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This guide is an indication of the processes triggered for building sites that require a Construction Management Plan (CMP). The sequence of processes will vary depending on the site and type of works being undertaken.
PHASE 1 - Prior to a CMP being endorsed
| Application | Planning Permit | Developer to obtain planning permit. A construction management plan is a condition on relevant planning permits. | Planning Department | Visit here for more details |
| Application | Building Permit | Developer/ Builder to obtain building permit | Building Department | Visit here for more details |
| Application | 29A Demolition Permit | Developer/ Builder to obtain 29A demolition permit | Building Department | Visit here for more details |
| Contact | Mandatory CMP Discussion | Contact the CMP liaison officer to discuss CMP requirements for the site | Planning Department | |
| Meeting | On site discussion | Contact the CMP liaison officer to organise an on site meeting to discuss specific site restrictions (this is at the discretion of the CMP liaison officer) | Planning Department |
PHASE 2 - Submit CMP and related required permits for CMP endorsement
| Application | Construction Management Plan | Builder to prepare and submit CMP application for assessment | Planning Department | Visit here for more details ( PDF 1.58MB) |
| Application | Asset Protection | Builder to submit application for assessment. The Asset Protection bond will be determined through the CMP process and a separate drainage inspection will be required. | Asset Engineering Department | Visit here for more details |
| Application | R116 - Protection of the Public | Developer/ Builder to obtain R116 report and consent | Building Department | Visit here for more details |
PHASE 3 - Pre-development
| Application | Temporary Vehicle Crossing | Builder to submit application for assessment | Transport Department | Visit here for more details |
| Application | Road/Footpath Occupation | Builder to submit application/s for assessment | Transport Department | Visit here for more details |
| Application | Work Zone | Builder to submit application/s for assessment | Transport Department | Visit here for more details |
| Application | Plant & Equipment Permit | Builder to submit application/s for assessment | Planning Department | Visit here for more details |
| Notification | Inspection | Site Inspection with CMP officer, project manager, site supervisor* | Planning Department |
*Council will arrange site inspections to ensure all parties are clear about council requirements, planning permit conditions have been satisfied and all required permits and consent are in place
PHASE 4 - Demolition
| Notification | Commencement of demolition | Builder to contact council when demolition stage is due to commence.* | Planning Department |
| Notification | Completion of demolition | Builder to check if CMP and related permits apply to demolition only and apply for necessary permits for next phase | Planning Department |
* Check that all relevant permits are in place for this stage of works and planning permit conditions have been satisfied
PHASE 5 - Earthworks
| Application | Road/footpath Occupation | Builder to submit application for assessment | Asset Engineering Department | Visit here for more details |
| Notification | Commencement of earthworks | Builder to contact council when earthworks stage is due to commence.* | Planning Department | |
| Notification | Completion of earthworks | Builder to contact council when earthworks stage is due to commence.* | Planning Department |
*Council will check that all relevant permits are in place for this stage of works and planning permit conditions have been satisfied
PHASE 6 - Construction
| Application | Out of hours work (when required) | Builder to submit application for assessment as per works outlined in CMP | Planning Department | Visit here for more details |
| Application | Utility works | Utility company (or agent) to submit application for assessment | Asset Engineering Department | Visit here for more details |
| Application | Permanent vehicle crossing | Builder to submit application for assessment | Asset Engineering Department | Visit here for more details |
| Notification | Commencement of construction | Builder to contact council when construction stage is due to commence.* | Planning Department |
*Council will check that all relevant permits are in place for this stage of works and planning permit conditions have been satisfied
PHASE 7 - Planning Permit Compliance
| Notification | Site Inspection | Site inspection (civil works scope) with reinstatement officer, project manager and/or site manager | Builder to contact council to book a site inspection 3 months prior to completion of works to discuss scope for civil works. A bond agreement will be prepared once scope is agreed to | Assets |
| Notification | Compliance Inspections | Builder to organise compliance inspections throughout devleopment | Developer/builder to contact Council CMP Liaison officer to book compliance inspections as required | Planning Department |
| Notification | Certificate of Occupancy | Builder to apply for Certificate of Occupancy from the Registered Building Surveyor | Developer/builder to arrange compliance inspections as required with the project Building Surveyor | |
| Notification | Subdivision Statement of Compliance | Builder to apply for Statement of Compliance for Subdivision | Developer/builder to contact council to book a final site inspection with the CMP inspector to ensure all planning permit conditions have been satisfied. | Planning Department |
| Notification | Site Inspection | Site inspection (completion of works) with CMP inspector, Council Asset Engineer, project manager and/or site manager | Developer/builder to contact council to book a final site inspection for reinstatement and completion of street scape works. The civil works bond will be returned once the civil works have been completed to Council satisfaction. The asset protection bond will be released after the final Inspection is satisfactory | Planning Department |
