RiskSmart – Planning

RiskSmart is a quick and easy way for development applications to be approved. Simple, low-risk applications can be assessed by accredited RiskSmart consultants.

The accredited consultant assesses the application against the Logan Planning Scheme and the RiskSmart criteria, and prepares the approval paperwork and supporting documentation. Our officers review the documentation and we issue the decision notice (usually within 5 business days).

RiskSmart applications are eligible for a discount on application fees.

RiskSmart – Planning eligibility and checksheets

Under the Logan Planning Scheme 2015, code assessable development (material change of use and reconfiguring a lot) is eligible for the RiskSmart assessment if it meets all acceptable outcomes and the RiskSmart criteria.

If the proposed development does not meet an acceptable outcome, it must be assessed against the performance outcome. Before lodging the development application, an accredited RiskSmart consultant may ask us for advice about compliance with the performance outcome.

The RiskSmart checksheets below must be used to work out if a development meets the RiskSmart criteria. If the development does not meet the criteria, it cannot be assessed using the RiskSmart process.

• Dual occupancy (auxiliary unit) and dwelling house assessment checksheet (PDF 876 KB)
• RiskSmart – Planning checksheet (PDF 819 KB).

Lodging a RiskSmart – Planning application

RiskSmart applications must follow a pre-lodgement process to make sure the application is properly made for a speedy assessment.

• Lodge the DA RiskSmart pre-application online, with all documentation attached (see below). There is no payment at this stage.
• We will check the documentation and work with you to make sure everything is lodgement-ready. When the application is lodgement-ready, we will send you an invitation to lodge. This will include a notice of account and edited conditions.
• You can pay the fees (using the payment options on the notice of account) and lodge the completed application for RiskSmart assessment by email to DALodgements@logan.qld.gov.au, and copy the application to DARiskSmart@logan.qld.gov.au.

With the RiskSmart – Planning application you need to submit:

• the Dual occupancy (auxiliary unit) and dwelling house assessment checksheet (PDF 876 KB) or the RiskSmart – Planning checksheet (PDF 819 KB)
• Queensland Government - DA Form 1
• supporting documentation like plans and town planning report
• RiskSmart interactive conditions document
• RiskSmart delegates’ report, together with all other relevant RiskSmart materials.

You can lodge a RiskSmart pre-application online (you will need to be a registered user).

You can access previously lodged applications and/or upload more information if we ask for it – please use My applications.

Accredited RiskSmart – Planning consultants

For a list of consultants accredited to prepare and lodge RiskSmart – Planning applications, please download Register of RiskSmart and ExpressSeal Consultants in PDF or excel.

Becoming an accredited RiskSmart – Planning consultant

To become an accredited RiskSmart consultant, both the consultant and consultancy making the application must demonstrate their competency. This is done by giving us previous examples of work undertaken with us.

We will review the application and chose to accredit (or deny) the consultant and consultancy. The individual and the consultancy are accredited under the one agreement. When the individual leaves that consultancy, the accreditation becomes null and void.

There are five development types that a RiskSmart consultant may be accredited for:

• residential – house
• residential – other (includes mixed-use developments incorporating residential components)
• industry
• reconfiguring a lot (within any zone)
• commercial / retail / other (also includes mixed use developments incorporating residential component and other uses not listed here).

If successful, the consultant and consultancy must sign the RiskSmart – Planning accreditation agreement (PDF 1688 KB).

For more information, please refer to the RiskSmart – Planning factsheet (PDF 47 KB) or contact our team.

RiskSmart – Operational works

RiskSmart – Operational works allows us to quickly assess and decide on simple, low-risk operational works applications (usually within five business days).

RiskSmart applications must be prepared by one of our accredited RiskSmart consultants and are eligible for a discount on our application fees.

RiskSmart – Operational works eligibility and checksheet

To find out if operational works are eligible for RiskSmart, please refer to the RiskSmart – Operational works application submission checksheet (PDF 819 KB). The checksheet outlines eligibility criteria for assessable roadworks, drainage, water supply, sewerage, stormwater treatment and earthworks.

Lodging a RiskSmart – Operational works application

RiskSmart – Operational works applications must follow a pre-lodgement process to make sure we receive a properly made application for a speedy assessment.

• Lodge the RiskSmart – Operational works pre-application online (you will need to be a registered user) with all documentation attached. There is no payment at this stage.
• We check the documentation and work with you to make sure everything is lodgement-ready. When the application is lodgement-ready, we will send you an invitation to lodge. This will include a notice of account and edited conditions.
• You can pay the fees (using the payment options on the notice of account) and lodge the completed application for RiskSmart – Operational works assessment by email to DALodgements@logan.qld.gov.au.

With the RiskSmart ­– Operational works pre-application you need to submit:

• the RiskSmart – Operational works checksheet
• the completed Queensland Government - DA Form 1
• draft plans of development
• draft development conditions (in Word format)
• relevant reports and supporting documentation.

You can access previously lodged applications and/or upload more information if we ask for it – please use My applications.

Accredited RiskSmart – Operational works consultants

For a list of consultants accredited to prepare and lodge RiskSmart – Operational works applications, please download Register of RiskSmart and ExpressSeal Consultants in PDF or excel.  To become an accredited consultant for operational works, please refer to the RiskSmart – Operational works accreditation model and application kit (PDF 819 KB).

Contact us

For more information about RiskSmart – Operational works, please download Operational Works RiskSmart Lodgement Guide (PDF 777 KB) or contact our team.

ExpressSeal 

ExpressSeal allows you to fast-track plan sealing requests through accredited consultants. Our accredited ExpressSeal consultants engage with relevant professionals to certify that the conditions of approval are met before lodging a plan sealing request.

The ExpressSeal consultant then submits an ExpressSeal request to us and gives certification of compliance. If the request meets the requirements, we will endorse survey plans within 48 hours.

There are two categories for ExpressSeal:

• minor developments
  • building format plans for both new and existing buildings
  • standard format plans for boundary realignments and reconfiguration of up to 10 new lots
• major developments
  • standard format plans associated with large or major projects.

Lodging an ExpressSeal request

When lodging an ExpressSeal request, please download ExpressSeal formal request form (PDF 819 KB) and see Plan sealing for relevant forms, documents and fee information.

Accredited consultants for ExpressSeal

For a list of consultants accredited to prepare and lodge ExpressSeal  Requests, please download Register of RiskSmart and ExpressSeal Consultants in PDF or excel. To become an accredited consultant for ExpressSeal, please refer to ExpressSeal – Plan sealing accreditation kit (PDF 819 KB).

Contact Us

For more information about ExpressSeal, please contact our team.