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Single Use Plastics Ban

SINGLE-USE PLASTICS BAN FROM 1 NOVEMBER 2022 From 1 November 2022 certain single-use plastics like straws, cutlery and plates will be banned in NSW. Single-use plastic items and packaging make up to 60% of all litter in NSW. The single-use plastic ban will prevent almost 2.7 billion items of plastic litter from entering the environment […]

Swimming Pool opening delayed

DARETON & WENTWORTH SWIMMING POOL UPDATE – 18 October 2022 Due to the unseasonal rain the region is experiencing, the opening date for both pools has been rescheduled to Sunday 6 November – one week later than anticipated. Contractors are currently working at Wentworth & Dareton swimming pools undertaking upgrades to the lighting and power […]

Aerodrome Terms and Conditions update

Council have made some changes to the Aerodrome Terms and Conditions. Feedback from the community is invited before these are adopted. Responses must be received by 1st November 2022. Please review the updated documents below.

NSW Government Planning Portal Fees

From 1 July 2021, a range of fees will be introduced for certain planning applications, certificates and are to be paid by the applicant at the time an application is submitted via the Portal. These fees are in addition to the fees charged by Council for the assessment or processing of your application. The NSW Planning Portal Fees […]

July 2021 Portal Updates

The second phase of the move toward digital lodgement of applications will commence on 1 July 2021. Phase 2 will include mandatory lodgement of occupation certificate applications, certifier appointments, subdivision certificates, subdivision works certificates (previously known as Civil Works Construction Certificates) and building certificates. The occupation certificate applications and certifier appointment can be made via the […]

Introducing the NSW Planning Portal

The NSW Planning Portal (Portal) is an online environment developed by NSW Government Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) where community, industry and government can work together to better understand and meet their obligations under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. It hosts a range of digital planning services, mapping tools and reporting tools […]

How to lodge your Development Application

To apply for a Development Application online, you must be registered with the NSW Planning Portal. The Planning Portal also allows you to login using your Service NSW account. The NSW Government have produced a ‘How To’ guide to assist you available on the Planning Portal link below. The builder, draftsperson, shed company or home […]

How to lodge a Complying Development Application

Step 1 – Register or sign-in to the Planning Portal To apply for a Complying Development Certificate online, you must be registered with the NSW Planning Portal. The Planning Portal also allows you to login using your Service NSW account. The NSW Government have produced a ‘How To’ guide to assist you available on the […]