Development applications and community participation
The content below explains how Wagga Wagga City Council notifies, exhibits, and assesses development applications, including when community consultation is required, how submissions are handled, and how decisions are made and communicated. It also outlines exemptions, exhibition timeframes, and the rights of the community to participate in the planning process.
Key points and quick links
- Applications on Exhibition – Most development applications are advertised on Council’s website and neighbours are notified.
- Exhibition timeframes and requirements – Exhibition periods are usually 7, 14 or 28 days depending on the type of application.
- Exemptions – Some minor applications (e.g., small alterations, complying development, certain farm buildings, demolition not affecting heritage) may not require public notification.
- Who is Notified – Adjoining and nearby properties likely to be affected. Special rules apply for strata, community title and multi-tenanted properties.
- Making a Submission – Anyone can make a submission (support or objection). Submissions must be received by the closing date and relate to planning issues.
- Decisions – Applications with 10+ objections go to a Council meeting; others are usually determined by staff. Regionally significant applications are determined by the Southern Region Planning Panel.
- Notification of Decision – All valid submitters are notified in writing and decisions are published online.
Last Updated: 16/02/2026