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Understanding DA History: What Development Applications Mean for Your Property

Every time a property owner wants to make significant changes to their property — from adding a granny flat to demolishing and rebuilding — they need to lodge a development application (DA) with their local council. These applications, along with their outcomes, create a detailed history that can tell you a lot about a property.

A property with multiple approved DAs might indicate an owner who has been actively improving the property. Conversely, refused DAs could signal planning restrictions you need to know about — especially if you're planning renovations or extensions yourself.

HomeLog automatically fetches DA history from the NSW Planning Portal for every property report. You can see what was applied for, when it was lodged, and whether it was approved or refused — giving you a complete picture of the property's development history.

Data sourced from HtAG Analytics · Incorporates Geoscape G-NAF and ABS data (© Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0).

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