Application Forms
Online Development Application and Planning Related Applications Lodgement
As of 1 July 2020, all Development Applications and other planning related applications must be lodged with Hornsby Shire Council electronically via the NSW Planning Portal. This is an initiative of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, and they have established the Portal for lodgement of applications.
Hard-copy applications will no longer be accepted at Council’s Administration Building, either in person or via the mail. Council’s Customer Service Team will be happy to assist you in lodging your application via the NSW Planning Portal.
The NSW Planning Portal allows for a more convenient and environmentally friendly process for the lodgement of your application, allowing you to lodge online — anywhere, anytime.
You can now lodge the following Applications and Certificates through the NSW Planning Portal:
- Development Application
- Section 4.55 Modification Application
- Section 8.2 Review of Determination
- Building Information Certificates
- Complying Development Certificates
- Construction Certificates
- Occupation Certificates
- Subdivision Certificate
- PC Appointment
- Subdivision Works Certificate
- Installation of Domestic Solid Fuel Heating Appliances Application
To Submit Online
To submit your application online you need to register for a Portal account. Once registration is complete you will be required to fill out an online application form and upload your application documentation.
It is necessary to submit the same documentation with your online application that is required by Council’s checklists and DA Submission Guideline.
Payment
If your application is complete it will be accepted for lodgement and Council’s Customer Service Team will contact you via the Portal to arrange payment of the application fees.
Payment of the invoice must be made within 48 hours of receipt otherwise the application will be cancelled.
Applications are not considered to be legally lodged with Council until the application fees have been paid in full.
Next Steps
Council’s Assessment Team will check your application to make sure that it includes everything needed in order to assess your proposal.
During the assessment of your online application, if Council requires additional information this will be communicated to you through the Portal. All additional information you provide to Council must be submitted through the Portal.
Council will also send your DA to any government agencies that require Concurrence or Integrated Development through the Portal.
After the assessment process is completed, you will be notified about your application through the Portal.
Further information on online applications is available on the NSW Planning Portal.
Need Assistance?
If you need assistance using the Online application service, please visit the Department of Planning How To Guides or contact Service NSW on 1300 305 695 for additional support.
Applications Not Available through the E-Planning Portal
For the lodgement of the following planning applications please visit Council’s Online Services Portal:
- Application for Approval to Install a Wastewater Management System
- Application for a Management Plan
- Application for Vehicular Crossing Boundary Levels
- Assessment / Review of Construction or Environmental Management Plans
- Bush Fire Attack Level Certificate (BAL)
- Execution of Legal Documents
- Hoarding/Temporary Fencing
- Out of Hours Construction
- Pre-Lodgement Application and Written Planning Advice
- Swimming Pool Barrier Inspection Request/Compliance Certificate
- Application for approval to connect to Council’s Drainage System and/or Council approval of an On-Site Detention design
- Section 10.7 Planning Certificates
Below are the various application forms required for building and development work.
How do I submit my application?
You can order Section 10.7, Combined 735A (and former 121ZP) and Section 88G certificates online.
If you regularly order these certificates you can register to save time. If you are already registered, login to request your certificates.
Privacy Notification: Information provided to Council in any form (verbal, electronic or written), may be made available to third parties in accordance with relevant legislation. Council reserves the right to reproduce in whole or in part any correspondence or submission.
- Application to appoint Council as the Principal Certifier (PC)
- Application to Operate a Caravan Park under Section 68 (PDF 111kb)
- Assessment / Review of Construction or Environmental Management Plans
- Building Information Certificate Application
- bush fire Attack Level (BAL) Certificate Application
- Notice to Commence Building and Subdivision Work
- Storm Water Flow Rates Q100 Request
- Application for approval to connect stormwater drainage outlet to Council's System
- Apply for a temporary fencing/hoarding
- Application to Appoint Council as Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) (PDF 177kb)
- Owner's Consent Form (PDF 99kb)
- Development Application Checklist (PDF 207kb)
- Extend period of Development Consent (PDF 263kb)
- DA Submission Guideline (PDF 990kb)
- Notice to Commence Building and Subdivision Work (PDF 76kb)
- Outdoor Dining Permit Application Form
- Out of Hours Construction Application
- Pre-Lodgement Meeting Request Application
- Waste Management Information Required with Development Applications (PDF 146kb)
- Apply for a temporary fencing/hoarding
- Estimated Development Cost (Development Cost of $3,000,000 or less)
- Application to Erect a Monument – Brooklyn or Wisemans Ferry Cemetery (PDF 97kb)
- Application to Inter Ashes – Brooklyn or Wisemans Ferry Cemetery (PDF 85kb)
- Application to Purchase Niche Wall Space – Brooklyn Cemetery (PDF 292kb)
- Application to Purchase Niche Wall Space – Wisemans Ferry Cemetery (PDF 96kb)
- Burial Permit Application Form (PDF 76kb)
- Fee Waiver Request Form (PDF 93kb)
- Food Premises Notification Form
- Legionella Control Notification Form (PDF 105kb)
- Mobile Food Vendor Application Form (PDF 101kb)
- Public Swimming Pool or Spa Notification Form (PDF 94kb)
- Skin Penetration / Hair Notification Form (PDF 92kb)
If you require further information, please contact the Customer Services Team on (02) 9847 6760 or email devmail@hornsby.nsw.gov.au.