Building and Development

Inverell Shire Council can assist you with all your planning matters, whether it be general advice or helping to submit a planning application. All the information you need can be found within the Building and Development section of this website or you can contact the Civil & Environment Department anytime during business hours on (02) 6728 8200.

Advertised Development Applications

As per Council Policy and Legislation, certain types of Development Applications (DA’s) require public exhibition in the Inverell Times and on the Council’s website. Should any DA’s currently be under exhibition, you will find them listed here.

Application Tracking

Application Tracking is a tool to track the progress of development applications, construction certificates or complying development certificates, lodged since 1 January 2004.

Asbestos

All asbestos sheeting or asbestos waste must be taken to landfill that can lawfully receive the waste. Transporters of asbestos waste must now use WasteLocate to provide information to the EPA regarding the asbestos movement.

Building and Development Application Forms

Building and Development Application Forms can be accessed from this page.

Building and Development Fact Sheets

Building and Development Fact Sheets can be accessed from this page.

Building and Development Policies

Building and Development Policies can be accessed from this page.

Bushfire Disaster Recovery

Following the bushfire disasters experienced across the state in 2019 and continuing into 2020, the NSW Government is updating and refreshing planning rules to assist with recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Buying or Selling a Property

There are a number of different types of certificates that you may require from Council when buying or selling a property. This information is provided as a guide only and fees vary for different certificates.

Community Participation Plan

The Inverell Shire Community Participation Plan sets out how and when Council will engage with the community when undertaking its town planning functions under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Complying Development

Complying Development is a quick, simple alternative to the Development Application (DA) process. Under the DA process, each application is subject to a ‘merit-based’ assessment.

Construction Certificate

A Construction Certificate Application is seeking building approval. Either Council or an accredited Private Certifier can issue a Construction Certificate as the Principal Certifying Authority (PCA).

Development Applications

A Development Application (DA) is a formal application to Council for carrying out various types of ‘development’ as defined by NSW Planning Legislation and Local Planning Instruments.

Development Control Plan

The Inverell Development Control Plan, prepared in accordance with Section 74C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, is aimed towards the facilitation of good development outcomes.

Development Services Bulletin

The aim of the Development Services Bulletins is to provide insight and update on those issues facing both Council and the industry. Subscribe to receive the Bulletins straight to your inbox.

Development Services Staff

Whether you’re a builder, homeowner, real-estate agent, solicitor, or business owner, the Development Services team can assist you in all aspects of building & development, including sheds, houses or even major commercial developments.

Exempt Development

Some development of a minor nature is ‘exempt development’ and therefore no application is required. The details of the types of development that are exempt are found in State Environmental Planning Policy 2008.

History and Heritage

Heritage is the evidence of the past, such as historical sites, buildings, and the unspoilt natural environment, considered collectively as the inheritance of present-day society and that we as a community would like to pass on to future generations.

Local Environmental Plan

Links to the Inverell Shire Council Local Environmental Plan 2012 can be found on this page.

Modification of Consents

Section 96 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 provides for modifications to development consents where it is demonstrated that the modification is substantially the same as the approved development.

Notices of Determination

Information relating to a decision made by Inverell Shire Council is contained within the Notice of Determination issued for an application. Notices of Determination issued from 1 July 2018 are available below.

NSW Planning Viewer

The Planning Viewer provides public access to the map layers for certain planning maps incorporated by reference in environmental planning instruments made under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Other Building and Development Information

This page links to relevant websites which may assist in the building, development and subdivision process, such as BASIX, Owner-builder information, Swimming Pool Legislation information, dividing fences and more.

Preliminary Development Advice

Council offers a free service providing preliminary town planning advice at the initial stages of a proposed development. Over recent years Council has found this service provides an important step for applicants in the DA process.

Property Addressing

An address is made up of several parts with each part administered by various authorities and legislation

Council’s are required to keep a record of all DA's approved under ‘Delegated Authority’ from the 1 April 2008, where the provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy Number 1 or Clause 4.6 of the Inverell LEP 2012 have been used to vary established development standards.

S375A Record of Voting on Planning Matters

Under section 375(A) of the Local Government Act 1993, a Division is required to be called whenever a motion for a planning decision is put at a meeting of the Council or a Council Committee

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 is provided here.

Subdivision Certificates

A Subdivision Certificate is required for Council’s endorsement of a subdivision plan prior to registration with the Department of Lands and should only be submitted after a developer has fulfilled all conditions of the development consent.

Swimming Pool Legislation

Swimming pools are a fantastic way to enjoy your days in our hot summer months. However, as many people are aware, pools can be dangerous, particularly to young children. Council wants you to enjoy your pool and be safe in doing so.

Validity of Development Consents

Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Notification of Development Consents and Notification of Complying Development Consents are made available to view here and via Council’s Public Notices each month.

Wind Farms

Inverell Shire Council has recognised the need for, and growing local interest in, alternative and renewable energy sources. Energy generated from wind farms and small wind turbines is one such renewable source.

Last modified: 20-May-2020

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