Comment on a DA

Submissions

Any person who feels that the enjoyment of his or her property may be affected by a proposed development may lodge a submission. You don’t need to have received a letter about it.

The grounds on which you wish to make a submission must be set out clearly. There must be some justification for the grounds that you nominate. Petitions may also be used for submissions providing they meet the same guidelines mentioned above.

Please note that your submission may be made public as it may form part of a public report. Personal details will not be made public.

As the application relates to a planning or building matter, any submission must relate to these broad areas. Matters associated with the design and consequences that flow from the application are also relevant considerations.

Any objections received will be addressed in the report prepared by Council as part of the assessment process. All persons who make a submission will be advised of the outcome of the application.

Lodging a submission

Your submission needs to be in writing and include:

  • Your name, address and email address
  • The address of the proposed development
  • Council’s application number
  • Your reasons for objecting or supporting the proposal.

Submissions online

Submissions need to be made during the notification period, as submissions made after that time will not be considered as part of the approval process. The end date of the notification period can be found on the letter you received from Council. Applications typically remain “On Notification” for 10 business days. If you did not receive a notification letter from Council and wish to know the submission end date, please email our Planning Division using the DA Reference on devmail@hornsby.nsw.gov.au.

To make a submission, click the link below. Find the application you are interested in from the list and click through to the detail page. You can then review the details of the application, including the associated documents, prior to making your submission. The submission link is found immediately above the Documents section.

View current applications on notification

Submissions via post

You can also make your submission by posting a letter addressed to:

The General Manager
PO Box 37
Hornsby, NSW 1630

Please ensure you include all details set out above.

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