Complying development

Complying development is a fast track and cost-effective approval process for residential, commercial and industrial development provided it meets the standards contained under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008.

Categories of development under the SEPP include:

• General housing
• Rural housing
• Low rise medium density housing (including one and two storey dual occupancies, manor houses and terraces)
• Greenfield Housing
• Commercial and industrial alterations and new buildings
• Subdivision
• Container recycling facilities
• Demolition
• Fire safety

Complying development certificates can be granted by Council or an accredited certifier.