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Development Applications

A Development Application (DA) is a formal application submitted to Council for permission to carry out a new development. This could be as simple as building a new pool and deck, tree removal, constructing a garage or carport in your home, or adding additional rooms to your existing home.

Do I need a Development Application?

If your building project doesn’t fall within the parameters of Exempt Development or Complying Development, you will need to lodge a Development Application with Council. 

To obtain development consent, you will need to lodge a Development Application (DA) with Council via the NSW Planning Portal. If construction works are proposed as part of the development, you can apply for a Construction Certificate at the same time as your DA or once the DA has been approved.

To help with your application, see below for tools that can assist you in understand the cost of your development or what may be required for your application. 

The Development Application Process

To help you understand the Development Application Process click the below steps.

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