A development application is a formal request to a local council or a government body for permission to carry out a development.
Under NSW laws, a development can include:
• Subdivision of land
• Building a new house or other significant structure
• Works including laying pipes for plumbing or pruning a significant tree
• Demolition of a building
You must have a development application for any development works unless they fall into the special categories of exempt or complying. Permitted developments change from area to area throughout NSW, depending on zoning laws and other environmental laws and regulations.
Sometimes, working out whether a development requires approval is complex. We can help you with this process. Contact us today to learn more about the different types of development.