof.
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The site is located in one of the following zones;

  • Low density residential,
  • Medium density residential
  • High density residential
  • Rural residential                                                                                                                                                    
  • Emerging communities  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is located at least 1.5m from any services and/or any infrastructure. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed dwelling or structure is not within an easement. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The development site is not subject to a Covenant. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposal involves a screen, fence, wall or retaining wall located within side and/or rear boundary setbacks. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The site is located in one of the following zones;

  • Low density residential,
  • Medium density residential
  • High density residential
  • Rural residential                                                                                                                                                    
  • Emerging communities  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed screen, fence, wall or retaining wall exceeds 2m in height but does not exceed 2.2m in height measured from the natural ground level.
Please Note: Height is measured in combination if including a retaining wall.
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Where the proposal involves a screen, fence, wall or retaining wall is located within the nominated side and/or rear boundary setbacks, the proposed structure is not located within 1m of an adjoining dwelling. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is not located within an easement. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The development site is not subject to a Covenant. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposal involves a habitable room of a building/structure located up to 4.5m and garage located at least 6m from the primary road frontage. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

Application is for a dwelling, dual occupancy or porch/portico structure anxillary to a dwelling or dual occupancy. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The site is located in one of the following zones;

  • Low density residential,
  • Medium density residential
  • High density residential                                                                                                                                             
  • Emerging communities  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The site is not located in an Overlay that triggers assessment for a Dwelling, Dual Occupancy or Building Work.

  • Airport Environs - Any Material Change of Use above the 20 ANEF contour shown on overlay Map OM-01.4 
  • Coastal Environment - Material Change of Use or Building work involving the lowering of floor levels or enclosure of a ground floor storey on an existing Dwelling house or Dual occupancy
  • Cultural Heritage - Material Change of Use or Building Work
  • Flood hazard (High and Medium) - Material Change of Use or Building Work involving the lowering of floor levels or enclosure of a ground floor storey
  • Landslide hazard (High and Potential debris or slope greater than 23 degrees) - Material Change of Use
  • Water resource catchment overlay - Material Change of Use
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is located at least 1.5m from any services and/or any infrastructure. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is not located within an easement. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure does not require an access which could impact on stormwater, street trees or public/private infrastructure. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The development site is not subject to a Building Envelope or Developer Covenant. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure does not result in 60% of the site being roofed with impervious materials. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application

The proposed building/structure is clear of the 9m x 9m corner truncation. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Same Day Approval Process, please click the following link to lodge via the Referral Agency Response Process Referral Agency Response Application