Development Application (DA) process
Note: For information regarding the cut off dates for lodgement and notification of applications over the Christmas/New Year period please refer to the "lodge an application" section below.
Read about the six stages in the life of a Development Application: Prepare, Lodge, Exhibit, Assess, Determine and Construct.
You can also search and keep up to date with current DAs:
What is a Development Application?
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
Development applications lodged and received by Council can be tracked through Council's Online Services.
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Prepare
Read about the five main steps involved in preparing a Development Application (DA) for Randwick City Council. -
Lodge an application
Find out how to lodge a Development Application (DA) with us, and learn about issues concerning copyright and disclosure of political donations. -
Exhibit
Council is required to notify adjoining and neighbouring owners that may be affected by a development proposal. See how we exhibit DAs, ensuring public consultation. -
Assess
Learn what factors our Assessment Officers consider with a DA, such as site suitability, floor area, building setbacks, solar access, parking implications and foreshore impact. -
Determine
After being assessed, every DA is then either approved or refused in a process called determination. Find out how determination works, and who is involved. -
Construct
Prior to carrying out any building work or associated demolition or excavation, you need a Construction Certificate from Council or a private Accredited Certifier. -
DA Forms, Checklist and Guides
This section contains all the forms, checklists and guides required for lodgement. -
Randwick Local Planning Panel
Randwick Local Planning Panel (RLPP) is an Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel that assesses DAs and provides advice on planning proposals.
Last Updated: 17 November 2023