Development Applications

All development applications and the majority of post consent certificates must be submitted through the NSW Planning Portal. Find out more on our Lodging an Application information page.

To track a development application submitted to City of Newcastle (CN), visit our Application Tracker page.

Accelerated Development Applications

Accelerated Development Applications (ADA) are an initiative of City of Newcastle (CN) to facilitate efficient processing of well-prepared, low-risk development types.

Pre-Development Application Services

Learn more about the services and information available to assist you with preparing a development application (DA).

DA Fee Estimate Calculator

Use this tool to calculate an estimate of your Development Application fees.

Development Application Process

The development process can be a complex process. It is recommended that you utilise the services of professionals to assist you with the preparation of your plans and or application.

Development Forms and Checklists

Looking for more information about the development process or a particular development form? Not sure what a development term means?

Development Types

Most developments are either Exempt Development, Complying Development or Local Development.

Advisory Panels

Find out more information about the advisory panels which provide expert advice to City of Newcastle (CN) and applicants.

Variations to Development Standards

Development standards may be contained in State Environmental Planning Policies or Local Environmental Plans. Development standards exist to provide a framework of limitations for anticipated development in an area.

Political Donations and Gifts

Legislation has been introduced which requires every person submitting a development application to Council to disclose information about political donations and gifts.

Heritage Conservation

Own a heritage item or live in a heritage conservation area and need to know how to get consent to do an alteration or addition? Or perhaps need to do ground excavation works at your property which may disturb archaeology or Aboriginal objects?