2024 Christmas Closure

Over the holiday period Council venues will have different operating hours.

Our Customer Service Centre will closed at 2pm, Tuesday 24 December and reopen on Thursday 2 January.

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Council service closures

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Application Requirements

Advertising Signs

See what information is required when you submit an application to put up advertising signage.

Bed and Breakfast

Bed and breakfasts may need planning permits under the zone and any overlay on the land. Read through this information if you're considering work on, use or development of a bed and breakfast.

Bushfire Management Overlay

This guide will help you with a Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) which shows where development can occur on a site to minimise risk of bushfire hazard.

Change of Use

This guide will help you with an application to change to how land is used (e.g. residential to commercial).

Commercial & Industrial Premises

If you're planning on developing land for a commercial or industrial premises, you'll need to submit an application for a permit. Find out what information is required to accompany your application in this section.

Dwelling Extensions

Are you thinking of adding or extending to your home? Find out about what information is required when you submit an application for a planning permit.

Heritage Overlay

Get an understanding of where development can occur on a site that is has heritage protection.

Land Subject to Inundation Overlay

Understand where a development can take place to reduce the exposure of people, property and buildings to flooding.

Licensed Premises

Read about the information requirements for submitting an application for a licensed premises planning permit.

Residential Development

This is a guide to preparing documents to help us understand what impact your residential development will have on your property and the surrounding area.

Residential Subdivisions

Are you considering a subdivision in either the low density residential or township zone? Visit this page to understand the information requirements of your application.

Rural Dwellings

You’ll need a planning permit to build a dwelling on a rural property. There are many factors to consider in the use or development of rural land. Use this guide to ensure your permit application addresses each of the criteria we need to consider.

Rural Subdivisions

Land within the Farming Zone is dedicated primarily to the sustainable use of land for agriculture. If you are proposing a subdivision of rural land, you’ll likely need a planning permit. Be sure to follow this guide to include all information required to assess your application.