A developer or landowner may lodge a planning proposal with Council seeking to amend Council's LEP. Amending Council’s LEP is a legal process, know as the Gateway Process. Before requesting a review and proceeding with the Gateway Process, you should:
Phase 1 fees must be paid when you lodge your application. Amounts vary on the category of planning assigned to your proposal by Council’s Strategic Planning team. For more details, view the Strategic Land Use Planning section of Council's Fees & Charges.
The amendment might not proceed if it isn't consistent with other state, regional and local policies and if there are other known constraints or risks such as flooding, contamination or bush fire. To seek clarification on the potential constraints or risks for a specific site, please order a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate using the Multiple Certificate Form.