Document type File NameExplanation
Access and Mobility Report ACCESSREPORT- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Prepared by a suitably qualified person, the report outlines how the development meets the relevant Australian Standard in relation to access and mobility.
Access and mobility Plan ACCESSPLAN- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Post adapted site plan shows how the adapted site meets the relevant standards (or is easily adaptable). Post adapted floor plans show how the adapted dwellings meet the relevant standard (or is easily adaptable).
Application Form APP-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Completed online when submitting the DA, the form lists the blocks where the development is proposed, identifies the applicant and all lessees or land custodians, and outlines the proposed development including the use of the land. All relevant sections of the application form must be completed.
Area Plan AREA- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details the proposed Gross Floor Area and site coverage of developments and details on what areas have been included and excluded in these calculations.
Letter of Authorisation AUTHORISATION- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF A signed letter from the lessee and/or land custodian authorising another party (the Applicant) to lodge the DA and act on their behalf during the assessment process.
Bill of Quantities SUMMARY OF COSTS-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF A report prepared by a suitably qualified person for developments where cost of works exceed $10 million. This report is used for calculating the applicable development assessment fees. A summary of costs may be requested for developments where the cost of works is under $10 million and when the cost of works submitted with the application does not match the cost of works determination.
Block Compliance Plan BLOCKCOMPLIANCE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Details the block, block specifications including size, depth, width and slope for proposed subdivision design applications for new estates.
Block Detail Plan BLOCKDETAIL-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Details the areas and dimensions of blocks and the maximum number of dwellings proposed for each multi-unit site as part of a subdivision design application.
Block Typology Plan BLOCKTYPOLOGY-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Submitted with major subdivision design applications, it identifies the number of blocks and use.
Bushfire Risk Assessment and Management Plan BUSHFIRERISK-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details the bushfire protection measures, such as Asset Protection Zones and other bushfire assessment requirements of the Territory Plan and other standards. It also outlines how bushfire assessment requirements of the Territory Plan and other recognised standards are met.
Certificate under the Corporation’s Seal LVARIATION CERTIFICATE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF A document signed by a person duly authorised by the owner’s corporation and containing the corporations seal.
Colour Sample Schedule COLOUR-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Outlines proposed external material and colours proposed for a development, including their proposed location and use.
Composite Streetscape Elevation COMPSTREET-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Includes the elevation of the proposed developments as well as adjoining properties. This is useful to illustrate the relationship of the proposal to the existing streetscape.
Concept Master Plan CONCEPTMASTER-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Submitted with developments being delivered in stages, such as for subdivision design proposals. These demonstrate how the full development is proposed to be developed. The plan does not contain a finer level of detail covered in other plans. It is used to understand connections and context of the proposal.
Contamination Assessment/Statement CONTAMASSESS- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF A report outlining investigations that have occurred and any site contamination that may have been located on site.
Cross Sections CROSSECT-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Details cross sections of infrastructure and utility works. These will typically display details such as location of trees, footpaths, stormwater drains, trench locations, street lighting and similar in relation to the proposal.
Current Biodiversity Values Plan CURRENTBIOPLAN-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Required for proposals that trigger the Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design Guide that outlines the pre-development environmental context of the site.
DA General Correspondence DACORRESPONDENCE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Any correspondence that may have occurred with the Territory Planning Authority that is relevant to the application.
DA Miscellaneous MISC-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Used for material that does not fit into any of the other categories.
DA Supporting Documents SUPP-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Often used for reports that have been prepared to support the proposal but do not have a category of their own. This should be used only as a last resort when categorising a supporting report or document.
Declaration for Encroachments of Prohibited Developments ENCROACHMENT-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Where an application is for a development encroaching on adjoining land if the development is prohibited, the relevant declaration made under the Planning Act 2023.
Demolition Plans DEMO-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details all buildings and structures proposed to be demolished.
Deposited Plan Lodged with DA DEPOSITEDPLAN-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details the proposed boundaries for blocks. Once a DA is approved, new blocks are created and new block numbers allocated. The Deposited Plan (DP) can then be lodged for examination showing new block numbers. Registered deposited plan numbers are used in new Crown leases.
Development Intentions Plan DEVINTENTION-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Submitted with subdivision design applications that propose the creation of multi-unit sites, and all other residential blocks that do not meet block configuration specifications in the Subdivision Specifications. These demonstrate notional building footprints, internal driveways and car parking areas. They seek to demonstrate that dwellings can be provided with suitable orientation to the street and open space frontages, maximise solar access, and appropriate vehicular and pedestrian access.
Development Outcomes Report and Design Response DEVOUTCOMEREP-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf A report, prepared by the proponent, to outline how the development proposal meets the relevant Policies and requirements of the Territory Plan, and considers and responds to any relevant Design Guides.
Draft Major Plan Amendment DRAFTMAJORAMEND-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf The draft major plan amendment to the Territory Plan. This are only relevant for development proposals submitted in anticipation of the major plan amendment passing.
Driveway Plan DRIVEWAYPLAN-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Demonstrates proposed driveway crossings including dimensions and levels. Often these details are also displayed in other plans, such as the Site Plan.
Electricity Master/Service Plan ELECTRICITYMASTER-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Details proposed and existing electricity services and associated infrastructure for major subdivision design applications.
Elevation Plans ELEV-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Depicts a side of a building including the finished appearance, and heights in relation to Australian Height Datum. A plan which displays the northern elevation of a building depicts that part of the building that faces north.
Entity Advice ENTITYADVICE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Advice provided on a development by an entity that has been submitted as part of the development application
Entity Endorsement ENTITYENDORSEMENT-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Written endorsement from a Territory or a Government entity that agrees to the proposed development. This agreement is taken to be the entity’s advice on the DA.
Environmental Impact Statement EIS-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF The final or most recent version of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (or previous EIS exemption) application that has been provided to the Authority or considered by the Minister. The EIS details the environmental impacts, public consultation that has occurred, key findings, and measures to avoid or mitigate impacts of the development proposal.
Environmental Management Plan ENVMANAGE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details the proposed pollution control measures that form part of the sediment and erosion control plan and takes into consideration staging of development and site compound locations.
Environmental Report ENVIRONMENTALREPORT-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF A report covering environmental issues not otherwise covered in the other categories listed. This may include a report prepared by a qualified ecologist.
Environmental Significance Opinion ENVSIGNIFICANCE- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF A formal opinion issued by a relevant agency (the Conservator of Flora and Fauna, the ACT Heritage Council or the Authority) displaying that a proposal is unlikely to have a significant adverse environmental impact. The opinion would include a description of the development, the decision, and any conditions that need to be met.
Estate Development Plan ESTATEDEVPLAN-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Submitted with a subdivision design application for estate works, It is the key plan for an estate which outlines the estate configuration, block boundaries, features, and proposed staging boundaries.
Fencing Plan FENCING-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Details boundary fencing works, including fences to be retained, removed and proposed.
Fill Plan FILLPLAN-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Shows the contours of the land and where fill is proposed.
Floor Plans – Assessment (residential only) %FLOORASSESS-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Depict the proposed floor layout including the name of the rooms, dimensions and any walls that are to be removed or altered. The plan will also show the finished floor levels
Floor Plan – Public Register & Notification FLOORREG-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF A floor plan without internal walls of residential components (removed for privacy requirements). All rooms are labelled with their proposed use, location of external doors and windows, and external dimensions are also shown
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Statement GASEMISSIONS-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf A form that details of the expected operating greenhouse gas emissions of a development, and other relevant information.
Hazardous Materials Survey HAZARDOUSMAT- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Required for certain developments which may evaluate the presence, concentration, and configuration of potentially hazardous materials on site.
Heritage Statement HERITAGESTATEMENT- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF This statement describes the heritage place or object, their significance and the proposed development being applied for, and how the development will diminish heritage values.
Hydraulics Plans HYDRAULICS-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF When new blocks are proposed this shows the hydraulic (water, stormwater and sewer) arrangements for the development.
Hydraulics Reports HYDRAULICSREPORT-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Outlines the calculations and assumptions that have been made when designing the proposal with specific reference to the hydraulic arrangements (water, storm water, sewer).
Landscape Plan LSCAPE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Outlines the proposed landscaping details on the site including the number of plants, plant species, their location, trees to be retained, their height and size, and associated protection measures. The plan will also outline the surface treatments for areas.
Landscape Management & Protection Plan VERGE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Outlines the methods to be used when protecting and/or managing the Territory’s assets on the verge during construction works. Assets typically include trees, grass, footpaths, kerb and gutter, public lighting, stormwater sumps etc.
Landscape Master Plan LSCAPEMASTER-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Submitted with major subdivision design application (estates), this plan outlines street trees, typical verge layout (paths, services, public lighting, trees), typical treatment of open space, pond edges, etc. All open space components will be outlined on this plan.
Land Use Plan LANDUSE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Submitted with major subdivision design applications (estates), it details the boundaries of the proposed land use zones in the development area.
Letter of Authority to Lodge from EPSDD LETTER-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF A letter stating that certain pre-conditions have been satisfied and a DA can be submitted for lodgement. Submitted when the applicant of the DA is not the lessee or there are other owners of the land. This form must list all lessees. The form is also used when the development includes unleased land and will include the details and authority to lodge the DA from the land custodian.
Lighting Plan LIGHTING- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Outlines the lighting arrangements for the development. It may contain reference to Australian Standards.
List of Drawings & Documents INDEX-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF A central index listing documents submitted.
List of Interested Parties INTPARTY-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Included with an application to vary a Crown lease, it includes the details of all persons having a registered interest in the property.
Locality Plan LOCALITY-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF It is a plan used for context showing how the development and site relates with surrounding suburbs and facilities.
Mailbox Plan MAILBOX- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details the proposed mailbox arrangements. May be submitted with large development proposals if the details are not shown on other plans.
National Capital Design Review Panel Response NCDRP-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf A response to National Capital Design Review Panel (NCDRP) advice must be provided with application when triggered in section 11 of the Planning (General) Regulation 2023.
Neighbourhood Battery Plan BATTERY-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Details the location, size and visual and noise amenity of any proposed neighbourhood batteries.
Noise Management Plan NOISE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Outlines how a development proposal is going to minimise the impact of noise. The plan is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection Authority.
Noise Report NOISEREPORT-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf To be prepared by a suitable qualified person and should address the existing noise environment, forecasted traffic figures, noise assessment and any recommendations.
Offsite Works Plan OFFSITEWORKS-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Demonstrates any works outside the site (or estate boundary for new estates). This is often in the form of service connection, verge changes, or road upgrades.
On-Street Parking Plan ONSTREET-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Required for proposals where on-street parking is proposed, it demonstrates sufficient on-street parking can be provided in the development without conflicting with street tree plantings, driveways, or bin collection locations.
Owners Corporation Approval OWNCORPAPPROVAL-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Authorisation from the Owner’s Corporation for development to be undertaken on common property.
Parking Plan PARKING-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details the existing and proposed parking spaces on and adjacent to the development site, demonstrating parking generation for the development is met.
Permeability and Soil Volume Plan PERMEABILITYSOIL-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Required for major subdivision developments (estates) and outlines how the proposal satisfies permeability requirements.
Perspectives PERSP-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Shows a 3D representation of the development.
Photos PHOTO-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF or JPEG Photos relevant to the development and may include such things as site photos, materials, or other development.
Planning Control Plan PLANNINGCONTROL-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Required if the applicant is seeking ongoing provisions to be included in the Territory Plan as part of a major subdivision development (estates). Demonstrates requirements that are sought for inclusion into the Territory Plan and must be accompanied by supporting documentation justifying the proposed amendment against policy purpose and framework in the Territory Plan.
Plans PLAN-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Used when a plan does not fit into any plan type or category provided. This should be used only as a last resort for categorising a plan.
Post Occupancy Waste Management Plan POSTOCCWASTE- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details how the development will function once occupied in terms of waste removal and management.
Power of Attorney %POWER-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Legal document nominating when a person has authority to act on behalf of somebody else.
Pre-Application Written Advice PREAPPADV-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Copy of pre application advice provided by the Authority.
Proposed Biodiversity Values Plan PROPOSEDBIOPLAN-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Required for proposals that trigger the Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design Guide that outlines the post-development environmental context of the site.
Public Transport Network & Off Road Movement Systems TRANSPORTNETWORK-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Shows off-road movement (footpaths, shared paths, cycle paths), bus stops and shelter, on road cycle routes and B double routes.
Resolution of Owners Corporation to Cancel Units Plan RESOLUTIONOWNCORP-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Resolution of the owners corporation is required for application to subdivide a units plan under the Unit Titles Act 2001.
Road Details Plan ROADDETAILS-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Plan showing road details. Generally, submitted with a major subdivision design applications (estates).
Road Hierarchy & Traffic Analysis Plan ROADHIERACHY-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details the road hierarchy and traffic analysis submitted with a major subdivision design application (estates).
Road Long Sections ROADLONGSECT-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details the levels of the proposed road in a major subdivision design application (estates). The plan will also show the existing ground levels.
Road Sight Plan ROADSIGHT-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Details sight line visibility and distances for major subdivision design applications (estates).
Roof Plans ROOF-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Demonstrates the details of the roof, including the pitch or fall.
Sections SECTION-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Demonstrates a cross section of proposed buildings and structures and includes important information such as ground levels, floor levels, ceiling levels and may include building envelopes that apply to the development. Ground levels are given in relation to Australian Height Datum.
Sewer Master Plan SEWER-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details of proposed sewer infrastructure and associated ties for major subdivision applications (estates).
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan SEDIMENT-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Depicts measures used to control sediment and erosion on and off the site. This typically includes zones or areas on site where certain activities related to the development will occur including site access points, areas where cutting and washing of building materials occur, and any sediment ponds.
Shadow Diagrams SHADOW-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Gives a visual depiction of the shadow the development will cast at key times during the day, on key days during the year (typically 9am, 12pm and 3pm on winter and summer solstice).
Site Analysis SITEANALYSIS-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Used to gain an understanding of the site, including the constraints and opportunities that may have influenced the development. This may include prevailing wind direction, slope analysis, among other things.
Site Plan SITE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF This is a key plan and often the most useful to understand the proposal. It clearly demonstrates the proposed and existing works in relation to the site boundaries. .
Slope Analysis Plan SLOPEANALYSIS-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Submitted with a major subdivision design application (estates) and identifies the terrain of a development area. This helps entities identify potential servicing problems.
Social, cultural, and economic impact assessment SOCIAL- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Demonstrates advantages and disadvantages of a development for society as a whole and for various parties.
Solar Plan SOLAR- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details how the proposal will achieve the minimum solar access requirements based on the Territory Plan requirements.
Staging Plan STAGING-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details each stage of the development in the order it is to be constructed for major subdivision applications (estates). It is particularly important for infrastructure coordination.
Stormwater Master Plan SWMASTER-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Typically submitted with a major subdivision design application, this demonstrates the stormwater network measures being proposed including characteristics of the site influencing these elements. This may include overland flow paths, principal catchments, direction of flow, 1:100 ARI inundation contours.
Subdivision Plan SUBDIVISION- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Required for all applications that propose subdivision or consolidation. Details the block dimensions, sizes, easements, and service connections for proposed blocks. It will also include relevant boundary works such as when a party wall is being proposed.
Survey Plans SURVEY-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details the features of a block including the boundaries, location of existing buildings, and contours of the land. This plan is prepared and signed by a registered land surveyor
Survey Information SURVEYINFORMATION-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf To be prepared and certified by a registered surveyor.
Traffic Report TRAFFICREPORT-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Submitted with developments that generate large amounts of traffic, this report outlines how the existing or proposed road network can accommodate the expected traffic.
Tree Canopy Cover Plan TREECANOPY-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Required for major subdivision design applications (estates) to outline how the proposal is contributing to canopy coverage targets.
Tree Management Plan TREE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details any trees protected by the Urban Forest Act 2023 that are proposed for removal and any measures to be taken to protect trees to be retained on site. The tree management plan must be prepared in accordance with comply with the Urban Forest Act (Tree Management Plans) Guidelines 2023.
Tree Survey TREESURVEY-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Conducted by an arborist, the survey lists all relevant characteristics for trees on the development site or impacted by the development.
Turning templates TURNTEMPLATE- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Outlines how vehicles can move through a site and satisfy the relevant Australian Standards. The plan will generally only show areas where movements are difficult or large vehicles are involved such as for waste vehicles and in parking spaces.
Typical Cross Sections TYPICALCROSSSECTION-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Identifies the location of traffic calming devices, parking details, trees, footpaths, street lighting, substations and telecommunication cabinets.
Unit Title Plan UNIT-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details how the development is, or is proposed to be, divided under the Unit Titles Act 2001.
Utilities Services Plan UTILITIESSERVICEPLAN-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Details existing and proposed utility services.
Valuation Certificate VALUE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Summary of the valuation report recommendations authorised by the valuer who prepared the valuation report. The certificate is used for public notification purposes.
Valuation Report %LEASEVARIATIONCHARGE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf Summary of the lease variation and assessment under the relevant section of the Planning Act 2023. To be prepared by an accredited valuer.
Waste and Recycling Management Plan WASTERECYCLING-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf A plan endorsed by Transport Canberra and City Service for any demolition, excavation, or construction the generates an excess of 20m3 of waste.
Waste Collection Plans WASTECOLLECTION-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Details any roads that cannot be accessed by waste collection trucks, distances residents need to haul bins, and collection areas for common collection points.
Waste Management Plan WASTE-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Report outlining how waste from the site will be managed. This may include during construction and operation if these elements are not covered by other plans
Water Sensitive Urban Design Outcomes Plan WATERURBANDESIGN-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Illustrates the proposed measures to achieve water sensitive urban design targets, this may detail stormwater measures, any swales, raingardens, etc.
Water Supply Master Plan WATERSUPP-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Typically submitted with a major subdivision design application (estates), details all water supply infrastructure proposed including any associated ties.
Waterway works plan WATERWAYPLAN-DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.pdf A plan prepared by considering section 44 of the Water Resources Act 2007 for developments on sites over 0.3Ha that require a waterway work licence.
Wind Assessment WIND- DA Number-{optional free text 25 characters}-01.PDF Required for tall buildings. The assessment considers how the development may impact surround areas in terms of wind direction, intensity and pedestrian comfort.