Development

Your Development Services Unit provides assistance in Development Applications (DAs), Construction Certificates and Land Use Investigations of both domestic and commercial nature within Parramatta City's neighbourhoods and CBD. We do this by guiding and controlling plans and activities which protect natural environments, create great public spaces; attractive, safe and sustainable buildings, thriving centres and accessible, pedestrian friendly neighbourhoods.

Developing your land

Before making any changes to your property, large or small, you should contact Parramatta City Council to discuss your proposal. Our experienced and helpful staff can explain which Plans and Policies apply to you depending on how your area is zoned and what works you propose to undertake.

Some minor development, called Exempt Development, does not require consent. Some other small scale development, called Complying Development, requires certification prior to the works being carried out. All other development requires consent. To obtain development consent, you must lodge a DA with Council.

Lodgement of applications using Online Services

Council currently accepts online lodgement and payment for applications relating to tree pruning or removal, building certificates, and property certificates. To use this service you are required to register with Councils Online Services. By registering you will have access to all the online services available to our customers.

If you are already a Councils Online Services registered user, click on the Councils Online Services link and enter your login ID and password.