Urban planning and development control
Guidance for planning, building-control, development-control and alleged illegal-structure complaints.
Start a petitionIssues this sector may cover
- Alleged unauthorised development
- Unsafe or non-compliant building concern
- Development-control administrative failure
Information to gather
- Exact property location and identifiable landmarks
- Dated photographs and previous complaint references
- Planning, ownership or enforcement documents where lawfully available
Popular complaint guides
How to report an alleged illegal structure
Identify the location and observable facts without assuming that a structure is unlawful before the authority investigates.
How to complain when development control refuses to act
Document the original report, acknowledgements, follow-ups and continuing public or property concern.
Official starting source
Confirm the current channel and requirements directly with the responsible institution.
FCTA Department of Development Control ↗PetitionDesk route information reviewed 2026-08-11.