Building and Planning

Officer

Councils Building & Planning Officer is Mr Laurie Collins. For more detailed information about a development, he can be contacted on phone: (08) 8688 2976, 0428 882 976 or email: EPLGservices@internode.on.net

General Information

Items Requiring Development Approval

A dwelling, and internal and external renovations
Farm buildings such as hay sheds, machinery sheds, animal housing or the like
A garage, carport, verandah or storage shed
A fence, which: Exceeds two metres in height, Exceeds one metre in height and is masonry, Exceeds one metre in height and is within six metres of the boundary on a corner allotment, Is a swimming pool safety fence, Is not a post and wire fence
A wall retaining a difference in ground levels exceeding one metre
An advertising sign, hoarding or banner
A swimming pool
A change of classification or use of a building or land
Freestanding aerials or towers over 10 metres in height
A toolshed, garden shed or the like with a floor space exceeds 10 square metres or any wall is in excess of 3 metres
A pergola, unless: It does not have a roof, Each freestanding side is open, It does not exceed 4 metres in height above the ground, It is not constructed in the 8 metre setback area from the front property boundary
A dam, where: A levee or mound greater that 3 metres above the natural ground level is formed, or A retaining wall which retains a difference in ground level exceeding 1 metre is formed

A Power Declaration form must be included with every development application.

How Do I Apply For Approval?

Choose an experienced and reputable building designer
Check with the Council regarding the type of proposed development, setback, Land Management Agreements etc
Bring into Council three copies of plans and two copies of all other documentation, such as soil and footing construction reports, calculations, specifications etc
Pay the applicable fees and fill out and sign an application form
Your application is then receipted, registered and will then pass through the system

What Happens During The Approval Process?

Your signed and completed application is registered and the fees are paid
Planning assessment for Provisional Development Plan Consent is undertaken - that is, it is checked against Council's Development Plan
Building assessment for Provisional Building Rules Consent is undertaken - that is, it is checked for compliance against the Building Code of Australia
The Application is recommended for final approval by Council
Council approves or rejects the application
The owner is notified in writing of Council's decision

Fees and Charges

Fees and charges are payable upon lodgement of the Development Application.

Construction Industry Training Levy

The Construction Industry Training Board Levy also needs to be paid on any construction with an estimated cost of $15,000 or more. These forms are available at the Council office and the levy payment is payable at the Council office.

Septic Tank Applications

The safe disposal of sewage and household wastewater is necessary to safeguard the health of the community and protect the environment.

Not all sites have characteristics suitable for conventional subsurface effluent disposal; therefore, it is very important to carry out the necessary investigations to determine the suitability of the site and design the system accordingly.

NOTE: It is important that the requirements of the septic tank system be considered during the planning stage of any development.

Approval must be obtained from the relevant authority before proceeding with the installation of a septic tank system.

Application to Install a Spectic Tank

Prior to installing a septic tank system it is necessary to submit an application to receive an approval from the relevant authority.

Applications for approval to install a septic tank system must be made on the required application form and provide the necessary information. The application form can be obtained from the Council or South Australian Health Commission.

It is encouraged to engage the services of a Registered Plumber to assist in designing a suitable system and lodging an application.