Summary of changes to development application and building approval process from 1 July 2013
Variation 306 to the Territory Plan – residential development, estate development and leasing codes commences on 5 July 2013.
All development applications lodged before 18 June will be assessed under the Territory Plan provisions in force before 5 July 2013 (i.e. before Variation 306 came into effect). These applications will become subject to the new provisions in Variation 306 on 5 July 2014 if assessment has not been complete and a decision made by this time. Note: A DA is considered lodged when it has passed the completeness check process and the application fees have been paid.
All fees and charges will increase from 1 July. The 2013-14 Fees and Charges booklet (accessible HTML version) is available now.
The cost of works for development must be based on the Building (General) (Cost of Works) Determination 2013 (1).
The Letter of Appointment has been updated and must be used for new applications submitted for completeness check from 1 July.
Applications for a Secondary Residence on a residential block can be lodged using eDevelopment from 5 July 2013.
Applications for Lease Variations – residential zones only - to vary a purpose clause to express the number of units or to remove, relocate or change an easement can be lodged as a CODE track application in eDevelopment from 5 July 2013.
All new or altered buildings that incorporate gas fitting work must have a valid certificate of compliance before a certificate of occupancy and use will be issued. If relevant certificates and inspections are not completed, the certificate of occupancy and subsequent use of the building will be delayed.
For more detailed information please contact the Customer Service Centre on 6207 1923 or email esddcustomerservices@act.gov.au