Australian
  Capital Territory
    Government

OFFICE USE ONLY

Application Number

____________________
Technical Check

____________________
Public Notification

  Yes        No   

Fees
____________________

____________________

____________________

____________________
Date Received

____________________
Receipt Number

____________________
Receiving Officer

___________________	

  Land (Planning and Environment) Act 1991 – Form 1
Development Application

Type of Application (cross relevant box)

•	New Application If you attended a Pre-application meeting, please provide the Proposal  
                                   Number – (eg. 20021234)               }____________
                      Or
•	Amendment	Original Application Number – (eg. 20021234)     ____________________

•	Minor amendment (S247) -  to an application already approved where a Certificate of Occupancy  
                                                      has not been issued
•	Conditional Approval (S245)  - satisfying conditions of approval
•	More Information (S233) - providing additional information to a current application which is in response to a written request from the Authority, or the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
•	Alteration (S226(7) )– to a current application not yet approved

______________________________________________________________________________________________
Part 1: Lease/Site details
If more than one lease/site, attach the following details for each lease/site.

                                                    Block  ______________

                                                      Section  ______________

                                   Unit (if applicable)  ______________ 

                                                      Suburb  ___________________________________________________________
              
                                                      District  ___________________________________________________________
                            
                                          Street Number  __________      Street Name  _________________________________
                   ______________________________________________________________________
Part 2: Applicant details

                                    Surname  __________________________________________________________

                                                 First Name  __________________________________________________________

                                       Company Name  __________________________________________________________

    Australian Company Number (ACN)  __________________________________________________________

If a company, Name of Contact Person  __________________________________________________________

                                          Postal Address  __________________________________________________________

                                                      Suburb  ___________________________________________________________

                                         State/Territory  ___________________  	              Postcode  _____________________  

          Phone Number (business hours)  ___________________________________________________________

                                             Fax Number  ___________________________________________________________

                                                        Email  ____________________________________________________________

Do you want to collect the plans once a decision is made or do you want them mailed to you?

•	Please hold the plans for collection  	                 Please Email the plans to me

•	Please mail the approved plans to me

   Did you know? Development Applications can be lodged electronically. 
                                        The steps involved are detailed on our website at: www.actpla.act.gov.au

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All lessess must sign authorising the lodgement, and in doing so give authority to the applicant to negotiate any dealings with the application through to its determination by the relevant authority, or a Power of Attorney must be attached. If there are more than two lessees, please ensure that details and authorisation are attached to the application for each lessee.

If the lessee is a registered company, organisation or government agency you must execute this application in the proper manner for that company, organisation or government agency. For example, if the lessee is a community organisation, the full name of the community organisation must be stated and the signatory must  identify what position of authority he/she holds in the organisation.

To verify the signature of a lessee who is an organisation or government agency, a Letter of Authority must be supplied when lodging the application that empowers the signatory to sign on the behalf of that organisation or government agency.

Any application made over a site which has been Unit Titled will require Approval in accordance with the articles of association for that units plan.

Part 3 : Applicant’s declaration

I/we the undersigned, being the applicant(s) nominated in this application, hereby apply for approval to carry out the development described in this application in the land specified in this application;

I/we hereby direct and authorise the ACT Planning and Land Authority to erect sign/s on the subject property(s);

I/we hereby authorise ACT Planning and Land Authority Officers to access the subject property(s) for the purpose of evaluating the proposal;

I/we understand that this application may be scanned and made available for public inspection via the internet;

I/we declare that all the information given on this form and its attachments is true and complete: and

I/we understand that the information submitted with this application form will undergo a validation process prior to the formal lodgement of the application (and payment of fees), and further information may be required prior to the acceptance of the development application.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION:    Does the applicant or lessee have any association with ACTPLA    
                                                                                 staff?

   No                          Yes

If yes, please provide details:  ___________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature(s)_____________________________________________             Date: __________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Part 4: Lessee (Property Owner) details
    
1st Lessee’s details

                                 Surname  __________________________________________________________

                                                First Name  __________________________________________________________

                                      Company Name  __________________________________________________________

    Australian Company Number (ACN)  __________________________________________________________

 If a company, Name of Contact Person  __________________________________________________________

                                           Postal Address  __________________________________________________________

                                                       Suburb  ___________________________________________________________

                                           State/Territory  ___________________                   Postcode  _____________________  

            Phone Number (business hours)  __________________________________________________________

                                              Fax Number  ___________________________________________________________

                                                          Email  ___________________________________________________________

                                             Signature(s)  ___________________________________________________________

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Part 4: Lessee (Property Owner) details           (continued)
    
2nd  Lessee’s details

                                 Surname  ________________________________________________________________________________________

                                                First Name  ________________________________________________________________________________________

                                      Company Name  ________________________________________________________________________________________

    Australian Company Number (ACN)  _______________________________________________________________________________________

 If a company, Name of Contact Person  _______________________________________________________________________________________

                                           Postal Address  _______________________________________________________________________________________

                                                       Suburb  _______________________________________________________________________________________

                                           State/Territory  ____________________________                                             Postcode  ____________________________  

            Phone Number (business hours)  _______________________________________________________________________________________

                                              Fax Number  ________________________________________________________________________________________

                                                          Email  ________________________________________________________________________________________

                                             Signature(s)  _________________________________________________________________________________________

Part 5: Briefly describe your proposal

Please contact ACTPLA to confirm the wording for all lease variations to avoid possible delays.	
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Part 6: Type of Development

Please cross all boxes relevant to your proposal

Applications involving a variation to the lease may be subject to a change of use charge. You should consider the cost of this charge prior to lodging a development application.	
    Single Dwelling			    Lease Variation
    Dual Occupancy			    Consolidation
    Multiple Dwelling			    Subdivision
    Commercial			    Home Business
    Industrial				    Estate Development Plan
    Rural				    Public Works
    Signage				    Encroachment

                                  
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Part 6: Type of Development          (continued)

More information on Tree protection (Interim Scheme) ACT 2001 is detailed on the back page of this application form.

Please note that the estimated cost to be stated here is to include the cost of all associated works such as landscaping, parking, etc as well as off site works.

“GFA” means gross floor area

Class 10 structures include pergolas, sheds, carports & decks.
	
HERITAGE:     Is your property registered on a Interim or Heritage Places Register?    No    yes

TREES:	        Will there be any groundwork * within 2m of the edge of the canopy of any 
                        significant tree on the block or any adjoining block?              No      Yes
                           (* the ground work includes building, trenching, changing the soil level and compacting)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:   Does the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 affect your proposal?   	   No      Yes
             (Please refer to back page)

What is the estimated cost of the development as calculated in accordance with the Building Cost Guilde?
                                $______________ . 00

Building details in brief (if and as applicable)		For mixed commercial developments,
                                                                        please indicate GFA break-up
Existing GFA            _________________m2            Restaurant/café _________________m2	

Added GFA              _________________m2            Shop                    _________________m2

Number of Units     _________________                 Office                   _________________m2

Number of Storeys  _________________                 Residential          _________________m2

Other Class 10 Structure  _____________m2           Other                   _________________m2
                                                    
                                                                                       TOTAL               _________________m2

Part 7:  Exempting parts of your application from Public Inspection

You may apply to exclude parts of your application from The Public Register (refer to section 228 Land (Planning and Environment) Act 1991), if you meet specific criteria.

I wish to apply for exemption        No       Yes

Information to be excluded

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please give reasons in support of your request for confidentiality

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

   
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                                                        APPLICATION FORM ATTACHMENT
This attachment does not need to be lodged with your Development Application

Part 8:   Checklist
Where the checklist matrix below indicates that a particular document type is required, this must be supplied with your application. Part 9 of the development application form details the requirement for each document type. Amendment plans must list, number and highlight all amendments.

	New Single Residential
Dwelling (new suburb)	Redevelopment to allow for replacement of a single dwelling	Single residential extension	Minor Structures (garage, carport, pergolas, etc)	New Multiple dwelling
(including Dual Occupancy)	Redevelopment to allow for Multiple dwelling or Dual Occupancy	Addition to Multiple dwelling or Dual Occupancy	New Commercial or Industrial development	Additions to Commercial or Industrial development	Signage	Lease Variation	Home Business	Land Rent Payout	Public Works	
Survey Plan															
Site Plan															
Floor Plan															
Elevations/Sections															
Landscape Plan															
Verge Management Plan															
Composite Streetscape Elevations															
Demolition Plan															
Tree Survey															
Driveway (D3) Plan															
Shadow Diagrams															
Energy Rating															
Design Response Report															
Waste Management Strategy															
Heritage assessment															
Stormwater Detention Plan															
Unit Title Subdivision Plan															
Sample Board															
Home Business Checklist															
Photographs															
Temporary Care – Conversion Plan															
Temporary Care – Statutory Declaration & Medical Certificate															
List of Interested Parties															
Neighbours comments															
Encroachment															
Valuation Certificate															
•	Document is required
•	Required if the property is in the Interim or Heritage Places Register, or Nominated to the register
•	Information may be required depending on the complexity of your application
       (Please discuss the application requirements with ACT Planning and Land Authority prior to lodgement)

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Part 9:   Document Types
The document types detailed below refer directly to the “Part 8: Checklist”. Plans using A3 format are preferred, The requirements set out in the document types below are only a minimum and additional information may be requested during processing.

Survey Certificate: (4 Copies)
A survey certificate is prepared by a registered surveyor, it shows all boundaries of the land being developed, location of each building or structure on the land and the existing contours of the land and any other permanent features of the land and the land adjacent to it. It includes but is not limited to any existing man holes, service easements, significant trees, the verge, kerbs, driveways, street trees, light poles and street stormwater covers. 
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Site Plan: - Scale 1:200 (4 copies)
A site plan is an aerial view of the block showing existing and proposed buildings and structures. This plan must show:
*	Block boundaries of the site with dimensions and bearings, street frontages and names, true north identified 
        and location of service easements on or adjacent to the block
*	Existing ground contour levels 0.5m intervals and finished ground levels at cut or fill, all related to Australian                
        Height Datum (AHD) 
*	Location of proposed buildings and structures in relation to site boundaries and all other buildings and      
        structures on the block, retaining walls greater than 400mm in height, location and type of fencing      
        or walls and all buildings and structures to be demolished
*	Schedules of site area, gross floor area, plot ratio & private open space
*	Location and surface materials of paved areas, including driveways, footpaths, communal and private open  
        space, service areas and details of new and existing carparking arrangements
*	Existing vegetation identifying trees to be retained or removed (if no landscaping plan is required)
Multiple dwelling, commercial and industrial (including lease variations) only
*	Garage and recycling facilities including manoeuving areas for trucks
*	Location of proposed external storage areas, bicycle parking areas, external clothes drying facilities, stormwater   
       detention measures, letterboxes
*	Location of proposed and existing signage in relation to block boundaries
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Floor Plan: - Scale 1:100 (4 Copies)
A floor plan is an aerial view of the existing and proposed layout of internal spaces within a building. Floor plans for each floor level are to be provided. This plan must show:
*	External dimensions of structures, proposed use of each space in each building/s, gross floor area of each floor and 
        finished floor levels related to AHD, access provisions for elderly or handicapped persons
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Elevations: - Scale 1:100 (4 copies)
An elevation is a side on view of a building façade with floor levels indicated and related to AHD, of the proposed building or structure. Elevations must show:
*	Natural and finished ground levels, height from natural ground level to finished floor level and floor to floor and  
       floor to ceiling heights, external materials finishes and colours, roof pitch. Elevations are to be provided for each 
       building facade
Signage
*	Dimensions including total surface area, finished height above ground level and placement, materials including 
        fixtures, content including colours to be used, illumination and type of sign
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Section Plan: - Scale 1:100 (4 copies)
A section is a cut view through a building showing building configuration and indicating floor levels. This plan must show:
*	Natural and finished ground lines to property boundaries, finished floor levels related to AHD, floor to floor and 
        floor to ceiling heights and height of building above natural ground level, roof pitch, type and rating of 
        insulation in floors, walls and ceiling/roof and reference number/ name of section
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Landscape Plan: - Scale 1:200 (4 Copies)
*	Existing ground contours levels at 0.5m internals and finished ground levels, all related to Australian Height 
        Datum (AHD)
*	Location of all proposed and existing buildings and structures and location and type of fencing and walls 
        including retaining walls
*	Existing trees and vegetation to be retained or removed and proposed trees and other plantings (on site and 
        street verge) showing their species, mature size and spread
*	Surface treatment of all site areas unbuilt-on, including driveways, footpaths, commercial and private open 
       spaces, carparking, service areas and drainage

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Part 9:   Document Types    (continued)

Verge Management Plan: - Scale 1:200 (4 Copies)
*	Location and species of existing trees in the verge areas, including height, girth, drip area and condition
*	The method proposed to allow through pedestrian access to continue within the verge during construction on the 
        site
*	Tree protection measures, including fencing proposed to protect verge areas from access and damage during 
        construction
*	Location of driveway across verge and existing services such as grates, hydrants, road signs, bus stops, 
       footpaths, etc

Composite Streetscape Elevation: - (4 Copies)
*	Street elevation demonstrating the relationship of the proposal with existing surrounding development

Demolition Plan: -  Scale 1:200 (4 Copies)
*	Location and a brief description on the plan of all building structures to be demolished or removed and the 
       method of demolition/removal of buildings and structures

Tree Survey: - Scale 1:200 (4 Copies)
*	Position of all trees on the block and any adjacent block (if edge of canopy is within 2m of boundary), detailing 
       species, height, canopy size and condition of tree in relation to existing and proposed buildings and structures 
       and identifying trees to remain and trees to be removed
*	Details of tree protection measures for any tree that is to remain on the property

Driveway (D3) Plan: - Scale 1:50 (4 Copies)
Site plan of driveway
*	Existing ground levels and the datum mark used for obtaining level. All levels must be taken on site. Type of 
       kerb and gutter, ie mountable or vertical. Existing or intended footpaths and their alignment. Kerb levels at 
       each corner of the driveway. Levels of each side of the driveway 2m behind the kerb and the property boundary.   
       The location of longitudinal sections. Location and surface level of all existing and proposed services on the 
       verge. Floor levels of proposed garage or carport and dwelling
Long Sections
*	Distance from kerb line to garage or carport, kerb line to property boundary, changes and levels along each 
       side of the proposed driveway at all changes of grade and at start midpoint and finish of all vertical curves

Shadow Diagram: - Scale 1:200 (4 Copies)
*	Existing ground contour levels at 0.5m intervals and finished ground levels (to Australian Height Datum AHD), 
       location of all proposed buildings and other existing buildings to remain, position of all buildings and private 
       open space on adjacent blocks, shadow casts by existing and proposed buildings on the site at 9am, noon and 
      3pm on the 21 June

Energy Rating: - (4 Copies)
*	Energy rating for each new dwelling and all copies of site, floor and elevation plans to be stamped with the 
        energy assessors stamp with number of stars and energy rating points identified
*	Any extentions or alterations to a residence approved with an energy rating after 1 July 1995 will need to have 
        a new energy rating prepared incorporating any extention or alterations (Special Conditions apply to minimum 
        energy rating standards)

Design Response Report
*	Contains description of development, site and context study, streetscape character (if required), opportunities and    
       constraints study, design concept documents, evidence of consultation and response summary, statement of design   
       intent and residential sustainability report (for residential developments). Design concept documents should 
       illustrate how the concept addresses the issues identified in the opportunities and constraints study.

Waste Management Strategy: - (2 Copies)
*	A waste management plan must be submitted with any development application that involves demolition of a 
       building or a change of use to an existing building that will significantly increase the generation of waste
*	The plan must be developed in accordance with the Development Control Code for Best Waste Management 
       in the ACT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Part 9:   Document Types    (continued)

Heritage Assessment
*	Applicable to proposed development in an area or on a block that is in the Interim or Heritage Places Register 
       or Nominated to the Register
*	Preliminary discussion with the ACT Heritage Unit (Environment ACT) is advisable prior to lodgement of the 
       Development Application to ascertain and address any issues (such as driveway relocation, design etc)

Stormwater Detention Plan: - Scale 1:200 (4 Copies)
*	Existing ground contour levels at 0.5m intervals and finished ground levels, all related to Australian Height 
       Datum (AHD), location of all proposed and existing buildings and details of stormwater detention measures 
       above and below ground

Unit Title Subdivision Plan: - Scale 1:200 (4 Copies)
*	Proposed unit/block boundaries (note that all buildings must be fully contained within block boundaries for 
       property to be unit title)

Sample Board: -
*	Samples of all external materials, colours and finishes

Home Business Checklist
*	A separate checklist needs to be completed for Home Business applications. This checklist covers such things as 
       proposed days and operation of the business, number of visitors generated by the business, etc

Estate Development Plan Checklist
*	A separate checklist needs to be completed for Estate Development plan applications. This checklist covers such 
       things as Estate Development plan written report, sewer masterplan, road detail plans, etc

Photographs
*	Photographs can be submitted with your application to assist in the assessment process. Photos can show 
       existing buildings and site conditions and streetscape. Photos of similar developments in surrounding area may 
       be an advantage to the application. All photos must be referenced, preferably by indicating on a plan where 
       the photo was taken and a description of it, ie east elevation of existing residence

Temporary Care: - Conversion Plan (4 Copies)
*	Relocatable Unit – Indicate how the relocatable unit will be disposed of and the site reinstated to single 
       dwelling status when the Temporary Care Accommodation is no longer required
*	Habitable Suite – Indicate how the additions or conversions will revert to rooms of the main dwelling when the 
       Temporary Care Accommodation is no longer required

Temporary Care: - Statutory Declaration & Medical Certificate
*	State the Habitable Suite or Relocatable Unit will be occupied as a separate domicile by a person providing care 
       for or receiving care from the occupant of the main dwelling
*	Identify the person(s) with name, age, state of health & relation to care
*	Confirm the person(s) details, in particular the medical condition (infirmity or disability), and the expected 
       period of time that care is required
*	Indicate that the proposed accommodation is suitable to the needs and requirements of the person(s)

List of Interested Parties: - (Only applicable when a change to the lease is involved)
*	Attach a list of names and addresses of all persons having a registered estate or interest (eg Mortgagees, sub 
       lessees, etc) in the property

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Part 9:   Document Types    (continued)

Neighbour’s Comment
*	May be obtained where a Class 10 structure encroaches into prescribed setbacks as an alternative to the formal 
       neighbour notification process undertaken by ACTPLA
*	May be required where additional neighbour response is necessary once the formal neighbour notification 
       phase has been completed in cases where a proposal is deemed to have a greater affect on a neighbour (steep 
       block, overlooking etc)
*	Neighbour comments to be provided on an ACTPLA Minor Development Comment form, accompanied by 
       signatures of all lessees on relevant plans and Minor Development Comment form

Encroachment
If your Development Application includes a proposal for part of the building or structure to encroach over the lease boundary, your Development Application will need to include a copy of:
*	Your public liability Insurance Policy and schedule containing the following information: details of the proposed 
       encroachment, the sum insured must be in the amount of $20,000,000 (twenty million dollars) or greater, the 
       name of all interested parties, the following endorsements:
       “It is agreed and declared that in respect of Block (insert) Section (insert) Suburb (insert) the Commonwealth of 
       Australia  and/or the Australian Capital Territory is/are joint insured in respect of (canopy/awning/or insert other) 
       encroachment/s only”; and 
       “It is also agreed and declared that the insurer will not allow cover to lapse or to be cancelled without the 
       insurer first notifying the Australian Capital Territory via the ACT Planning and Land Authority, GPO Box 1908,     
      Canberra ACT 2601”.
PLEASE NOTE; A Certificate of Currency, Statement of Cover or policy booklet is NOT sufficient.
*	A plan (in A4 format) detailing all dimensions of the encroachment including area, block boundaries and 
       location of encroachment in relation to the building, adjacent unleased Territory land and/or public road

Valuation Certificate
*	All applications for approval of a lease variation are to be accompanied by an assessment from an accredited valuer    
       in accordance  with the requirements of the Land (Planning and Environment) Act 1991 (the Act).
*	Valuation assessments must include clear details of any valuation of lease sought and a full assessment of V1 and 
       V2 values
*	Valuation Reporting is to meet with practice standards, guidance notes and other professional practices as 
       advised in the current Australian Property Institute (API) Professional Practice Manual
*	Valuation assessments must include all relevant information utilised in the valuation assessment and full 
       disclosure of:- all matters that may impact on the assessment, market evidence, supporting valuation rationale 
       and market commentary, as considered necessary by ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA), 
       professionally drawn plans, specifications and associated costings. Costing may need to be verified as to 
       reasonableness by a relevant professional
*	ACTPLA may refuse to accept the valuation assessment if insufficient details, evidence or other required valuation 
       material to allow proper assessment of V1 and V2 values has not been provided, or if API Professional Practice 
       Standards have been adhered to
*	ACTPLA may also request clearer definition or further valuation evidence, rationale, costings or other information, if 
        it is considered necessary to properly determine a change of use charge
*	Should conditions of approval or any other matters materially affect the original assessment, The Australian 
       Valuation Office (AVO) may require the valuation to be resubmitted after the relevant valuer is advised of any 
       new or changed conditions or circumstances
*	In respect of the previous two dot points, any further request from ACTPLA must be complied within by 14 days 
       or other period of time approved by ACTPLA

Guidelines for Valuation Assessments
Valuation certificates are to be full speaking valuations and to contain the following information for the following categories of lease variation:- Date of Inspection, Date of Lease Variation Approval, Date of Valuation, Details of Current Crown Lease, - commencement date, lease term, rental, lease purpose, gross floor area, car parking requirement and site area, Town Planning, - current land use policy, Proposed Lease Variation, - details of Change of Purpose Clause, details of additional Development Rights, Statutory Valuations, - current average unimproved Value for Rating, Services and Amenities, Location and Access, Property Description, - land, structures, car parking, Tenancies, - current tenancy schedule, Contamination, Valuation Basis, Valuation Approach V1 and V2, - methodology, most appropriate method; direct comparison, capitalisation of income, hypothetical development, brief market commentary, sales evidence, rental evidence, outgoings, reconciliation, capitalisation rate, evidence of market yields, cost of works as condition of variation, Valuations, - calculations V1 and V2, Summary of Valuations, Recommendations.

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TREE PROTECTION (INTERIM SCHEME)
ACT 2001

Is my tree protected?

It depends.  Under the Tree Protection (Interim Scheme) Act 2001 your tree is a Significant Tree and protected if it is growing on urban leased land and it has:

q	a height of 12m or more; or
q	a circumference of 1.5m (approx. 0.5m in diameter) or more at 1m above ground level; or
q	two or more trunks and the total circumference of all the trunks, 1m above ground level, is 1.5m or more; or
q	a minimum crown width of 12m or more.

The average single storey house is 6m high at the roof ridge line.  So, as a guide, a significant tree will be over twice the height of a standard house.

What is my tree protected from?

‘Tree Damaging Activity’ is defined as felling, removing, ringbarking, lopping and topping, poisoning or any ground work under the canopy of the tree or within a 2m wide area out from the canopy, that is likely to harm the health of the tree.  Ground work includes building, trenching, changing the soil level and compacting or contaminating the soil.

Maintenance pruning that does not affect the overall apperance of the tree or pruning required for power line cleaning is not considered as ‘damage’ and does not require approval.

How do I get approval to undertake a ‘Tree Damaging Activity’
Contact the Environment Act Helpline on 62079777 for an application form for Approval to Undertake a Tree Damaging Activity.  Forms are also available from the Environment ACT internet site.
www.environment.act.gov.au
Penalty

It is an offence to undertake a ‘tree damaging activity’ on a significant tree without approval.  A penalty of up to $10,000 applies.  This applies to both the tree owner and contractors engaged to undertake the work.	

Does the Commonwealth 
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC) affect your proposal

The EPBC came into operation on 16 July 2000.  It establishes an environmental assessment and approval system that is separate and distinct from the ACT system.  It does not affect the validity of ACT development assessment and approval processes.

The EPBC regulates proponents directly and civil and criminal penalties apply for breaches of the Act.  Therefore, although the EPBC is not an Act for which the ACT has any responsibility, the Urban Services Department has prepared advice (available at the ACTPLA Customer Service Centre) to assist ACT stakeholders to become aware of their obligations to the Commonwealth Government under the EPBC.

The ACT cannot provide preliminary advice on whether a proposal falls within the definition of a controlled action, or requires referral to the Commonwealth.  For information about the EPBC, including the referral process and when a referral should be made, contact:

Environment Australia’s
Community Information Unit
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA   ACT   2601

       Telephone:  1800 803 772	
Privacy Notice
The personal information on this form is being collected to enable processing of your application.  Collection of personal information is authorised by Part VI of the Land (Planning and Environment) Act 1991.  The information that you provide may be disclosed to the ACT Revenue Office and the Registrar-General’s Office.  The information may be accessed by ACTEWAGL Corporation and commercial organisations interested in building information.
The Land (Planning and Environment) Act 1991 requires the details of applications, approvals and orders to be kept on a register and made available for public inspection.
Inspection of development applications may be made available via the internet.

(ACTPLA) Contact Details:
ACT Planning and Land Authority
Customer Service Centre
GPO Box 1908, Canberra City 2601
16 Challis Street, Dickson ACT 2602
Business Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm weekdays
Phone: (02) 6207 1923
Fax: (02) 6207 1925
TTY: (02) 6207 2622
Email: actpla.customer.services@act.gov.au
Website: www.actpla.act.gov.au

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