Development Application (DA)

A Development Application (DA) is a request that you can make to Council to carry out various types of development such as:

  •     Building a residential, commercial or industrial building
  •     Making an alteration or addition to a residential, commercial or industrial property
  •     Subdividing land
  •     Strata subdividing a building
  •     Changing the use of a building

From July 1 2021, Temora Shire Council is required to provide all of its planning services online. This is a requirement of all Councils by the NSW Government. 

In order to use this service, you must register using a Service NSW account. Many residents will already have an account through other NSW Government programs.

The ePlanning program allows users to submit a Development Application (DA) online through the Planning Portal. Council can review the DA and request and receive additional documents before making a determination.

We recommend you follow this procedure when making a development application:

 

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Check

Not all building or development work requires approval. Some minor works may be exempt or complying development.

Do I Need Approval - Quick Guide

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Use the 'Do I Need Approval' section or contact Council to confirm.

Consult

Prior to lodgement of a DA, it is requested that applicants consult with Council. This consultation will assist the assessment of your development application by ensuring that all the necessary information is provided to Council officers in order to assess the proposal. Consultations can occur in person, via phone, email or video conferencing. Call Council on 6980 1100 or email temshire@temora.nsw.gov.au to arrange consultation.

Review

Review planning rules. Local planning controls may affect what you can build. Local planning controls, including the LEP and DCP, are available under Planning Reference Material.

Prepare

Prepare your documents. The specific plans and documents vary depending on your development. Some examples are:

  • Statement of Environmental Effects(DOC, 106KB)
  • Plans of the proposed development (including site plans, floor plans, elevations and sections).
  • Plans demonstrating proposed landscaping
  • Plans of existing development (if being retained wholly or partly)
  • Subdivision plans (if proposed)
  • Supply of water or sewer documents
  • Stormwater plan
  • BASIX Certificate (if applicable), and plans demonstrating commitments

Your Development Application should address all relevant matters upfront in your Statement of Environmental Effects(DOC, 106KB) (SEE). This will help to ensure an efficient and smooth process.

A range of plans and documents must be submitted with your appliation. The specific plans and documents will vary depending on your development. A pre-lodgement consultation with a Council representative will help you determine which documents you will require, and what costs you will incur.

Lodge

Lodge your application online via the Planning Portal using a Service NSW account.

Once you have lodged your DA or CDC, Council staff will email you to advise you of the relevant application fees. You can choose to pay online directly to Council using a bank transfer payment, or you may visit Council’s office during business hours to pay by EFT, credit card or cash.

Once your application is determined, Council will email you with the determination.

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computers available at the Temora Library, or Council planning staff can assist you to lodge your application online at Council’s offices, by appointment.

On obtaining Development Consent, you now have a choice of having the construction plans and building inspections assessed by Council or a Private Accredited Certifier.

A Construction Certificate must be applied for and approved by either Council or a Private Accredited certifier prior to any building work being undertaken.

Useful resources

  • Follow this link for information about planning
  • To lodge a DA, follow this link
  •  To access quick reference guides follow this link
  •  Watch a YouTube video that provides an overview of the planning portal
  •  Watch an introduction to the background to the planning portal here
  •  Watch a step by step video of how to lodge a DA online. **Thanks to Central Coast Council for this video
  •  Watch a step by step video of how to lodge a Complying Development Certificate (CDC). **Thanks to Central Coast Council for this video
  • Other videos are also available, including lodging Construction Certificate, Occupation Certificate and Subdivision Certificate. **Thanks to Central Coast Council for these videos
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