ACT DAs by Suburb - FAQs
Common questions about ACT DAs by Suburb - find recently lodged DAs and development applications open for public comment. The tool also shows the full five-year DA history for any suburb in the ACT. Free to use.
Where does the data come from and is it accurate?
DA data is sourced from the ACT Planning Directorate via the ACT Government open geospatial data platform (ArcGIS). Use of this data does not imply endorsement by the ACT Government.
Search results are cached and refreshed every Sunday, so results may be up to seven days behind the live ACT Planning register. For the most current status of a specific DA, click "View the DA" to go directly to the ACT Planning website.
This tool is intended as a preliminary research aid only. It should not be relied upon for legal, planning, or investment decisions. Always verify information with the ACT Planning Directorate before acting on it.
Search results are cached and refreshed every Sunday, so results may be up to seven days behind the live ACT Planning register. For the most current status of a specific DA, click "View the DA" to go directly to the ACT Planning website.
This tool is intended as a preliminary research aid only. It should not be relied upon for legal, planning, or investment decisions. Always verify information with the ACT Planning Directorate before acting on it.
What are the stages of a DA in the ACT?
Every DA moves through a set of stages as it is assessed by the ACT Planning Directorate. The stage reflects where a DA is in that process:
For a full overview of the DA process, visit the ACT Planning website.
- Lodged - the application has been submitted and is being checked for completeness.
- On Notification - the DA is open for public comment. Neighbouring residents and the general public can make representations for or against the proposal within a set timeframe.
- Under Assessment - the DA is being reviewed by ACT Planning.
- Decided - a decision (approval or refusal) has been made.
For a full overview of the DA process, visit the ACT Planning website.
How do I find out if a DA has been approved?
DAs listed under the "Decided" group have received a decision. The decision field shows whether it was approved, approved with conditions, or refused. Click "View the DA" to see the full decision notice and any conditions of approval on the ACT Planning website.
Can I see the plans and documents for a DA?
Yes - click "View the DA" on any result to go to the ACT Planning website, where publicly available documents including site plans, drawings, and assessments can be downloaded. Note that some documents may be subject to copyright.
Can I view a map of DAs lodged in the ACT?
Yes - ACT DAs by Suburb includes an interactive map for every suburb search. DAs are plotted by location and colour-coded by stage, so you can quickly see where new development is happening, which applications are open for comment, and what has recently been decided. Tap any dot to see the address, DA number, and a link to the full application.
Sample map — DAs in Narrabundah colour-coded by stage
Sample map — DAs in Narrabundah colour-coded by stage