Does a dual-occupancy DA require a Development Outcomes Report?
The DOR is essentially the document that explains why your dual-occupancy proposal should be approved under the Territory Plan.
Rather than just submitting drawings, the report explains how the proposal responds to the relevant planning requirements and Assessment Outcomes.
For a dual occupancy, the documentation guideline also separately identifies a Design Response as required. So the DOR and Design Response should not be assumed to be the same document.
Reference: ACT Minimum DA Documentation Guideline 2026 (NI2026-13)
Short Answer
Yes. A Development Outcomes Report (DOR) is required for a dual-occupancy Development Application in the ACT.
The Minimum DA Documentation Guideline specifically marks the Development Outcomes Report as required for dual occupancy
Detailed Explanation
The ACT Minimum DA Documentation Guideline contains a matrix identifying the documentation required for each development type. Under the Dual Occupancy column, Development Outcomes Report is marked Required. A Design Response is also separately marked as required for dual occupancy.
Accordingly, a dual-occupancy DA should include a DOR addressing the applicable Territory Plan Assessment Outcomes, supported by the relevant plans, Technical Specifications and Design Guide response.
No minimum block size does not remove the need for planning assessment.
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