Building & Development

From 1 July 2021, the following applications and certificates must be submitted through the NSW Planning Portal. These include:

  • Development Applications
  • Modification Applications
  • Complying Development Certificates
  • Construction Certificates
  • Occupation Certificates
  • Subdivision Certificates
  • Section 68 Applications (Local Government Approvals)
  • Occupation Certificates
  • Notice to Commence

Track Development Applications Online

Search all submitted and determined development applications (DAs) lodged with QPRC online.

Development and Planning Public Notices

Notices and documents required to be advertised under NSW planning legislation are now published online.

Building and Development Forms and Checklists

You can access commonly used forms for building and development here along with the development application guide and checklists to help you submit your application.

Building and Certification

Certification is required for building and development works to meet Building Code of Australia requirements.

Engineering Design and Construction Specifications

You can download engineering design and construction specifications here.

Planning & Zoning

View Council's planning policies, including Development Control Plans, Local Environmental Plans and find links to State Environmental Planning Policies and planning policies.

Exempt and Complying Development

A development application is not required for works that meet exempt or complying development requirements.

The Development Application Process

The process for applying for a DA includes a number of steps and can take up to 40 statutory days, or longer if the application is particularly complex.

Heritage

You can find information about Heritage in our region, along with heritage items, undertaking development involving heritage items or with heritage conservation areas. There is also information about what assistance is available to owners of heritage items.

Property Addressing

We issue all official property addresses within the Queanbeyan-Palerang LGA. You will will find information on how addresses are allocated and also the application form to apply for a rural address.

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