The DA Centre explains in simple language how to prepare Development Applications. It provides further information about buying a property, carrying out development, and the range of legislation and policies you need to be aware of.

In this section you can find out:

• What development is and what development requires a DA
• How to lodge a development application form
• How development applications are assessed
• The guidelines and forms available
• Urban residential density and maps
• About buying a property in Newcastle
• Requirements for larger developments
• And more ...

Need help?

If you have questions or need any clarification of the notification process, telephone our Development Duty Officer on 02 4974 2036 or call in personally.

Council employees at our Customer Enquiry Centre will answer your questions or help you to interpret plans, drawings and any other documents accompanying the application.

We are open for business from 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

Development Applications

Development Applications and accompanying documents can be lodged in person or sent to us by mail or courier.

Address correspondence to
The General Manager
Newcastle City Council

And send it to us by any of the following methods

Mail
PO Box 489
NEWCASTLE NSW 2300

Courier or Personal Delivery
The Customer Enquiry Centre
Ground Floor
City Administration Building
282 King Street Newcastle

How to Contact Us
Phone: 02 4974 2050
Fax: 02 4974 2001
E-mail: mail@ncc.nsw.gov.au