Once you have all the required documentation, you're ready to lodge your DA. All DAs (including modifications and reviews) must be submitted to Council using the NSW Planning Portal.  To apply for a DA online, you must be registered or log in via the NSW Planning Portal. For instructions on How-to, Quick reference guides or additional resources designed to assist applicants using the NSW Planning Portal, click HERE.

Once received, Council will check your application to make sure all the required documents are included. This will happen within 7-14 business days.

If minor pieces of information are missing from your application, Council we will contact you through the NSW Planning Portal.

If your application is unclear, incomplete, or relevant fees are not paid, Council will return the application to you through the NSW Planning Portal, and it will not be formally lodged.

If your application is complete, Council we will contact you through the NSW Planning Portal to request payment of lodgement fees. We will provide you with a Council reference number. Please reference this number when contacting Council about your DA.

Lodgement fees will be calculated by Council staff and provided to you in writing after we've received your DA. Your DA will not be lodged until all outstanding fees have been paid. To pay lodgement fees, you must first register an account and then you can ‘Make a Payment’ using Councils Property and Payment Portal.