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List Of Available Application Forms Associated With The Development And Construction Process
Listed below are all the forms and supporting
information sheets that Waverley Council hold in connection with developing
a property. The forms are able to be down loaded or alternatively contact
Council on 9369 8000 and request the forms be posted to you.
Pre Development Application
You can lodge a preliminary application with Council to obtain an opinion on a proposal before you lodge a formal development application. If you are seeking to participate in the Waverley Affordable housing Program (WAHP), a Pre-DA meeting is required.
- Download Pre Development Application Form
Development Application – Part A & Part B
Required for all Development Applications. Development consent cannot be granted unless the form is completed and submitted.
- Download Development Application Form Parts A & B;
What Documents and Information Do You Need to Submit with Your Development Application
This information sheet explains the level of information to be submitted with a development application.
- Download Development Application - Information Sheet
Development Application Compliance Table
This is required to be submitted with all applications and identifies how your development application complies with the relevant numerical provisions of Council’s Planning Controls.
- Download Development Application Compliance Table Form
Site Waste & Recycling Management Plan Checklist No.1
This checklist is required to be submitted with your development application and identifies the proposed garbage storage facilities for the development.
- Download Site Waste & Recycling Management Plan Checklist No 1 Form
Development Application Checklist
This checklist is to be submitted with all development applications and identifies what plans and documentation is being submitted with the application.
- Download Development Application Checklist Form
Colour Code for Plans
Provides the standard colours to be used on plans to identify materials used in the development.
- Download Colour Code for Plans Document
Additional Information for Non-Residential Development
Applications for non-residential development including a change of use application are required to submit this form with additional details regarding the operation of the development.
- Download Additional Information for Non-Residential Development Form
Objection Under State Environmental Planning Policy No.1
If your application seeks a departure from a development standard contained in the Waverley Local Environmental Plan 1996 or Joint Waverley and Woollahra Local Environmental Plan 1991 – Bondi Junction Commercial Centre you are required to complete this form.
- Download Objection to a Development Standard
Section 82A Review of Determination
Should you wish Council to review the determination of your application you are required to complete this application.
- Download Section 82A Review of Determination Application Form
Section 96 Modification of Consent
Should you wish to modify either the approved plans or a condition of consent you are required to submit this application.
- Download Section 96 Modification of Consent Application Form
Waverley Affordable Housing Program DA Information
Should you wish to participate in the WAHP, you are required to review and where appropriate complete the following DA information; to be supplied at time of lodgement.
- WAHP Information Sheet
- WAHP DA Brochure
- Pre DA form- should have already occurred
- WAHP DA Checklist
- Voluntary Planning Agreement Template
- Form of Offer
- WAHP Calculator Output Sheet
Complying Development Application
Certain development covered under Waverley Development Control Plan 2006 – Part C1 or C2 does not require development consent of Council should you satisfy the stated criteria for the form of development. A Complying Development Application with the necessary sub category forms can be submitted to either Council or a private certifier.
- Download Complying Development Application Form
The sub categories are:
- Download Bed and Breakfast Accommodation Application Form
- Download Commercial Premises and Shops – Building Alterations Application Form
- Download Commercial Premises and Shops – New, change of use or variation of conditions Application Form
- Download Decking, Pergolas and Verandahs Application Form
- Download Demolition Application Form
- Download Dwelling Houses Application Form
- Download Fences – masonry Application Form
- Download Satellite Dishes Application Form
- Download Subdivision Application Form
- Download Swimming Pools Application Form
- Download Temporary Buildings Application Form
Construction Certificate Application
A Construction Certificate is required to certify the technical aspects of building work. Council or a Private Certifier may issue a Construction Certificate.
- Download Construction Certificate Application Form
What Documents and Information Do You Need to Submit with Your Construction Certificate
This information sheet explains the level of information to be submitted with a construction certificate.
- Download Construction Certificate – Information Sheet
Occupation of Council’s Footpath Application
Should your construction require the provision of a hoarding over Council’s footpath or require the storage of materials on Council’s footpath you must obtain Council’s approval.
- Download Occupation of Council’s Footpath Application
Site Waste & Recycling Management Plan Checklist No.2
This checklist is required to be submitted with your construction certificate and identifies the proposed disposal of building waste during the course of your development.
- Download Site Waste & Recycling Management Plan Checklist No. 2 Form
Soil and Water Management Plan
This information sheet identifies the level of detail required on the Soil and Water Management Plan to be submitted with an application.
- Download Soil and water Management Plan – Information Sheet
Notice to Commence – PCA Form
Before you commence works on a site the subject of an approval you must advise Council the commencement date of work and who has been nominated as the Principal Certifying Authority to oversee that works comply with the development consent and the Building Code of Australia.
- Download Notice to Commence – PCA Form
Subdivision Certificate Application Form
This is required only for applications for subdivision or consolidation. It is required once development consent has been granted.
- Download Subdivision Certificate Application Form
Building Certificate Application Form
If you want Council to check the work that has been undertaken on a site, you should apply for a Building Certificate.
- Download Building Certificate Application Form
Activity Application
Certain activities associated with development require separate approval under the Local Government Act.
- Download Activity Application Form
Moveable Footway Signs
This is an Information Sheet regarding Moveable Footway Signs.
- Download Moveable Footway Signs – Information Sheet
Footpath Seating Application
Should you wish to provide outdoor seating to a restaurant or café on the road reserve an application is required to be submitted to Council under the Roads Act 1993.
- Download Footpath Seating Application Form
Application To Remove Or Prune A Tree On Private Property
Should you wish to remove or prune a tree on your property you are required to submit an application.
- Download To Remove or Prune a Tree on Private Property Application Form
Application To Remove Or Prune A Tree On Private Property – Review of Application
Should you wish Council to review the determination of your application to prune or remove a tree you are required to complete this application.
- Download To Remove or Prune a tree on Private Property – Review Application Form
File Search Application Form
- You must have owners written consent in lodging this application.
- Council cannot guarantee that the search will provide the information you require.
- Our Customer Service Centre will complete the search within two weeks (subject to demand) and will inform you when the information is ready to be inspected. Once notified you will have four (4) weeks to view the information before it is returned to Archives.
- Please complete the following application, take the application to our Customer Service Centre and pay the required fee.
- Application for search of Planning and Building inactive files
Crane Permits
- Information and application form
Driveway Application
Road / Footpath Opening Permits
- Information and application form
Truck Zone / Work Zone
- Information and application form
Planting a Footpath Garden
- You can apply to plant a footpath garden at the same time that you submit your Development Application. Planting a footpath garden is optional, but you must have Council consent first. Click here for our straight forward application process.







