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Last Updated: Thursday, 02 May 2024 10:56

As per Schedule 2 of the Planning Act 2016, a variation approval is part of a preliminary approval for premises that varies the effect of any local planning instrument in effect for the premises. 

A preliminary approval to vary the effect of the planning scheme under section 242 of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 is a variation approval in accordance with section 286 of the Planning Act 2016. 

Council has prepared a guide for development applications for preliminary approvals including a variation request.  This material includes a template to assist both the applicant and Council through the application process.  

Further assistance

For further information please phone Council’s Technical Advice Officers on 131 872, or visit your nearest Customer Service Centre.

References 

 MISC044 Guidance Material Application for a Preliminary Approval including a Variation Request.