Development Application Guide

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Development Application GuideThe following information is an overview of the Development Application processand is relevant to anyone interested in building or developing land, subdividingland and/or carrying out a use on land. It provides a simple, step-by-step guideto all the things you need to do before submitting an application.ContentsPageWhat is a ….Development Application 3Exempt Development 3Complying Development 3Do I Need to Lodge a Development Application 4Prior to submitting an application, consult with a designer 45 Steps to preparing a Development Application 5STEP 1 Council Policies 5 - 6STEP 2 Plans and Drawings 6 - 11STEP 3 Section 94 / 94A Levy, Waste Management Plan,Statement of Environmental Effects, & BASIX 11 - 13STEP 4 Application Form and Checklist 14STEP 5 Lodgement Details, fees and payment options 15AttachmentsEnclosed as part of this guide are samples of Council's Application for Approvalform and relevant checklists. If you wish to lodge an application, please contacta customer service officer who will forward you the appropriate forms or visit ourwebsite at www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au .Any QuestionsIf you need more information or advice, please phone Council's CustomerService Centre on 9725 0222.Information contained within this guide is current as of September 2008.Page 2 of 15Fairfield City CouncilDevelopment Application Guide
What is a Development Application?A Development Application (or DA) is a formal request for permission to use apremises for a particular purpose, to develop land, subdivide land and/or carryout building works. An Application consists of:• Plans and drawings of the proposed development• Documentation such as structural details, BASIX Certificate (whereapplicable), a Statement of Environmental Effects . Please refer to Council'srelevant checklist, copy enclosed as part of this guide for a detailed listing ofdocumentation to be submitted with your Development Application.On 1 July 1998, two new categories of development were introduced into theEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act, (the Act). These are known as"exempt" and "complying" developments.Exempt DevelopmentExempt Developments are minor developments which do not require anyapproval from Council. Fairfield City Wide Development Control Plan 2006,Chapter 2 details the types of developments that are exempt, and the standardsthat must be met.Complying DevelopmentIf your development is not an exempt development, it may be a "complying"development. Complying developments are also minor developments thatcomply with specific criteria.Complying developments must meet the requirements as outlined in Fairfield CityWide Development Control Plan 2006, Chapter 2.If your proposal does not meet these requirements, then a DevelopmentApplication will need to be lodged and approved by Council before you can build.Proposals that are not exempt or complying are required to go through thedevelopment process as outlined in this guide.To obtain approval for a Complying Development, you are required to submit anapplication for Complying Development.Should you require further information or assistance, contact our CustomerService Centre on 9725 0222.Page 3 of 15Fairfield City CouncilDevelopment Application Guide
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