Application for Development Approval (or DA) 

An application for development approval is a request for consent to carry out a proposed development. 

Once submitted, the application is reviewed to check that the relevant information has been provided. You will be advised by email once the application is accepted and allocated to an officer for assessment. Further information about the steps involved in processing a DA can be viewed here. 

Application for Development Approval (or DA) - Residential 

What is this application for?  

For applications seeking development (or planning) approval for residential development. This includes proposals for: 

  • all grouped dwellings, 
  • single houses which propose one or more variations to the planning framework  
  • residential structures (including sheds, patios carports, garages, street fencing and ancillary dwellings) which propose one or more variations to the planning framework. 

How to lodge? 

Applications are to be lodged online, please visit the online lodgement page to register and lodge your application. 

Application forms 

Please complete and submit all of the following forms with your application:

Application Form for Development Approval

Colours and Materials Schedule

Checklists 

New Residential Dwelling Checklist

Residential Additions or Alterations to Existing Dwellings Checklist

Neighbour Consent - Evidence of Non-objection (optional) 

Application for Development Approval (or DA) - Commercial

What is this application for? 

For applications seeking development (or planning) approval for commercial development. This includes proposals for:

  • New commercial or industrial buildings,
  • Additions / external alterations to a commercial or industrial buildings
  • External changes to a shopfront,
  • Change of use
  • Signage*  not exempt under Council's Local Planning Policy 38 - Signs
  • Short term accommodation
  • Home-based businesses. 

How to lodge?

Applications for Development Approval (DA) are to be lodged online, please visit the online lodgement page to register and lodge your application.

Application forms

Please complete and submit all of the following forms with your application:

Application Form for Development Approval

Colours and Materials Schedule

Additional Information for Advertisements (if signage is proposed)

Amended Applications for Development Approval

What is this application for?

Where development approval has been granted, but amended approval is sought for revised plans. An amended DA can also be considered for requests to amend / alter planning condition(s) or to cancel development approval.

How to lodge?

Amended Applications for Development Approval are to be lodged online, please visit the online lodgement page to register and lodge your application.

Application forms

Please complete and submit all of the following forms with your application:

Application Form for Development Approval

Amendment or Cancellation of Development Approval Supplementary Form

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