Planning Tools

DA Tracking

The Application Tracker tool contains a tracking system representing key milestones in the Development Application process.  It is not intended to provide a detailed history, but a summary of the stages that the application has gone through.

Check your application status

NSW Planning Tools

Complying Development

Complying development is a fast-track approval process for straightforward residential, commercial and industrial development. If the application meets specific criteria, it can be determined by a council or accredited certifier.

Visit the NSW Planning Portal for details

Planning Viewer

The Planning Viewer is accessed using the “Find A Property’ link on the NSW Planning Portal. It is a map based tool developed by the Department of Planning and Environment which provides a visual way to show the planning rules that apply to properties across NSW.

Go to Planning Viewer

BASIX

A BASIX certificate may be required when applying for development approval.  It requires home owners and developers to nominate water and energy efficient designs and technology to include in their dwelling.

Go to BASIX Website

Contact Details

Environmental & Customer Services Department
Phone:  02 6540 1136
Fax:  02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au