Stage 2 – Lodging your development application
Lodgement is the formal start of the DA process. Council will check that all the information has been provided.
Stage 3 – Assessment
All DAs require a formal council assessment. This involves a site inspection, engaging with applicants and neighbours, reporting, and making recommendations.
Region-shaping investment
Our plan to invest in and make the Central West and Orana region a great place to work and do business.
Stage 4 – Determination
Learn how your development application is assessed and determined in Stage 4 of the NSW planning process, including key decision-making steps.
Stage 5 – Get your Construction Certificate
Getting your development consent is worth celebrating, but it does not mean that you can start building. Before you can start, you must do four things.
Stage 6 – Get your Occupation Certificate
The Occupation Certificate authorises occupation and use of a new building or building section. It is the last step in the formal DA and construction process.
People, centres, housing and community
Our plan to provide the Central West and Orana region with affordable, well-designed housing in the places people want to live.
Prosperity, productivity and innovation
Our plan to create more jobs and economic growth the Central West and Orana region by supporting innovation and capitalising on natural opportunities.
Making it happen – Central West and Orana Regional Plan 2041
Implementing the Central West and Orana Regional Plan 2041 and reporting on the progress and achievements.
Getting started
Before your start a Development Application (DA), find out if you need consent from council, understand why a DA is needed and learn about the planning system.