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Prepare planning and development applications for buildings to three storeys

Prepare planning and development applications for buildings to three storeys

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBS6107
State Code
OCU72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2021
Field of Education
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
09/06/2021
Nominal Hours
180
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to prepare planning and development applications for buildings included in National Construction Code (NCC) definitions for all classes of buildings up to three storeys and not exceeding 2,000 square metres in floor area. It includes gathering and assessing documentation that supports the planning and development application process required to obtain planning permission.The unit is suitable for building surveyors who draw on their broad theoretical knowledge and technical skills to carry out the statutory role of ensuring that proposed building projects meet requirements for issuing planning permits.This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for building surveying in some states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to clarify these requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to assess planning and development application.
  • 1.1 Review scope and nature of planning and development application against jurisdictional planning legislation including local planning schemes and policies.
  • 1.2 Use geographical and aerial mapping to assess development site for suitability.
  • 1.3 Identify need for specialist expertise and engage relevant persons to provide advice throughout the planning application process.
2 Assess planning and development application documentation.
  • 2.1 Review planning and development application documentation to ensure accuracy, currency and completeness according to local authority requirements, and request additional information from client as required.
  • 2.2 Confirm property ownership with reference to titles and other relevant documentation.
  • 2.3 Assess submitted documentation for compliance with current and relevant local planning scheme, codes and legislation, and document areas of non-compliance.
  • 2.4 Review site of proposed planning and development application for possible environmental protection laws and exclusions and note and document compliance requirements.
  • 2.5 Assess design plans for compliance with relevant legislation, codes and regulations, and document areas of non-compliance.
  • 2.6 Document required amendments to plans and proposed design alternatives to ensure compliance and communicate to client.
  • 2.7 Discuss non-compliances and proposed design alternatives with relevant persons to arrange re-submission of plans and documentation for planning approval.
3 Assess revised design plans and documentation.
  • 3.1 Assess revised plans and documentation for planning approval compliance.
  • 3.2 Identify design features requiring clarification and discuss with relevant persons to ensure plans meet compliance requirements.
  • 3.3 Update client to provide updates on progress with planning and development application process.
  • 3.4 Arrange required public notices and advertising according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
  • 3.5 Document responses to objections according to regulatory and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUX64 CPCCBS6007 Process planning applications for commercial buildings up to three storeys Unit of competency