Sunshine Coast residents now have access to a new AI-powered online tool, providing instant, reliable development guidance – anytime, anywhere.
Whether you’re adding a shed, building a granny flat, renovating your home or starting something bigger, the AI Development Assistant is designed to support early planning decisions and make the development process easier to navigate. It helps you understand what applications may be required, without needing technical knowledge or all the details upfront.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli says the new service is about making tailored advice more accessible for all.
“We know that considering building or renovating can be stressful and sometimes confusing, especially for people who aren’t familiar with the process,” Mayor Natoli says.
“This new tool gives residents the ability to explore their options and get answers when it suits them – even if that’s after hours or on weekends.”
Residents can use the AI Development Assistant for answers to their initial planning inquiries – finding out what they can do on their land, such as build a house, granny flat or deck, or even extend or renovate.
Guiding users through key questions, the assistant helps everyone understand what development applications might be needed and how to avoid delays. It delivers instant, tailored answers to support confident decision making.
Anyone considering development and seeking guidance should visit the council’s website: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and search for ‘AI Development Assistant’.
