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When is a Development Application (DA) required?
A Development Application (DA) is a formal request for permission to carry out a proposed development. Before making any changes to a building or occupying premises the Parramatta City Council area, you may need to submit a DA.
A DA is required for all development in the Parramatta City Council area.
Under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, 'development' is defined as:
- the use of land;
- the subdivision of land;
- the erection of a building;
- the carrying out of work;
- the demolition; or
- any other matter controlled by an environmental planning instrument.
Some minor development, called Exempt Development, does not require consent. Another type of development, called Complying Development, requires a Complying Development Certificate prior to commencing the use. The relevant controls can be found in the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes) 2008, LEP 2011 or LEP 2007.