Application Process

From 1 July 2021, all planning applications for Glen Innes Severn Council must be submitted electronically via the NSW Government Planning Portal.

Lodge Your Planning Application Online

From 1 July 2021, all planning applications for Glen Innes Severn Council must be submitted electronically via the NSW Government Planning Portal. This includes:

  • Development Applications (DAs)

  • Complying Development Certificates (CDCs)

Paper applications are no longer accepted.

Using the online portal, you can lodge applications at any time—conveniently and securely.

Get Started

Visit the NSW Planning Portal for:

  • Step-by-step how-to guides
  •  Application checklists

  • Helpful resources for lodging your application

Need Help?

Council’s Planning team is here to assist you.
Call us: (02) 6730 2300
Email: council@gisc.nsw.gov.au

What Is The Planning Process?

The planning process in the Glen Innes Severn Council area follows the NSW State planning system, which is guided by a framework of legislation and planning policies.

Key Components of the Planning System:

These documents work together to shape how land is used and developed across the region.

Stay Up to Date

Planning legislation and policies are updated from time to time. To ensure you’re working with the most current information, always download documents directly from the NSW Legislation website.

Learn More

For more information on how the planning system works, or to stay informed about any proposed changes, visit the NSW Department of Planning and Environment website.

 

Basic steps to follow

Step 1.Confirm with the appropriate Council Officer:

  • that an application is needed;
  • what application will be compulsory for your proposal;
  • what information you are required to submit on the lodgement of your submission.

Compliance with relevant Acts, Regulations, and Codes along with Council Policies, Conditions and Plans will apply.

Step 2.Prepare and lodge your submission to Council.

All Council fees must be paid at this stage. Your Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) must be noted in the application along with relevant plans, BASIX certificate and a Section 68 (Local Approval) application if relevant (see the information below on application forms, or contact a Council Officer to clarify what application forms you will need to submit depending upon your specific development).

Step 3.If your proposal is approved

thoroughly read through all conditions of consent imposed by Council and ensure that these conditions are met during the entire development process. Your proposal may need a Construction Certificate before it can be started. It will be stated in the conditions whether this is a requirement (this excludes Complying Developments, see below for details).

Step 4.Notify

Council at least 48 hours before the works commence.

Step 5.Where required

An Occupancy Certificate must issued before occupying a building.

Basic Steps to follow

If you wish to make an appeal, a modification or withdraw your application, please contact Councils Development, Planning and Regulatory Services department.

Application Lodgement Information

If you would like to discuss your proposed development before submitting an application with a staff member within the Department of Development, Planning & Regulatory Services, please call the office on (02) 6730 2350 to make an appointment.

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