There are three key stages for public input.
The first opportunity is when Council conducts a study or prepare a planning scheme amendment.
The second and key opportunity is at public exhibition. We exhibit all amendments we undertake for at least a month.
Members of the public can make a submission:
- Supporting the amendment
- Supporting the amendment subject to changes
- Opposing the amendment.
Your submission must be in writing, and include contact details. We must ensure all objections or proposed changes are addressed or incorporated. Failing that, we may refer the amendment to a planning panel.
The planning panel process is the final stage for public input. Only those who made a submission are able to present to the panel. The public may attend and observe. The panel will also consider all written submissions.