Development Application Process

A Development Application (DA) is a formal request for permission to carry out 'development'. 'Development' includes: ​
  • The erection and/or alteration of a building or structure;
  • Any work in, over, or under land;
  • The use of land or a building; and
  • The subdivision of land.
All such work requires a Development Application unless it is listed as 'exempt development' or 'complying deve​lopment'. Development Applications can be simple proposals that can be determined relatively quickly or can be more complex proposals that fall under 'Integrated' or 'Designated' development under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.

DA Outcomes

There are three possible outcomes for a DA:

Why conditions are important

Your development consent is a legal document and is extremely important – you must build according to the conditions to avoid possible penalties or having to take costly rectification measures. As owner, you should carefully read and discuss these conditions with your certification and building team members, as the conditions may modify the proposal you submitted.
Some conditions are mandatory and must be applied on all development consents e.g. your house must meet the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

How long does my development consent last?

The consent lasts for five years unless another period is specified by council or physical commencement has occurred in which case it does not lapse.
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