Major and National Planning Developments

Major development screening

If you are not sure whether your development needs Pre-Application Consultation (PAC), you can submit a Pre-application Screening Notice. This asks us to confirm if PAC is required.

We will review your notice and send you a statement within 21 days. The decision is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

What to include in your notice

Your notice must include:

  • a description of the development
  • the site address (if available)
  • a plan showing the site boundary in red
  • contact details for the applicant and any agent
  • whether a screening opinion or direction has been issued for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
  • details of any previous PAC

We may ask for more information if needed.

Page last modified: 30 December 2025