Preparing a DA

Development Applications must contain all necessary information as described in Part 2 of the Wollondilly DCP 2016 Vol 1.

• DA Fees (please contact Council to obtain a quote on 4677 1100)
• the DA Pack  has a basic set documents
• Refer to Document and Plan Requirements 

The following information must be provided with all development applications:

• Site Plan 
• Site Analysis Plan;
• Statement of Environmental Effects
• Owners Consent

For all Development Applications, please refer to our checklist table Development Application Lodgement Requirements

The following information may be required with Development Applications (refer to above DA Lodgement Requirement link):

• BASIX Certificate 
• Landscape plans and calculations;
• Architectural model – may be required if the value of the work is above $1.3 million for large scale developments such as residential flat buildings, seniors living, medium density, shopping centers etc;
• Statement of Heritage Impact – if the property is heritage affected;
• Traffic and Parking Impact Study – commercial and multi-residential development;
• Building Code of Australia (BCA) – particularly for development where BCA requirements may affect the design of the building;
• Acoustic report – where the proposal has the potential to generate a noise impact on other development;
• Where works are classified as Integrated Development additional documentation may be required to forward the proposal to the relevant Government authorities, such as the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Rural Fire Service (RFS) – contact Council for more information about Integrated Development;
• Arborist report;
• Schedule of finishes for new buildings;
• Geotechnical report;
• Bushfire report;
• Flora and Fauna report;
• Subsidence Advisory NSW ;
• Wastewater report;
• NORBE Assessment

Section 68 requirements

• Site Plan
• System Specifications
• Completed approval to operate  form (for on-site waste water disposal systems)

For specific advice relating to documentation required for your development, please contact Council on (02) 4677 1100 or email council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.