1.1 What can I do with my property? 4

1.2 How is my property zoned? 4

1.3 When is development consent required?

1.4 What is Exempt Development? 5

1.5 What is a Complying Development?

1.6 Is Council consent required for demolition?

1.7 Can I subdivide my property? 6

1.8 Can I have more than one dwelling on my property?

1.9 Can I have a Granny Flat? 6

SECTION 2:  BUSINESS IN WARRINGAH

2.1 Does the business already have a consent?

2.2 Is my proposed business different from the one Council has consented to?

2.3 Do I need consent to operate the business?

2.4 Which consent will I require for my business?

2.5 What if I need to undertake building works associated with the business (e.g. Shop Fitouts)?

2.6 What if I need to erect a sign to advertise my business?

2.7 Do I need consent for a home business?

2.8 What requirements are there for childcare centres?

2.9 What requirements are there for food premises?

2.10 What requirements are there for businesses such as beauty salons, tattoo parlour and hairdressers?

SECTION 3:  SUBMITTING A DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

3.1 What should I do before lodging my Development Application?

3.2 What is a Pre-Lodgement Meeting?

3.3 How do I lodge a Development Application?

3.4 What information does the Council need when I submit my Development Application?

3.5 Who can lodge my Development Application?

3.6 How long will it take to assess the Development Application?

3.7 Who will look after my Development Application?

3.8 How can I check the progress of my Development Application?

3.9 What fees are payable for lodging a Development Application?

3.10 Will my application be publicly notified?

3.11 How will I know the outcome of the Development Application?

3.12 What should I do if my Development Application is refused?

3.13 What if I want to change my Development Consent?

3.14 How do I lodge an Application to Modify a Consent (Section 96)

SECTION 4:  THE STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

4.1 What is a Statement of Environmental Effects?

4.2 What information should I include in my statement?

4.3 How do I prepare my statement?

4.4 What should I do if my development does not comply with planning controls?

4.5 Do I need to provide specialist advice in my statement?

SECTION 5:  THE INDEPENDENT HEARING AND ASSESSMENT PANEL (IHAP)

5.1 What is the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel?

5.2 Why do we have an Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel?

5.3 When was the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel set up?

5.4 What Development Applications do the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel consider?

5.5 Can I contact the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel?

5.6 When does the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel meet?

5.7 What happens at an Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel meeting?

5.8 Are Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel agenda items advertised?

5.9 Can I address an Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel meeting?

5.10 When is the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel recommendation made public?

5.11 How can I get a copy of the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel recommendation?

5.12 How do I get more information on the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel?

SECTION 6:  AFTER YOUR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION IS APPROVED

6.1 What happens after you receive Development Consent?

6.2 What is a Private Accredited Certifier?

6.3 What fees are payable – After Consent?

6.4 What is a long service levy?

6.5 What is a Construction Certificate?

6.6 How do I obtain a Construction Certificate?

6.7 What happens after my Construction Certificate is issued?

6.8 What is a Principal Certifying Authority?

6.9 How do I nominate a Principal Certifying Authority?

6.10 How many inspections will I need?

6.11 How do I book an inspection?

6.12 When can I begin work?

6.13 What if I build something different to my consent?

6.14 How do I modify consent plans?

6.15 What happens after construction is complete?

Flowchart Two: After Consent Process