TheSustainable Planning Act 2009defines levels of assessment for development. The table below provides an explanation of whether or not approval (via the lodgement of a development application) is required for the different levels of assessment.
Level of Assessment | Council Approval Required |
|---|---|
Exempt Development | No |
Self-Assessable | No, if the proposed development complies with all of the Acceptable Outcomes from the applicable codes under CairnsPlan 2016. If self-assessable development does not comply with one or more of the identified Acceptable Outcomes of the applicable code(s), it becomes code assessable. |
Development Requiring Compliance Assessment | Yes, compliance permit Will be assessed against the compliance outcomes of the applicable code(s) identified in the assessment criteria. |
Assessable Development | Yes, development permit Will be either:
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Prohibited Development | No, application/request cannot be made for prohibited development (listed under Schedule 1 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009). |
