Development applications
Before you can make changes to a building or occupy premises in the local area, you may need permission.
Development applications
How to prepare your development applicationGetting your preparation right means you’re likely to have a smooth approval process.Development applications
Get advice from the City of Sydney for your development applicationBook an appointment for planning guidance with your proposed works.Development applications
Lodge a development applicationApproval is required for changes to your home or business site in our area.Development applications
Make changes to a development application after the City of Sydney has given approvalA section 4.55 application is required to modify development consent.
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Development applications
Search development applicationsFind a development application (DA) or footway usage application (FA).Development applications
How to prepare your development applicationGetting your preparation right means you’re likely to have a smooth approval process.Development applications
Lodge a development applicationApproval is required for changes to your home or business site in our area.Development applications
Get advice from the City of Sydney for your development applicationBook an appointment for planning guidance with your proposed works.Development applications
Determine which planning controls apply within the City of Sydney’s areaDifferent policies and consent authorities apply across the city.Development applications
Apply for a property certificateA section 603 certificate shows the rates status of a site. A section 10.7 zoning certificate shows planning and other controls that apply to a piece of land.Development applications
Make changes to a development application after the City of Sydney has given approvalA section 4.55 application is required to modify development consent.Development applications
Gain exemption from requiring development consent for heritage worksYou’ll still need to notify us about minor works to heritage items or within heritage conservation areas.Development applications
Comment or object to a development proposalHow to prepare feedback to the City of Sydney about proposed works.Development applications
Prepare a cost summary report with your development applicationConsent fees are based on the value of works proposed.Development applications
Check the document requirements for your development applicationLearn which plans and supporting documents you need to provide with your development application.Building certification
Get approval to carry out minor developmentA complying development certificate can be determined by the City of Sydney or private certifier without the need for a full development application.Rates & payments
Check or change a rate category or certificateHow to apply to have your property re-categorised, find out about mixed development land, postponed rates and combining the ‘lots’ on your rates notice.Development applications
Guidance on sustainable developmentIncorporating general design features during the planning and construction stages of development can reduce resource use and improve a building’s operational efficiency.Development applications
Find the consent authority for development applications within the City of Sydney's areaPlanning authorities include the City of Sydney, Central Sydney Planning Committee and the NSW Planning Minister.Development applications
Ask for a review of a development application decisionA City of Sydney-appointed panel can review determinations that have been made.Development applications
Apply for exemption or approval for changes to state heritage register-listed placesTo cut red tape and reduce assessment timeframes, the Heritage Council of NSW has delegated a range of functions to the City of Sydney.Development applications
How to commission or create street art on a property in the cityWith the landowner's consent and painted or marked outside of a building visible from a public place.Development applications
Disclose a political donation or giftOfferings to City of Sydney councillors, their party, employees or contractors must be declared when making or commenting on a planning application.Development applications
Request the City of Sydney prepares a planning proposalAsk for an amendment to our planning instruments.
