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Development and Building

Exempt and complying development, building guide and access to forms, certificates, and checklists.

Lodgement Requirements

All applications will need to be lodged via the NSW Planning Portal

To submit an application through the Planning Portal you will need to register and verify an account.

Forms, certificates and checklists

Access development assessment, building, fire safety, parking permits, pool safety, roads and driveways, stormwater and flooding and tree management forms.

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Exempt and Complying Development

State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt & Complying Development Codes) 2008

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Before you start building

Our Building Services Team provides certification services for building and construction in the Cumberland City Council Local Government Area.

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Planning Applications now in the NSW Planning Portal

From 31 December 2020, planning applications will need to be lodged electronically through the Planning Portal managed by the NSW Government.

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Subdivision Certificate Applications

All Subdivision Certificate applications are required to be lodged on the NSW Planning Portal.

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Planning Process and FAQs

Cumberland City Council is a local government area located in the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. The Council is responsible for providing a range of services and facilities to its residents, including waste management, parks and recreation, planning and development, and community services.

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Design Excellence

Cumberland City Council is committed to ensuring the highest standard of architectural and urban design is achieved for Cumberland’s built environment.

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Variations to Development Standards Clause 4.6 Register

Cumberland City Council is required to provide a register of Development Applications that were decided with variations to development standards.

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Stormwater Management and Flooding

Find stormwater and flooding development standards and related forms.

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Works within roads and footpaths

Apply for an approval or permit under the Roads Act 1993 and/or the Local Government Act 1993 for certain activities on roads, footpaths or carparks.

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Unclaimed construction bonds

If you completed a construction project in the former Holroyd and Auburn Local Government Areas (LGAs) between 1991-2016 and did not claim your bond, then you may be eligible for a refund.

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Fire Safety for building owners

Council is committed to fire safety in all residential, commercial and organisational buildings. A number of programs have been put in place to prevent fire and reduce its impact.

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Be asbestos ready

If your home was built before 1990, it could contain asbestos.

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Political Donations and Gifts Disclosure Register

Cumberland City Council requires public disclosure of donations and gifts.

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