Development applications

Thinking of lodging a development application? This is the place to find out what process you need to take, how you can get assistance and where and how to lodge your application.

All development applications, construction certificates and other documents must be lodged online via the NSW Planning Portal (link). They are not lodged directly with us. To find out more about using the Planning Portal (link) see the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s ‘how to’ guides on the NSW Planning Portal website.  

What do you want to do?

Take a look below to see which pathway you think might work for you and click through to understand the next steps.

Development types

Find out more information about different development types, including exempt, complying and local development. Find out about common application types, and fast track applications.

Apply for a development application

If you want to build a house, or do a small subdivision for a dual occupancy learn about the processes and information you will need to apply.

Find out if there are building restrictions on my land

It is important to find out about planning controls, hazards or restrictions that could impact on being able to build on your land.

Undertake large scale development

If you are considering more complex development or larger scale subdivisions, find out about the required pre-lodgement meetings and find resources for developers.

Track an application

I want to know what development is happening in my area or track my development application online.

Start building

If you have all your approvals and you need to progress, find out how to get your construction certificate and building information.

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