Permission to lodge (Landowner's Consent) requirement
Port Authority must issue Permission to Lodge (landowner's consent) before a proponent can lodge an application for development consent under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act) on land owned by Port Authority.
Port Authority's Permission to Lodge is required before a proponent can:
- Lodge a development application for consent with the relevant consent authority under Part 4 (including complying development, Crown development, integrated development, and State significant development).
- Lodge an application to modify an existing development consent.
- Seek approval for a State significant infrastructure application under Division 5.2 of Part 5 of the Act on land owned by Port Authority.
Permission to lodge process
To request Permission to Lodge, proponents must follow Port Authority's Permission to Lodge process, which includes:
- Submitting all final draft documentation (reports and plans) forming part of the development application.
- Providing documentation for review by Port Authority before submitting the application to the relevant consent authority.
Port Authority will review the provided information and may request amendments before issuing permission to lodge. This approval will include specific requirements that the proponent must meet.
Once Permission to Lodge is granted, any further amendments to the proposed development or supporting documentation (e.g., reports and plans) must undergo another review by Port Authority before submission to the consent authority. This ensures that:
- Port Authority agrees to the amendments before development approval is granted.
- Port Authority maintains a record of the final lodged proposal.
Exempt developments
For certain minor developments, Port Authority may be able to advise whether the proposed development qualifies as exempt development.
However, even if a development is determined to be exempt, it must still be reviewed by Port Authority, and landowner's consent from Port Authority is required before proceeding.