From 1st September 2009, Parramatta City 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.
full information available hereA policy for handling of unclear, insufficent and amended development applications was adopted by council on 14 April 2009. This applies to anyone submitting a Development Application.
Policy for the Handling of Unclear, Insufficient and Amended Development Application
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.
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.
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.
Customer Service: (61 2) 9806 5000
