Section 68 Approvals

Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 requires that a person obtain Council approval for a variety of works. A list of the most common approvals sought from Council is provided below:

• Install a manufactured home, moveable dwelling or associated structure on land
• Operate a caravan park or camping ground
• Operate a manufactured home estate
• Install a domestic oil or solid fuel heating appliance
• Install or operate amusement devices
• Use a standing vehicle or any article for the purpose of selling any article in a public place
• Carry out water supply, sewerage or storm water work
• Transport waste over or under a public place
• Install and/or operate a system of sewage management

Onsite Sewage Management System Approval

Applications for Operation of an Onsite Sewage Management System will require:

• Lodgement of the Development, Building and Subdivision Application Form ensuring you:
  • Check the box next to Approval under Sec. 68 of the Local Government Act 1993,
  • Complete sections A-E & G, and
  • Make sure all the property owners have signed the form under Section B;
• Full specifications of the proposed system; and
• Site plan showing the location of system and disposal area

Further information can be obtained by contacting Council’s Building Surveyors on (02) 6728 8200.