Glossary
Assessment pathway
Written and verified by Struqt’s registered architects · Last verified July 2026
Which lane your DA goes through at council. Faster pathways (e.g. Deemed-to-Satisfy) take 6–10 weeks; merit-based or Performance Assessment pathways take 12–20+ weeks and require more documentation.
What it means for what you can build
The pathway sets how long approval takes and how much documentation you need — a faster pathway can be the difference between weeks and many months.
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Run any Australian address through Struqt to see whether assessment pathway applies to your block — and what it means for what you can build.