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)

Biodiversity Values

BV Map Review Factsheet 2024.pdf

Guidance for Councils - Understanding the role of the BV Map 2024.pdf

The Biodiversity Values Map and what it means for your Development Application Factsheet 2024.pdf

What is the Biodiversity Values Map Factsheet 2024.pdf

Property File Access

Property owners and potential purchasers can request to access a property file by completing the Informal Request to View Property File application form and paying the file access fee. If the applicant is not the owner of the property, the consent of all the owners must be obtained on the application form.

The information contained within each property file varies and there is no guarantee the information required is contained within the file. A property file might include:

• Development Application/consent
• Statement of Environmental Effects
• Construction certificate
• Occupation certificate
• Drainage plans

It can take up to two working days from receipt of the application for the requested plans and documents to be supplied. You can nominate to have the document emailed or be called to collect from the Customer Service Centre.

Customers who would like to discuss the contents on receipt of the requested documents can make an appointment to speak with a Duty Planner (available between 9.00am and 1.30pm), by phoning our Customer Service Team on (02) 6740 2100.

FAQ Sheets

Council has prepared the following fact sheets to provide information in regard to the development application process.

If you would like to make use of footpath as part of building works, for outdoor seating or signage, you will need a permit from Council. Please review Council’s Footpath Occupation Policy and download the Street Trading Application Forms.