What approvals do I need?
There are many factors that determine which assessment pathway you take for your proposed development. Find out what approvals you require.
Complying Development
Is a fast-track approval process for straightforward residential, commercial and industrial development.
Learn MoreConstruction Certificates and PCA Appointment
After you’ve obtained a DA, you'll need to obtain a Construction Certificate to commence building works.
Learn MoreDevelopment Applications
Is a formal request to us for consent to carry out your proposed development. You’ll need to apply for a DA if your proposal doesn’t meet the standards set out for exempt or complying development.
Learn MoreExempt Development
Many minor and low-impact works don’t need development or construction approval, find out if your development is exempt from council approval.
Learn MorePlumbing and Onsite Sewage Management Approvals
If you're planning any plumbing works as part of your development you'll most likely need a plumbing approval.
Learn MoreSubdivisions
After you’ve obtained a DA, find out what other approvals you'll need for your proposed subdivision and civil works.
Learn MoreApplication Tracker
Our Application Tracker enables you to find information on applications that:
- Have been recently submitted
- Are on exhibition
- Have recently been determined
You can also track the progress of an application from lodgement to determination.
Planning Alerts
PlanningAlerts is a third party service which sends you emails of development applications lodged in your area.
* Please note that while our Application Tracker database has been configured to assist in the operation of PlanningAlerts, this system operates independently of us and we do not monitor or verify the information provided by that service.
** Submissions you may wish to make on an application should be lodged via our Application Tracker or email
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Exempt Development
Complying Development
Development Applications
Construction Certificates and PCA Appointment
Subdivisions