We have some basic information available on Mosman Council Development Applications. If the proposal meets the Exempt Development criteria, Council approval is not required, however it is suggested that you inform Council in writing of your proposal. If proposal meets the Complying Development criteria, then approval is required. Approval can be issued by an Accredited Certifier or Council. If approval is sought from Council the application forms should be used.
If the proposal does not meet Exempt or Complying Development criteria, then you need to consult the following Mosman Council documents:
Local Environmental Plan
Development Control Plans
Council encourages you to consult with neighbours to provide an opportunity to accommodate any reasonable concerns. Consulting neighbours can improve the development application process if neighbours have an understanding of the proposal before the Development Application is lodged.
It is recommended that before submitting the Development Application you meet with Council staff and discuss the proposal. This will provide opportunity to seek input from council staff about your proposal before preparing detailed plans. Meetings with Council staff can take one of two forms:
Informal meeting
Informal meetings can provide a general indication as to whether the proposal meets the objectives of the planning controls in Mosman, and can identify issues that need to be addressed in the Development Application. No written feedback will be provided.
Once this step has been taken, it is possible to apply for the development. Development Applications must contain all necessary information as described in section 2 of the dcps, and must be accompanied with any fees payable. If everything is in order, a Principal Certifying Authority (pca) is required to inspect the building work during the course of construction to ensure compliance with the relevant standards. This pca may be the Council or from private enterprise. Council must be notified who the pca is at least 2 days before work commences.
Please note that this is only a summary and in order to obtain detailed professional advice on the matter, you will need to contact one of our solicitors who can assist you with finding the correct information that applies to your situation.