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Section 4.15 of the EP&A Act lists what a NSW council must consider on a DA. How a planner works through each matter and…

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Section 4.55 modifications let you change an approved DA in NSW without a new application if it stays substantially the same. The 3 pathways…

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Local planning panels decide DAs in Sydney and Wollongong councils when a DA is contentious, varies a standard by over 10% or involves council.

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How long a DA takes in NSW in 2025-26: statutory clocks, realistic timeframes for houses, duplexes and townhouses, and why Sydney councils differ.

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