Change of Use
Changing the use of a building / business premises, may or may not need planning permission, it depends if the proposed change meets certain requirements.
Do I need approval?
You will not need approval if the Current Use is compatible with the New Use under Exempt development:
Specific information about Changes of Use that are Exempt development can be accessed here:
View more details Exempt Development
If the proposal doesn't qualify as Exempt Development, you may be able to apply through Complying Development or a Development Application – see below for more information
Do I qualify for a Complying Development Certificate?
A Complying Development Certificate may be issued for your Change of Use if the proposal meets all of the relevant development standards.
You can use the Commercial and Industrial Alterations Code (Part 5, Division 1, Subdivision 2) to check whether your proposal is complying development.
If your proposal does not meet all of the standards you must lodge a Development Application.
I need a Development Application (DA). What do I do?
If your proposal does not qualify as Complying Development, you will need to lodge a Development Application with Council.
Please refer to our useful guide to the DA process(PDF, 2MB) .
Disclaimer
This information provides a summary of key elements of a Change of Use. Any person using this page must do so on the basis that not every scenario and issue can be addressed, and discussion with relevant staff at Council should be undertaken. This page is subject to change without notice.
If you have any further questions, please contact Council’s Planning Team on 1300 345 345 or planning@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au for DA advice.