Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm planning approval application requirements.
- Documentation requirements for planning approval applicationsfor small-scale building design projects are obtained from regulatory authorities.
- Pre-application meetings with planners are arranged and conducted, as required, to clarify planning approval application requirements.
- Comprehensive checklist of planning approval application requirements is prepared and confirmed with planners.
- Client is notified of planning approval application requirements and associated costs, and consent to proceed is confirmed.
- Prepare and submit planning approval application.
- Project design drawings are checked for planning approval compliance and required additions or changes are made in consultation with the client.
- Documentation required from other professionals is specified and obtained, and fully completed in good time.
- Documentation for planning approval application is prepared, checked for compliance with requirements, and confirmed with client.
- Completeness of planning approval application is confirmed with reference to checklist and submitted.
- Notifications and advertisements are arranged as required.
- Support application through approval process.
- Progress of application through planning approval process is monitored, and clarification of project design is provided as requested.
- Client is represented at local authority and other meetings, as required, and approval for planning application is advocated.
- Information is presented to councillors, the general public and consultants using language suitable for the context.
- Requirements for changes to project designs are negotiated within the limits of designer’s authority.
- Client is consulted regarding matters outside scope of designer’s authority.
- Finalise planning approval process.
- Required changes to planning approval drawings and documentation are made in consultation with client.
- Decision on planning approval application is obtained and filed with final design project documentation according to workplace procedures.
- Client is notified of decision on planning approval application and copies of documentation are provided.