MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE

Material Change of Use

At Planning Approval Group, we can help you with all of your material change of use needs. Whether you need advice, help to submit your application or just need someone to answer a few questions, our experts have the solutions you’re after.

What is Material Change of Use?

Material change of use refers to altering the way a property is used. For example, you might purchase a house that you intend to change into a doctor’s surgery. In this case, you’ll need to submit a material change of use application.

According to the Planning Act 2016, you must apply for a material change of use when:

Starting a new use or activity on a property;
Re-establishing a use that was previously abandoned;
Increasing the intensity or scale of an activity on a property.

You may be asked to pay a fee to Council at the time of lodgement.

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Planning Approval Group Can Help Lodge Your Material Change of Use Application

There is a bit to consider when applying for a material change of use, but our team at Planning Approval Group is here to take the pressure off. We are proud to offer professional advice to help verify the contents of your application. Our expert team will liaise with your assessment manager in addition to negotiating the terms that will help increase your project’s chances of success.

To increase the chances of a successful application, we can help to conduct the following:

Contact your local council to confirm application requirements
Provide details outlining your proposal and its timeline from start to finish.
Proactively manage the Government’s assessment of your Development Application
Produce a comprehensive planning report that addresses the development codes and requirements
Necessary plans and drawings
Specialist reports and other necessary documentation

Have questions? Contact our town planning specialists for all your material change of use needs.

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