Development Applications in Lismore

Your guide to the DA process

Navigate Lismore’s development application process with ease. Access a step‑by‑step guide covering documentation, submission requirements, assessment stages, notifications and decision timelines for residential and commercial projects.

What you need to know about DAs

Understand the key elements of lodging a Development Application (DA) with Lismore City Council. Learn about planning zones, documentation requirements, assessment criteria, public consultation and common pitfalls to ensure a smooth and compliant process.

DA Tracker

Track development in your area with the Development Application Tracker. You can view current DAs, see what’s on public exhibition, lodge a submission, follow the progress of applications and check decisions that have been made.

Development guidelines

Access comprehensive development guidelines for the Lismore region, including the Development Control Plan (DCP), vegetation management, sediment and erosion control and wastewater management strategies. Ensure compliance with local planning standards for your development projects.

Development and design

Explore the Northern Rivers Development Design and Construction Manual, which outlines regional standards for infrastructure design and construction. Streamline your development applications with clear guidelines tailored for Lismore and neighbouring councils.

Development Applications in Lismore

Your guide to the DA process

What you need to know about DAs

DA Tracker

Development guidelines

Development and design

Subdivision developments

Making a submission on a DA

Strategic planning

How to use our online maps

Building and construction

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