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Advice and guidelines for lodging an application via the NSW Planning Portal.
From 1 July 2021, the following development related applications and post consent certificates must be lodged with Parkes Shire Council via the NSW Planning Portal:
- Development Applications (DA)
- Complying Development Certificates (CDC)
- Construction Certificates (CC)
- Occupation Certificates (OC)
- Subdivision Certificates (SC)
- Subdivision Works Certificates (SWC)
- Appointment of Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)
- Applications to modify a Development Application (DA) or a Certificate (CC, CDC)
- Section 68 (Local Government Act) Applications
Whilst Council's assessment of development proposals will remain the same, applications will no longer be accepted over the counter or digitally via direct email.
Council is committed to helping our community members as they adjust to this change. For further information regarding this process, please contact our Planning & Community Services Department on 02 6861 2373 between 8:30am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
What forms and documentation are required to lodge an application?
Once you have determined that your project requires approval, you will need to begin preparing the plans and documentation that is prescribed in Council's Development Checklists:
- MATRIX Checklist - Residential DA
- MATRIX Checklist - Residential CC
- MATRIX Checklist - Commercial DA
- MATRIX Checklist - Commercial CC
- MATRIX Checklist - Section 68 Plumbing & Drainage
This process can be complex and the documentation required for lodgement will vary depending on the size and scale of the development. For example, the information Council needs to assess a proposal to build a carport will be very different to the information needed to assess a multi-unit housing development or new subdivision.
It may be pertinent to seek the services of an architect, draftsperson, town planning consultant, building code consultant or an engineer to assist you with your application and ensure it is compliant with relevant policies and standards. Council maintains a list of people who provide these services in the local area which can be provided on request.
How to lodge an application via the NSW Planning Portal
Step 1: Register an account or Login to the NSW Planning Portal
- NSW Planning Portal
- Click here to view the Quick Reference Guide: Registering for the NSW Planning Portal
Step 2: Create Your Application
- Once you have registered an account and logged in to the Portal, click on the 'New' tab located in the top left corner of the dashboard. Select the type of application you are applying for (e.g. DA, CDC, CC, etc.).
- Input your applicant details and the details of the proposed development.
- Upload the required plans, forms and documentation as detailed in the relevant MATRIX Checklists.
- Review and submit your application.
Step 3: Pre-Lodgement Review
Council will review your application and, based on the information submitted, will determine whether to accept the application, request additional information, or return the application.
Should any additional information be required, you will receive an email notification generated from the Portal requesting the relevant information to be submitted via your ePlanning account.
If it is determined by Council that the application be returned, you will receive an email notification generated from the Portal detailing the reason(s) for the return, as well as instructions on how to submit a revised application using the previously input content. You will be able to amend all fields within the document to address the reason(s) the original application was returned.
Step 4: Payment of Fees
Once Council has reviewed your application and is satisfied that all relevant documentation has been submitted, you will receive an email notification requesting fees to be paid. The email will direct you to log in to the Portal where you will find a request for payment from Council, with instructions on how to make your payment.
PLEASE NOTE: The application will not be considered lodged until the application fees have been paid in full and a receipt is emailed to plans@parkes.nsw.gov.au.
Step 5: Confirmation of Lodgement
Once all fees have been paid, the applicant will receive an email notification generated from the Portal to confirm that the application has been formally lodged with Council.
The application will then be tasked to a Council Officer to undertake an assessment of the proposal.
Forms and documents for development related applications
Forms
- Owners Authorisation Form
- Cost Estimate Report Form
- Contract for Carrying out Certification Work Form
- Notice of Commencement of Work Form
- Food Business Notification Form
Documents
- MATRIX Checklist - Residential DA
- MATRIX Checklist - Residential CC
- MATRIX Checklist - Commercial DA
- MATRIX Checklist - Commercial CC
- MATRIX Checklist - Section 68 Plumbing & Drainage
Guides
- User Guide: Statement of Environmental Effects
- User Guide: Registering for the NSW Planning Portal
- User Guide: Submitting a Development Application via the NSW Planning Portal
- User Guide: Submitting a Construction Certificate via the NSW Planning Portal
- User Guide: Submitting an Occupation Certificate via the NSW Planning Portal
- User Guide: Submitting a Section 68 Application via the NSW Planning Portal
Fees and charges for development related 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.
For further information or a free quotation, please contact Council's Planning and Community Services Department on 02 6861 2373.
Meeting the demands of future developments in the Parkes 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 with the 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
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