Before preparing your submission you will need to review and analyse the proposed plan or policy statement to identify if there are provisions which you would like to change or see deleted. See reviewing proposed policy statements and plans for more information on this topic. Once you have identified issues of concern you will need to prepare a written submission to lodge with the Council.
Form of submission
Submissions must be prepared generally in accordance with Form 5. Many councils have produced their submission forms based on Form 5.
Content of submission
There are six elements which you will need to address in the submission. To read about these click here
Presentation of submission
For information about presenting submissions click here
Lodging of submission
For information about lodging submissions click here
Costs involved
There is no charge for lodging a submission.
Checklist
For a checklist of matter to consider when preparing submissions click here
Best practice examples
Have a look at the examples and templates page.
Relevant legal provisions
For legal provisions relating to submissions on plans and policy statements click here
Further information
For further information click here
