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What is a Development Application (DA)?
A Development Application (DA) is a formal request for permission to carry out "development". "Development" includes:
- the erection and/or alteration of a building or structure;
- any work in, over, or under land;
- the use of land or a building; and
- the subdivision of land
All such work requires a Development Application unless it is listed as "exempt development" or "complying development" under the provisions of Bankstown Local Environment Plan 2001 and Bankstown Development Control Plan 2005
Important Notice - Disclosing Political Donations and Gifts
From 1 October 2008, any person making a submission to Council in relation to any development application is required to disclose the following reportable political donations and gifts (if any) made by them or any associate of theirs within two years before the submission is made and ending when the application is determined.
In short you must declare:
Full details of this Amendment to the Local Government Act 1993 and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 can be found on the NSW Department of Planning website.
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The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 commenced on 1 September 2008. It requires each council to keep a public register of all donations and expenditure declarations lodged by councillors with the Election Funding Authority. You can visit the Election Funding Authority from this page.
Anyone wishing to view the register of disclosures of reportable political donations and gifts may contact Bankstown City Council's Public Officer, Mr Phil Rolfe on 9707 9531.
The Electoral Commission of NSW has also established a dedicated enquiry line providing consistent information regarding disclosure of political donations returns and electoral legislation. The number is 1300 135 736. |
How do I lodge a Development Application?
This flow chart provides a general outline of the various steps to lodging a development application with Council. You should check with Council if there are any other steps that may be relevant to your application:
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Step 1: Obtain a Section 149 Certificate
You should obtain a Section 149 Certificate from Council. These certificates contain important information about your land, such as zoning and policies that may apply to the land.
Section 149 application Form (176k) 
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Step 2: Check the relevant codes and policies
You must check the relevant State Government and Council planning controls that apply to your land prior to proceeding with developing a proposal for the land. To find out more, visit the link to Planning and Building.
View the relevant codes and policies
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Step 3: Read 'Development Assessment: A Guide'
You should read this document to identify potential issues that can be dealt with prior to lodgement to make your application proceed quicker. It also contains a checklist on the level of information required for your application depending on the type of development you propose.
Development Assessment: A Guide (754k)
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Step 4: Attend the Major Development Design Assessment Panel
Mixed commercial/residential development, residential flat buildings, and major non-residential development must be referred to Council's Major Development Design Assessment Panel prior to lodgement. Fees for this service are applicable.
Major Development Design Assessment Panel Application Form (89kb)
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Step 5: Complete the relevant application form
You will need to find out which type of form to complete, either a Development Application form, a Combined Development Application and Construction Certificate form, or a Complying Development Certificate form.
Applicants Pack for Development and Building
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Step 6: Lodge your application
It is best if you come into Council to lodge your application to make sure that all the information you need to supply has been provided. Council will only accept applications that are complete. Application fees must be paid upon lodgement. You will obtain a receipt that has the application number on it that can be used for later enquiries.
The main DA fee that Council charges is set by State Government regulation. There are a number of other fees set by Council that apply to DAs. Fees set by Council are reviewed annually, placed on public exhibition, and then adopted by Council.
View the Development Application Fees
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Need more information?
If you would like more advice on the planning and Development Application process, you can contact Council's Customer Service Centre on (02) 9707 9999 or via email council@bankstown.nsw.gov.au
Our friendly staff are available to answer your questions during business hours (Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm).
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