DA assessment
Development applications are assessed with regard to Section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
This includes such matters as:
- The provisions of any relevant planning instruments or Council guidelines (Development Control Plans)
- The likely environmental, social or economic impacts of the development in the locality
- The suitability of the site for the development
- Any submissions made in response to public notification of the development
- The public interest.
To view the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act go to Section 79C of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 
More information is also available in Council’s DCP Element 2.1 The Assessment Process.
Contact us
City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4974 2000