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What happens if my council rejects the application?

Written by Clayton Bielby

Updated at March 31st, 2025

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Answer:
If your application is rejected, Expandify will work with you to explore alternative solutions.

Options may include:

  • Modifying the building design or placement to meet council requirements
  • Upgrading to meet compliance with overlays (e.g. bushfire or flood)
  • Lodging an appeal or resubmitting with additional documentation
  • Exploring a different approval path (e.g. switching from CDC to DA)

In some cases, your project may not be feasible without significant changes. Expandify’s process is designed to identify issues early through the Prelim stage — well before contract signing — to avoid these outcomes.

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