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In principle, a developer may apply for EnviroDevelopment certification as soon as they can demonstrate with a high level of certainly that the development will reliably meet the EnviroDevelopment requirements. It is envisaged that the submission for certification will be generally submitted at the same stage as Development Approval is sought or as soon as evidence is available offering certainty of achievement of EnviroDevelopment standards. This is on the basis that much of the evidence required for EnviroDevelopment is compatible with the evidence required for a DA and that this is likely to be the timing offering the greatest benefits of EnviroDevelopment certification to both developers and government.
Submission around the time of a development application should allow preliminary certification of qualifying developments, for use in DA discussions. However the timeline for EnviroDevelopment certification may vary depending on the EnviroDevelopment solutions chosen for a particular development as some solutions may be locked in earlier than others. For example, a developer may have legal evidence protecting an area of vegetation earlier than they might have a covenant or body corporate design guidelines locked in place to ensure the sustainability features of buildings.
Where a developer has obtained preliminary EnviroDevelopment certification (subject to the final development approval) they must resubmit an application after the development approval, highlighting any changes made since the preliminary approval.
An EnviroDevelopment certification application should include a completed application form, and all other documentation as required to demonstrate reliable achievement of the EnviroDevelopment standards.
EnviroDevelopment applications will be considered by the General Manager - EnviroDevelopment, with input from appropriately qualified experts as necessary. However, to further ensure integrity, EnviroDevelopment certification will also require the endorsement of the EnviroDevelopment Board of Management or the Board's delegate. EnviroDevelopment applications will be processed within 5 weeks of receipt of all documentation and supporting information.
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