Development applications

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Preparing your development application

Find information on the DA process at Inner West Council.

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Do I need approval?

Understand what type of approval you need for your application.

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Development application (DA) process

How to lodge and progress a development application in the Inner West.

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Lodging applications

Learn the steps, documents, timeframes and what to do if your application needs more information.

Planning advice services

Get planning advice to help you prepare for your development project.

Heritage and conservation

Research heritage and conservation information for your area.

Assessing your development application

Find information on how DA's area assessed and tracked.

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Track applications

Check the progress of Development Applications (DAs) and related applications.

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Information for neighbours

Know when and how to have your say on nearby development applications.

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Inner West Local Planning Panel

An Independent panel ensuring planning decisions are transparent, consistent and made in the public interest.

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Architectural Excellence and Design Review Panel

An independent panel that provides expert advice on urban design and architectural quality and excellence.

Supporting information and policies

More information related to development applications.

Development support

Find supporting information, policies, regulations and resources.

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Planning certificates

Planning Certificates are also known as zoning certificates.

Development controls (LEP and DCP)

Find Local Development Controls and Local Environmental Plans.

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Faith Based Housing

Working with faith-based organisations and community housing providers to assist in the development application (DA) process.

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Development approvals for solar

Going solar is not only great for reducing your carbon footprint, but also for reducing your electricity bills.

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Plan your business

A step-by-step guide to help new and existing businesses understand zoning, approvals and consent requirements in the Inner West.

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Signs and outdoor advertising are important elements of vibrant urban places.

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Regionally Significant Development

Regionally significant development is development which is larger in investment value, scale and/or complexity.

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