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Council's Planning Department considers the way land is used and developed and how a development could impact an area. Building considers safe construction practices, and whether the works comply with building regulations.s.
These tools are designed to improve access to planning information and assist in planning and development decisions.
A development application is required for most development within Upper Hunter Shire.
Upper Hunter Shire Council provides guidelines and plans to help you with building and development in the Shire.
This page provides information about development applications that have been lodged with Upper Hunter Shire Council.
The Upper Hunter Local Environmental Plan 2013 (LEP) has been gazetted by the NSW Government and is now in force.
The Development Control Plan provides detailed planning and design guidelines for new development within the Shire.
Find information on fences, dividing fences and boundaries here.
The Aberdeen Flood Study was commissioned by Upper Hunter Shire Council in 2005.
Upper Hunter Shire Heritage Guidelines will assist you with understanding why heritage is important and what it is all about.
View this page for information about Upper Hunter Land Use Strategy.
Find examples of activities that require Council approval here.
This page publishes the Register of Planning Decisions made at Council or Committee meetings.
Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.
Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney. The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.
We have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and are committed to keeping you safe.
PO Box 208
Scone NSW 2337
Phone: 02 6540 1100
Fax: 02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
135 Liverpool Street, Scone
34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi
After hours emergencies for roads, bridges, animal control,
water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199
Ngayan marrungku paran wiyan Wanarruwa, mirumalikan para ani parraykupa, ngatan ngayan marrung wiyan Ngarrakay paranpa yurakaykal ngatan pangaykal.
We acknowledge the Wonnarua people, traditional keepers of this land, and we pay respects to their Elders, past and present.
Translation by Aunty Sharon Edgar-Jones.