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Development information

This section of the website site has been created to provide the development industry, business operators, community groups and residents with access to important information relating to building and developing land in the Cowra Shire.

Please click on the relevant topic headings to begin exploring.

BASIX

Find out more about BASIX, the Building Sustainability Index. Every development application for a new home must be submitted to Council with a BASIX Certificate.

Community Participation Plan

The Community Participation Plan sets out the processes that Council will use to notify the Community of opportunities to provide feedback on planning matters being considered by the Cowra Shire Council.

DA Code of Planning Practice

Find out more about the DA Code of Planning Practice, which sets pathways for the lodgement, assessment and processing of development applications.

Development Contributions

Find out more about Section 94, Section 94A, and Section 64 contributions.

Planning Proposal

Find out more about Cowra Council's planning proposal plan in this section.

Fire Safety Schedules FAQ

Find out more about information regarding Fires Safety Schedules/Annual Fire Safety Statements and Fire Safety Practitioners.

Heritage

Find out more about properties that possess a unique historical, scientific, cultural, social, archaeological, architectural, natural or aesthetic value and are recognised through heritage listing.