Firstly, what is a development application (DA)?
A DA Is Crucial For Your Custom Built Home
A DA is a formal application for development that requires consent under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA&A Act). It is submitted to your local council. It consists of application forms, supporting technical reports and plans specifying the design proposal.
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Guiding You Towards A Successful Approval
A council or private certifier can determine residential applications without a complete development application. Complying development is a faster approval process while ensuring stringent planning and environmental requirements are met through a set of prescribed approval conditions.
When do you need a DA?
If You're Creating One Of These Structures, You'll Need A Development Application.
A DA is sent straight to your local government for formal approval of your building. The staff will contact your local council to determine if a Development Application is required and if subsequent approval is necessary for your custom home. Every council has its own set of regulations, and each will have a different set of standards. DA approval is required for:
- Not compliant with planning controls
- Lot is in a Heritage or Conservation Area
- Sub-divisions
- The building classification of the construction
Approval for all custom home designs for valued clients
- Sustainable Homes
- New Home Designs
- Granny Flat Designs
- Extensions To Homes
- Sub-Divisions
What to expect during the application process
Helping You Step-By-Step Throughout Your Development ApplicationIf You're Creating One Of These Structures, You'll Need A Development Application.
A DA is sent straight to your local government for formal approval of your building. The staff will contact your local council to determine if a Development Application is required and if subsequent approval is necessary for your custom home. Every council has its own set of regulations, and each will have a different set of standards. DA approval is required for:
What takes place during the development application proces
Every single lovcal council, home, and DA is unique. Although this list does not cover all possibilities, it has been prepared to give you a general idea of what will happen throughout the DA approval procedure.
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Faqs
Does the DA process take a long time?
It all depends on the type of structure and the council involved, but it generally takes 21 - 90 days for approval.
What are the documents I need to submit with my Development Application?
You will have to file all the necessary paperwork as the DA approval procedure progresses. You'll need specialist reports, your local councils' DA forms, and so on.1300 283 001
How can I ensure approval for the application?
Although guaranteed approval isn't feasible, you may make a significant contribution to the application's success by providing an application that has all of the essential information, including your building team, site assessments, and more.
What can I do if it is denied?
If your DA is rejected, you have several choices. You may try relodging your claim, appealing to the Land & Environment Court or request a review from your local council.
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