Development process
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Development steps
There are a number of steps that should be completed. You are advised to make yourself familiar with all requirements.
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Prelodgement
When considering what development may be permitted on your land you should consider a number of matters, including the restrictions applying to your land.
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Lodgement
44% of DA applications submitted to Council need to be amended or require additional information to be provided.
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Application forms and checklists (associated with development)
Download useful guides and application forms for development applications (DA), construction work and more from this page.
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Notification & comments
Development may be advertised and/or notified at the discretion of Council where it is considered appropriate given the nature of the proposal.
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DA assessment
Development applications are assessed with regard to Section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
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Determination
You will be sent a formal Notice of Determination advising whether your development application has been approved or refused.
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After the DA
Read some helpful information about what to do after your development application has been approved.