Surrender a development consent

You may seek to surrender your development consent in accordance with Section 4.17 or 4.63 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Surrendering the consent means that the development can no longer proceed. Any works which have been undertaken must be to the satisfaction of Council and no further works can take place.

Online

Step 1.Important information you need to know:

In order to surrender a development consent, you must ensure the following:

  • The development application was determined by Council
  • Only person/s who have the benefit of the consent are permitted to request to surrender consent

Step 2.Refund

No fees will be refunded given the development application has already been determined.

If works commenced and Council was appointed as the certifying authority, you may be eligible for part refund of fees, associated with the Construction Certificate.

If contribution fees have been paid and you are seeking to have these fees refunded, please note the contribution fees can only be refunded to the person who has benefit of the consent.

Should you require any further information, please contact our Customer Service Centre 02 4921 0333 and request to speak to our Duty Officer.

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In person

Step 1.Important information you need to know:

In order to surrender a development consent, you must ensure the following:

  • The development application was determined by Council
  • Only person/s who have the benefit of the consent are permitted to request to surrender consent

Step 2.Refund

No fees will be refunded given the development application has already been determined.

If works commenced and Council was appointed as the certifying authority, you may be eligible for part refund of fees, associated with the Construction Certificate.

If contribution fees have been paid and you are seeking to have these fees refunded, please note the contribution fees can only be refunded to the person who has benefit of the consent.

Should you require any further information, please contact our Customer Service Centre 02 4921 0333 and request to speak to our Duty Officer.

Step 3.Visit us

Visit our Customer Service Centre, so we can assist you in completing this form online.