Writing a submission

Council has developed a fact sheet to provide tips on how to write a submission on a development application.

Download the how to write a submission factsheet (PDF - 96kb).

A submission must:

• be in writing and signed by each person who made it
• be received by Council during the submission period
• if it is in the form of a petition, have the names and addresses of each person who signed it
• state:
  • if you oppose or support the development
  • why you oppose or support the development
  • the reasons for your decision to support or oppose the development 

Council needs to understand the reasons behind your submission. For example, if you think the type of development proposed for your area is unsuitable, you need to say why it is unsuitable, not simply that you don't like it.

A person who makes a 'properly made submission' is called the 'submitter'.
Once Council considers all submissions, a response is sent to:

• everyone who wrote a submission; or
• the first person on the list of 'submitters' if the submission was signed by several people

Submitting your submission

Send your submission to:

[Related Council department on the public notice]
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001 

You can make a development application submission online. Online submissions are not available for City Plan (including Neighbourhood Plans and Local Plans).

More information

For more information:

• phone Council on 07 3403 8888
• download an example of a submission (PDF - 22kb)

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