Lodging an Application

Once CN has reviewed your application and is satisfied that all relevant documentation has been submitted, an email will be sent with a Bpoint link for payment.

Please ensure payment is made within 48 hours, as the Bpoint link expires after this time. If payment is not paid within this time, the application may be rejected.

For further information on the applicable application fees, refer to CN's Fees and Charges. 

If lodging an application through the NSW Planning Portal, an accompanying application form is not required. 

If lodging an application directly with CN, an application form is required. It is recommended the form be completed electronically or scanned once all required signatures are provided and included with the application. CN's application forms can be accessed on our DA Forms and Checklists page.

Any USB or CD rom should be submitted with a covering letter detailing what is contained on the USB or CD rom, including the address of the application and the type of application. 

The files should be prepared in accordance with the document tiled Plan Standards. Each document title needs to include a brief description of the document, the address of the subject property and the date the document was prepared.

In the NSW Planning Portal, each application must be lodged separately.

However, creating subsequent applications can be easily done by selecting the “Request related application” function in the top right menu. This function will be available after the Development Application is submitted to CN.

There is no ‘combined’ application form as traditionally available on CN’s website, however if you lodge your DA and related applications on the same day, you may be eligible for a discounted construction certificate fee.

CN’s Application Tracker provides details of all Development Applications (DA’s) and Complying Development Certificates (CDC’s) and includes documents submitted with the application, any submissions received, and a copy of any determination issued. 

The NSW Application Tracker can also be used by the public and shows the type and status of the application submitted, the Planning Portal application number and the type of development. All documentation submitted to the Portal is not publicly available via the Planning Portal website or the NSW Application Tracker.