When was the last time you had time to sit and read the Planning Act 2016?
If you’re like most of the population, the answer is never. Our town planners have not only read it, but they understand it and know how best to apply it to your material change of use request.
If you’re looking to change the way you currently use your property, you may need council approval. This is done with a Material Change of Use (MCU) request. You will need to submit this to council if:
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When it comes to changing the use of your property, it may be a straightforward application that you can complete yourself.
But what if it’s not?
Depending on the property’s current zoning and what you wish to change it to, your application may require additional assessments from federal and state agencies, not just your local council. This may mean discussions with a variety of government agencies, including:
If you’ve recently acquired a property and are hoping to transform it into something completely new, you’ll need to apply for a material change of use. Of course, you might be asking what that all means, and trust us, you aren’t alone. But don’t feel overwhelmed because we’re here to help, providing you with the ins and outs of all things material change of use.
Okay, so a material change of use, what does it all mean? Essentially, material change of use refers to altering the way a property is utilised. For example, you have just purchased a house, but you intend to flip it into a medical practice or perhaps a cafe. In this instance, you would need to submit a material change of use application. Additionally, if you’ve purchased land and wish to alter how land is used (turning it into a zoo, for example), you’ll also need to apply for a material change of use. More specifically, though, the Planning Act 2016 stipulates that a material change of use is required when:
So now we’ve established what a material change of use is and why we need it, let’s go through what you’ll need to include in your application. To apply for a material change of use, you’ll need:
Additionally, you’ll be asked to pay an application fee at the time of lodgement. We understand that it sounds like a lot, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Rest easy, though, because we’re here to help, providing support and advice each step of the way.
We understand that filling out applications can be stressful, and that’s why we do that hard yard for you, helping to complete your material change of use so that it can be processed as soon as possible. Here at Wall Planning & Environmental Consulting, we’re experts in assisting clients in getting their material change of use applications sorted. With decades of town planning experience under our belts, we offer professional advice to help validate your application, increasing its chances of success. We’ll also liaise with your assessment manager to help answer any queries you may have about the process or any other aspects of the application process. And don’t worry about the negotiation process because we’ve got that sorted too, using our expertise and experience to help you and your project come out on top.
For over 10 years, Wall Planning & Environmental Consulting has been providing quality community engagement services throughout the Central Queensland region. We’re renowned for our honesty, integrity, reliability and extensive industry knowledge. We’re proud to provide unrivalled Material Change of Use solutions while refusing to compromise on quality. If you’re in the resources, property, energy, or government sector and on the lookout for a multi-disciplinary business that can help with your next property, infrastructure or community project, contact Wall Planning & Environmental Consulting today.
