Council Forms

Access to Information

• GIPA Informal Access Application (PDF, 261KB)
• GIPA Formal Access Application (PDF, 262KB)

Animals and pets

• Add your lost pet to this website
• Cat trap agreement form (PDF, 163KB) Note: Cat trap hire is for seven (7) days from date of delivery
• NSW Government microchipping and registration
• Surrender of Dog / Cat to Cumberland City Council (PDF, 148KB)

Bins, Waste and Recycling

• Book a Council clean up
• Report a missed bin
• Report illegally dumped waste
• Book a problem waste pick-up
• Bin replacement-repair request (PDF, 207KB)
• Domestic waste service - Change to existing service form 2026-2027 (PDF, 228KB)
• Domestic waste service – New service form 2026-2027 (PDF, 203KB)
• Commercial waste service application (PDF, 170KB)
• Request for additional clean up service (PDF, 148KB)
• Waste management plan template

Building and Demolition

• Application for Approval of an Activity – Section 68 (PDF, 152KB)
• Building Information Certificate Checklist for Unauthorised Works (PDF, 152KB)
• Notice of Commencement of Demolition / Building Works (PDF, 150KB)
• Complying Development Certificate(CDC)- Requirements for Non-Residential (PDF, 434KB)
• Complying Development Certificate(CDC)- Requirements for Residential (PDF, 455KB)
• Display of Goods on Council Footpaths (PDF, 191KB)
• Photographic Record of Building for Demolition (PDF, 78KB)

Certificates

• Online Certificate Requests
• Map Order Form GIS (PDF, 158KB)
• Outstanding Notice Certificate - Section 735A (PDF, 59KB)
• Section 10.7 Planning Certificate
• Section 603 Certificate application

Children

• Long Day Care / OOSH Enquiry Waitlist
• Children's Community Activities Booking Form (PDF, 281KB)

Debtors

• Make a Debtor Payment
• Debtor - Change of Mailing Address
• Direct Debit Request Form – Payment of Debtors
• Request Debtor Account by Email 

Development Assessment Forms

• Application Guide for Lodgement (PDF, 332KB)
• DA Checklist – Minor Residential Development (PDF, 130KB)
• DA Checklist – Major Development (PDF, 154KB)
• DA Checklist – Change of Use Commercial/Industrial Development & Signage (PDF, 96KB)
• Application for Pre-Lodgement Meeting (PDF, 134KB)
• Application to Satisfy Deferred Commencement Conditions (PDF, 229KB)
• Application to Extend Lapsing Period of Development Consent (PDF, 308KB)
• Checklist - Design Excellence Panel (PDF, 228KB)
• Cost Calculation form – Minor Residential Development (PDF, 166KB)
• Cost Calculation form – Change of Use Commercial/Industrial Development & Signage (PDF, 161KB)
• Statement of Environmental Effects for Minor Developments (PDF, 131KB)
• Statement of Environmental Effects, Industrial, Commercial (PDF, 126KB)
• Subdivision Certificate Checklist (PDF, 171KB)
• Waste Management Template (PDF, 481KB) 
• Requirements for Architectural Models (PDF, 164KB)
• Political Donations and Gifts Disclosure Statement (PDF, 205KB)
• Surrender Consent or Existing Use Right Application Form ( PDF, 89KB)
• Outdoor Dining Application Form (PDF, 82KB)

Development Cost Reports

• Cost Summary Report - Development cost of $100,001 and $200,000
• Registered Quantity Surveyor's Detailed Cost Report - Development cost of $200,001 or more

Dividing Fences Hardship Assistance

• Dividing Fences Hardship Assistance (PDF, 174KB)

Events

• Get involved in our events
• Partner with us
• Event Booking Application Form (PDF, 405KB)

Filming and Photography

• Professional filming and photography in the Cumberland City LGA requires a booking.
• The Filming and Photography Application Form (PDF, 295KB) needs to be submitted at least 10 days prior to the photography or filming.

Food Safety

• Report a food safety issue
• Mobile Food Vending Vehicle Application 
• Temporary Food Premises Registration Form

Fire Safety

• Fire Safety Certification | NSW Planning Website
• Fire Safety for Building Owners

General Council

• Complaint and Feedback Form
• Request to Address Council Form (PDF, 133KB)
• Registration to address the CLPP Panel (PDF, 116KB)
• Registration to address the CLPP Panel (DOCX, 27KB)

Parking Permits

• Residential Parking Permit Applications

Payments

• Make a Debtor Payment
• Debtor - Change of Mailing Address
• Direct Debit Request Form – Payment of Debtors

Pools ( Council public swim centres )

• Direct Debit Form
• Direct Debit Payment Schedule
• Cancellation Request Form
• Suspension Request Form
• Voucher Redemption Form
• Transfer Request Form

Pool Safety ( backyard swimming pools and fencing )

• Swimming Pools and Fencing Certificate of Compliance (PDF, 113KB)
• Swimming Pool and Spa Safety page

Public Health

• Neighbourhood Noise Notification Form
• Skin Penetration Registration Form
• Regulated System Registration Form (PDF, 76KB)
• Regulated System Registration Form (DOCX, 93KB)

Rates

• Change of Mailing Address Form (PDF, 134KB)
• Request Rate Notices by Email Form (PDF, 194KB)
• Pensioner Concession Application Form (PDF, 350KB)
• Direct Debit Request - Payment of Rates
• Application for Rate Relief Hardship (Word doc)
• Application for Rate Relief Hardship (PDF version)
• Application for change in category of land categorisation for rating purposes
• Rates Refund Application Form (PDF, 90KB)

Refunds

• Bond Refund of Construction Bond 
• Bond Refund Excluding Construction Bonds

Roads and Driveways

• Application for the Erection of Hoarding Structure (PDF, 162KB)
• Application for Preliminary Approval of Vehicular Crossing CDC Approvals
• Application for Property Boundary Line Levels
• Application for Temporary Ground Anchors (PDF, 165KB)
• Application for Private Construction of Vehicular Crossing and Road Works (PDF, 195KB)
• Application for Certificate of Compliance Vehicular Crossing and Road Works (PDF, 64KB)
• Application for Prepaid Works for Vehicular Crossings
• Application for Assessment and Approval of Street Drainage / Public Domain Design Plans (works within road reserve) (PDF, 81KB)
• Request for Driveway Line Marking Application (PDF, 209KB)
• Application for Road and Footpath Opening Permit (PDF, 206KB)
• Temporary Roadside (Short Time) Closure or Works Zone – Guidelines for Traffic Management (PDF, 180KB)

Stormwater and Flooding

• Request for Flood Advice Letter (PDF, 134KB)
• Application for Public Stormwater Drainage Diagram Catchment Map (PDF, 149KB)
• Stormwater and On-Site Detention Drawing Submission Checklist 

Terms of Restriction and Positive Covenants (under Section 88 of conveyancing Act 1919)

Note: The below standard wordings are equally applicable to the Cumberland Local Government Area, which includes former Holroyd, Auburn and parts of Parramatta Local Government Area. 

• OSD Restriction as to User (PDF. 136KB)
• S88Terms (OSD-On-Site Detention includes Pumpout system) Terms of Restriction and Positive covenants Cumberland (PDF, 130KB)
• S88Terms (SQID-Stormwater Quality Improvement Devices) Terms of Restriction and Positive covenants Cumberland (PDF, 149KB)
• S88 Terms (CFS- Compensatory Flood Storage) Terms of Restriction and Positive covenants Cumberland (PDF, 123KB)
• S88Terms (OFP - Overland flow path) Terms of Restriction and Positive covenants Cumberland (PDF, 123KB)

Tree Management

• Tree Works Application (PDF, 205KB)
• Qualified Arborist List
• Tree Species List (PDF, 432KB)

Venue Hire

• Venues and facilities for hire
• Hire Arrangements for Parks and Sports Fields Terms and Conditions (PDF, 476KB)
• Filming and Photography Application Form (PDF, 295KB)
• Auburn Botanic Gardens Excursion Form (PDF, 156KB)
• Parks Use and Access Guidelines
• Parks Use and Access Form (PDF, 143KB)
• Public Space Permit Request for Personal Trainers and Fitness Groups (PDF, 116KB)
• Tennis Court Hire Page
• Bus Hire COVID-19 Protocols
• Vehicle hire COVID-19 Protocols
• General terms and conditions of use
• Vehicle fees and charges

Verge Mowing / Nature Strips

• Nature Strip and Verge Mowing Guidelines (PDF, 184KB)
• Verge Mowing Policy (PDF, 97KB)
• Application Form for Verge Mowing Assistance Program (PDF, 274KB)

Waste 

Now located at the top of this page under Bins, Waste and Recycling