Using the NSW Planning Portal
To submit a planning proposal using the NSW Planning Portal, follow the steps below:
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Register for a NSW Planning Portal account.
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Ensure that you know the lot/s and DP/SP numbers of your property by searching the relevant database. Failure to provide the correct Lot and DP information may mean that your application is delayed or returned to you for completion.
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Log in and complete your Planning Proposal application online. Upload Council's Planning Proposal Application Form and the required PDF documents and plans. Check that you submit all required documents as set out in the Planning Proposal checklist. Please keep the file size below 20MB per document.
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Once you receive an acknowledgement and your Application Number from the Portal, you can use this to check the status of your application.
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After lodgement in the Planning Portal, your Planning Proposal will be forwarded to Council for a preliminary completion check. Your Planning Proposal will be checked for accuracy and completeness in line with Council’s Planning Proposal Checklist and DPE's LEP Making Guideline.
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You will be contacted by Council staff via the Portal if additional information is required to assess your Planning Proposal. You will be asked to submit this additional information through the Planning Portal.
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If your application is considered appropriate for processing, including any additional information requested, you will be advised of the appropriate fees payable. Payment is to be made directly to Council and not through the Portal.
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Upon receiving any additional information requested and payment of the appropriate fees, you will be advised via the Portal of Council’s acceptance of the application and be provided with Council’s reference number.
Application processing does not commence until you are advised your application is accepted and the appropriate fees are paid.
If you have trouble using the online NSW Planning Portal, please contact the NSW Planning Portal support team.
Upon payment of required fee, you will be provided with a receipt of payment and Council’s internal reference number.
