Development & Building Fact Sheets

Simple flow chart to assist in determining the requirements of Koala Habitat Policies when preparing development applications

Guidelines for acceptable construction over or near underground infrastructure.

This fact sheet provides guidance on painting and colours schemes for a property that is listed as a heritage item or located within a Heritage Conservation Area.

General information about the consent process when planning changes, alternations or new works to a property which is listed as a heritage item or located within a Heritage Conservation Area.

This fact sheet provides guidance on suitable fences for a property which is listed as a heritage item or located within a Heritage Conservation Area.

This fact sheet provides guidance on roofing and guttering for a property which is listed as a heritage item or located within a Heritage Conservation Area.   

Since the recent flooding events there has been interest from residents wanting to raise the floor level of their houses for protection from future flooding. This fact sheet outlines the general requirements for what should be included in a Development Application (DA) to raise a dwelling. 

Visit the DA Process for information on how Council will assess your application.

Visit 'Apply for a development application' and complete the online application using the NSW Planning Portal.

Changes to your onsite sewage management system require approval from Council. If works have been undertaken without approval, this fact sheet outlines the steps you can take to receive an acknowledgement from Council they have been undertaken and the system is operating correctly and safely.

A guide to preparing a Statement of Environmental Effects to accompany a development application.

Guidelines for moving an existing building into the Byron Shire.