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Smoke alarms

Read about what smoke alarms are required for different dwellings and get more information from Fire and Rescue NSW.

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News

Cumberland City Council’s Banner to Bags Campaign Turning Waste into Opportunity

In celebration of Plastic Free July 2025, Cumberland City Council is proud to highlight the success of its Banners to Bags campaign, a community-driven and creative initiative turning waste into opportunity.

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Voluntary Planning Agreements

A Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) is an agreement entered into by a planning authority (such as Cumberland City Council) and a developer.

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Local Infrastructure Contribution Plan

Councils in NSW have the ability to levy developers for contributions towards local infrastructure under the Environmental and Planning Assessment Act (EP&A).

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Local Environmental Plan (LEP)

LEPs provide the legislative framework for land use and development in a Local Government Area (LGA) through land use zones and planning controls.

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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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Planning Applications now in the NSW Planning Portal

Planning applications need to be lodged electronically through the Planning Portal managed by the NSW Government.

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Planning Proposals

A planning proposal is a request to amend a Local Environmental Plan (LEP) through the ‘Gateway’ process.

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Public Domain

A range of Public Domain Plans for key centres and corridors in Cumberland City.

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Engineering Services Policy and Guideline

The Engineering Services Policy and Guideline is provided to support all stakeholders on Council’s requirements to deliver best practice engineering solutions and safety for the benefit of the Cumberland community.

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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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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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