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Council is aware of an issue currently affecting the accuracy of some rates balances and our teams are working to resolve this matter as a priority.

Building a house

Building from the ground up, renovating, a new granny flat or subdivision? Find information on permits, approvals, building and certification, coastal and floodplain considerations and everything you need to plan, develop and build on the Central Coast.

Plan and Build

Development Applications

Whether it’s a major project, a new house, or an extension, you need to know the rules if you are going to build on your property.

Find information about the Development Application process and helpful links.

Development applications

Planning and Development guidelines

Council’s Building and Development team has forms and guidelines to help you work your way through the planning building construction and development process and with installing fire safety measures.
Plan and Build

Plumbing and sewage

Understand the requirements and process involved for undertaking works relating to plumbing, drainage, water and sewers.

Last updated: 17/08/2023

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