Section 4.55 modifications in 2026: 14-day approvals and reviews
Section 4.55 modifications in NSW after the 2026 reforms: the new no impact 4.55(1) pathway, 14-day deemed approval, 6-month reviews and DCA referrals.
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Modifying a DA in NSW after March 2026: the new section 4.55(1) pathway
Since 21 March 2026, NSW section 4.55(1) covers modifications with no environmental impact, decided within 14 days. What qualifies, what doesn't, and the traps.
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Section 4.55 modifications: changing an approved DA without a new DA
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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