The DA process

If you are considering developing, you may need to submit a Development Application (DA) to seek Council approval.

On this page you'll find a step-by-step guide to the DA process. You'll also find some helpful resources and supporting documents you can use to navigate your way through the application process.

Guide to the DA process and how to lodge an application

Lodge your DA on the NSW Planning Portal:

The NSW Planning Portal has digitised the planning process. You must lodge DAs online on the NSW Planning Portal.

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Our flowchart shows the major steps in the DA process:

Flowchart of the DA process (63.9 KB)

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) has developed a guide to explain the DA process. This guide will help you prepare and lodge a DA. It also explains the steps required to begin building.

Our fact sheet outlines how to lodge a DA on the NSW Planning Portal:

How to lodge a Development Application (68.3 KB)

Rebuilding after bushfires

If bushfires destroyed or damaged your home or business, learn how Council can help you through the building process.

Our dedicated team of Development Assessment Officers are working with bushfire-affected residents during the DA process, and these DAs are given priority.

Steps in the DA process

Follow these steps to help you prepare and submit a DA:

Step 1: Does your development need approval?

This page outlines Step 1 of the DA process to help you find out if your development needs approval.

Step 2: Do your research

This page outlines Step 2 of the DA process and the information you need to know about planning controls, clearing vegetation, and building on bushfire-prone land.

Step 3: Prepare your DA

This page outlines Step 3 of the DA process and the supporting documents you will need to submit with your DA.

Step 4: Submit your DA

This page outlines Step 4 of the DA process and how to submit your DA.

Step 5: Public notification

This page outlines Step 5 of the DA process and provides information about the public notification of development applications.

Step 6: Council assesses your DA

This page outlines Step 6 of the DA process and how Council will assess your DA.

Step 7: Referrals and consultation

This page outlines Step 7 of the DA process and the referral and consultation stage a DA will go through.

Step 8: Determination and notice

This page outlines Step 8 of the DA process and the next steps involved if a DA is approved.

Step 9: Apply for a Construction Certificate

This page outlines Step 9 of the DA process and the steps you need to take if Council issues development consent (approval).

Step 10: Modifying a development consent

This page outlines Step 10 of the DA process and the documents required to submit a Mod DA.

Resources to help you lodge your DA on the Planning Portal

DPE has a range of resources to guide you through the DA lodgement process:

Frequently asked questions

If you’re a Eurobodalla customer, you can get our answers to frequently asked questions about lodging DAs through the Planning Portal:

Frequently asked questions and answers about lodging your DA

We can help you

For assistance using the NSW Planning Portal please contact Service NSW:

T: 1300 305 695
E: ServiceNSW

If you would like to discuss the details of your application or supporting documents you need to lodge, please contact Council's Development Help Desk:

T: 02 4474 1231
E: Development Help Desk

Disclaimer: This page provides a summary of the major issues relating to the submission of plans for a DA. This information does not address every issue that could occur.