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Not all development requires approval of a Development Application (DA), it depends on the type of development you're proposing.
Exempt development is very low impact development or minor renovation work which satisfies pre-specified requirements. If your development meets the requirements, it will not require development approval. Even if your project is considered to be an exempt development, other approvals may be required.
To determine if your development is considered exempt, visit the NSW Legislation website.
Complying development is a combined planning and construction approval. Straightforward development that meets the pre-specified requirements are eligible for fast-track approval, without the need for a full development application.
To determine if your project is considered complying development, visit the NSW State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008
If your project is considered complying, you'll need to obtain a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) from either Council or a private certifier. Other approvals may also be required.
If your project does not satisfy the pre-specified requirements, and cannot be considered as exempt or complying development, you will need to obtain development consent for your proposal (submit a DA).
If you think your development may be permitted without consent or you're unsure about the categories, we encourage you to contact us to discuss.
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.