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Development applications

Development includes erecting or demolishing a building, subdividing land, changing the use of land, or carrying out work on land.

Whether your proposed development requires development consent will depend on how it is defined and where it falls in the applicable planning controls.

Impact of Northern Rivers Flood Event on DA assessments - 8 March 2022

If you’ve recently lodged a DA or are about to, please be aware that due to the recent flooding and now recovery, customers can expect delays on Council assessment times for all DAs.

The DA process

Step by step information on the researching, lodging and receiving approval for development in the Byron Shire.

Making a submission on a DA

If you need to make a submission on a DA on exhibition, here is some useful information to consider.

DA Tracker

The DA Tracker is an online service that lets users view development applications, see what's on exhibition, make submissions, track progress and see what has been determined.

Variations to development standards

We keep a register of development applications that have been determined and resulted in a variation to a development standard.

Political donations disclosure

It is your responsibility to disclose all donations made to ensure they comply with State law.