Lack of consideration to the scope of works upfront is the biggest cause of delays to approving projects. The scope of works is important because:
- it affects what approvals could be required,
- it affects the assessment of impacts,
- only those activities covered by the scope are approved by the SER,
- a poorly worded scope may restrict what activities can occur,
- late changes to the scope may require re-notifying council and having to wait an additional 21/40 days.
You should also attach the design drawings for the works and confirm any works that are not included in the scope.