DA tracker template for NSW and QLD developments
A development approval is rarely held up by the application itself. It is held up by a condition nobody owned, a consultant report that arrived late, or a certificate needed before the next stage could start. A DA tracker template keeps the pathway, the conditions and the consultants in one place, with a name and a date against each.
See the Approvals & Consultants Tracker, A$24 Free Site Diary
The approval stages to track
The names differ by state. Track every stage with its status, the date lodged, the date determined and who is responsible.
- NSW: development application (DA), then construction certificate (CC), then occupation certificate (OC)
- NSW, complying development: complying development certificate (CDC), then OC
- QLD: development approval (DA), then building approval (BA), then the final inspection certificate or certificate of classification
Track the conditions, not just the approval
A consent can carry dozens of conditions, and each one has a deadline that matters: before the CC, during construction, or before the OC. Give every condition an owner and record the evidence that clears it, so the condition on page 14 does not stop the occupation certificate.
Pre-lodgement items that slow a DA
- Survey
- BASIX in NSW, or the energy assessment in QLD
- Bushfire, flood and heritage reports where they apply
- Traffic and parking reports
The SiteOffice Approvals & Consultants Tracker
One workbook with the NSW DA/CC/OC, NSW CDC and QLD DA/BA/final pathways, switchable pre-lodgement rows, a conditions register tagged by stage, and a consultant register with fees, invoiced amounts and what is left to pay. It lists the common steps; confirm the specifics for your site with your certifier or planner.
Get the template
A DA, CC and OC checklist for NSW and the DA, BA and final pathway for QLD, with every consent condition and consultant fee in the same workbook, so the condition on page 14 does not stop your occupation certificate.
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FAQ
Does it cover Victoria?
Not yet. The VIC state pack is on the Updates membership roadmap for Q2 2027.
Will it tell me which approvals I need?
It lists the common steps for each pathway and lets you switch rows on or off. Your certifier or planner confirms what your site needs.
Is this planning advice?
No. SiteOffice templates are general tools, not legal, financial or construction advice. Check your contract and the security of payment legislation in your state, and get professional advice for your project.
SiteOffice templates are general tools, not legal, financial or construction advice. Check your contract and the security of payment legislation in your state, and get professional advice for your project.