Released 07/07/2022
The third generation of DA Finder, the ACT Government’s phone application enabling users to find details about property developments around the Territory, launched today.
First launched in 2014, DA Finder has had more than 4500 downloads.
Minister for Planning and Land Management Mick Gentleman said the DA Finder app is an important part of our work to make the planning system easier to access and more transparent.
“We know Canberrans have a stake in land and property developments in their neighbourhoods and communities. We’re committed to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to find out about proposed developments in areas they care about and the chance to have their say on them,” Minister Gentleman said.
“Version three of the DA Finder app has a range of new features, including integration with Google Street View, and improved functionality.
“The app’s new notification system allows users to ‘follow’ individual development applications and be notified as soon as new information is available. Updated archive functions also make viewing historical development decisions easy.
“Users can follow ‘regions of interest’ around the Territory and be notified about any new development activity occurring in that area,” Minister Gentleman said.
“The ACT planning website has also had a facelift to simplify the process of commenting on current development applications and finding out about past development application decisions.
“Community groups have been asking for development applications to remain on the planning website for longer and we’re excited to have completed the work needed to deliver that.
“Together with the app, Canberrans now have 24/7 access to the latest development and planning information, making it much easier for homeowners, and people considering buying in an area, to see what developments have been approved but not yet built.
“This is an important step forward for our planning system.
“The DA Finder app is a great example how increasingly sophisticated data management options will enable the ACT Government to improve the accessibility and transparency of planning information. This principle is at the heart of our Planning System Review and Reform Project too,” Minister Gentleman said.
The app is available for free on both iOS and Android smartphones. For more information, visit the ACT Government’s Planning website.
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