Stash + PropCode
Updated November 2026: PropCode now shows on the CDC Development Potential card on a property's Planning Insights tab, for NSW properties only (in beta). We have also updated the DA and CDC approval times with the latest NSW Government figures.
We are excited to announce the launch of PropCode inside Stash!
At Stash, we want to ensure you have access to the latest data available and that’s why we have recently teamed up with PropCode to provide you access to understand CDC potential for any residential property in NSW.
PropCode checks hundreds of rules and dozens of maps so you don’t have to. Backed by planning consultancy experience, their proprietary engine gives you instant answers for residential CDC potential with depth and transparency.
- Know your CDC outcomes – Find out which residential building types can be done with CDC on a property and how much floor space is allowed.
- Fully detailed report – See a transparent audit trail of all rules evaluated, plus get the relevant design rules for each building type, all in one customised document.
- Save time and money – No more waiting for slow answers from advisors or paying professional fees at an early stage. Our answers are delivered in under a minute.
About PropCode
PropCode launched in 2023 and is an Australian-owned company. With their detailed regulatory understanding and deep technical skills, they’re creating new technology to transform the property industry. Their mission is to simplify the work of understanding and using urban planning regulations while upholding a strong emphasis on accuracy.
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Stash + PropCode. CDC in seconds
CDC reports are great for the early stages of your project, when you are still deciding what to do, and before your detailed design or documentation work
DA vs CDC?
In NSW, most property developments such as new buildings and renovations require development consent from a consent authority. This consent can be given through a DA or a CDC.
Development Application (DA)
DAs give Council a chance to fully consider whether they want to allow the proposal. The DA can be rejected if the Council does not support the proposal. This process often takes months even for small buildings like a single house.
Average DA assessment time across NSW: 84 days, based on figures to 31 May 2026
Source: NSW Government update reported by Local Government NSW. The 2026 statewide target is 90 days. (In 2023 this post quoted 75 days.)
Complying Development Certificate (CDC)
For some specific development types on qualifying land, there is an alternate approval pathway called complying development. On this pathway, development will be automatically approved as a CDC if it meets certain pre-defined standards.
Average CDC assessment time in NSW: 20 days (September 2026)
Source: NSW Planning performance data. (In 2023 this post quoted 22 days.)
A CDC can be issued by your council or a registered private certifier. Whether a property qualifies depends on the land and the type of building, so check the current rules on the NSW Planning Portal or with a certifier before you rely on it.
How to check CDC potential in Stash today
- Open an NSW property. Search for the address in Search all properties, click the lot on the map, or open it from your Property Pipeline.
- Go to the Planning Insights tab. Scroll to the CDC Development Potential card, powered by PropCode.
- Click View CDC potential. The link shows the lot and plan number and opens PropCode's CDC summary for it. View in PropCode at the bottom of the card opens the same record.
The card is in beta and only shows for NSW properties. PropCode looks at each lot separately, so results may not be right for a property made up of several lots. If you see No matches found for property, PropCode doesn't have a result for that lot. For the zoning and planning controls on the same tab, see View zoning on the map and Minimum lot size.
Limited time only. Access PropCode’s premium CDC summary on any property for free exclusively via Stash. You can then purchase PropCode’s report with all the detailed CDC rules for $30 + GST per property (50% off RRP).
November 2026: this was a 2023 launch offer. Check PropCode for current report pricing.
General information only, not planning or legal advice. Confirm the approval pathway for your project with council or a registered certifier.
PropCode is a great addition to the Stash partner network. Innovative technology to help our users save time when selecting development sites.
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