The Development Application Process also utlises many of the following associated applications.
What other applications and approvals do I need?
Construction of a building often necessitates further works not specific to the construction in order to satisfy conditions of the Development Consent, environmental constraints and connection to infrastructure. Therefore, you may need some or all of the following associated applications.
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Driveway Application (Section 138) Form (83kB PDF)
When Required?
- To construct or modify a private driveway over a public land to a public road; and/or
- To construct or modify kerb and gutter or footpath paving on a public road or road reserve
Lodgement Details
Attach 3 copies of plans showing the driveway location and grades.
See Council’s . Note: If driveway plans are not consistent with approved development plans you will need to modify the Development Consent. Consider lodging a driveway application with your DA.
Stormwater Drainage Application (Section 68) Form (79kB PDF)
When Required?
- To connect stormwater or roofwater drainage from a private property to a Council drain/kerb and gutter and/or install a pipe across a public road, road reserve, footpath or nature strip.
- For erosion and sedimentation control works whereby a ground surface area of more than 35m2 is disturbed or for any works involving the removal/placement of more than 5m3 of soil (eg swimming pools, inground water tanks) which may cause soil and other material to enter the stormwater system and our waterways.
For commercial development requirements see Stormwater Drainage.
Lodgement Details
Attach 3 copies of site plans indicating the proposed position of erosion/sedimentation control device. See Council’s Stormwater and Erosion Control Guidelines (416kB PDF).
Note: This approval is NOT REQUIRED for residential work on rural properties where the construction zone is more than 50m from any water course and is separated from the water course by a natural sediment barrier such as grass.
Application for Sewage Ejection Pump Station (79kB PDF)
When Required?
To connect a sewage ejection pumping station to an existing or new building in a non sewered area to Council’s sewer system (subject to approval of Water and Wastewater Unit)
Lodgement Details
- 3 copies of a site plan drawn to scale, showing north point and the location of the sewage management facility proposed to be installed or constructed on the premises and location of boundary kit
- 3 copies of a site plan of the property and adjacent section of public road, drawn to a scale of 1:200, showing the location of proposed and existing infrastructure, including roads and services
- 3 copies of detailed engineering plans designed by a suitably qualified person of the proposed construction / installation and proposed connection point to Councils sewerage system
- 3 copies of a site plan of the property and adjacent section of public road, drawn to a scale of 1:200 showing proposed restoration of existing surfaces or services that are likely to be damaged and proposed construction or modification, including levels, of kerb and gutter or footpath on a public road. (if applicable)
- 3 copies of Work Safety Plan whilst working on/ near road. (if applicable)
Septic - On-Site Sewage Management (OSSM) System and Approval to Operate (254kB PDF)
When Required?
If you are building in an unsewered area and the proposal requires the installation of a waste treatment device, alteration to an existing system or connection of new fixtures to an existing system.
Lodgement Details
Attach 2 copies of an effluent consultant’s design report
Note: A report is not required for minor plumbing work connecting to an existing approved waste treatment device
Water Service Connection/Disconnection Application (136kB PDF)
When Required?
If you are connecting a new building to Council’s metered water supply (town water) or disconnecting the water supply
Lodgement Details
Note: If the property already has a water meter a $20 admin fee will be retained from any refund. Please ring Council's Water Unit or Revenue Section before lodging an application if you are unsure.
Trade Waste Application (555kB PDF)
When Required?
For any discharge of a pollutant to Council’s sewer greater than or differing (in constitution) from domestic usage
Lodgement Details
3 copies of hydraulic plans.