Lodge a Development Application Online

All Development Applications (DAs) submitted to Burwood Council are managed through the NSW Planning Portal’s Online DA Service.

The NSW Department of Planning & Environment has prepared a useful guide to the Development Application process for small residential development and can be accessed here.

Additional information about the Online DA Service can be found on the NSW Planning Portal

The Burwood Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Burwood Development Control Plan (DCP) can be accessed online in the ‘Planning Controls’ section of Council’s website.

Submit your Development Application online

Applications on paper will not be accepted.

What supporting information do I need?

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.

Checklist for Lodging a Development Application

(show below)

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