Central Sydney Precinct
A dynamic innovation and technology engine that will be a magnet for people to meet and collaborate in the heart of Sydney’s Eastern Harbour City.
Statutory rules for local planning panels
Mandatory Local Planning Panels (LPPs) are in place for all councils in Sydney, Wollongong City, the Central Coast, Wingecarribee Shire and Lismore City.
Preliminary Regional Issues Assessment
The Preliminary Regional Issues Assessment is an initial social and environmental assessment relating to coal or petroleum exploration areas.
Your guide to the DA process
We’ve developed Your guide to the Development Application process – Small housing development, so the pathway to building your home can be faster and easier.
Glossary – Your guide to the DA process
Glossary of terms and abbreviations used in the development application process to help make building a new house or renovating property faster and easier.
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
There are three possible outcomes for a DA: development consent, DA refusal and deferred commencement consent.
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.