Instructions for Lodging a Development Application
Development and Building applications are required to be lodged with the Council for many different types of building work and other development. If you need development consent for your proposal, you are not allowed to start work until you get that consent.
Lodgement is now via the NSW Government Planning Portal.
Getting set-up for online lodgement is simple
1. Go to www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au
2. Click on ‘My Account’ the red button in the top right corner
3. Select ‘Create Account’ and follow the prompts
· Once created, you can apply for DAs with us online via your ePlanning account.
· For an overview on the NSW Planning Portal, watch this video.
Fees
· Applications will only be formally accepted and progressed upon payment.
· Development Application and related fees must be paid to Council for the processing of an application.
· A quote will be sent via the Planning Portal to the applicant, if you require an invoice please contact council.
What happens next?
· Once your application has been submitted we will check over it and let you know via your Planning Portal account if we require any additional information.
· If so, you will need to submit this information to us via your Planning Portal account.
· You will be automatically notified when we've lodged your application into our system and when your application has been determined by us.
· Approved plans and documentation will be delivered to you via your Planning Portal account.
To assist with applications the NSW Planning Portal have compiled a collection of resources which can be found via the link below: