Lodge a Development Application Online

When submitting a Development Application, you will need:

• A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE)
• A Cost of Works estimate
• The consent of all owners of the property.

Most Developments

• Set of fully dimensioned plans drawn to a scale of 1:100 or larger.
• Survey plan prepared by a registered surveyor with contours, north point, existing trees and structures and adjoining buildings identified for new developments.
• Landscape plan for all applications where new dwelling/s are proposed.
• Waste Management Plan relating to demolition and construction of the proposed development, based on the provisions of Waste Management in Council’s DCP.
• Stormwater Drainage Concept plan/s for all new buildings and alterations & Additions to existing buildings, prepared in accordance with Council’s Stormwater Management Code.
• Shadow diagrams for any developments of two (2) storeys or more in height.
• A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) containing a planning compliance table referencing applicable state and local planning controls.
• A Heritage Impact Statement (HIS) for all developments relating to heritage items or within a heritage conservation area. A HIS may also be requested for developments that adjoin or are in the immediate vicinity of heritage items or conservation areas.
• Site Analysis plan for applications where new dwellings are proposed, larger scale residential developments and commercial and industrial developments.
• A Schedule of External Finishes, Colours and Materials.
• BASIX Certificate for all applications where new dwelling/s are proposed, renovations of $50,000 or more, or installing a pool or spa of more than 40,000 litres.
• Acid Sulfate Soil Assessment Report (may be required, depending on the type of development and the acid sulfate soil class of land).

Major Developments

• State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) 65 certification comprising a design verification statement for development for the purpose of a residential flat building, shop top housing or mixed use development with a residential accommodation component.
• Building Height Plane (BHP) diagram prepared in accordance with the Building Height Plane Map in Council’s LEP (may be required).
• A digital 3D model is required to be submitted for all major developments (refer to Council’s Digital 3D Development Applications Model specifications and requirements for further information).
• A registered Quantity Surveyor’s Development Cost/Capitol Investment Value (CIV) for developments with a cost in excess of $500,000, in accordance with Council’s Contributions Plans.
• Concept electrical plan (may be required).
• A set of Building Specifications including materials to be used (may be required).
• Transport, Traffic and Parking Impact Report and Management Plan prepared for all major development and all other development in the Burwood Town Centre.
• Public Domain Plan (may be required).

Additional documents that may be required

• Voluntary Planning agreement (VPA) for car parking contributions lodged with DAs in lieu of providing parking on-site for the development.
• Fire safety schedule / measures / report.
• Access Report
• Clause 4.6 Exception to Development Standard Request.
• Flood Management Report
• Engineering details
• Arborist Report
• Parking / Swept Path Analysis / Driveway Report or Specifications
• NCC (BCA) Report
• Building Specifications
• Geotechnical Report
• Contamination / Remediation Report and Plan
• Acoustic Report / Noise Assessment
• Social Impact Assessment
• Crime Prevention Report
• Plan of Management
• 3D Model / Rendition
• Odour Impact Assessment Report
• Archaeological assessment

If you have any questions regarding the DA Checklist, please contact Council on 02 9911 9911 or email council@burwood.nsw.gov.au

Updated July 2022

Burwood Council offers a pre-DA advice service where you can lodge a preliminary application with Council to obtain advice on a proposal before you lodge a Development Application (DA). Your pre-DA application will be allocated to Council planner to assess before advice is provided. The advice will be provided in writing.

Should a meeting be required after receiving Pre-DA advice, a meeting may be arranged with a Council planner to discuss the proposal.

Pre- Development Application Form