But in a development application lodged with the ACT's planning department environmental, consultants say referring the new project to the federal government for further assessment is unwarranted.

Consultants looked at an area of 14 hectares, including six hectares where the bulky goods outlet and car park will be built.

They have recommended grazing to manage the bushfire risk as well as maintain critically endangered golden sun moth and vulnerable striped legless lizard habitat. If grazing is not feasible slashing of grass is recommended.

The development application includes the design of a new link road to connect to the existing intersection of Majura Road and Spitfire Avenue for access to IKEA.

The 12-metre high, single-level building covers about 26,050 square metres and comprises retail areas, warehouse/store, loading areas, restaurant, amenities and staff areas.

An adjoining car park will provide 705 customer spaces, 89 car parks for staff and 10 spaces for cars and trailers.

So far the plans have stirred no interest in the community, according to a consultation report.

Two consultation sessions advertised last month, at which the project team including architect Keith Maguire and IKEA's representative Jonathan Young were present, did not attract any member of the public.

IKEA is awaiting endorsement from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for its lighting and signage design.

Work is expected to begin after Crown Lease negotiations are concluded and planning approvals have been obtained.