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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for planning approval processes.
   • Service agreements or council policy statement on service provision relating to the assessment of planning approval application are discussed and agreed with clients and scope of service is confirmed.
   • Nature and scope of planning approval application are reviewed and delegated to appropriately qualified staff where necessary.
   • Staff are guided where necessary to ensure relevant legislation, codes and regulations are accessed and researched for compliance requirements relevant to proposed planning application.
2. Assess planning application documentation for compliance.
   • Documentation prepared by external consultants is obtained, analysed and applied through the planning approval process.
   • Planning application documentation is reviewed for accuracy, currency and completeness according to local authority requirements, and further information is requested from client where necessary.
   • Compliance requirements for BCA classes and types of buildings are identified, researched and recorded.
   • Documentation submitted is assessed for compliance withcurrent and relevant local planning scheme, codes and legislation, and areas of non-compliance are documented.
   • Design plans are assessed for compliance with relevant legislation, codes and regulations, and areas of non-compliance are raised for discussion with client, architect or building designer.
   • Public notices are arranged according to planning requirements, and objections to proposed development are managed according to regulations and workplace procedures.
   • Areas of non-compliance are identified, alternative solutions communicated to client, and revised plans assessed.
3. Manage stakeholder communications.
   • Clients are updated on progress of planning approval application and the need for further information when necessary.
   • Consultations with architect or building designer are undertaken where necessary to clarify features and elements of proposed building project.
   • Potential for disputes between clients and other stakeholders during the planning approval application process is identified, monitored and mitigated to avoid escalation.
4. Document and finalise planning decisions.
   • Approved planning permits are reviewed for thoroughness and legislative compliance prior to providing final sign-off.
   • Planning permission conditions that ensure protection of environment, adjacent structures and, where appropriate, heritage listed structures are written and reviewed to ensure clarity and compliance with relevant planning schemes, regulations, legislation and the BCA.
   • Copy of planning permit is submitted to local authority and client.

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Consultants must include at least one of the following:	access consultants energy efficiency assessors fire services engineers geotechnical engineers heritage consultants hydraulic engineers mechanical engineers structural engineers waterproofing specialists.
Planning application documentation must include:	concept drawings to scale, with relevant calculations, levels, notes and specifications planning approval application form proof of building site ownership.
Type of building must include:	Type A buildings as defined in the BCA, including buildings that are: 3 storeys or more in classes 2, 3 and 9 4 storeys or more in classes 5, 6, 7 and 8 Type B buildings as defined in the BCA Type C buildings as defined in the BCA.

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