The application has been received and lodged by the Statutory Planning Team, and a file for the application has been created and allocated to a planner.

The planner is to visit the site to inspect existing site conditions, and assess the surrounding built and natural environment to review the suitability of the proposal.

The file has been allocated to a planner, and the planner is to conduct an Initial Assessment of the file.

The Initial Assessment of the application is completed and the planner has requested the applicant to submit further information (FI), to enable the assessment of the application.

The application has been referred to internal departments of Council and external authorities for their review of the application.

The ‘Referred’ and ‘Notification’ process tasks are completed. The planner is either working through concerns with the applicant, referral agencies or objectors and/or is preparing a Delegates Report or a Council Report.

The application is to be determined under delegation, and the planner is currently preparing the Delegation Report.

The applicant has been directed to give notice of the application. The notification period lasts for a period of 14 days.  At the end of this period, the applicant must submit a completed statutory declaration form confirming that notice was given in accordance with Council's directions.

The application is to be determined at a Council Meeting, and the planner is currently preparing the Council Report.

The application has been received and assessment of the application has been undertaken by the planner. No decision has been made on the application and the planner is working through issues with all stakeholders.