Development Forms and Checklists

All development applications and the majority of post consent certificates must be submitted through the NSW Planning Portal. From the 1 July 2021, the scope of applications that must be submitted by the portal has been expanded to include Building Information Certificates. Find out more about E-Planning with City of Newcastle (CN).

This page provides links to:

• Guide you to understand terminology used in the development process
• Locate the forms and checklists you require and other web pages or sites that may provide you with relevant information.

As of 1 December 2021, a reference to an Environment Protection zone E1, E2, E3 or E4 in a document should be taken to be a reference to a Conservation zone C1, C2, C3 or C4. For further information please see, Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Amendment (Land Use Zones) Order 2021.

Additional information and a 'Frequently Asked Questions' Fact Sheet is available on the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment website.