Pre-lodgement
Pre-lodgement advice
The pre-lodgement stage is the start of the development assessment process. If you get this part right, you have a better chance of preparing an assessment-ready development application (DA). This allows for a much more efficient process, which will help save you time and money.
We provide a free development service to help you:
- understand the development process and planning rules
- get advice on your development proposal before you start work on your application
- understand the planning controls that apply to your development site.
This type of over-the-counter service is good for simple enquiries or enquiries about minor development.
Call our Development Help Desk if you would like to discuss your proposal, or visit us:
- T: 02 4474 1231
- E: Development Help Desk
- visit us at the corner of Vulcan Street and Campbell Street, Moruya, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm.
Pre-lodgement meeting
If you need advice on a large or complex proposal, we can arrange a meeting with our pre-lodgement panel. This type of meeting is important if you would like written advice before you submit your DA.
The most important reason to meet with our pre-lodgement panel before you start work on your DA is to:
- identify any key issues that could affect assessment of your proposal. Examples include heritage, flooding and stormwater constraints
- provide Council with information to address these key issues
- make sure you have all the information you need for your DA, which means a faster assessment process.
Fee for pre-lodgement meeting
The cost of a pre-lodgement meeting is $244 per hour, plus GST.
If you would like a meeting, submit the form:
Help for businesses
If you are setting up or expanding a business, our business development team can help you with your business concept before you submit your DA.
Contact us
If you have any enquiries about pre-lodgement meetings or our free development service, call the Development Help Desk:
- T: 02 4474 1231
- E: Development Help Desk