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Advice and guidelines for lodging a Development Application.

So you have determined your project requires a Development Application (DA).

Most types of building, subdivision and demolition work require a development consent from Council.

Parkes Shire Council recommends that you consult with a Council Officer prior to lodging a DA to ensure you understand the process and all of the requirements of submission. Contact us during weekdays on 02 6861 2373.

To make an application, refer to Council’s Application Guide to ensure your submission includes the required details, plans and documentation.

The minimum documentation required to accompany a DA is specified by Schedule 1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000.

Application guide

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Parkes Shire Council has produced a Development Application Guide that outlines the required information that needs to be lodged for certain proposals.

The submission of supporting documentation will assist Council to assess and determine an application in a timely and efficient manner.

A Statement of Environmental Effects User Guide has also been developed to assist with the Development Application lodgement process.

A minimum of two paper copies of all the required documentation and one electronic copy must accompany a Development Application.

Fees & Charges

Fees and charges for Development Applications

Parkes Shire Council’s Annual Operational Plan outlines the fees and charges applicable to Development Applications, Complying Development Certificates, Construction Certificates and other Council approvals.

The fees and charges relating to development matters are available for download.

Council provides a free quotation service on request from proponents, provided the estimated cost of development is clearly provided in writing to Council.

For further information contact the Planning and Environment Department on 02 6861 2373.

Developer contributions & charges

Meeting the demands of future developments in the Shire.

Development contributions are contributions made by those undertaking developments approved under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act).

The contributions go toward the provision or improvement of amenities or services or to recover costs of infrastructure and facilitates that are provided by Council to meet the demands of the future development.

The range of public facilities identified under Council’s Contribution Plans include acquisition and embellishment of open space, urban roads and car parking.

Council has adopted two new contributions plans in 2016. These are;

Parkes Shire Section 94 Contributions Plan 2016

Parkes Shire Section 94A Contributions Plan 2016

As part of the administration of the above plans, applicants of Development Applications & Complying Development Certificates are required to complete a Cost Estimate Guide and submit this with their application.

Council has developed two advisory documents and two information guides to assist the community and development industry with the implementation of the new contributions plans. These are;

Parkes Shire Planning Agreement Policy 2016

Developer Services Plan

Information Guide: Section 94 Contributions

Information Guide: Section 94A Contributions

For more information about Developer Contributions, contact Council's Planning Department on 02 6861 2373

Application forms

One application form for all types of development in the Shire.

Parkes Shire Council has a combined application form for Development Applications, Complying Development Certificates, Construction Certificates and other council approvals. The application form may downloaded and printed out to help you prepare your application.

Hardcopies of the application form are also available at the Planning and Environment Department, Parkes Shire Council Administration Office.

Lodging a Development Application

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Advice and guidelines for lodging a Development Application.

Not sure about the Development Application process? We can help.

Fees and charges for Development Applications

Meeting the demands of future developments in the Shire.

One application form for all types of development in the Shire.

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