Approval timeframes vary depending on the type of application, the complexity of your project and the authority assessing it.

As a general guide:

  • Complying Development Certificate (CDC): Approximately 2 to 6 weeks
  • Development Application (DA): Approximately 8 to 16 weeks, although more complex projects may take longer.

Professional fees for planning, certification and approvals also vary depending on the consultants and documentation required. We’ll explain these costs during the planning stage so you have a clear understanding of the approval process before work begins.