AI Prompt Library

Planning & Environmental Law prompts for Australian lawyers

These prompts are designed for AU planning lawyers acting on DAs, SSD/SSI, LEC appeals, compulsory acquisition, environmental enforcement, and heritage. Copy any prompt, replace placeholders with your matter facts, and run it.

In short

A curated library of 25 AI prompts for Australian planning and environmental practitioners. Each prompt is grounded in state planning legislation (EP&A Act, Planning and Environment Act), Land and Environment Court practice, and current authority.

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Research

Research prompts (5)

Research SSD assessment pathway

Prompt

Research the current SSD assessment pathway under Division 4.7 of the EP&A Act 1979 (NSW), including the Minister's powers and DPIE assessment.

Example use: Proponent planning the approvals strategy for a major warehouse development.

Research s 34 conciliation outcomes

Prompt

Research the recent trends in s 34 LEC conciliation outcomes for Class 1 appeals, including common agreed conditions.

Example use: Preparing for a conciliation conference on a refused residential flat building DA.

Research compulsory acquisition just terms

Prompt

Research the heads of compensation under s 55 of the Just Terms Act (NSW) and equivalent state legislation, including disturbance.

Example use: Advising a dispossessed landowner on compensation for a state infrastructure project.

Research biodiversity offset requirements

Prompt

Research the current biodiversity offset scheme requirements under the BC Act 2016 (NSW) and the BAM methodology.

Example use: Developer assessing biodiversity offset obligations for a fringe development site.

Research heritage listing objections

Prompt

Research the process for objecting to heritage listings under the Heritage Act [state], including interim heritage orders.

Example use: Owner objecting to an interim heritage order over a commercial property.

Drafting

Drafting prompts (5)

Draft a Class 1 appeal notice

Prompt

Draft a notice of appeal in Class 1 of the LEC jurisdiction against refusal of a DA. Applicant: [details]. Grounds: [details].

Example use: Appeal against refusal of a townhouse development in a Sydney LGA.

Draft an SSD application

Prompt

Draft the supporting submissions for an SSD application under cl 4.39 EP&A Act. Project: [details]. Address SEARs and public interest.

Example use: SSD application for a manufacturing facility in regional NSW.

Draft a submission on a public exhibition

Prompt

Draft a submission objecting to / supporting a planning proposal during public exhibition. Issues: [details].

Example use: Submission on a rezoning affecting a mixed-use neighbourhood.

Draft a compulsory acquisition claim

Prompt

Draft a compensation claim under the Just Terms Act. Owner: [details]. Land: [details]. Include market value, disturbance, and solatium.

Example use: Compensation claim for a small business relocating due to road widening.

Draft a s 34 statement of issues

Prompt

Draft a statement of issues for a LEC s 34 conciliation. DA: [details]. Council position: [details]. Applicant position: [details].

Example use: Conciliation in a dispute over building height controls for a boarding house.

Review

Review prompts (5)

Review a development consent

Prompt

Review this development consent. Identify deferred commencement conditions, modification pathways, and ongoing compliance obligations.

Example use: Purchaser review of a consent attached to a development site acquisition.

Review a SEPP interpretation

Prompt

Review this development proposal against the applicable SEPP (e.g. Housing SEPP, Infrastructure SEPP).

Example use: Affordable housing SEPP uplift proposal for a Sydney apartment site.

Review a heritage impact statement

Prompt

Review this heritage impact statement for adequacy against NSW Heritage guidelines and council requirements.

Example use: HIS for a proposed alteration to a locally listed heritage dwelling.

Review a biodiversity assessment report

Prompt

Review this biodiversity development assessment report (BDAR) for compliance with the BAM.

Example use: BDAR for a rural subdivision requiring significant offset credits.

Review a voluntary planning agreement

Prompt

Review this voluntary planning agreement (VPA). Identify contribution, timing, and enforcement provisions.

Example use: VPA supporting a planning proposal for a mixed-use redevelopment.

Client comms

Client comms prompts (5)

Explain the LEC appeal process

Prompt

Draft a plain-English briefing for a client on LEC Class 1 appeal process and typical timeframes.

Example use: First-time developer client following a DA refusal.

Explain compulsory acquisition rights

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of dispossessed owner rights under the Just Terms Act.

Example use: Homeowner receiving a PAN for a new metro line.

Explain SSD process

Prompt

Draft a plain-English briefing on the SSD process, including SEARs, EIS, and determination authority.

Example use: Proponent preparing for first engagement with DPIE on an SSD project.

Explain heritage obligations

Prompt

Draft a plain-English briefing for a heritage property owner on approval and works obligations.

Example use: New owner of a state-heritage-listed cottage planning minor works.

Explain modification pathways

Prompt

Draft a plain-English explanation of s 4.55 and s 4.56 modifications to a development consent.

Example use: Builder seeking modifications to approved townhouse plans during construction.

Strategy

Strategy prompts (5)

Strategy for a Class 1 appeal

Prompt

Develop a strategy for a Class 1 DA appeal. Facts: [details]. Consider s 34 conciliation, expert evidence, and amended plans.

Example use: Appeal against refusal of a seniors housing development.

Strategy for a Class 4 enforcement defence

Prompt

Develop a defence strategy for a Class 4 enforcement proceeding. Facts: [details]. Consider rectification, BCRs, and civil penalty exposure.

Example use: Landowner facing enforcement over unauthorised clearing works.

Strategy for compulsory acquisition negotiation

Prompt

Develop a negotiation strategy for a compulsory acquisition claim. Consider market value evidence and disturbance quantification.

Example use: Commercial tenant whose lease is affected by acquisition.

Strategy for a planning proposal

Prompt

Develop a strategy for advancing a planning proposal through gateway and exhibition.

Example use: Developer-initiated proposal to rezone industrial land for residential use.

Strategy for a VPA negotiation

Prompt

Develop a strategy for negotiating a VPA with council. Consider nexus, reasonableness, and timing.

Example use: VPA supporting approval of a high-rise mixed-use tower.

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