Development applications
Before you can make changes to a building or occupy premises in the local area you may need to lodge a development application (DA).
Application processing times
Our usual service levels and application assessment times may be impacted due to current staff shortages.
These shortages are due to Covid-19, influenza, leave and vacancies. Many of these positions are highly technical and cannot be filled on a short-term basis.
We will continue to assess applications as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience in the meantime.
All development application services
Development applications
Apply for a property certificate
Development applications
Ask the City to review a development application decisionDevelopment applications
Comment or object to a development proposalDevelopment applications
Determine which planning controls apply to different areas within the City of SydneyDevelopment applications
Disclose a political donation or giftDevelopment applications
Extend your business trading hoursDevelopment applications
Find the consent authority for development applications within the City of SydneyDevelopment applications
Gain exemption from requiring development consent for heritage worksDevelopment applications
Get advice from the City to support your development applicationBuilding certification
Get approval to carry out minor developmentDevelopment applications
Give owners consent to lodging a development applicationDevelopment applications
Guidance on sustainable developmentDevelopment applications
How to commission or create street art on a property in the cityDevelopment applications
How to prepare your development applicationDevelopment applications
Lodge a development applicationDevelopment applications
Make changes to a development application after the City has given consentDevelopment applications
Prepare a cost summary report to submit with your development applicationDevelopment applications
Request the City prepare a planning proposalDevelopment applications
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