What is a Development Application (DA)?

A DA is a formal request submitted to a local council (or relevant planning authority) seeking permission to carry out a proposed development. This could include:

• Subdividing land
• Constructing a building (residential, commercial, or industrial)
• Renovations or extensions
• Changing land use (e.g., from residential to commercial)

A DA typically includes:

• Architectural plans and site drawings
• Environmental assessments or impact studies
• Town planning reports
• Statements of environmental effects
• Engineering and stormwater designs