Development applications

Do I need a development application?

Your development may not need to go through a development application process. Some forms of low impact development do not need a development application and are called exempt or complying development.

If your development does not qualify for exempt or complying development, it is likely that a development application is required to be submitted to Council.

Arrangements during Christmas and New Year

Extended DA notification during Christmas and New Year

Development applications, modifications of consent applications (s4.55/4.56) and reviews of determinations (S8.2) lodged between 10 December 2024 and 30 January 2025, will have an extended public exhibition period reflective of Council’s Community Participation Plan (CPP). The exhibition period will close 14 February but may be extended for some applications. Amendments to undetermined development applications, modifications of consent (s4.55/4.56) and reviews of determination (s8.2) received between 10 and 31 December requiring re-notification, will have the public exhibition period extended from 14 days to 21 days.

Extended application review period

Review of applications submitted via the NSW Planning Portal between 15 December 2024 and 4 January 2025 will be extended due to the Christmas and New Year break. Advice and requests for further information relating to these applications will be processed the week following the first Development Review Unit meeting on 8 January.

Submission acknowledgement during December and January

Council will continue to accept submissions relating to applications throughout the Christmas and New Year period, however timeframes for an acknowledgment letter may be extended.