Building and Planning FAQs If you’re planning on building, renovating, starting a business or looking to purchasing a new property and feel unsure about something, these frequently asked questions may be a good place to start.
Development Types and Approval Pathways Understand the various types of development that may relate to your project and the approval pathway to follow.
How we can assist you Planning to build or develop in the Bellingen Shire? Click here to access all the services we provide to assist you during this process.
Development and engineering standards Bellingen Shire Council has produced a set of development guidelines and standard drawings to assist in the development and construction process.
Submitting an application The steps to submit various applications including Development Applications (DAs), Complying Development Applications (CDCs), Construction Certificates (CC's) and more
Forms, Checklists, Templates This page will redirect you to Councils forms page, where you can access all the Building and Planning forms and applications you may require.
Public health and safety (services and approvals) We help to maintain a healthy and safe community for everyone. Find out about regulations for swimming pools, fire safety, plumbing and drainage, On-site sewerage management systems, ranger services and more
Unauthorised works or activities Building, landscaping, business ventures and the like that are undertaken without approval may require retrospective approval to obtain consent; in some cases, regulatory action may be taken.
Developer Contributions Development Contributions are levies charged to developers to help fund public infrastructure needs such as footpaths, new roads, or additional public amenities
Planning Controls This page provides links to the local policies and guidelines that determine which rules apply to a proposed development.
Application Delays Delays are currently being experienced for all Development and Construction Applications. You can find more information including ways you can help reduce delays on your application here.
Planning items on exhibition (make a submission) Items on public exhibition in the Bellingen Shire are listed on this page.