Once your application is prepared according to the relevant guidelines and checklists, you can submit your application online via the NSW Planning Portal. 

The following applications must be submitted to Council through the NSW Planning Portal:

• Development Applications
• Section 4.55 Modification Applications
• Complying Development Certificates
• Construction Certificates
• Occupation Certificates
• Subdivision Certificates
• Appointments of Council as a Principal Certifier

The above listed applications will no longer be accepted in person at our Customer Service Centres.

Council is experiencing higher than average processing times for development applications. Council remains committed to an efficient, consistent and effective development assessment service which benefits applicants that submit good quality and complete applications. The ‘Assessment of Development Applications Policy’ applies to all development applications, modifications and review of determinations submitted to Council. 

You are strongly encouraged to read the Policy, listed below, prior to lodging your application with Council.