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Digital File Format Requirements for Applications

Development Applications (DAs), Section 96 amendments, 82A reviews and Footway use applications must be accompanied by a CD-ROM containing all plans and supporting documentation, including the a copy of the completed application form.

Additional or updated information supplied after submission must also be accompanied by a CD-ROM containing the amended or new information.

PDF File Format
File Sizes
File Naming
Accuracy Requirements
Scanning Service
For More Information

PDF File Format

In order to preserve the integrity of documentation across multiple platforms, files must be supplied in Portable Document Format (PDF).

Ideally documents should be exported from CAD, Vector, Bitmap or Word Processing software directly to PDF. This method is most likely to preserve the visual quality of your submission.

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File Sizes

Plans

Each plan must be supplied as a PDF file no larger than 3Mb in size and optimised for publishing to the web.

Accompanying Documentation

All accompanying documentation must be supplied as a PDF, A4 formatted and optimised for publishing to the web. PDF files larger than 3Mb should be broken up into logical parts and supplied as separate files.

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File Naming

Files are to be supplied using the following naming convention.

  • Use descriptive file names.
  • Include the file type extension (eg. PDF)

Plans

One file for each plan.

File names to include, in order:

  1. Plan Description (eg. elevation, site plan, floor plan)
  2. Plan Number (including version)
  3. Date Drawn (preferably in DDMMYYYY format).

For example:

  • Elevation South v4 24112005.pdf
  • Site Plan 24112005.pdf
  • Floor Plan – Ground Floor 22122005.pdf
  • Floor Plan – Floors 5 to10 22122005.pdf

Accompanying Documentation

One file for each document.

File name to include, in order:

  1. Document Name (eg. Statement of Environmental Effects, Heritage Impact Statement)
  2. Date of the Document.

For example:

  • Statement of Environmental Effects v12 24112005.pdf
  • Noise_Impact_Statement 24112005.pdf
  • Heritage Impact Statement Part 1 04062005.pdf
  • Heritage Impact Statement Part 2 04062005.pdf

Accuracy Requirements

The documents must be exact reproductions of the original source documents. The declaration within the application form must be signed.

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Scanning Service

For small developments with a cost of works under $100,000, Council will offer a scanning service for a fee, as per the Schedule of Fees and Charges. However, Council prefers that the digital version be submitted on lodgement to minimise the processing time.

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For More Information

For enquiries regarding the lodgement of Development Applications, contact the Duty Officer on 9265 9333 or at your nearest Council Location.

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Last Updated: Thursday 17 May, 2012

Please Note:
While care is taken to ensure accuracy, the City of Sydney cannot guarantee that information expressed here is correct and recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use. The City of Sydney makes no warranty or undertaking, whether expressed or implied, nor does it assume any legal liability, whether direct or indirect.