What is Development? An introduction for new and para-planners

Duration:  2 hours
Investment: $245 (inc GST)
Delivery: Face 2 Face & Webinar

Please note: 2 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points are available for this session

Target Audience

New planners, planning recruits, para-planners, administration and support staff

Overview

This session will provide a high-level overview of the fundamental concepts surrounding what constitutes ‘development’ under the Planning, Development & Infrastructure Act 2016. Tailored to entry level planners and relevant support staff, this training will consider real world case examples aimed to assist in navigating the complexities in determining ‘what is development’ and what requires development approval, and the resulting legislative processes and procedures.

Key Learnings

Key learnings that will be taken from the workshop include:
  • Introduction to what constitutes ‘development’ under the Planning, Development & Infrastructure Act 2016
  • Understanding assessment pathways and the role of a relevant authority
  • Threshold concepts of development and case law examples, including:
    • Change of land use
    • Building work
    • State and Local Heritage affecting activities
    • Significant and regulated tree-damaging activity
    • Operation of exclusions under the Planning, Development & Infrastructure (General) Regulations 2017

Facilitator

Nicholas Munday – Associate – Environment & Planning – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Stephan Koefer – Solicitor – 
Environment & Planning – Norman Waterhouse Lawyers
Norman Waterhouse Lawyers have been advisors to both the State Government and the Local Government Association in the formation of planning instruments, guidance documents, elements of the Planning and Design Code and the implementation of the new legislation.  Over the last few years they have provided extensive training on these topics to the local government sector.  The Norman Waterhouse Team is recognised as the largest of its kind in this State and is widely recognised as a leader in the provision of such advice to the local government sector in South Australia.

Additional Information

For further information about the content of this program or to enquire about having this program brought ‘In-House’ to your council or to a ‘Council Hub’ near you please contact LGA Training on 8224 2000 or at training@lga.sa.gov.au.
 
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