Development applications
Before you can make changes to a building or occupy premises in our area, you may need to lodge a 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.
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 developmentWe can provide guidance for your proposed works.Development applications
Lodge a development applicationApproval may be 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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Search development applicationsFind a DA, outdoor dining, subdivision or heritage request.Development applications
How to prepare your development applicationGetting your preparation right means you’re likely to have a smooth approval process.Development applications
Check the document requirements for your development applicationLearn which plans and supporting documents you need to provide with your development application.Development applications
Get advice from the City of Sydney for your developmentWe can provide guidance for your proposed works.Development applications
Lodge a development applicationApproval may be required for changes to your home or business site in our area.Development applications
Comment on or object to a development proposalHow to prepare feedback on a development or outdoor dining proposal in the City of Sydney local area.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
Determine which planning controls apply within the City of Sydney’s areaDifferent policies and consent authorities apply across the city.Development applications
Gain exemption from requiring development consent for heritage worksYou may still need to notify us about minor or maintenance works to local heritage items or buildings within heritage conservation areas.Development applications
Prepare a cost summary report with your development applicationConsent fees are based on the value of works proposed.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
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
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
Ask for a review of a development application decisionA City of Sydney-appointed panel can review determinations that have been made.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
Change an item on the state heritage register or under an interim heritage orderTo 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
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
Prepare a design for environmental performance reportThis template replaces environmental sustainability reports and enables you to demonstrate compliance with relevant planning controls.Development applications
Provide owner’s consent when making a development applicationIf a person making the application is not the only registered owner of the land, written consent of all other registered owners is required.Development applications
Request the City of Sydney prepares a planning proposalAsk for an amendment to our planning instruments.
