How to make a submission

A submission is a written comment that can be made by any interested person, group or organisation.

When to lodge a submission

To comment on a PDA development application, you must lodge the submission during the specified submission period. The submission period is a minimum of 20 business days, and is specified in the notice in the local newspaper and on a sign on the land.

All submissions lodged during this period will be considered by the Minister for Economic Development Queensland (MEDQ) or their delegate when deciding the application. Submissions may support or object to all or part of the development application.

How to write a submission

For guidance on making a submission, download the development application submission fact sheet.

A submission should include:

1. Identification of the Development Application:
   • Reference the Development Application Number (e.g. DEV2020/123), and
   • Provide the street address of the proposed development, and/or
   • Provide the property description (e.g. Lot 1 on RP 234567).
2. Planning Issues:
   • Highlight specific planning concerns, such as:
     • Potential traffic or parking issues
     • Noise, overshadowing, or light impacts
   • Mention any aspects of the development you support.

Priority Development Area related submissions

You can also make a submission about a draft provisional land use plans (PLUP), development schemes and amendments. For more information on how to lodge a submission, including key requirements and where to send it, visit the Priority Development Area How to make a submission page.