Frequently Asked Questions
Planning & Approvals Public Comment Information FAQs
What is public comment?
Public comment is your opportunity to have your say on applicable development applications and statutory planning items.
Our redevelopment schemes set out which development applications are advertised for public comment. An application would be advertised if it proposes a significant variation to the planning framework for example.
Not all development applications are publicly advertised for comment.
Draft statutory planning documents, such as development policies or design guidelines, are also advertised for public comment.
Submitted comments are used by our Planning Team when assessing a planning item.
How do I know when public comment is open?
Visit our Current Planning Items page to find items open for comment.
Advertised development applications are open for comment for 21 days and statutory planning documents comment periods vary.
We may also advertise in the newspaper and notify locals and relevant stakeholders by mail.
How long is public comment open for?
Our redevelopment schemes govern the length of time an item is open for public comment.
- Development applications - 21 days
- New statutory planning documents - 42 days
- New redevelopment schemes - 60 days
- Amended statutory planning documents - 21 days
What do I need to address when submitting a comment?
Your comment should address the following:
- If you support or object to the proposal
- Comments on a development application should focus on the proposed variations that are being advertised for comment (such as proposed height variations)
We recommend reviewing the relevant redevelopment scheme, development policies and design guidelines when formulating your comment about a development application.
How will I know when a planning item decision is available?
We contact everyone who submitted a public comment once an outcome is available.
Results are published on our Current Planning Items page for up to 21 days.
What information can I access about a planning item?
You will be able to view development plans or draft statutory documents during the public comment period on our website or at our office.
For development applications, you can access officer reports, plans and other supporting documents online a week before the LRC meeting it is being considered at.
