Pre-DA Consultation Service

Why book a pre-DA consultation?

Thinking about lodging a Development Application (DA)? Our pre-DA consultation service gives you the chance to meet with Council staff - such as planners, engineers, and heritage officers and get written feedback before you submit your DA.

This service helps you:

  • Understand the DA process
  • Identify and resolve potential issues early
  • Prepare the right information for your DA

How to book

Complete the pre-DA form(PDF, 652KB) to apply for the pre-DA consultation service to discuss a development proposal.

Please send the completed form via one of the following methods:

Email: records@woollahra.nsw.gov.au

Post: Woollahra Municipal Council
PO Box 61, Double Bay 1360

In person: Council Chambers
536 New South Head Road
Double Bay NSW 2028

Payment methods:
Payment can be made at our Customer Service Department by the following methods: cash, EFTPOS, cheque
(make cheques payable to Woollahra Council), or credit card - American Express, MasterCard or Visa.

You can also book a pre-DA consultation meeting at our Customer Service Centre

Fees depend on your proposal type:

  • $695 - Alterations and additions up to 50% envelope change

  • $1,385 - Dwelling-houses (including alterations and additions greater than 50% envelope change)

  • $3,043 - New residential flat buildings and new commercial buildings.

Fees listed are valid until 30 June 2027.

What to prepare

To help us provide useful feedback you’ll need to submit:

Proposed plans and supporting documents.

Minimum requirement:

  • The Plans and elevations showing alterations or additions (in colour).
  • Draft Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE), including floor space and other numeric calculations.
  • Survey plan (including levels and showing vegetation)

Recommended extras:

  • Site analysis and design response
  • Shadow plans
  • Draft reports (geotechnical, stormwater, traffic, acid sulfate soils) if applicable
  • Preliminary demolition report for full or substantial demolition, if applicable
  • Preliminary statement of heritage impact, if applicable

    For more details, see Prepare your application.

After your meeting

You’ll receive a letter that:

  • Summarises the meeting
  • Outlines the relevant planning controls
  • Highlights issues to address in your DA.

Important: This service does not determine the outcome of an application and does not bind Council. It provides early feedback to help you decide whether to proceed with a proposal.

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