New Way of Lodging Development Applications

The process for lodging a planning application with Ballina Shire Council changes from 28 June 2021.

The NSW Planning Portal is a digital platform used to lodge planning applications. The platform is already being used by a number of councils across NSW.

Hardcopy applications and documents emailed to Council will no longer be accepted after 28 June 2021.

The use of the portal will apply to the following applications and certificates:

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATES

COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES

OCCUPATION CERTIFICATES

SECTION 68 APPLICATIONS

SECTION 138 APPLICATIONS

SUBDIVISION CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS

SUBDIVISION WORKS CERTIFICATES

The customer will be kept informed during the assessment process through to determination via the NSW Planning Portal.

Information about development proposals and their assessment will also remain available to the community through Council’s DAs online portal da.ballina.nsw.gov.au

For more information contact Ballina Shire Council or visit planningportal.nsw.gov.au

Building and planning advice

Council provides development advice free of charge to assist with general town planning and building enquiries.

If you would like advice on a site-specific proposal that requires a comprehensiveresponse, you may need to lodge a Pre-DA meeting request form or submita written enquiry. Duty officers will be able to suggest the best option for yourspecific proposal.

BUILDING ADVICE available for face-to-face counter enquiries from 8.30am to 11.30am Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

PLANNING ADVICE available for face-to-face appointments from 8.30am-11.30am on Wednesdays and Fridays, and 1-4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays (book a 20 minute appointment 24 hours in advance).

Visit Council at 40 Cherry Street or ph 1300 864 444.