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DA vs. CDC – What’s the best pathway for your new home build or home renovation?
When you’re looking to build a new home or undertake a major renovation, you’re generally presented with two options for getting your plans approved - Development Application (DA) or, Complying Development Certificate (CDC). While each option presents its own pros and cons, there are two main differences between the options.
17 Oct 2025
| Written By Alice Pilcher
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