Free tools
Free NSW DA Tools
Free tools to help you navigate the NSW development application process. Each uses official NSW Government planning data — no sign-up required.
DA fee calculator
Estimate your NSW council DA fee in seconds. Based on the Schedule 4 bands under the EP&A Regulation 2021 — see your statutory fee by development cost and type.
Open tool →Council zone checker
Enter any NSW address to see its zone, overlays, and planning controls. Free, backed by NSW Government planning data.
Open tool →SEE checklist
Step-by-step Statement of Environmental Effects checklist. Make sure your DA has everything it needs before you lodge.
Open tool →DA lodgement checklist
Every document a NSW development application needs. Core documents, project-specific extras, and council-specific requirements in one place.
Open tool →Town planner cost guide
Compare what a private town planner charges against getting a SEE from instantSEE. Real NSW price ranges.
Open tool →SEE template (PDF)
Download a free NSW Statement of Environmental Effects template. See the structure before you start.
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