How to prepare your applications
The planning system in New South Wales can at times seem overwhelming and complex, so Council staff have developed some checklists to help you get all the right documentation in order before you lodge an application online.
You can download the checklist by name below.
We’ve also given a brief overview of the application steps involved relating to certificate/application types (such as DA’s or construction certificates) on our certificates and applications page here.
Questions
If you have any questions you can contact council staff on 1300 087 004 or via admin@murrayriver.nsw.gov.au. Our staff are here to help!
Estimated cost of works
You'll also find an estimated cost of works document below. This details what matters should be taken into consideration when calculating Development Application (DA) fees.
Lodgement
If you have worked through the checklist for your specific application and have all of the information required for your development, you can lodge your application online at the NSW Planning Portal. Applicants must create, or have, a NSW Planning Portal account to lodge an application.
The checklists
Please find below the checklists for a number of building or planning related projects which may assist when submitting your application via the NSW Planning Portal.
DA-Checklist-Advertising-Signage.pdf(PDF, 312KB)
DA-Checklist-Change-of-Use.pdf(PDF, 333KB)
DA-Checklist-Commercial-Industrial-Development_.pdf(PDF, 317KB)
DA-Checklist-Residential-Development-New-Dwelling.pdf(PDF, 350KB)
DA-Checklist-Rural-Outbuildings.pdf(PDF, 311KB)
DA-Checklist-Subdivisions.pdf(PDF, 365KB)
DA-Checklist-Watercourse-Structures-Development.pdf(PDF, 883KB)
CC-Checklist-Commercial-and-Industrial-Buildings-Alterations_Additions-to-Commercial-and-Industrial-Buildings-CLass-2-9-Buildings.pdf(PDF, 357KB)
CC-Checklist-SHEDS-AND-CARPORTS.pdf(PDF, 257KB)
CC-Checklist-DWELLINGS-AND-ANCILLARY-AND-ADS-AND-ALTS.pdf(PDF, 303KB)
CDC-NEW-DWELLINGS-CHECKLIST.pdf(PDF, 371KB)
S68-Lodgement-Checklist-Manufactured-Homes-Inside-CVPs-manufactured-home-estates-camping-grounds.pdf(PDF, 363KB)
S68-Lodgement-Checklist-Manufactured-Homes-Outside-CVPs-manufactured-home-estates-camping-grounds.pdf(PDF, 338KB)
S68-Lodgement-Checklist-SOLID-FUEL-HEATERS.pdf(PDF, 297KB)
Waste Management Plan for DA's
A Waste Management Plan is required for Development Applications which involve Commercial or Industrial Development, demolition of an existing building, or large scale subdivisions applications.
Complete the Waste Management Plan form
Statement of Environmental Effects
A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) is a document which is required for the majority of Development Applications and which outlines the potential environmental impacts of a proposed development and the measures proposed to mitigate those impacts. Council has developed a template which can be used for the majority of DA’s.
Complete SEE form
Fire safety certificates
A fire safety certificate is issued by or on behalf of a building owner when new building work is complete. The certificate confirms that a properly qualified person has installed and checked the measures listed in the fire safety schedule.
Find out more about fire safety certification