(Sustainable Planning Act 2009 version 3.3 effective 3 August 2015)
This checklist only applies when the development application seeks approval for building work. Before completing this checklist, it is recommended you complete Checklist 1—various aspects of development.
You may complete this checklist as part of your development application. The checklist will:
- help you identify whether you need to make a development application for the proposed development
- help you identify the relevant Integrated Development Assessment System (IDAS) form you need to complete as part of your application
- assist in identifying the assessment manager or referral agency for development that is assessable development under schedule 3 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009.
If you are unsure how to answer any questions on this checklist, phone or visit your local government, or go to the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning’s (DILGP) website at www.dilgp.qld.gov.au
All terms used in this checklist have the meaning given in the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 or the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009.
Part 1—General questions
1.1Will the building work be carried out in a declared fish habitat area?
No /
- Continue to question 1.2
Yes /
- Complete part 2 of this checklist
- Continue to question 1.2
1.2Is the building work prescribed under schedule 2 of the Building Regulation 2006 to be any of the following exempt development?
Work for class 10b structures or special structures, where the structure is no higher than 3 metres above its natural ground surface, and the structure is not a fence, retaining wall, free standing wall or swimming pool
(Examples include playground and sporting equipment, garden furniture, temporary market stalls or minor plant and equipment covers). / Yes No
Attaching a sun hood to an existing building if the sunhood’s area is less than
2 square metres. / Yes No
Erecting a tent with a floor area no more than 100 square metres / Yes No
Building work for a class 10 building or structure where:
- the work is not building work to which any of the above items under question 1.2 apply,
- the class 10 building or structure is on land used for agricultural, floricultural, horticultural or pastoral purposes,
- no part of the class 10 building or structure is within 200 metres of a road or a boundary of the land on which the class 10 building or structure is situated,
- the class 10 building or structure is not a swimming pool (to which chapter 8 of the Building Act 1975 applies) or its fence
- If no to all of the above, continue to question 1.3
- If yes to any of the above, this aspect of the development is exempt development and does not require a development permit. If this is the only building work proposed, that is the end of this checklist. If another aspect of building work is proposed, continue to question 1.3
Section reference:
- Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009, schedule 3, part 1, table 1, item 1(b)
1.3Is the building work self-assessable development under schedule 3, part 2 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 for either of the following?
Building work carried out by or on behalf of the state, a public sector entity or a local government (other than building work declared under the Building Act 1975 to be exempt development) / Yes No
Building work declared under the Building Act 1975 to be self-assessable development / Yes No
- If no to all of the above, a permit is required, and you must submit your application to the local government. End of checklist
- If yes to any of the above, this aspect of the development is not assessable development and does not require a development permit. You must comply with all relevant self-assessable codes. End of checklist
Section reference:
- Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009, schedule 3, part 1, table 1, item 1(a)
- Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009, schedule 3, part 2, Table 1, items 1 and 2
Part 2—Building work in a declared fish habitat area
2.1Is the proposed building work reasonably necessary for:
The maintenance of existing structures if the structures were constructed in compliance with all the requirements under any act relating to a structure of that type—
- boat ramps, boardwalks, drains, fences, jetties, roads, safety signs, swimming enclosures and weirs
- powerlines or associated powerlines infrastructure
Educational or research purposes relating to the declared fish habitat area / Yes No
Monitoring the impact of development on the declared fish habitat area / Yes No
The construction of structures (e.g. safety signs, swimming enclosures and aids to navigation) if:
- the impact on the area is minor,
- the structures are constructed in compliance with all the requirements, under any act, relating to a structure of that type.
- If yes to any of the above:
- A development permit for that aspect of the building work is not required. You must comply with all applicable self-assessable codes
- End of checklist
- If you answered no to all of the above:
- A development permit is required for the building work
- You must complete IDAS form 26—Marine plants and declared fish habitat areas
- A development permit is required and this application requires assessment by the chief executive of DILGP as assessment manager or concurrence agency against the Development in or adjacent to a declared fish habitat area state code in the SDAP.
- End of checklist
Section reference:
- Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009, schedule 3, part 1, table 1, item 2
- Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009, schedule 7, table 2, item 25
Privacy—please refer to your assessment manager for further details on the use of information recorded in this checklist.
Disclaimer:
While DILGP believes that the information contained on this checklist and provided as part of this process will be of assistance to you, it is provided on the basis that you will not rely on the information. It is your responsibility to make your own enquiries regarding the interpretation and application of the applicable legislation to your circumstances.
To the full extent permitted by law, DILGP expressly disclaims all liability (including but not limited to liability for negligence) for errors or omissions of any kind or for any loss (including direct and indirect losses), damage or other consequence which may arise from your reliance on this process and the information contained on this checklist.
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Date received / Reference numbers
The Sustainable Planning Act 2009 is administered by DILGP. This checklist and all other required application materials should be sent to your assessment manager and any referral agency.
Checklist 5—Building work
Version 3.3—3 August 2015