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Development application process
Find out the process for lodging a development application (DA) with Council — from pre-lodgement through to determination.
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Lodge your development application online
It's easier than ever to lodge your development application online with the NSW Planning Portal. Lodge your DA now.
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Development application 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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Development application FAQs
We answer your frequently asked questions about development applications. Find out whether or not you need a DA for your next development.
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Types of development
The size and type of your development will determine the approval pathway. Find out about the different types of development and if you need to lodge a DA.
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Urban Design Panel
The Urban Design Panel provides independent advice on the quality of the urban design of large-scale developments in Port Stephens.