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Development application process
Prior to lodging a development application with Council, there are a number of factors you should check off first, find out more.
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Types of development
Depending on the scope of your development proposal, the type of use and what controls apply, there may be different avenues in the application process.
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DA enquiries
Need DA advice? Find out how to use our duty counter service or arrange a pre-lodgement meeting to help with your development or building enquiry.
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DA FAQs
Council's development advice aims to provide answers to many frequently asked questions about development in Port Stephens.
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ePlanning
Access Council's DA Tracker, planning maps and the NSW Planning Portal. Find out how to lodge your DA electronically.
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Do I need to lodge a DA?
Find out whether you are required to lodge a development application to Council for development or building works you would like to undertake.
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