Section 68 Activity Approvals

The following activities require the lodgement of a Section 68 Activity Approval application:
PART A1 - Install a manufactured home, movable dwelling or associated structure on land
PART B4 - Carry out sewerage work
PART B5 - Carry out stormwater drainage work
PART B6 - Connect a private drain or sewer with a public drain or sewer under the control of a Council or with a drain or sewer which connects with such a public drain or sewer.
PART F2 - Operate a caravan park or camping ground.
PART F3 - Operate a manufactured home estate.
PART F4 - Install a domestic oil or solid fuel heating appliance, other than a portable appliance.

An approval for an activity under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 can be sought from Council. A Section 68 Application form needs to be completed and submitted to Council, along with the relevant application fees.

For further information please contact Council's Planning Department on 02 6740 2100.

The NSW planning process is governed by a hierarchy of legislation and environmental planning instruments. At the top of the legislation hierarchy is the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (EPA) Act 1979, and then steps down to various types of plans including State Environmental Planning Policies, Local Environmental Plans and policies such as a Development Control Plan.

The planning legislation and environmental planning instruments are amended periodically so it is important that you access the most current version of the documents by downloading them directly from the NSW Legislation website.
If you would like more information about the current NSW planning process or the proposed changes to the planning system, visit the NSW Planning and Environment website.

The Development Application (DA) will be assessed in accordance with Section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, which includes:

• the requirements of any local, regional or state planning instrument, or other planning regulation that relates to the site or the proposed development. These may contain issues to be considered or standards that must be met
• the impact the proposed development is likely to have on the natural environment, the built environment and the local community
• whether the site is suitable for the proposed development
• any submissions made by neighbours, the wider community and government agencies after the development application was advertised
• the public interest

The application may involve referrals to other internal staff or external government agencies.
The DA will either be approved or refused by the consent authority. If the application is approved, the consent will usually set out conditions that the Applicant must fulfil.

Any person who feels that their property or neighbourhood may be adversely impacted by a proposed development may make a written submission in response to a Development Application. Council has produced a fact sheet to explain the submissions process which may be accessed by clicking the link below.

Development Applications on Exhibition

The Development Applications (DAs) currently on public exhibition are listed on Council's Online Application Tracking Service. These DAs have been advertised in accordance with Council’s policies.

If you would like to make a submission on one of the development proposals that you have seen below, you may do so in writing within the exhibition period.

Below is a listing of Gunnedah Shire Council's current Draft Plans, Policies and items on exhibition.

View Council related Draft Documents & Exhibition here. If no items are listed below, Gunnedah Shire Council currently has nothing to display.

Note:
Council would like to make you aware that as of 1 December 2021 changes will occur to Environment Protection zone within the Gunnedah Local Environmental Plan. As of 1 December a reference to an Environment Protection zone E1, E2, E3 or E4 in a document should be taken to be a reference to a Conservation zone C1, C2, C3 or C4. For further information please see Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Amendment (Land Use Zones) Order 2021 (nsw.gov.au)

Contribution Plans and Servicing Plans are a means of sharing the cost of providing the community with the infrastructure that satisfies its economic and social needs.

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993 provides NSW local government with a formal legal frame-work for levying developers for the provision of infrastructure, services and amenities where the development increases demand upon Council's services and facilities.
These contributions are designed ensure that the existing ratepayers are not required to meet the cost of providing for new roads, community centres, libraries, open space and recreation facilities, the need for which arises from incoming populations occupying new residential developments.

To view or download the Contribution Plans, please click on the links below:

Development Control Plan

A Development Control Plan (DCP) provides specific, more comprehensive guideline for certain types of development, or area specific requirements for localities. A DCP is important in the planning system as it provides a flexible means of identifying additional development controls and standards for addressing development issues at a local level.
To view or download the DCP, please click on the links below:

Engineering Guidelines for Subdivisions and Developments

The Engineering Guidelines for Subdivisions and Developments have been compiled to outline Council’s general procedures and practises in respect of the engineering design requirements for subdivision and development of land within the Council area. To view or download the Guidelines, please click on the link below:

Note:
Council would like to make you aware that as of 1 December 2021 changes will occur to Environment Protection zone within the Gunnedah Local Environmental Plan. As of 1 December a reference to an Environment Protection zone E1, E2, E3 or E4 in a document should be taken to be a reference to a Conservation zone C1, C2, C3 or C4. For further information please see Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Amendment (Land Use Zones) Order 2021 (nsw.gov.au)

Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) are prepared by Councils to guide planning decisions in their Local Government Areas and establish the requirements for the use and development of land. Through zoning and development controls they allow Councils to supervise the ways in which land is used. Gunnedah LEP 2012 is the principal land use planning instrument applying to land in the Gunnedah local government area.

To view or download the Gunnedah LEP 2012, please click here

Note:
Council would like to make you aware that as of 1 December 2021 changes will occur to Environment Protection zone within the Gunnedah Local Environmental Plan. As of 1 December a reference to an Environment Protection zone E1, E2, E3 or E4 in a document should be taken to be a reference to a Conservation zone C1, C2, C3 or C4. For further information please see Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Amendment (Land Use Zones) Order 2021 (nsw.gov.au)

Council's Landuse Strategies aim to provide a broad direction for the future growth and development of the local government area.

Land Use Strategies

Environmental Management

Note:
Council would like to make you aware that as of 1 December 2021 changes will occur to Environment Protection zone within the Gunnedah Local Environmental Plan. As of 1 December a reference to an Environment Protection zone E1, E2, E3 or E4 in a document should be taken to be a reference to a Conservation zone C1, C2, C3 or C4. For further information please see Standard Instrument (Local Environmental Plans) Amendment (Land Use Zones) Order 2021 (nsw.gov.au)