Apply for a variation of conditions

You can apply for a variation of conditions if you:

• have a development permit or exceptional development permit and
• want to make minor changes to the conditions including your endorsed plans.

A variation must not:

• alter a measurable aspect of the development by more than 5%
• affect the amenity of adjoining or nearby land
• allow an increase in the number of dwellings.

If the changes are beyond this scope, you must apply for a new development permit.

Before you apply

Before you apply, you will need:

• the development permit number or exceptional development permit number
• owner’s authorisation if you are not the property owner
• details and reasons for the variation
• dimensioned plans that show the proposed variation - as applicable.

For more information about your application requirements, read the variation of conditions lodgement guide.

How to apply

Apply for a variation of conditions through the Development Applications Online website.

Fees

You will need to pay:

• $181 or
• 10% of the development application fee - whichever is more.

After you apply

Read below to find out what happens after you submit your application.

Processing time

It can take between two to four weeks - where you have provided sufficient evidence to support your application.

Decision maker

The decision maker is:

• Development Consent Authority (within DCA areas) or
• the Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (outside of DCA areas).

Administrating branch

The administrating branch is Development Assessment Services.

Contact a planner.