Development Application (DA) process

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Read about the six stages in the life of a Development Application: Prepare, Lodge, Exhibit, Assess, Determine and Construct.

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What is a Development Application?

A Development Application (DA) is a request that you can make to Council to carry out various types of development such as:

Development applications lodged and received by Council can be tracked through Council's Online Services.

Prepare

Read about the five main steps involved in preparing a Development Application (DA) for Randwick City Council.

Lodge an application

Find out how to lodge a Development Application (DA) with us, and learn about issues concerning copyright and disclosure of political donations.

Exhibit

Council is required to notify adjoining and neighbouring owners that may be affected by a development proposal. See how we exhibit DAs, ensuring public consultation.

Assess

Learn what factors our Assessment Officers consider with a DA, such as site suitability, floor area, building setbacks, solar access, parking implications and foreshore impact.

Determine

After being assessed, every DA is then either approved or refused in a process called determination. Find out how determination works, and who is involved.

Construct

Prior to carrying out any building work or associated demolition or excavation, you need a Construction Certificate from Council or a private Accredited Certifier.

DA Forms, Checklist and Guides

This section contains all the forms, checklists and guides required for lodgement.

Randwick Local Planning Panel

Randwick Local Planning Panel (RLPP) is an Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel that assesses DAs and provides advice on planning proposals.

Last Updated: 17 November 2023

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