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DA public notification
Major and minor notification of development applications and representations (comments, objections)
This information is applicable to development applications lodged after 31 March 2008. Access here information on public notification of development applications lodged before 31 March 2008,
Notification is carried out after a development application has been lodged in the merit track or impact track. There is no requirement to publicly notify a code track development application.
Types of notification
There are two categories of public notification:
- minor - letters are sent to adjoining neighbours, who have 10 working days in which to make a representation; and
- major - a sign is placed on the property, a notice is placed in the public notices section of The Canberra Times and letters are sent to adjoining neighbours, who have 15 working days in which to make a representation.
Adjoining neighbours are those who immediately abut or are directly opposite the property for which the development application has been lodged. This means that not everyone in the street will receive a personal letter of notice. The letters, signs and notices will advise of the location of where to view the development application, which may include DA Public Notifications.
Either types of notification may apply to merit track development applications, while impact track development applications always involve the major notification process. The Planning and Development Regulation determines whether a development application requires minor or major notification.
Representations
A representation is a comment on or objection to a development application received during the public notification period. A representation must be made during the public notification period to be considered during the assessment of the development application. Representations form part of the public register and are made available to the applicant, unless exemption has been granted. Anyone who has made a representation during the public notification period is notified in writing of the decision as well as any rights of review of the decision.
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