Types of development
Development includes building, renovating, demolishing, subdividing land or changing the use of a building or land.
New development falls into one of these categories:
- exempt development: minor works that don't need approval because they meet certain standards in the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008
- complying development: a fast-track approval process for straightforward residential, commercial, and industrial development
- development application: all other local development that is not exempt or complying requires a development application and may need a construction certificate.
Land-use zones and types of development allowed
The Eurobodalla Local Environmental Plan (LEP) outlines the type of development you can carry out in each land-use zone. There are different land-use zones under the LEP. These include residential, commercial and industrial zones.
Find out the zone of your property
Development approval and the application process
If you decide that you need to submit a development application (DA), our flowchart will help you to navigate the application process:
Approvals or permits you may need for other activities
Your development may include other activities that need approvals or permits. These works include:
- water, sewer or stormwater works
- a septic system
- solid fuel heater
- tree removal
- works within the road reserve such as a driveway crossover.
More information
Contact us
We offer free pre-lodgement services to help you understand the DA process and answer your questions:
For more information, contact our Development Help Desk:
- T: 02 4474 1231
- E: Council's Development Help Desk