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Planning & Development

Our goal is to protect and enhance our natural and developed environment and to preserve our quality of life for future generations. We do this by using appropriate development and planning controls.

From 1 January 2021, we require lodgement of all Development Applications (DAs) and Complying Development Certificates (CDCs) to be via the NSW Planning Portal. A complete list of applications for certifications that can now only be lodged with the NSW Planning Portal is available on our Development Application Forms page. This change is in line with the NSW Government's plan for all Councils to participate in their ePlanning platform for application lodgement.

Types of Approval

A plain English guide to Exempt Development, Complying Development and Development Approvals.

Do I Need Approval?

Find out if you need approval for building works or developments and what zone you are in.

Development Application Forms

Access the Development Application forms you need to lodge it with us to get the DA process started.

Development Plans and Policies

Our plans and policies provide an urban planning framework for development and conservation with the local area.

Maps Online

Council provides a number of online maps with layers related to a range of important property and environmental information.

Development Application Tracking

Development Application Tracking allows you to track the progress of applications from lodgement through to determination.

View an Application

You can access information about the developments happening in your area, and of interest to you.

Development HUB

The Development HUB is the 'go to' place for customers to find information and guidance about planning, environment and development related matters.

Buying & Selling

Find useful information to assist you make a decision when you are buying or selling land in the Shoalhaven.

Swimming Pools & Spas

Find out how to register your pool or spa as required by law and how to apply and get a Certificate of Compliance for fences and barriers.

Bushfire Prone Land

Find out if your property is bush fire prone and what the construction requirements are.

Unauthorised development or works

What to do if you have an unauthorised development on your property, a property you are looking to purchase or want to report development concerns

Register of DAs with Variations to Development Standard

Council’s register of occurrences in which development applications have been determined that resulted in a variation to a development standard.

Planning Approvals for Business

Most businesses require approval before operating. Find out the permits, approvals and planning policies you may need to comply with before you open your business.

Development Industry Resources

Here are the engineering design specifications and standard drawings to assist industry partners comply with Shoalhaven City Council’s requirements.

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