# DA Finder > Australian Capital Territory development application notification tracker and alert system. (iPhone/iPad app by Environment and Planning Directorate.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da-finder/id889826759 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Environment and Planning Directorate](https://appshunter.io/developer/889826762) - Category: Navigation - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 38 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-07-31 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da-finder/id889826759/reviews.md ## What is DA Finder? The App enables users to view and link to current development application notifications (and other notifications) in the Australian Capital Territory. In addition, users can receive a push (alert) when a notification is publically available in their specified area/s. Once selected, users can then view the notification via the Environment and Sustainable Development Directorates website and respond through the existing feedback channels. ## Key features - View development application notifications - Link to application details - Receive push alerts for new notifications - Specify alert areas - Access feedback channels ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da-finder/id889826759/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Opening document freezers app *2026-06-02* When trying to download any documents the app freezers, the only option is to close the app. ### 1/5 — Keeps hanging. *2026-05-30* After opening the first document, trying to do anything with that or open another doc hangs the app. Useless. ### 2/5 — Block and Section *2024-06-05* Please make a feature to allow the map to show Block and Sections ### 1/5 — Pretty useless *2024-05-23* Could do with some means to get to the details of the DA ### 1/5 — In map pins not it right spot *2023-05-24* Canberra in the southern hemisphere has coordinates with a negative for Latitude, a large number of DA pins reside in the northern hemisphere as there is no QA/QC for the spatial component. = Lots of EIS assessments missing from the map. ### 1/5 — Unhelpful *2022-10-24* Where is the DA? I have a notification letter, so I know the DA number exists. Never showed up once on the list during the public representation period. Utterly unhelpful for people trying to make genuine effort to inspect the DA and make appropriate comments. ### 1/5 — Absolute useless App *2020-10-07* We have applied for DA for few months now and we received various email regarding the progress of our application but can’t see or track the application on this App. ### 1/5 — Why is this an app? *2020-08-28* Just put it on your website and allow people to search DAs by address/proximity. ### 1/5 — A remarkable achievement *2019-08-27* Congratulations to the ACT Government on a first: an app that is totally useless, and doesn’t work at all. ### 1/5 — Useless *2017-11-30* Doesn’t find ANY DAs at all. ## Frequently asked questions about DA Finder ### What is DA Finder? DA Finder is a free application that allows users to view and link to current development application notifications in the Australian Capital Territory. It also provides push alerts for new public notifications in specified areas. ### How does DA Finder notify me of new applications? Once you specify your preferred areas, DA Finder will send you a push alert whenever a new development application notification becomes publicly available in those locations. ### Where can I view the full details of a notification? After receiving an alert or viewing a notification within the app, you can access the full details by linking to the Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate's website. ### How do I respond to a development application notification? You can respond to development application notifications through the existing feedback channels provided on the Environment and Sustainable Development Directorate's website, which can be accessed via links within the app. ### Is DA Finder available on all devices? DA Finder is available for iPhone and iPad devices, as indicated by its support for 'iphone' and 'ipad'. ### How often is DA Finder updated? DA Finder was last updated on May 3, 2024, with version 3.0.2. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and improving the application. ### What is the age rating for DA Finder? DA Finder has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### Does DA Finder have ads? No, DA Finder does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0 — 2026-04-28 * Support for iOS 26 * Faster, easier creation of watched areas * Streamlined search interface ### 3.0.2 — 2024-05-03 Now showing Territory Plan Amendment proposals. ### 3.0.1 — 2024-02-14 Adds support for new development application types. ### 3.0 — 2022-07-01 More information: View development applications, environmental impact statements, territory plan variations, pre-DA consultations, EPSDD news items and more in one convenient location. Track an application's progress: Watch specific applications or an area of interest to be notified as a new application is made or as one progresses. Archived applications: View historical applications and the notified documentation straight from the app. ### 2.1 — 2018-06-19 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. 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