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Development Forms & Fees
DA Pre-Lodgement Application
An effective Development Application Pre-Lodgement Service which provides consistent preliminary advice and guidence on development matters that is timely and cost-effective can be obtained for any applications. Pre-lodgement meetings involve an expert panel able to foresee issues.
The fees applicalble for Pre-lodgement meetings (as per 12.33 2009/10 Fees & Charges Schedule) are summarised as follows:
- $235.65 for a proposed dwellings, alterations and additions to dwellings, or any other associated works; occupation or change of use of retail, commercial and industrial premises.
- $589.15 for a proposed dual occupancy
- $1178.30 for proposed multi-unit, industrial and commercial developments outside of the city centre and all proposed child care centres
- $2647.65 for proposed residential flat buildings, industrial and commercial developments within the city centre (for boundaries of city centre refer to LEP2007)
Design Review Panel
Proposed development involving residential flat buildings or mixed use developments will be referred to the Parramatta Design Review Panel under State Environment Planning Policy No. 65 - Design Quality of Residential Flat Development.
Please refer to the separate Parramatta Design Review Panel check sheet for the full list of required information.
Additional to any other fees payable the initial concideration for developments:
- 3 storeys or less $1370.35
- more then 3 storeys $2740.65
Subsequent referral for developments:
- 3 storeys or less $465.75
- more then 3 storeys $913.60
Complying Development
If a proposed development is low scale and is outlined in Section 6.4 of the Parramatta Development Control Plan 2005 (DCP) as eligible for Complying Development approval then it will be described as one of the following categories:
- Awnings, Pergolas, Cabanas & Gazebos
- Garden Sheds and Greenhouses
- Carports and Garages
- Swimming Pools and Spas – associated with dwelling houses
- Additions and Alterations – single storey dwelling houses
- Single Storey Dwelling Houses
- Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
- Strata Subdivisions
- Boundary Adjustments and Rectify Encroachments
- Demolitions
- Building Alterations –Internal *
- Building Alterations – External *
Complying Development packages have been created to streamline the lodgement process for applicants, speed up the assessment process and save on fees. When Council is elected as Principle Certifying Authority (PCA) then only a single application lodgement is required and for a flat fee the package includes:
- Complying Development Certificate
- Building inspections up to the maximum number for the structure under assessment (as per 12.19 of the 2008/09 Fees & Charges Schedule) as part of the PCA service
- Occupation Certificate (Interim or Final)
Complying Development Certificate application form including checklist (council DCP)
Development Application (DA)
Development Applications are required by Council when proposed development does not meet the requirements of the Parramatta DCP 2005 pertaining to Exempt or Complying Development. The attached checklist is designed to assist you with gathering this information.
The fee for your Development Application is dependant on the estimated cost of construction, refer to item 12.1 of the 2008/09 Fees and Charges Schedule for legislative pricing information.
Combined Development and Construction
When Council is elected as the Principle Certifying Authority (PCA) at the time Development Application (DA) is lodged then a combined application can be submitted. Both DA and Construction Certificate application are then assessed and processed concurrently for a more expedient approval.
See the section on Development Application and Construction Package for information on these components and complete the form below. The checklists below are designed to assist you with the information required for various types of development.
Combined Development & Construction Certificate application form
Related checklists
Detailed Development Cost Estimate
From 1st September 2009, Council will require detailed cost information to be lodged with all new development applications, including applications for complying development. This information will also be required to accompany applications for modification of development consent and review of determinations where the cost of development is different to that originally proposed.
The cost information provided will be used to calculate development application fees in accordance under Clause 255 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000, and development contribution fees in accordance with Clause 25J of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000.
Disclosure of Political Donations and Gifts
As of 1 October 2008 it is required to disclose the following political donations & gifts made within a period 2 years prior to the lodgement of the application (and anytime after)
- All reportable donations made to any local councillor of Parramatta
- All gifts made to any local councillor or employee of Parramatta City Council
For anyone who makes a:
• Development Application (DA)
• S96 Modification to a DA
• S82A Review on Determination of a DA
• Submission regarding a DA
It is an offence to fail to disclose reportable donations or gifts in accordance with the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act.
This does not apply to Complying Development Certificate applications.
Political Donations & Gifts Disclosure Statement form
Political Donations & Gifts fact sheet
BASIX Certificate
Under the EP&A Act 1979, the Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) ensures that new residential development is designed and constructed to meet the NSW Government targets for reduction in water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
The BASIX Certificate outlines the features incorporated in the design to ensure sustainability. These may include rain water tanks, solar heating, wall and ceiling insulation, AAA-rated shower heads, recycled grey water, roof eaves & awnings and drought-tolerant planting. For futher information please visit 
Building Sustainability Index (BASIX)
Waste Management Plan
This plan is used in support of an application or to satisfy Conditions of Consent which require the nomination of disposal and recycling points for building and demolition waste materials arising from the issuing of Development Consent.
Dilapidation Report
This report is used in support of an application or to satisfy Conditions of Consent which require the identification of any dilapidation/damage to Council amenities and property. These include the kerbing, guttering, foot paths, stormwater outlets, nature strips, etc. Without the inclusion of this completed survey an applicant may be liable for any damage found post construction.
Modification of Development Application (Section 96)
This is an application to modify a consent or approval granted by Council. Proposed changes must be substantially the same as the original consent or approval granted as stated under Section 96 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
For pricing please refer to item 12.13 of the 2008/9 Fees & Charges Schedule
Review of Determination (Section 82A)
This is an application requesting Council to review a determination or decision made in regard to a Development Application or a Modification of a DA as required under Section 82A of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
Refused status or Conditions of Development Consent can be removed; however amended plans or additional information cannot be submitted to do so. The review is based on the information that was available to the Council during the assessment process and should outline the reason for the determination or condition.
A Section 82A Application needs to be lodged within 12 months of Council's determination date.
For pricing please refer to item 12.12 of the 2008/09 Fees & Charges Schedule
