Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and produce planning approval support documentation.
- Documentation requirements for planning approval applications are confirmed with relevant authorities.
- Design drawings required in applications for planning approval are confirmed with architect, building designer or relevant authorities.
- Compliance requirements for design drawings are confirmed with architect, building designer and relevant authorities.
- Timelines and methodologies for producing final design drawings are confirmed with architect or building designer.
- Drawings and documentation required from electrical, hydraulic, geotechnical, fire and mechanical engineers are specified and requested in consultation with architect or building designer.
- Drawings and documentation required from access, traffic, lighting, arborist, acoustic, energy efficiency and other relevant consultants are specified and requested in consultation with architect or building designer.
- Prepare and submit planning approval application.
- Design drawings are checked for planning approval compliance and required additions or changes are made.
- Drawings and documentation required from technical experts are obtained within required timeframes and checked for completeness and compliance.
- Documentation for planning approval application is prepared, checked for compliance with requirements, and confirmed with client.
- Completeness of planning approval application is confirmed in consultation with architect or building designer and submitted to relevant authority according to workplace procedures.
- Notifications and advertisements are arranged as required.
- Obtain feedback and amend documentation as required.
- Local authority, client and stakeholder feedback to planning application design drawings and documentation is obtained and discussed with architect or building designer to identify required amendments.
- Design drawings and documentation are amended as required, and client approval is obtained, documented and processed according to workplace procedures.
- Support and finalise the application through approval process.
- Progress of application through planning approval processes is monitored and requests for information are responded to according to workplace procedures.
- Requirements for changes to planning approval drawings and documentation are completed on time and in consultation with architect or building designer as requested.
- Planning approval is obtained and filed with final design project documentation according to workplace procedures.
- Client is notified of planning approval and any conditions, and copies of relevant documentation are provided according to workplace procedures.