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.
Information on fire safety statements and certificates can be found on the NSW Government website.
Find out what the NSW Planning portal is and when to use it.
Not all development requires approval of a development application (DA). Read this page to determine whether your proposed works may be exempt or complying.
You will firstly need to review the LEP, which classifies developments into three categories, depending on the land use zone your property is located within.
List of all planning and development forms to download.
These tools are designed to improve access to planning information and assist in planning and development decisions. DA Tracker, NSW Planning Tools, BASIX and other essential planning tools.
The Upper Hunter Local Environmental Plan 2013 (LEP) sets out standards and permissions that apply to land use and development within our local ...
A Development Control Plan (DCP) provides detailed planning and design guidelines for new development, supplementing the provisions of the Upper Hunter Local Environmental Plan 2013.
Council's adopted policies related to planning and building.
Information for property owners with an on-site sewage management system.
Enjoying the benefits of a swimming pool in your own backyard can only be realised if all possible safety procedures are followed. The followin...
A fence is a structure, ditch or embankment, or a hedge or similar vegetative barrier, enclosing or bounding land, whether or not conti...
Find examples of activities that require Council approval here.
This page publishes the Register of Planning Decisions made at Council or Committee meetings and includes the names of Councillors who supported...
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.
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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.