Download a DA form to lodge with the Department

The Department deals with applications where the Minister for Planning is the consent authority under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. There are two types of forms provided:

• forms that you can use to apply for approval under the Act
• forms that you can use to give us notice as required under the Act.

Before you download and complete a form please contact the Department to determine whether we have any special information requests. We can also advise you which form/s you will need to complete. Some tips on using the forms are provided below.

A word of warning: Each of the forms has been prepared in good faith to assist applicants. Unfortunately, the Department cannot warrant that the rtf forms will be downloaded by different electronic systems in the format in which they were originally designed and that they will be free from error.

The Website Protocols for Proponents explains the Department's preferred approach for delivery of development proposal files for website publication.

Download a form

The table below lists the forms, and the relevant clause in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 that sets out the information each form needs to include.

Form		Download
1. Development approval (DA required)
Development application and supplement This form is required to apply for Part 4 development consent from the Minister for Planning under section 78A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Note. For development in the Kosciuszko alpine resorts area please use the specific forms - see below		form_dop_dadasupp.pdf form_dop_dadasupp.rtf
Development application - Kosciuszko alpine resorts Use this form to apply to the Department of Planning for development consent from the Minister for development in the Kosciuszko alpine resorts		form_da_alpine.pdf form_da_alpine.rtf
Application to modify a development consent Use this form to apply to the Department of Planning to have the Minister modify the original development consent granted Note. This form can be used for development on Sydney Harbour foreshore sites and in the Kosciuszko alpine resorts		form_dop_da_mod.pdf form_dop_da_mod.rtf
Application for construction certificate Use this form to apply for a construction certificate to carry out building work or subdivision work before starting work		form_dop_cca.pdf form_dop_cca.rtf
2. Starting work
Notice to commence building or subdivision work and appointment of a principal certifying authority Used this form to tell us and the local council that you have appointed a principle certifying authority. Also to give the local council at least 2 days notice before you start work		form_dop_ntc.pdf form_dop_ntc.rtf
3. Work ends
Compliance certificate Used this form to certify that the conditions of your consent have been satisfied, that work has been properly carried out, or that a plan or design complies with a standard		form_dop_cmc.pdf form_dop_cmc.rtf
4. To occupy or change the use of a building
Application for an occupation certificate Used this form to apply for permission to occupy or use a new building or change the use of an existing building		form_dop_oca.pdf form_dop_oca.rtf
Fire safety certificate Use this form if you are the owner of a building, or the owner’s agent. You will need to submit this certificate with an application for an occupation certificate. A copy of the certificate also needs to be given to the Commissioner of New South Fire Brigades and displayed in the building in a prominent position		form_dop_fsc.pdf form_dop_fsc.rtf
Fire safety notice Use this form if you are to occupy part of a building next to an exit that is required to be enclosed in fire-resisting construction. You will need to display a fire safety notice next to that exit		form_dop_fsn.pdf form_dop_fsn.rtf
5. Building certificate
Application for a building certificate Use this form to apply for a building certificate over part or all of a building as per section 149B of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979		form_dop_bc.pdf form_dop_bc.rtf
6. To register a subdivision
Application for a subdivision certificate Use this form to apply for a subdivision certificate. As a landowner, you will need the certificate to register your plan of subdivision with Land and Property Information New South Wales		form_dop_sca.pdf form_dop_sca.rtf

Some tips on using the forms

Each form is provided in rich text format (rtf) and portable document format (pdf).

The rtf version will allow you to complete a form on-screen. rtf files are compatable with both Microsoft Word and Word Perfect applications. Each rtf form have been 'frozen' so that you cannot accidentally delete any information or any relevant section provided on the form.

To complete an rtf version of the form on-screen:

1. Use the tab button to move between the check boxes and the white sections that must be completed
2. Click on a check box with the left button on your mouse to cross it
3. Type information directly into each relevant white section on the form - the box will expand to fit the content.

To keep the page layout as you intend when the rtf version of your completed form is printed:

1. Check the position of page breaks
2. Before you print a page make sure you select A4 paper and Portrait orientation
3. Adjust your margin settings (file/page set-up in MS Word)

The pdf version can be used to print a form and complete it by hand. Please note that to view and print the pdf files you need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.

To download a free version of Acrobat Reader for Windows, click here.

To download a free version of Acrobat Reader for Macintosh, click here.