Investigate

Information to assist in the investigation phase of your proposal, including the land and the use. Check if you need approval for your proposal.

Preparation

Useful information to support the preparation of an application to Council.

Lodgement

Details on where and how to lodge an application with Council. Most applications are now lodged via the NSW Planning Portal.

Assessment

You have lodged an application, what comes next? This section provides information on the assessment phase of the process.

Determination

The final step of the planning approval process.

Certification

Have your approval and need to know the next step? You will find useful information on Principle Certifier and other post consent certificates.

Local Approvals

There are certain activities that Council is required to regulate, including wood fired heaters, septic systems and events.

Common Development Types

A-Z Forms

Find all the forms and fact sheets you need in Wollondilly Shire Council’s A-Z directory, covering everything from development applications to public health permits. Download PDFs or submit applications online to easily manage your planning, construction, and compliance requirements.

Find a DA (DA Tracker)

Use our interactive DA Tracker to view a Development Application or to make a submission.

Glossary

There are a range of terms and concepts that relate directly to the planning and development process. Here, Council aims to assist in your understanding of what certain things mean in the planning system.

Engineering Specifications

Engineering Design Specification and Engineering Construction Specification for use with subdivision and other developments.