Application delays
We are currently experiencing delays in processing new valid applications received between 1 May 2026 and 8 June 2026, due to unexpected staff shortages. This may result in delays in acknowledging your application, and we may need to request extensions of time while we process your application. We are actively working to address this backlog as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Commerical property advice
The type of advice you need for commercial properties depends on how much floor space your development has, or the size of the site.
Up to 999 square metres
- Floor space
- Up to 999 square metres
- Size of site
- Up to 0.5 hectares
- Type of advice needed
- Minor development
Between 1,000 and 2,499 square metres
- Floor space
- Between 1,000 and 2,499 square metres
- Size of site
- Between 0.5 and 1.99 hectares
- Type of advice needed
- Small major development
Between 2,500 and 4,999 square metres
- Floor space
- Between 2,500 and 4,999 square metres
- Size of site
- Between 2.0 and 4.99 hectares
- Type of advice needed
- Large major development
5,000 square metres and above
- Floor space
- 5,000 square metres and above
- Size of site
- 5 hectares and above
- Type of advice needed
- Strategic development
| Floor space | Size of site | Type of advice needed |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 999 square metres | Up to 0.5 hectares | Minor development |
| Between 1,000 and 2,499 square metres | Between 0.5 and 1.99 hectares | Small major development |
| Between 2,500 and 4,999 square metres | Between 2.0 and 4.99 hectares | Large major development |
| 5,000 square metres and above | 5 hectares and above | Strategic development |