Planning & development
 | Development construction site in Forbes | | CONTACT US | | Service Area | Phone | | Planning and Development Office | 02 6850 1344 | | General Enquiries | 02 6850 1344 | | . | . | | AFTER HOURS | | Service Area | Phone | | Director Planning and Development | 0418 411 576 | | Manager of Development and Regulatory Control | 0419 637 123 |
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The Environmental Services & Planning Department of Forbes Shire Council controls all Planning and Development within the Shire. It also covers many functions relating to ensuring the Shire is kept in a safe and healthy environment. The Department is staffed by 8 officers The Director of Environment & Planning The Manager of Development and Regulatory Control The Environmental Health & Building Surveyor The Trainee Environmental Health & Building Surveyor The Town Planner The Ranger The Department Secretary, and Noxious Weeds Inspector. These functions pertaining to Planning & Development include: Development Applications for Buildings Development Applications for Subdivision Development Applications for other works/land useage Asset Management Building Assessment Building Construction and Supervision Development and Building Compliance Planning and Assessment Illegal Building Works / Complaint Investigations Planning and Development
Planning and Development in NSW is carried out under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (the Regulation). Both State and Local Government have roles and responsibilities under the EP&A Act to ensure that our built and natural environments are developed in appropriate and sustainable ways. The Act provides for different levels of development regulation and guidance relating to State, Regional and Local issues through the following statutory and non-statutory environmental planning instruments: STATUTORY- State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPP's)
- Regional Environmental Plans (REP's)
- Local Environmental Plans (LEP's)
NON-STATUTORY- Development Control Plans (DCP's)
- Local Policies & Codes
State, regional and local environmental planning instruments indicate what level of assessment is required for development and who is responsible for assessing a development proposal. SEPP's & REP's are administered by the Department of Planning while Council administer LEP's, DCP's and Local policies & Codes. For most types of building, subdivision and demolition work, a Development Application (DA) is required to be submitted to Council for approval. In some cases the consent of Council may be required for the change of use of land or premises (eg when an existing shop is converted to a restaurant). For further information please contact the Environment Services and Planning Department on (02) 6850 1344
OFFICE HOURS
Council office Hours are between 8.30 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday
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We are situated on the ground floor of the Town Hall building at the corner of Harold and Court Streets, Forbes. tel (02) 6850 1344 fax (02) 6852 4170 E-Mail
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