Types of Approval A plain-english guide to Exempt Development, Complying Development and Development Approvals (DAs).
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 forms needed to prepare for the pre-lodgement phase of a Development Application.
Development Plans and Policies Our local planning documents and policies which manage and guide development and the way land can be used.
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.
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.