12. Inquiry into Engagement with Development Application Processes in the ACT
The call for submissions has now closed and hearings have been finalised.
On 26 November 2019, the Committee agreed to extend its reporting date to the end of the Ninth Assembly 2020.
Any further enquiries can also be directed to the Committee Secretary, on 620 51253 or email at: LACommitteePUR@parliament.act.gov.au
Invitation for submissions
The Standing Committee on Planning and Urban Renewal invites submissions to its inquiry into Engagement with Development Application Processes in the ACT.
Written submissions should be lodged with the Committee Secretary by close of business on Friday, 3 August 2018 (Please note: Date extended from Friday, 1 June 2018)..
The Committee prefers all submissions to be lodged in electronic form (Word format), although handwritten submissions are acceptable. All submissions, including those sent electronically, must include a name, an email address, a postal address and a telephone contact number. Personal contact details will not be published.
Submissions should be forwarded to:
The Committee Secretary, Standing Committee on Planning and Urban Renewal, Legislative Assembly for the ACT, GPO Box 1020, CANBERRA ACT 2601.
Email: LACommitteePUR@parliament.act.gov.au
NOTE: The Committee wishes to note that whilst it will be inquiring into ACT Development Application processes it is beyond the remit of the Committee to inquire into, resolve or review individual Development Application matters. Consequently submitters are urged to be aware that the Committee will be unable to intervene in, offer any advice on, or otherwise be involved in individual Development Application processes.
Further information on lodging a submission is available at: Getting involved.
Any further enquiries can also be directed to the Committee Secretary, on 620 51253 or email at: LACommitteePUR@parliament.act.gov.au
The Committee has resolved to inquire into and report on engagement with Development Application processes in the ACT, including:
1) Community engagement and participation in the Development Application process including:
- a) the accessibility and clarity of information on Development Applications and Development Application processes, including Development Application signage; the Development Application finder app; and online resources;
- b) pre- Development Application consultation and statutory notification processes; and
- c) the availability and accessibility of current and historical Development Applications and decisions in relation to Development Applications, including reasons for Development Application approvals, conditions or rejections.
2) The accessibility and effectiveness of Development Application processes, including:
- a) the information provided in relation to the requirements for Development Applications;
- b) the current development assessment track system;
- c) the Development Application e-lodgement and tracking system, e-Development;
- d) processing times for Development Applications;
- e) retrospective Development Applications;
- f) reconsideration and appeal processes; and
- g) Heritage, Tree Protection and Environmental assessments.
3) Development Application compliance assessment and enforcement measures.
4) Development Application practices and principles used in other Australian jurisdictions.
5) Any other relevant matter.
The Committee will report by the last sitting day in November 2018.
| Description | Word | |
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| Submission 066 - Beaumont | ||
| Submission 065 - Bartone | ||
| Submission 064 - Griffith and Narrabundah Community Association Inc | ||
| Submission 063 - Dodgson | ||
| Submission 062 - Icon Water | ||
| Submission 061 - Klovdahl | ||
| Submission 060 - Kelly & Appleton | ||
| Submission 059 - Vidler | ||
| Submission 058 - Environmental Defenders' Office (ACT) | ||
| Submission 057 - Cully | ||
| Submission 056 - Confidential | ||
| Submission 055 - Doherty | ||
| Submission 054 - Woden Valley Community Council | ||
| Submission 053 - Erett | ||
| Submission 052 - Moliterno | ||
| Submission 051 - Marker | ||
| Submission 050 - Confidential | ||
| Submission 049 - Property Council of Australia | ||
| Submission 048 - Master Builders Association (ACT) | ||
| Submission 047 - HIA Ltd | ||
| Submission 046 - Weston Creek Community Council | ||
| Submission 045 - Canberra Business Chamber | ||
| Submission 044 - Inner South Canberra Community Council | ||
| Submission 043 - Edquist | ||
| Submission 042 - ACT Government | ||
| Submission 041 - Marks | ||
| Submission 040 - Hughes Residents Association | ||
| Submission 039 - Kingston and Barton Residents Group | ||
| Submission 038 - AHURI | ||
| Submission 037 - Australian Institute of Architects | ||
| Submission 036 - McGrath | ||
| Submission 035 - Margaret Dudley | ||
| Submission 034 - Reid Residents Association | ||
| Submission 033 - Matt Dudley | ||
| Submission 032 - Russell | ||
| Submission 031 - Cronan | ||
| Submission 030 - Nelson | ||
| Submission 029 - Planning Institute of Australia ACT Division | ||
| Submission 028 - Temple | ||
| Submission 027 - Goffman | ||
| Submission 026 - Lloyd | ||
| Submission 025 - Spira | ||
| Submission 024 - Horne | ||
| Submission 023- National Trust of Australia ACT | ||
| Submission 022 - Gungahlin Community Council | ||
| Submission 021 - Combined Community Councils of the ACT | ||
| Submission 020 - Nash | ||
| Submission 019 - Mackay | ||
| Submission 018 - Campbell Community Association | ||
| Submission 017- Schuller | ||
| Submission 016 - Walton | ||
| Submission 015 - Blemings | ||
| Submission 014 - Ginninderra Falls Association | ||
| Submission 013 - Butterfield | ||
| Submission 012 - Confidential | ||
| Submission 011 - Friends of Hawker Village | ||
| Submission 010 - Red Hill Regenerators | ||
| Submission 009 - Better Renting | ||
| Submission 008 - Elsum | ||
| Submission 007 - Confidential | ||
| Submission 006 - Nash | ||
| Submission 005 - Davidson | ||
| Submission 004 - Johnstone | ||
| Submission 003 - Marshall & Pearson | ||
| Submission 002 - Goddard | ||
| Submission 001 - Dickson |
View committee hearings transcripts
Go to current public hearings schedule
Public Hearings:
10 September 2018, 9.00am - 5.00pm
13 September 2018, 11.00am - 5.00pm
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| Report 12 - Inquiry into Engagement with Development Application Processes in the ACT | |
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| Government Responses tabled 20 August 2020 |
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| Letter to SC clarifying record from EDO ACT | ||
| GFA response to Riverview - Inquiry into DA processes | ||
| Exhibit - Ruth Cully - Additional Information | ||
| Exhibit - Red Hill Regenerators - Additional Comments | ||
| Exhibit - Property Council Publication - Cutting Costs Planning | ||
| Exhibit - Macquarie Residents - Submission | ||
| Exhibit - ISCC - Statement | ||
| Exhibit - Images - Dr Denham | ||
| Exhibit - CCA - Territory Plan Extracts | ||
| Correspondence - Riverview Projects (ACT) Pty Ltd | ||
| Correspondence - Peter Tzanetos - Attachment 1 | ||
| Correspondence - Peter Tzanetos | ||
| Correspondence - David Denham |