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How long a DA takes in NSW in 2026-27: 40 and 60 day deemed refusal clocks, DCA referrals since 1 July 2026, and realistic…

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Owner builder DA in NSW: when the permit applies, what the SEE must cover under s4.15, the drawings Sydney councils expect and the refusals…

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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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A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) is the planning report lodged with most DAs in NSW. What it covers and when Sydney councils require…

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