Types of development applications
Material change of use
A material change of use is applicable when the way a property is being used is altered.
Material change of use
Reconfiguring a lot
A reconfiguring a lot application is applicable when lots are subdivided, amalgamated and involve boundary realignments.
Reconfiguring a lot
Operational works
An operational works application is required for a range of development activities including excavating/filling, erecting an advertising sign, clearing vegetation, road works and infrastructure.
Operational works
Changes to development approvals
There are various types of change applications available subject to the existing development approval.
Changes to development approvals
RiskSmart applications
A streamlined process to assess and decide low risk development applications submitted to the City of Gold Coast.
RiskSmart applications
Request to apply superseded planning scheme
A person may request that a proposed development be assessed and decided under a superseded planning scheme.
Request to apply superseded planning scheme
Building applications
Whether you are building a house, duplex, garage, shed, carport, retaining wall or some other structure, you will most likely require building approval (certification).
Building applications
Plumbing and drainage
Prior to starting compliance assessable work, a submission to the City of Gold Coast for approval is required.
Plumbing and drainage
Tree works (public and private)
If work is to be carried out on protected vegetation on public or private land, an application to City of Gold Coast may be required.
Tree works (public and private)
Non-tidal development works
Construction of jetties, pontoons and boat ramps within non tidal waters.
Non-tidal development works
Driveways and vehicular crossings
City of Gold Coast has an assessment and approval process that ensures driveway and vehicular crossings are effectively regulated and match the City standards.
Driveways and vehicular crossings
Priority development area
A priority development area is declared by the Queensland State Government to facilitate the development of land for economic or community purposes.
Priority development area
Management plans
A management plan may be required to satisfy conditions imposed on a development approval issued under various legislation.
Management plans
Infrastructure contributions
Infrastructure contributions levied on approved developments are determined by the applicable charging regime in place at the date the approval is granted.
Infrastructure contributions
Plan sealing
If your development requires subdivision, you will need to submit a request for the City to approve the plan of subdivision.
Plan sealing
Temporary ground anchors
Proposed installation of temporary ground anchors used to anchor shoring when deep excavation works are undertaken for basements and the like.
Temporary ground anchors
Environmental Offsets
The Environmental Offset Policy ensures any unavoidable loss of key local environmental values can be offset through a requirement for compensatory works or financial settlements.
Environmental Offsets
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