GOULBURN MULWAREE COUNCIL

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Phase 1: Pre-Lodgement

Before you prepare your plans, it is highly recommended to confirm what you actually need.

  • Check Approval Pathway: Confirm if your project requires a Full Development Application

  • Pre-lodgement Meeting: If your project is complex, request a pre-lodgement meeting with Council staff to identify potential issues early.

  • Gather Property Data: Obtain your Certificate of Title, Deposited Plan, and any relevant 88b instruments from your conveyancer or NSW Land Registry Services.

  • Drafting and Design

  • Engineering

  • Waste Water Design

  • Flood Study (If Needed)

  • GeoTechnical Report

  • Bushfire Assessment (Check 10.7 to assess if any requirements are needed)

  • Basix (NatHers Assessment)

  • Council and Portal Fees

Phase 2: Preparing Your Application

Council requires specific documentation to assess the impact of your proposal.

  • Standard Plans: Ensure you have high-quality digital files (PDFs) for:

    • Site Plan

    • Floor Plan

    • Elevations and vertical sections

  • Supporting Reports: Depending on your site and proposal, you may need:

    • Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE): A mandatory document detailing the impact of the proposal.

    • BASIX Certificate: Required if the work value exceeds $50,000.

    • Specialist Reports: (e.g., Bushfire Assessment, Geotechnical/Wastewater Report, Flora & Fauna assessment, or Heritage Impact Statement).

  • Owner’s Consent: Ensure all registered land owners have signed the consent form.

Phase 3: Lodgement & Assessment

  • Portal Submission: Upload all documents individually as clearly named PDF files via the NSW Planning Portal.

  • Fees: Pay the required application fees (the Portal will calculate these based on your project details).

  • Public Exhibition: For many applications, Council will place the DA on public exhibition, allowing neighbours and the community to view plans and provide feedback.

  • Review: Council assesses the application against the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP). If more information is requested, respond promptly to avoid delays.

Phase 4: Approval & Next Steps

  • Determination: If approved, you will receive a Notice of Determination outlining your conditions of consent.

  • Construction Certificate (CC): Once you have DA consent, you must obtain a CC before any physical work starts.

  • Commencement: Notify Council of your intent to commence work.

  • Certification: Once construction is finished, arrange for inspections to obtain your  Occupation Certificate.