Assessment 3 Discretionary (D Use) application Class 1b

Assessment 3 Discretionary (D Use) application Class 1b

Conduct a site visit for a residential, discretionary development that has been advertised for public

comment by your Local Planning Authority. The property must include a three storey, Class 1b

building (a boarding house, guest house, hostel). If you are unable to access a three storey building, you may base your response on a

building with one or two storeys. In that case, your response must include your comments as to

what implications, if any, there may be if the building was three storeys.

You do not have to enter the property for this exercise but if you do, or wish to take

photos, make sure that you have the permission of the owner to do so.

The Task

Submit the following for assessment:

a. Describe the site. Include maps and photos that clearly identify the site and provide

evidence of your attendance: e.g. (photo, video or third party confirmation)

b. Review the information submitted by the applicant relating to the site of the proposed

development. Describe the matters that would take into account in order to determine that

the site was suitable for the proposed works. (one page)

c. Check for possible implications of environmental protection regulations and compliance

issues. List any issues and advise what action you would recommend to the applicant. (two

pages)

d. Outline how ownership of the site was confirmed. Note if the owner was the applicant.

State the legal requirement for the owner to provide consent to an application for

development and planning. (one page)

Title confirmation

e. Examine and describe the information that was supplied with the application. Make

particular reference to any external consultants reports that were included with the

application. (three pages)

f. Note if any information was supplied as a result of a request for further information.

Describe the process by which the Planning Authority may request further information from

the applicant. If you were the applicant (on behalf of a client), discuss how would you would

involve your client in the provision of further information. (two pages)

g. Assess the application and advise if the application is valid and public notification

requirements were met (ie: was all mandatory information provided in the application? Was

the public notification in accordance with legislation requirements?). What would be the

result if the mandatory requirements were not met and what action would you recommend

to your client? (two to three pages)

h. Identify and note any areas of non-compliance and suggest alternative solutions that you

might recommend for consideration by the applicants. (two pages)

i. Describe how plans and documentation may be revised during the planning assessment

process, after an application has been lodged with the Planning Authority. How might

revisions arise and what is the formal process for resubmission and assessment for

compliance?

Secondary consent

j. Outline how the required amendments to plans and proposed alternative solutions are

documented and communicated to the clients.

Assessment 4 DA assessment and notification

Examine the plans and other documentation submitted for development approval for a three storey

Class 1a dwelling ( a detached house) I have all the documents for this assessment I will attach

a. An application for planning and development is only a valid application if ALL mandatory

submission requirements are met. Check the local planning regulations and provide a list of

documentation that is mandatory for inclusion with an application for planning and

development in your local area. Note whether all required information has been included

with the application. (two pages)

b. Examine the use of drawing symbols, construction terminology and the extent of detail

provided in relation to construction methods and materials. How does this differ from anacceptable submission for a Building Permit? (one page)

Building Legend/schedule on the architectural drawings

plan subdivision form etc

c. Assess the application against the relevant provisions of the Planning Scheme. Check the

documentation for accuracy, currency and completeness according to the Local Planning

Authority requirements. Provide a report of your assessment, noting any areas of noncompliance and recommending alternative solutions and note if any further information

should be provided by the applicant. (three pages)

d. Describe how ownership was confirmed. (one page)

Title certificate

e. Provide details of an accompanying consultants report. Note the author and their specialist

expertise. Summarise the contents of the report and advise why you think this report is

beneficial to assessment of the application. (two pages)

structural drawings

energy rating

soil report etc

f. Note if any plans or supporting documents were revised during the assessment process.

Describe the process and any implications for timelines and public notification that arise as a

consequence of the resubmission. Discuss how you would negotiate clarification of design

features with the applicant, client and/or architect. (one or two pages)

g. Describe the mechanism in your local area whereby an applicant can keep track of the

progress of their development application. (one page)

Assessment 5 Planning Authority meeting

Because of COVID I could not attend any council meetings so this assessment will be based on the below video link

The below is a video of a council meeting to observe for the questions.

http://webcast.melton.vic.gov.au/archive/video21-0315.php

For this exercise you must attend a meeting of the Planning Authority in your local area. The

meeting will be open to the general public and you are only required to sit in the public gallery and

observe the meeting. Alternatively you can attend a meeting of the Development Assessment unit

within your local Council. You will provide a written report that includes the following:

Evidence of your attendance. (e.g. photos, third party confirmation, named in the minutes)

A copy or web link to the agenda/minutes for the meeting.

http://webcast.melton.vic.gov.au/archive/video21-0315.php

c. Describe what reports were included in the agenda or provided as background information

to the members. (one or two pages)

d. Discuss how the planning permit was finally approved, including relevant conditions that

ensure protection of the environment, adjacent structures and heritage values. (two or three

pages)

e. Describe the meeting; what were your impressions of the location, behaviour of the

members, public access? Did you think the process was fair and ethical? Who attended themeeting, who contributed and what technical/professional expertise was available to the

decision makers? Were members of the public allowed to make comments or address the

meeting? (three to four pages)

Assessment 6 Permits

Once I get all the documents required for you, you can start assessment 6

For this final assessment, you must provide a report on the process for issuing a development

permit notification once approval has been granted or refused. The application must be for a Class

1a dwelling (A detached house). This must be a different building to that assessed in Task 4.

a. Obtain a copy of a standard permit advice. Note who is authorised to sign the permit and

comment on the language style and vocabulary that was used. (is it legalistic or user friendly

and would you recommend any alternative?). Remove the name and address details and

submit the copy of the permit with your assessment. (one page)

b. What notifications and referrals were required and undertaken by the Planning Authority

during their consideration of the application? Who was advised and how? Were any third

parties notified? (two pages)

c. Provide details of any accompanying consultants report. Summarise the contents of the

report(s) and advise why you think this report is beneficial to assessment of the application.

(two pages)

structural

energy rating

soil report etcd. How are public submissions and objections dealt with by the Planning Authority? Under

what circumstances are members of the public entitled to make submissions? Describe the

workplace procedures relating to public submissions that are followed at your local Planning

Authority. (three pages)

overlooking

overshadowing

traffic management/ condensation over polluting

proposed development is not with neighbour characteristics

design layout

e. What approval conditions were attached to the permit? Do you consider them reasonable?

(two pages)

f. Describe the process that must be followed in your locality by which the planning permit is

submitted to the local authority and the client. (one page)