Answer:
Approval timeframes depend on the pathway:

• CDC (Complying Development Certificate):
  10–20 business days after submission, if all documents are in order
• DA (Development Approval):
  Typically 4–12 weeks, but can be longer depending on council workload and report requirements

Delays may occur if:

• Overlay reports (e.g. bushfire, flood) are required
• Additional engineering or environmental input is needed
• Council has backlog or public notification period applies

Expandify begins preparing documents as soon as your Preliminary Site Feasibility Check (Prelim) is approved to minimise delays. We’ll keep you updated during every step.