Type of Application
				
•	New Application		
(If you attended a pre-application meeting or received written pre- application written advice, please provide the proposal number)	
Insert Proposal Number to which this application relates (if applicable):

20…………………..	

Lease/Site Details Please Print

If more than one lease/site, attach the following details for each lease/site

Block	

Section	
	Suburb		
		
District	

Street Number	

Street Name	

Postcode	

Applicant Details Please Print

Surname	
		First Name		
		
Company Name	

Position held in company			Australian Company/Business Number (ACN/ABN)		
		
Postal Address	

Suburb	
		State			Postcode		
				
Phone Number Business Hours			Mobile		
		
EMAIL ADDRESS

Lessee (Property Owners) Details Please Print

1st Lessee’s Details (or Government Land Custodian)

Surname	
		First Name		
		
Company Name	

Position held in company			Australian Company/Business Number (ACN/ABN)		
		
Postal Address	

Suburb	
		State			Postcode		
				
Phone Number Business Hours			Mobile		
		
EMAIL ADDRESS	

2nd Lessee’s Details (or Government Land Custodian)

Surname	
		First Name		
		
Company Name	

Position held in company			Australian Company/Business Number (ACN/ABN)		
		
Postal Address	

Suburb	
		State			Postcode		
				
Phone Number Business Hours			Mobile		
		
EMAIL ADDRESS	

All lessees must sign authorising the lodgement of this development application. In doing so the lessee gives authority to the applicant to negotiate any dealings in relation to the application through to its determination.  If there are more than two lessees please ensure that the details and authorisation are attached to the application.

Notice of Decision and Plans

Unless otherwise specified your notice of decision and/or plans will be returned via email

•	EMAIL		•	POST TO ME		•	HOLD FOR COLLECTION	

Fully Describe Your Proposal 

EXAMPLES: 1. Demolition of one detached house and the erection of a new two storey residence with attached/detached garage and swimming pool    2. Addition of bedroom and ensuite to rear of existing residence

	

	

	

Use of the Land 

Describe the proposed use of the land or the proposed use of a building or structure on the land.
Example: Residential purposes for a single dwelling

Is the Use consistent with the current Crown lease?
	•	YES 	•	NO	

Assessment Track, Zone, Development/Precinct Code

Please indicate which assessment track applies to this development application

•	CODE		•	MERIT			

NOTE: The Planning and Land Authority may refuse to accept a development application made in an incorrect assessment track.  If the Planning and Land Authority assesses an application made in the incorrect assessment track it must refuse the application (S.114 (3))

Please specify which Zone applies to this application: 			

Please specify which development/precinct code/s applies to this application:	

Type of Development

Please indicate which type of development applies to this development application

•	Single Dwelling	•	New Residence
•	Additions and Alterations
•	Demolition/rebuild
•	Outbuildings (carports, garages, pergolas etc)
•	Lease Variation/Consolidation
•	Other (please specify)______________________________________
	
•	Home Business	•	Additions and alterations associated with application for home business application (NOTE: Home Business form also to be completed and lodged with this application)	

Gross Floor Area (GFA) and Cost of Works

Gross Floor Area Calculation

A  -  Gross Floor Area (existing)		____________ m2

B  -  Gross Floor Area to be demolished		____________ m2

C  -  Gross Floor Area to be added		____________ m2

D  -  Total Gross Floor Area of development (A-B+C)		____________ m2

E -     COST OF WORKS at D (*)   		$ ________________

Other Area Calculation (not already included in the areas provided above)

F  -  Area of other BCA Class 10 structures included in this application
(e.g. metal carport, pergola, deck, verandah)		____________ m²

G -     COST OF WORKS at F (*)	$ ________________

Cost of Associated Works

H  -  Cost of all associated works such as landscaping	$ _________________

I -  Cost of all public works and/or off site works		$ _________________

J -  TOTAL COST OF WORKS (E+G+H+I)	$__________________

*Cost of works MUST be calculated in accordance with the Building (General) (Cost of Building Work) Determination 2009 (No 1) – this can be located on the Authority website www.actpla.act.gov.au, OR a summary of costs from a bill of quantities prepared by a quantity surveyor supplied with application.

A summary of costs from a bill of quantities MAY be requested for proposals where cost of work is between $0  and $10 million 
A summary of costs from a bill of quantities MUST be provided for \ proposals where cost of work is over $10 million.  

Refer to the Definitions Section of the Territory Plan for a definition of “gross floor area”.

Entity and/or Referral Requirements 

The Territory Plan requires you to consider the following items in relation to Entity requirements when preparing your development application.  If an item is relevant to your proposal you must:

CODE TRACK APPLICATIONS	•	Seek entity endorsement of your proposal prior to lodgement of your development application and submit this with your development application
	
MERIT TRACK APPLICATIONS	•	Seek entity endorsement of your proposal prior to lodgement of your development application and submit this with your development application OR 
•	Provide documentation with your application that demonstrates your proposal addresses entity requirements so it can be referred to the relevant entity by the Authority	

DEMOLITION	•	RELEVANT
•	Entity Endorsement provided
•	Required documentation provided for referral to Entity
	•	NOT RELEVANT	

HERITAGE	•	RELEVANT
•	Entity Endorsement provided
•	Required documentation provided for referral to Entity
	•	NOT RELEVANT	

TREES

‘Protected tree’ is defined under the Tree Protection Act 2005.	•	RELEVANT
•	Entity Endorsement provided
•	Required documentation provided for referral to Entity
In accordance with section 148 of the P &D Act 2007, where the development proposal requires groundwork within the tree protection zone of a protected tree, or is likely to cause damage to or removal of, any protected trees, the application is to be accompanied by a Tree Management Plan.  	•	NOT RELEVANT	

WASTE MANAGEMENT 
	•	RELEVANT
•	Entity Endorsement provided
•	Required documentation provided for referral to Entity 

NOTE: Only relevant for single dwelling housing where the development will generate a total of 20 cubic metres or greater of demolition and/or excavation waste	•	NOT RELEVANT	
EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL
For sites less than 0.3 of a hectare
	•	RELEVANT
•	Entity Endorsement provided
•	Required documentation provided for referral to Entity

NOTE: All new dwellings (including in established areas) require a plan that provides details of the sediment and erosion control measures including: sediment control barrier, designated cutting area and wash area, stockpiles and stabilised access point. 

For works such as class 10 structures, additions and alterations, and backyard swimming pools - a note on the plan that "the development will comply with the ACT Environment Protection Authority, Environment Protection Guidelines for Construction and Land Development in the ACT, August 2007" is required. In circumstances where there is a reasonable risk that soil from the required earth works in the front of the block will impact on the stormwater system because the block slopes towards the street a separate Erosion & Sediment Control Plan will be required.	•	NOT RELEVANT	
EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL
For sites greater than 0.3 of a hectare
	•	RELEVANT
•	Entity Endorsement provided
•	Required documentation provided for referral to Entity	•	NOT RELEVANT	

Information Requirements for Development Applications (Non Referral Matters)

The Territory Plan also requires you to consider the following items when preparing your development application.  If an item is relevant to your proposal you must provide documentation that demonstrates how your proposal complies with the requirements of the Territory Plan.

SUBDIVISION
(Residential Zones)
	•	RELEVANT
•	Required documentation provided 
	•	NOT RELEVANT	
WATER SENSITIVE URBAN DESIGN
	•	RELEVANT
•	Required documentation provided 

NOTE: Relevant for all new single dwellings & for additions and alterations that increase the roof area by more than 50% ONLY.	•	NOT RELEVANT	

Utilities Requirements – ActewAGL & Stormwater

For all developments involving construction the location and nature of earthworks, utility connections, proposed buildings, pavements and landscape features must comply with utility standards, access provisions and asset clearance zones. 

This application complies with utility standards 	•	Yes	•	No	If No – Application can not be accepted	

For more information on:

Utility Requirements and Standards
Water, Electricity, Sewerage and Gas	
Please contact ActewAGL on 6248 3555 or visit their website www.actewagl.com.au	

Stormwater Easements	
Please contact Asset Acceptance via Canberra Connect  on 132281 or visit their website www.tams.act.gov.au

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE APPLICANT DECLARATION BEFORE SIGNING THIS FORM

Driveways (For works on verge only)

For proposals that include construction or modification of driveway/s please indicate works to be undertaken:	
•	Not applicable	•	Construction of additional entrance	
•	Relocation of existing entrance	•	Construction other than plain concrete	
•	Construction of new driveway	•	Other (please specify) ___________________________	

Survey Requirements - S.139 (2) (i) - P & D Act 2007

If this application is for approval of a development that requires construction work to be carried out on land that has previously been developed and is not leased for rural purposes a survey certificate for the land where the development is to be carried out prepared and signed by a registered surveyor must accompany this application (unless exempt by Regulation 25 of Planning and Development Regulations 2008).

Have you provided a survey certificate with this application?		•	NOT RELEVANT
•	EXEMPT
•	YES	

Development Applications for Development Undertaken Without Approval – S.205 - P & D Act 2007

Is this application for development undertaken without approval?
	•	NO
•	YES	

If YES - Plans of the development signed by a registered surveyor confirming the location and dimensions of the development must be submitted with this application.  The plans need to confirm the height, width and length dimensions of the development and the setback dimensions of the development from the block boundaries.  The information may be provided on one plan or on a series of plans provided each plan is signed by a registered surveyor.

Note: For all unapproved development involving construction the location and nature of earthworks, utility connections, proposed buildings, pavements and landscape features must comply with utility standards, access provisions and asset clearance zones. 

Conflict of Interest Declaration

Does the applicant or lessee have any association with ACT Planning and Land Authority staff?	•	NO
•	YES	
If YES - please provide details:	

NOTE: There are penalties for deliberately giving false and misleading information. The Planning and Land Authority or Minister may revoke an approval if satisfied that the approval was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation.

Exclusion from Public Inspection

In accordance with the requirements of Sections 28 and 30 of the Planning and Development Act 2007 the 
ACT Planning and Land Authority must make the details and associated documents relevant to a development application available for public inspection.

If you wish to apply to have all or part of this development application excluded from public inspection you must meet the requirements of Section 411(5) or 412(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2007.

Exclusion from Public Inspection Requested	•	YES
•	NO	
		
If Yes – please indicate under which section of 
Planning & Development Act 2007	•	S.411(5)  Restriction on Public Availability
•	*S.412(1) Restriction on Public Availability 
                     SECURITY

Exclusion from Public Inspection continued

Please specify the information to be excluded from public inspection and provide reasons for exclusion:

* if exclusion is requested under Section 412(1) a letter, signed by a justice Minister, certifying this request satisfies the requirements Planning and Development Act 2007 must accompany this application.

Other Development Application Requirements

LODGEMENT & PAYMENT

A valid development application comprises of a completed development application form accompanied by all of the required information or documents that address the relevant rules and/or relevant criteria for it to be considered for approval.

Proposals in the Code Track must be accompanied by information or documents addressing all the relevant rules, including all statements of endorsement required for the application.  If the information is not provided the application must be refused.

Proposals in the Merit track have the option to comply with the rules or criteria, unless the rule is mandatory.  Where it is proposed to meet the criteria, the onus is on the applicant to demonstrate, by supporting plans and written documentation, that the proposed development satisfies the criteria and therefore the intent of the element. 

Once a development application is received, the documentation will be checked to ensure it meets the standard for lodgment.  If the documentation provided is acceptable, you will receive written confirmation the application is ready for lodgment and a request for the payment of the application fees. A development application is not lodged until full payment of fees is made.

If the DA documentation is not acceptable for lodgment, you will receive written advice detailing the additional information required and/or any other issues with your application. Once these things are provided the Authority will recommence the documentation check and fee payment process outlined above.

DOCUMENTATION AND PLANS

All required documentation must be provided in an electronic format on compact disc/DVD and meet the following requirements (DA form to be submitted in hardcopy if lodged over the counter)

•	Each document must be saved as a PDF and named in accordance with the naming convention as detailed on the ACTPLA website. 
•	All plans must be to scale.
•	All plans must be rotated to the correct orientation i.e. they are the right way up when opened
•	All plans are to be clear and concise and generally consistent with Australian Standard 1100.301 - 1985 and Australian Standard 1100.301 supplementary - as updated from time to time.
•	The proposal number included in the naming convention is unique to the application and provided by the 
ACT Planning and Land Authority. If you have already had dealings with the Authority about your proposal through a pre-application meeting or have requested and received pre application advice, you would already have a proposal number allocated for your development application. If you have not been allocated a proposal number, leave this number out of the file name. 
•	The documentation provided on CD/DVD either over the counter or via an electronic lodgment process (email or internet) will be considered to be the relevant documentation associated with this application.

HARDCOPY DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to DA documentation being provided on compact disc/DVD a hard copy must also be provided for the following:
•	Any report required as part of an application over 20 pages in length
•	ALL development applications that will be assessed in the IMPACT assessment track
•	Development applications for:
o	a residential building intended to be higher than 3 storeys and consisting of more than 50 units
o	a building where the total floor space of which is intended to be more than 7000m2
o	a building or structure intended to be higher than 25m
o	an application to change a concessional lease into a lease that is not concessional

Applicant and Lessee Declaration

I/we the undersigned, hereby apply for approval to carry out the development described on the land specified in this application;

I/we declare that this application is accompanied by all of the required information or documents that address the relevant rules and/or relevant criteria for it to be considered for approval;

I/we understand that the information submitted with this application form will undergo a documentation check prior to the payment of fees and formal lodgement of the application.  Further information may be required prior to the acceptance of the development application by the Authority;

I /we understand that this application will be considered lodged once the relevant application fees have been paid;

I/we understand that if during the assessment of this application it is found to have been submitted in the incorrect assessment track the application will be refused and I/we will not be entitled to a refund or transfer of fees;

I/we understand that the documentation provided on CD/DVD or via the electronic lodgment process will be considered to be the relevant documentation associated with this application.  All development application documentation will be made available for public inspection including via the Internet unless exclusion has been approved;

If the time for deciding the application (prescribed period) has ended and a decision has not been reached I/we understand that the application will be deemed refused and the ACT Planning and Land Authority will not provide written advice of this decision.  I/we also understand that the ACT Planning and Land Authority is able to still consider the application and make a decision after the expiration of the prescribed period;

I/we hereby authorise the ACT Planning and Land Authority its servants and agents to erect sign/s on the subject property(s) as required and authorise ACT Government officers to access the subject property(s) for the purpose of evaluating the proposal (including the inspection of driveways and trees);

I/we the undersigned (lessee) appoint the applicant whose signature appears below or in the attached letter of appointment to act on my/our behalf in relation to this Development Application. This authorises the applicant to pay all application fees, bonds and securities, liaise with the ACT Planning and Land Authority when required, alter, amend or provide further information as necessary and receive any communications relating to this Development Application;

I/we declare that information relating to utility standards, access provisions and asset clearance zones has been sought from the relevant utility providers and this development application has been prepared in accordance with their requirements;

I understand that costs associated with the relocation of any engineering services (light poles, storm water, sumps etc) will be at my expense and that I will indemnify the ACT Government, its servants and agents against any claims arising during the relocation of these services;

I understand that construction of any driveway associated with this application may not commence until the contractor has received endorsement by the relevant government entity;

I understand that a Certificate of Design Acceptance and a Road Opening Permit and Temporary Management Plan must be obtained from the relevant government agencies prior to the start of construction works;

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

If signing on behalf of a company, organisation or Government agency: -

I/we the undersigned, declare I/we have the appropriate delegation or authority to sign on behalf of the company, organisation or Government agency.

Applicant Signature (s)	
	Date		
				
1st Lessee’s Signature	
	Date		
				
2nd Lessee’s Signature	
	Date		
				
Govt Land Custodian Signature 
(unleased land only)	

	Date		
				
Delegate of ACTPLA 
(unleased land only)	

	Date		

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE THE DOCUMENTATION REQUIEMENTS CHECKLIST 
AT THE END OF THIS FORM

	
Privacy Notice

The personal information on this form is being collected to enable processing of your application. Collection of personal information is authorised by Chapters 7, 8 and 9 of the Planning and Development Act 2007. 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 other government agencies, ActewAGL, ACTEW Corporation and other commercial organisations interested in development and building information. The Planning and Development Act 2007 requires the details of applications, decisions and orders to be kept on a register and made available for public inspection. Information and documentation relevant to a development application may be made available via the Internet.

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, but may affect the assessment track. The ACT cannot provide preliminary advice on whether a proposal falls within the definition of a controlled action, or requires referral to the Commonwealth. You should consult with the Commonwealth to determine if your proposal is a controlled action before seeking any approvals under the Planning and Development Act 2007. For information about the EPBC, including the referral process and when a referral should be made, contact: the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, GPO Box 787, CANBERRA ACT 2601 Telephone: 62741111.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
RESIDENTIAL ZONES - SINGLE DWELLING HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CODE

Key:

•	Required
 w   Required if relevant
      May be requested as further information 
        (for merit track assessable Development Applications only)	Single residence in new estate	Single Dwelling in established area	Additions & Alterations excluding  2nd storey additions	Second  Storey Additions	Outbuildings/Class 10 Structures	Swimming Pools	
Site Plan	•		•		•		•		•		•		
Floor Plan For Public Register & Public Notification
No internal layout shown for residential development 	•		•		•		•				
Floor Plan 	•		•		•		•		•		•		
Elevations	•		•		•		•		•		•		
Sections	•		•		•		•		􀃅	•		
Colour Sample Schedule 	•		•		•		•				
Demolition Plan 		•		w	•		w	w	
Shadow Diagram	􀃅	􀃅		􀃅			
Statement Against Relevant Criteria 
For merit track assessable Development Applications only	•		•		•		•		•		•		
Survey Certificate
Required unless exempt by P & D Regulation 25		•		•		•		•		•		
Landscape Plan		•		􀃅			􀃅	
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan or notation on plan stating development complies with EPA requirements	•		•		•		•		•		•		
Tree Management Plan	w	w	w	w	w	w	
Waste Management Plan 
Only relevant for single dwelling housing where the development will generate a total of 20 cubic metres or greater of demolition and/or excavation waste	w	w	w	w		w	
Driveway Plan 
For works on verge only	•		•		•			•			
Relevant Entity Advice
Mandatory for DAs to be assessed in Code track
Optional for DAs to be assessed in Merit track	w	w	w	w	w	w	
Documentation to satisfy relevant entity referral and non referral requirements as required by the Territory Plan 	w	w	w	w	w	w	
Water Sensitive Urban Design Documentation
For all new single dwellings & for additions and alterations that increase the floor area by more than 50% ONLY	•		•		w	w			
Unapproved Existing Works Plan	w	w	w	w	w	w	

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS – DEFINITIONS & CHECKLIST	
			
Submission Requirement	Required Information		
Statement Against Relevant Criteria
MERIT TRACK ONLY	Preferred Format:
	A4 black and white
Merit
•	Where it is proposed to meet a criteria rather than a rule the applicant is to provide a written statement demonstrating that the proposed development satisfies the criteria and therefore the intent of the element
	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Site Plan
	Preferred Format:
	A3 (A1 for large or complex proposals) black and white
1:200
250mm for urban areas, as appropriate for other areas
Australian Height Datum (AHD)
•	Location and identification of existing structures and trees - tree canopies to be shown to scale
•	Boundaries of the site with bearings and distances
•	Location of proposed buildings and structures with dimensions to block boundaries
•	Schedule of gross floor areas for the proposal including existing structures
•	Existing contours from site survey of the site and adjoining verge
•	All easements on the land
•	Driveway verge crossing details
•	Where they can be reasonably determined, all existing reticulated services and associated infrastructure on the site
•	Street trees, foot paths, kerbs, storm water pits, street lighting and other public assets in the verge adjacent to the site
•	The drip line of any street tree where a proposed driveway verge crossing encroaches within that drip line
•	All proposed signs
	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Floor Plan(s)
For assessment purposes
	Preferred Format:
	A3 (A1 for large or complex proposals) black and white
1:100
•	A plan for each floor including any trafficable  subfloor areas
•	Dimensions
•	Key to sections cross referenced to relevant drawing and sheet number
•	Finished floor levels related to Australian Height Datum
•	Schedule of gross floor area for each floor
•	Identification of all adaptable dwellings
•	For proposals involving alterations or additions to an existing 
•	building, identification of the existing building
•	Identification of all rooms (existing and proposed)
	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Floor Plan(s)
For public register and notification purposes	Preferred Format:
	A3 (A1 for large or complex proposals) black and white
1:100
As above with the following exceptions -
•	Floor plan is not to show interior layout of residential development
•	All windows and doors to be clearly marked to enable identification of the use of the room/space to which they relate or an indication on the floor plan as to what the space will be used for e.g. bedrooms, living area, car accommodation 
	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Elevations
	Preferred Format:
	A3 (A1 for large or complex proposals) black and white
1:100
•	Dimensioned heights including overall heights
•	All proposed signs
•	Proposed external materials referenced to Colour Sample Schedule
•	Finished floor levels and ceiling levels
•	Natural and finished ground levels related to Australian Height Datum
•	Floor to ceiling heights
•	Side and rear building envelopes 	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Section(s)
	Preferred Format:
	A3 (A1 for large or complex proposals) black and white
1:100
•	Finished floor levels and ceiling levels
•	Natural and finished ground levels related to Australian Height Datum
•	Floor to ceiling heights
•	Side and rear building envelopes 
•	Long section of any proposed basement ramp showing gradients
•	Section of any sub floor areas
	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	

Submission Requirement	Required Information		
Driveway Plan
For works on verge only	Preferred Format:
	A3 (portrait) black and white
1:200
•	Existing ground levels and the datum mark used to obtaining levels
•	Type of kerb & gutter i.e. layback or vertical
•	Existing or intended footpaths & their alignment
•	Kerb levels at each corner of the driveway
•	Levels of each side of the driveway 2m behind the kerb and property boundary
•	Longitudinal sections
•	Location & surface levels of proposed garage and/or carport and dwelling
•	Long sections
•	Distance from kerb line to garage or carport, kerb line to property boundary, changes to levels along each side of the proposed driveway at all changes of grade and at start, midpoint and finish of all vertical curves
•	Driveway to be outside tree canopy (for both leased land & verge) & anticipated mature canopy, 1.2 metres clear of sumps and services, 1.5 metres clear of transformers, 6 metres clear of tangent point on corner block
•	Proposed uphill grade to be less than 17% & downhill grade less than 12% on verge & at right angle to kerb line (max 1:10 deviation)
	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Colour Sample Schedule 
	Preferred Format:
	A4, A3, colour
•	Proposed external material colour schedule referenced to their location and use (e.g., roofing, windows, exterior walls) on elevations 
•	Schedule to identify names, codes and brands of exterior colours for materials 
	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Demolition Plan
	Preferred Format:
	A3 (A1 for large or complex proposals) black & white
1:200
•	Identification of all buildings and structures proposed to be demolished
	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Erosion & Sediment Control Plan
	Preferred Format:
	A3 (A1 for large or complex proposals) black and white
•	Prepared in accordance with ACT Environment Protection Authority, Environment Protection Guidelines for Construction and Land Development in the ACT

For works such as class 10 structures, additions and alterations, and backyard swimming pools that a note on the plan that "the development will comply with the ACT Environment Protection Authority, Environment Protection Guidelines for Construction and Land Development in the ACT, August 2007" will suffice except where there is a reasonable risk that soil from the required earth works in the front of the block will impact on the stormwater system because the block slopes towards the street
	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Survey Certificate
(as required by Section 139(2) (i) Planning & Development Act 2007)	Preferred Format:
	A3 (A1 for large or complex proposals) black and white
1:200
250mm for urban areas, as appropriate for other areas
Australian Height Datum (AHD)
•	The boundaries of the site with bearings and distances
•	The location of each building and structure on the site
•	Dimensions of the development
•	Existing contours of the site and adjoining verge
•	Prepared and signed by registered Surveyor
	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Shadow Diagram(s)
	Preferred Format:
	A3 (A1 for large or complex proposals) black and white
1:100
•	Existing contours (as per site plan)
•	Natural & finished ground levels related to Australian Height Datum
•	The location of proposed buildings and structures
•	Shadows cast by proposed buildings, retained buildings, existing fences and proposed fences at 9am, noon and 3pm on 21 June (Winter solstice)
•	The location of all buildings and private open space on adjoining or adjacent blocks that are affected by those shadows
•	Elevations of buildings on adjoining or adjacent blocks that contain windows to habitable rooms affected by shadows cast. Where possible the type of habitable room affected should be indicated (e.g. bedroom, dining room)
	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	

Submission Requirement	Required Information		
Landscape Plan
	Preferred Format:
	A3 (A1 for large or complex proposals) black and white
1:200
Proposed landscaping plan to include:
•	Proposed planting details, including plant species and common name, total number of each species of plant proposed and planting (pot) size to be nominated on the plan
•	Trees on the site proposed to be retained
•	Tree protection zones for all protected trees affecting the site, accurately shown (including tree protection zones of trees on adjacent or adjoining blocks)
•	For proposals in heritage areas and redevelopment in established areas an evaluation of all existing trees to be provided.
•	Existing and proposed contours
•	Retaining structures boundary treatments including courtyard walls and fences
•	Surface treatments showing pervious and impervious surfaces
•	Surface storm water management including drainage and taps
•	Areas to be irrigated including type of system
•	The area of private open space to be provided
•	The percentage of private open space to be retained as planting
	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Tree Management Plan

Note: ‘Protected tree’ is defined under the Tree Protection Act 2005.	Preferred Format:
	A4, black and white
1:200
•	Prepared in accordance with Department of Territory and Municipal Services Guidelines for Preparing a Tree Management Plan

In accordance with section 148 of the Planning and Development Act 2007, where the development proposal requires groundwork within the tree protection zone of a protected tree, or is likely to cause damage to or removal of, any protected trees, the application is accompanied by a Tree Management Plan.  

	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Waste Management Plan
Including Spoil Management Plan where relevant	Preferred Format:

	The relevant form from the Development Control Code for Best Practice Waste Management in the ACT
•	These forms are available from the Planning and Land Authority or from the ACT NOWaste website at www.nowaste.act.gov.au 

•	Only relevant for single dwelling housing where the development will generate a total of 20 cubic metres or greater of demolition and/or excavation waste	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	
Unapproved Existing Works Plan (required under Section 205 of the Planning and Development Act 2007)	Preferred Format:	A4 or A3 Black and White
•	Plans of the development signed by a registered surveyor confirming the location and dimensions of the development must be submitted with this application.  
•	Plans need to confirm the height, width and length dimensions of the development and the setback dimensions of the development from the block boundaries.  
•	Information may be provided on one plan or on a series of plans provided each plan is signed by a registered surveyor.
	•	Supplied
•	Not required
•	Office Use	

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 (excluding Public Holidays)
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