Development Application Process

The development assessment process consists of seven stages. Click on the icons below for more
information on each stage:

Check

Check
Check to see if you need to submit a DA to Council before developing land

Advice

Advice
Obtain development advice from Council before submitting your DA

Prepare

Prepare
Checklists, policies and factsheets to help you complete your DA

Submit

Submit
Using the NSW Planning Portal to submit your DA online to Council

Assess

Assess
Legislation, policy and other factors that Council considers when reviewing DAs

Determine

Determine
Who makes DA decisions, decisions types and the next steps after receiving a decision

Certify

Certify
Obtain certification and related approvals for your building and subdivision works