Assessment

Development applications are assessed with regard to Section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

This includes matters such as:

  • The provisions of any relevant planning instruments or Council guidelines (Development Control Plans)
  • The likely environmental, social or economic impacts of the development in the locality
  • The suitability of the site for the development
  • Any submissions made in response to public notification of the development
  • The public interest.

Click here to view Section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.