This self-assessment survey/questionnaire outlines the planning requirements for ‘Business’, including when a Development Application is required, the applicable development standards, and the information needed to lodge an application.
Before proceeding, here are the potential definitions that your business could fit under, and this will influence the requirements needed when going for your development application.
"Home business" means a business, service or profession carried out in a dwelling or on land around a dwelling by an occupier of the dwelling which –
"Rural home business" means a dwelling or land around a dwelling used by an occupier of the dwelling to carry out a business, service or occupation if the carrying out of the business, service or occupation —
Similar to applying for a business licence without providing the necessary registration documents, a Development Application cannot be properly assessed without the required plans and supporting information. Please collect all the relevant plans and supporting documentation for preliminary review.
Once received, the City will be able to advise whether the proposal is ready for lodgement or if any additional information is required.
However, please proceed with the self-assessment as it can guide and assist you if you’re unsure on what documents to provide.
Lodging a Development Application without all required supporting information is similar to submitting a job application with a strong résumé but without references or qualifications. While much of the information is available, the assessment cannot be completed until the remaining documents have been provided.
Once these documents have been received, the City will be in a position to proceed with the application.
Thank you for providing the required plans and supporting documentation for the proposed Development Application.
Based on the information submitted, the documentation appears sufficient for the application to be lodged and formally assessed by the City. Please note that the City's acceptance of the application for lodgement does not guarantee approval.
Further information may be requested during the assessment process if required; however, the application is considered adequately documented to proceed to formal assessment.
However, please proceed with the self-assessment as it can guide and assist you if you require more information.
If your proposal includes the installation, alteration, or replacement of advertising signage, Local Planning Policy 2 – Signage (LPP2) may need to be addressed as part of your application.
Businesses with frequent customer visits are generally more suitable within commercial or mixed-use areas than residential locations.
The number of employees can influence parking requirements, traffic impacts and suitability within different zones. We recommend you view the Parking requirements stated within the City’s Local Planning Scheme No.3.
Potential impacts on neighbouring properties are a key planning consideration, particularly near residential areas.
If the site is in a Bushfire Prone Area, the proposal will need to demonstrate compliance with State Planning Policy requirements of SPP 3.7. This would require the preparation of a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment, Bushfire Management Plan and Bushfire Emergency Evacuation Plan. These plans are usually prepared by a suitably qualified bushfire practitioner.
However, a BAL isn’t always needed within Bushfire prone areas. If your business is within your home or ancillary dwelling and your lot size is less than 1100sqm. Then the provision of SPP 3.7 doesn’t apply, and thus you won’t need a BAL report.
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