Development application process
You may need a planning approval for certain development types under the provisions of the planning schemes currently administered by council.
Under the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014, applicants may need approval for certain developments.
Applications made before 3 July 2017 are assessed under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009.
You can view these Acts on the Queensland Government Legislation website.
You can make a booking to talk with a development information officer at the Maroochydore City Hall building or, you can phone us direct (07) 5475 7272.
You can check Development.i to view details of lodged applications.
Development application forms and checklists
Council has a number of application forms that development applicants must complete depending on the circumstances.
Development assessment rules
The Development Assessment (DA) Rules explain how development applications in Queensland must be lodged, assessed and decided. The DA Rules also outline how to undertake public notification.
Avoiding assessment delays
Follow these helpful tips to reduce delays in the assessment process for your development application.
Development advice services
By seeking advice in the early stages of a proposal, you can identify and address issues. This can improve the quality of your application and save money.
Priority residential assessment service
A streamlined development assessment process for low-risk Code assessment residential applications.
Water and sewer network application process
Unitywater handles applications for its water and sewerage networks.
Operational work
Operational work is the construction of infrastructure that affects a property or its use.
New roads, road names and street numbering
All new roads, including private roads, created as part of a sub-division application must have council's approval. Find out how to adjust or change existing road names and street numbers.
Request changes or extension to a development approval
In some circumstances, you may wish to change your development approval and council may need to approve these changes before you can start your project. Before your development approval lapses you can apply for an extension.
Plan sealing
Find out the process to request survey plan sealing.
Development incentives
View the available discounts, rebates and concessions on development applications.
Infrastructure contributions rebates policy
The policy allows for infrastructure charges rebates for organisations providing community service facilities.
Infill development incentives policy
The policy provides a reduction in infrastructure charges of 50% for qualifying projects.
Appeals
Find out more about development, building and plumbing application appeals.
Development
Forms, fact sheets and checklists to help you prepare your development application (DA).