This tool provides important planning information for complying and exempt developments. Simply click on the section of the house to learn how the legislation is applied to that area.
State and local planning legislation and policies set the rules that control what development can occur on your land. There are a number of documents and plans that guide future development and provide a framework for City of Parramatta’s planning controls.
Collect all documentation and information required for your application (DA, section 4.55 or section 8.3). You do not need hard copies of plans or any other documents at this stage.
Application requirements Refer the NSW Planning Portal for application requirementsImportant notice: All development applications, including modifications, Section 8.3 Review applications are required to be lodged through the NSW Planning portal. Any additional information requests, determination notices (including consents and stamped plans) are also made available through the NSW Planning Portal.
You can also access general information about individual properties in the LGA.
To assist you in preparing your development application visit Development and Building Forms for further details and requirements.
If you're looking to purchase property in the LGA, you can use the DA Tracker for planning information including:
property zoning, maximum building height, floor space ratio, minimum lot sizes for subdivision and dual occupancy and more
planning application history for a property
planning rules for developments for a specific property or land use zone
State and local planning legislation and policies set the rules that control what development can occur on your land. There are a number of documents and plans that guide future development and provide a framework for City of Parramatta’s planning controls.
To help you through the development approval application process, Service NSW for Business has a step-by-step guide. How to approach Development Applications
Collect all documentation and information required for your application (DA, section 4.55 or section 8.3). You do not need hard copies of plans or any other documents at this stage.
Application requirements Refer the NSW Planning Portal for application requirementsImportant notice: All development applications, including modifications, Section 8.3 Review applications are required to be lodged through the NSW Planning portal. Any additional information requests, determination notices (including consents and stamped plans) are also made available through the NSW Planning Portal.
You can also access general information about individual properties in the LGA.
To assist you in preparing your development application visit Development and Building Forms for further details and requirements.
Buying property
If you're looking to purchase property in the LGA, you can use the DA Tracker for planning information including:
If we have refused your development application, and you want the determination of development application reviewed. You need to lodge and have it determined within six (6) months of the date of determination of your application. It is advisable to submit review applications within three (3) months of the determination of the application. This gives us enough time to assess the application and refer your application to the PLPP and determine the application before the six (6) month deadline. Review of modifications - If you want to review a modification (section 4.55), you must lodge it to us no later than 28 days after the modification was determined.
Section 4.55 and 4.56 applications also need verified consent from all of the registered property owners for the changes to be considered.
If a company owns the property, the company stamp or seal is required. If the building is subject to a strata scheme, the owners' corporation seal and authorised signatures are required.
Additional information may still be required. We recommend you discuss your proposed changes with the officer who dealt with your DA before you lodge the modification.
Before you prepare a DA for a major development such as a new building or major refurbishment, get in touch with our Development Advisory Team or Customer Contact Centre on (02) 9806 5050 or council@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
A digital 3D building model is required to be submitted with major developments. Click for more information
Subdivision certificates
Subdivision applications must include deposited plan administration sheets completed by a registered surveyor, subdivision plans and any associated section 88B instruments.
All subdivision applications must be lodged through the NSW planning portal.
Please do not post your application to Council.
Please ensure that all documents are of a high-quality scan and in PDF format.
A separate payment request will be sent when the application is lodged and accepted by Council.
Section 88E instrument application
Section 88E instrument applications must be accompanied by a completed application form and include completed 13PC and 13RPA forms and their associated annexures.
Please email your Section 88E instrument application to planning.certificates@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Please visit the Engineering Requirements for Development and Subdivision page for the Subdivision Certificate application form with checklist & Section 88E instrument application.
A heritage listing does not prevent a property or building from being modernised, altered or developed, but changes must recognise the site’s heritage significance. Apply online
Before you prune or remove a tree from your residential or business property you may be required to apply for permission from the City of Parramatta Council. The controls regarding the pruning and removal of trees on private and Public land are found within Part 5.3.4 (Tree and Vegetation Preservation) of Parramatta Development Control Plan (DCP) 2023.