How to Lodge a DA in NSW | StraightLinePlanning

How to Lodge a Development Application

You must submit development applications (DAs) online via the NSW Planning Portal.

A completed DA will generally include:

a description of the development
estimated costs
any necessary specialist reports
the council’s DA form and checklist
all matters required for a DA in the approved form on the planning portal as required by the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 (EP&A Regulation)
the required DA fee.

Statement of Environmental Effects

The SEE explains the purpose of your proposed development, its potential environmental impacts, and measures to mitigate them.

Preliminary Planning Report/Assessment

Overall analysis of how your project stacks up when the relevant SEPP/LEP/DCP controls are applied.

Architectural Drawing Set for DA Lodgement

So council can fully understand your development and assess its possible impacts, various plans and drawings are required.