This form is only for the use of Fast Track Development Approval consultants accredited by Townsville City Council, as listed on Council's Webpage.

Council aims to resolve this application within 5 business days. Council will issue a decision notice following completion of assessment.

If at any point this form does not allow you to continue, this indicates that your application has been found to not meet the requirements for a Fast Track Development Approval application. It will therefore be subject to the standard timeframes and procedures under the Development Assessment Rules and can be lodged by email to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au.

If you have any further questions regarding the Fast Track Development Approval process, please visit Council's Webpage or call 13 48 10 to speak with the Planning and Development Department.

Fast Track Development Approval Application Eligibility Criteria

Is Your Development Application for a Code Assessable Use? *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

What Type of Application are you Lodging? *
Please Select the Proposed Use Type. *
Please Select the Proposed Use Type. *
Please Select the Proposed Use Type. *
Please Select the Proposed Use Type. *
The proposed work is within the Character Residential Zone
 *
The table of assessment identifies the proposal as code assessable. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed work retains all existing street trees (if any exist) and is clear of all services. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The report identifies the following;
  • The type of assessable building works (a, b, c, d or e) as according to Table 5.7.1
  • The precinct map in which the premises is located
  • Whether the residential or non-residential building is identified by Schedule 6 as a Character Contributing Property
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposal complies with the Character Residential Zone Code and the relevant Precinct outcomes. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

Advice has been obtained from Council regarding this proposal or a pre-lodgement meeting has been held. *
The application requires referral to a Concurrence or Advice Agency.
Advice Note: If the application refers State or Advice Agency Referral, Council will issue a confirmation notice within two (2) business days. Upon receipt of response, you must waive your appeal rights for Council to proceed to issue a decision notice.

 *

The site plan includes the following:

  • The correct layout, including a North point 
  • Site dimensions, including distances to boundaries
  • To-scale measurements
  • Road frontages of the property, including the name of the road
  • Any existing or proposed easements on the lot and their function
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The following information is included with this submission:

  • Completed DA Form 2 (Current) 
  • Owner's Consent
  • Relevant Plans
  • Plan Right Report in Microsoft Word format, including conditions and signature of report author
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The site is located in the Principal centre zone. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposal is located within an existing building and does not involve more than minor building work. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The development complies with all the applicable AOs of the Principal centre zone, with the exception of AO4 (private open space). *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The application requires referral to a Concurrence or Advice Agency.
Advice Note: If the application refers State or Advice Agency Referral, Council will issue a confirmation notice within two (2) business days. Upon receipt of response, you must waive your appeal rights for Council to proceed to issue a decision notice. *

The site plan includes the following;

  • The correct layout, including a North point
  • Site dimensions, including distances to boundaries
  • To-scale measurements
  • Road Frontages of the property, including the name of the road
  • Any existing or proposed easements on the lot and their function  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The following information is included with this submission;

  • Completed DA Form 1 (Current)
  • Owners Consent
  • Relevant Plans
  • Plan Right Report in Microsoft Word format, including conditions and signature of report author
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed development meets the use definition of "Outdoor Sales" as per Schedule 1 of the Townsville City Plan. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The property is located within the Low Impact Industry Zone. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

Any development located within the Low Impact Industry Zone is serviced by reticulated water and sewer system. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed development is located outside high flood hazard and high bushfire hazard areas.  *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed development is located outside the Coastal Environment Overlay (OM-03.1 or OM-03.3). *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed building footprint is located outside of the medium flood overlay. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

Parking spaces associated with the development are located outside of the high flood overlay (Refer OM-06.1 or OM-06.2). *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The application requires referral to a Concurrence or Advice Agency.
Advice Note: If the application refers State or Advice Agency Referral, Council will issue a confirmation notice within two (2) business days. Upon receipt of response, you must waive your appeal rights for Council to proceed to issue a decision notice. *

The site plan includes the following;

  • The correct layout, including a North point
  • Site dimensions, including distances to boundaries
  • To-scale measurements
  • Road frontages of the property, including the name of the road
  • Any existing or proposed easements on the lot and their function  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The following information is included with this submission;

  • Completed DA Form 1 (Current) 
  • Owner's Consent
  • Relevant Plans
  • Plan Right Report in Microsoft Word format, including conditions and signature of report author
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed Telecommunications facility involves works other than the installation of aerial cabling for broadband purposes. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed Telecommunications facility located in one of the following zones or precincts;

  • District centre zone
  • Major centre zone
  • Principle centre (CBD) zone
  • Mixed use zone
  • Domain Central precinct (specialised centre zone)
  • Sport and recreation zone
  • Environmental management and conservation zone
  • Low impact industry zone
  • Rural zone
  • Emerging communities zone  
  • Medium impact industry
  • High impact industry  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposal complies with the relevant outcomes of zone code. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed Telecommunications Facility is located outside of the following hazard areas;

  • Bushfire hazard overlay
  • Coastal environment overlay
  • Flood hazard overlay
  • Landslide hazard overlay
  • Natural assets overlay  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The application requires referral to a Concurrence or Advice Agency.
Advice Note: If the application refers State or Advice Agency Referral, Council will issue a confirmation notice within two (2) business days. Upon receipt of response, you must waive your appeal rights for Council to proceed to issue a decision notice. *

The site plan includes the following;

  • The correct layout, including a North point
  • Site dimensions, including distances to boundaries
  • To-scale measurements
  • Road frontages of the property, including the name of the road
  • Any existing or proposed easements on the lot and their function  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The following information is included with this submission;

  • Completed DA Form 1 (Current) 
  • Owner's Consent
  • Relevant Plans
  • Plan Right Report in Microsoft Word format, including conditions and signature of report author
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed development is located within the following zone;

  • Low impact industry
  • Medium impact industry
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed development is categorised as accepted development subject to requirements within the Townsville City Plan table of assessment. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed development is compliant with all outcomes of the zone code, other than;

  • Building setbacks (4m from boundary, where no adjoining buildings)
  • Landscaping (2m along any road or street frontage)
  • Ancillary office uses (up to 10% of GFA)
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed development complies with all outcomes of the relevant development and overlay codes. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The application requires referral to a Concurrence or Advice Agency.
Advice Note: If the application refers State or Advice Agency Referral, Council will issue a confirmation notice within two (2) business days. Upon receipt of response, you must waive your appeal rights for Council to proceed to issue a decision notice. *

The site plan includes the following;

  • The correct layout, including a North point
  • Site dimensions, including distances to boundaries
  • To-scale measurements
  • Road frontages of the property, including the name of the road
  • Any existing or proposed easements on the lot and their function  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The following information is included with this submission;

  • Completed DA Form 1 (Current) 
  • Owner's Consent
  • Relevant Plans
  • Plan Right Report in Microsoft Word format, including conditions and signature of report author
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The application is for an easement, a lease, boundary realignment or reconfiguration of less than five (5) lots. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

Each lot within the proposed reconfiguration meets the required minimum lot size and dimensions for the zone identified in the Townsville City Plan. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

Any development located within an industrial zone is serviced by reticulated water and sewer system. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

Each lot will connect to existing sewer and water mains and does not require extensions or upgrades to public assets external to the development site. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

Each lot can drain to a lawful point of discharge without affecting the adjoining properties. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed development is located outside high flood hazard and high bushfire hazard areas.
Please Note: If the development is located within a medium bushfire hazard area, the application must include a bushfire hazard assessment. This assessment should be prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced individual, for example, someone with tertiary qualifications in bushfire management or hazard assessment.
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed development is located outside of the following hazard areas;

  • Coastal environment overlay
  • Landslide hazard overlay
  • Natural assets overlay
  • Water resource catchment overlay
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

If the proposed lot is affected by medium flood hazard overlay, can the new lots contain building envelopes outside of the medium flood overlay in accordance with AO4.5 of the flood hazard overlay code? *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The application requires referral to a Concurrence or Advice Agency.
Advice Note: If the application refers State or Advice Agency Referral, Council will issue a confirmation notice within two (2) business days. Upon receipt of response, you must waive your appeal rights for Council to proceed to issue a decision notice. *

The site plan includes the following;

  • The correct layout, including a North point
  • Site dimensions, including distances to boundaries
  • To-scale measurements
  • Road frontages of the property, including the name of the road
  • Any existing or proposed easements on the lot and their function  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The following information is included with this submission;

  • Completed DA Form 1 (Current) 
  • Owner's Consent
  • Relevant Plans
  • Plan Right Report in Microsoft Word format, including conditions and signature of report author
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed advertising device is identified within the tables of assessment as code assessable. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The development site is located outside a residential zone. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed sign is classified as the following;

  • Low Impact Advertising Device
  • Medium Impact Advertising Device
  • High Impact Advertising Device
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The development proposal does not involve a digital sign, as defined under the Townsville City Plan. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposed advertising device maintains required clearances from existing Council infrastructure. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The application requires referral to a Concurrence or Advice Agency.
Advice Note: If the application refers State or Advice Agency Referral, Council will issue a confirmation notice within two (2) business days. Upon receipt of response, you must waive your appeal rights for Council to proceed to issue a decision notice. *

The site plan includes the following;

  • The correct layout, including a North point
  • Site dimensions, including distances to boundaries
  • To-scale measurements
  • Road frontages of the property, including the name of the road
  • Any existing or proposed easements on the lot and their function  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The following information is included with this submission;

  • Completed DA Form 1 (Current) 
  • Owner's Consent
  • Relevant Plans
  • Plan Right Report in Microsoft Word format, including conditions and signature of report author
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The proposal is for bulk earthworks only on freehold land. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The works area is less than 2,500m2. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The works area is not located within an easement. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The works area is above 5m AHD. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The cost of works does not exceed $150,000.00 excluding GST.
Advice Note: If works exceed $150,000.00 receipt of QLeave is provided. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The works area is not within medium or high flood hazard area. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The works area is not within the coastal environment, natural assets and landslide hazard areas. *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The application requires referral to a Concurrence or Advice Agency.
Advice Note: If the application refers State or Advice Agency Referral, Council will issue a confirmation notice within two (2) business days. Upon receipt of response, you must waive your appeal rights for Council to proceed to issue a decision notice. *

The site plan includes the following;

  • The correct layout, including a North point
  • Site dimensions, including distances to boundaries
  • To-scale measurements
  • Road frontages of the property, including the name of the road
  • Any existing or proposed easements on the lot and their function  
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

The following information is included with this submission;

  • Completed DA Form 1 (Current) 
  • Owner's Consent
  • RPEQ-certified plans documenting the proposed works
  • Itemised, RPEQ-certified estimate of costs for the proposed works
  • Relevant Plans
  • Plan Right Report in Microsoft Word format, including conditions and signature of report author
 *

Unfortunately, your application does not qualify for the Fast Track Development Approval Process, please email your application through to developmentassessment@townsville.qld.gov.au to be assessed through the standard process.

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Submission Checklist

The following submission checklist has been created to ensure that we can quickly assess your application. Please ensure that all the required information has been provided with your lodgement to ensure you meet the Fast Track Development Approval requirements.
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