Stage

What happens

Time for stage

Time elapsed since start

Time to premises construction

1. Identification and designation of new land release areas

Inclusion in urban zoning or master planning. Initiated by local or state government or private proponent.

2–4 years

2–4 years

6.25–15 years

2. Gazettal of rezoning or change of land use

Rezoning under local planning instruments. Initiated by proponent.

1–3 years

3–7 years

4.25–11 years

3. Negotiation of infrastructure levies and detailed structure planning

More detailed site planning, possibly determination of developer contributions. Done by developer. Involves many agencies e.g. roads, water, electricity, sewer and public transport; also schools etc.

1–3 years

4–10 years

3.25–8 years

4. Statutory subdivision and development approval

Approval of developer-initiated applications on a stage by stage basis – road layouts, sometimes integrated housing projects.

0.5–2 years

4.5–12 years

2.25–5 years

5. Major civil works, servicing of allotments, and issue of new titles

Engineering designs, building, and certification of civil works. Construction done by the developer, certification by state utilities.

1–2 years

5.5–14 years

1.75–3 years

6. Development approvals and dwelling construction

Housing design, approval and construction including placement of house on block.

9–12 months

6.25–15 years

0.75–1 year