Local Development

Local Development is the most common type of development in Bellingen Shire. 

Local Development means development consent in the way of a Development Application (DA) is required before the development can occur.

Examples of Local Development Projects
  • Farm Stay Accommodation Development
  • Food and Drink Premises
  • Multi-dwelling Development
  • Eco-Tourist Facility
  • Commercial and Industrial Premises
  • Any development in the Bellingen Heritage Conservation Area
  • Boarding House Development

  A development is considered to be Local Development if:
  • If the Bellingen Shire Council Local Environmental Plan 2010 or a State Environmental Planning Policy states that development consent is required before the development can occur
  • it is not considered to be either a regionally or state-signficant development.

What approval pathway can I use to apply?

To obtain development consent, you will need to lodge a Development Application (DA) 

Lodge a DA

Common Questions

Planning on building or renovating and don't know where to start?

 

These Frequently Asked Questions may help guide you. 

Before you apply

Visit our How can we help page to access the services we provide to assist you prepare your application;

  • Checklists
  • Templates
  • Forms 
  • Mapping systems
  • Days and times we can help you in person

Visit our submitting an application page to read the steps to take to submit a range of applications, including a DA

 

Related Documents

Bellingen Shire Council - Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP)

 

Bellingen Shire Council - Development Control Plan 2017-2019 (DCP)(PDF, 8MB)

Council Recommendation

If the application process is unfamiliar to you, or your application is somewhat complex, it is recommended you engage a suitably qualified consultant to ensure the development is designed in accordance with all relevant development standards and complies with the Building Code of Australia.

 

This may eliminate incomplete or insufficient applications being lodged, which can slow down application processing times. 

 

It is recommended to discuss your proposal with your neighbours and consider their concerns to avoid delay in the application process.

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