A guide for applicants on Supporting Documentation requirements for a Development Application.

This form is for the Southern area customers.

Activity Application Form

Activity application for is required to be lodged under Section 68 Local Government Act 1993 types of applications are:

• Part A – Buildings, Temporary Structures or Moveable Dwellings

• Part B – Water Supply, Sewerage and Stormwater Drainage Work

• Part C – Management of Waste

• Part D – Community Land

• Part E – Public Roads

• Part F – Other Activities which include Operate a public car park, Operate a caravan park or camping ground, Operate a manufactured home estate, Install a domestic oil or solid fuel heating appliance, other than a portable appliance, Install or operate amusement devices, Use a standing vehicle or any article for the purpose of selling any article in a public place , Carry out an activity prescribed by the regulations or an activity of a class or description prescribed by the regulations.

Application to install a new, replacement or alteration to an On-Site Sewage Management System (OSSM)

Submit an application for a new, replacement or an alteration to an existing on-site sewer management system including a Private Sewer Pump Station please use the form located here

A Waste Management Plan is required to accompany all development applications.

This form is for the Southern area customers.

Application for use of ACL Taylor Function Room.

Request for an Alcohol Free Zone. 

This is an application for a new on-site sewer management system under Section 75 of the Local Government Act. 

Application for approval to supply recylced water by tanker. 
PLEASE NOTE: This application must be completed before access to Council’s Recycled Water Delivery Points will be granted. 

Applicant is required to fill in the 'Application for Bushfire Attack Level Risk Assessment Certificate'. If application is submitted with a CDC application, no fees are applicable. If application is standalone, fees are payable on lodgement

Each individual pensioner must complete an application form to be eligible for the concession, and, accept/sign the declaration and authority, and, authorises the consent for council to check the applicants eligibility with Centrelink.

Application for intitial compliance inspection of a registrable baording house is required after the conditions of consent has been met and registration with Department of Fair Trading.

To facilitate the pre-development meeting, it is necessary to submit concept plans/sketches, preliminary design layout (floor plan, elevations, height), an outline of your proposal (giving details of all lots) and an agenda with details of all specific matters that you wish to be covered during the meeting.

Please fill out the online form, include all proposal-related documentation and Council will contact you to arrange a meeting time.

If you have any additional enquiries about Pre-Development meetings, please email PreDevelopment.Applications@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.

Complete this form to obtain a printed copy of the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014 or Development Control Plan (DCP) 2013 for Gosford Local Government Area (LGA).

• LEP and DCP documents can be viewed online via the ePlanning Portal and selecting Planning Rules.

• Printed copies are processed on request. Delivery is expected to take two weeks.

This is for the Southern area customers.

This application is made to seek the agreement of Council to the acceptance of the giving of a security to Council that the applicant will undertake certain works, in a time to be agreed relating to subdivision works.

The following information is to be provided (as a minimum): A copy of engineering plans marked up to show the incomplete works, details of any interim or temporary measures as may be required to ensure public safety in respect of the state of incomplete works and the completion of those works such as the provision of signposting and barricades and the Contractors itemised quotation or an itemised estimate based on the Contractors rates for the completion of works including provision for erosion and sediment control and traffic control works.

Application for Approval to Operate a Caravan Park and/or Camping Ground and/or Manufactured Home Estate - Section 82 Objection Local Government (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan Parks, Camping Grounds and Movable Dwellings) Regulation 2005 as amended.
This form, plus a completed Part B - Application Detail and Owner(s) Consent form must be submitted in printed format, along with all other application-related documentation.

Exemptions from development and building approval may apply to swimming pool fences and barriers provided they comply with relevant provisions of Regulations. Fences and barriers are required under the Building Act 2004 to restrict access of young children to pool and immediate pool surrounds. 

At certain stages of construction, mandatory building inspections are required to ensure building standards are being met and the development complies with the approval.

Inspections are mandatory, and if they are not passed as satisfactory, an occupation certificate might not be able to be issued. USe the below form to book your inspection.

Book online

Application for Subsidised Desexing Voucher for period 1 July 2018-30 June 2019.

This application form relates to Vehicle Access Crossings (VACs) for new single and/or secondary dwellings and all existing residential, commercial and industrial developments. All VACs for new dual occupancies, residential units, industrial developments and/or commercial developments require a completed ‘Application Form for Subdivision Works Certificate and other Development related Civil Works’ to be submitted to Council with appropriate design drawings.

APPLY ONLINE VIA ESERVICES

Owners who are renting or selling a property with a swimming pool or spa are required to have a current swimming pool certificate of compliance or a relevant occupation certificate issued within the last 3 years. Certificates are also required when property owner is fostering children or doing home based childcare at the home.

APPLY ONLINE VIA ESERVICES

Plumbing and drainage inspection form is required to be completed and returned when applicants are altering internal plumbing but not altering existing OSSM. Plumbing works are required to be inspected by Council. Principal Certifiers are not authorised to inspect plumbing works.

Any person wishing to undertake excavation works on Council’s road reserve is required to obtain Council’s approval prior to commencement. The road reserve includes all of the land comprising a public road as well as the carriageway and nature strip from property boundary to property boundary. Excavation of Council road reserve is usually required for service connections to water, sewer, electricity, gas, telecommunications and drainage. This application form must be completed for all road opening activities that are not associated with a current
development consent. A completed ‘Application Form for Subdivision Works Certificate and other Development related Civil Works’ found on Council’s website is required if works are associated with a current development consent.

APPLY ONLINE VIA ESERVICES

This form is to be used by businesses that wish to discharge Concurrence Classification S liquid trade wastes to the sewerage system.

Applciation form to Cancel Liquid Trade Waste Approval. 

Please note:

• Central Coast Council will continue to charge liquid trade waste fees and charges until the permit is cancelled.
• Pre-treatment apparatus (grease trap, oil and water separator, etc) must be cleaned out before the permit will be cancelled.
• If the business process is changing to one that will not require the existing pre-treatment, it must be disconnected prior to the cancellation of this permit.

This form is required when an internal review of a development application that was rejected due to inadequate information when lodged or, review a development determination or, review a modification determination. This form, plus a completed Part B - Application Detail & Owner(s) Consent form must be submitted in printed format and also included as a separate document on a USB flash drive (preferred) or a CD or DVD containing all application-related documentation in PDF format. Refer to Council's website for further details in relation to Electronic Lodgement Requirements.

Apply via eservices

Application form to vary current trade waste approval.

This is an application for a new, replacement or an alteration to an existing on-site sewer management system including a Private Sewer Pump Station under Section 75 of the Local Government Act.

Approval requirements under the Water Management Act 2000 for a Section 307 Certificate of Compliance.

This application is required to be lodged with all Development and Complying development applications for properties which are able to be connected to Central Coast Water supply.

Apply online via eServices

If you are intending to organise an event at BATO Yard, it means that you must gain Council approval before you proceed with the event as you will be using land under the care and control of Council. You should seek Council approval a minimum of eight (8) weeks prior to your event commencement date. Return the completed form and all associated documentation to Open Space Bookings: openspacebookings@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.

Bushfire Hazard Complaints are only to be lodged by owner / occupiers living within the vicinity of the potential fire hazard. For further information, refer to the NSW Rural Fire Service website at http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or Tel: 02 4340 2911.

This form is to be completed when applicant requires access to the footway for Outdoor dining, street vending or fixed structures (umbrellas, awnings, pavilions, landscaping and planter boxes)

For application to busk on Council land withing the Central Coast. You will need:

• A copy of Photo ID will be required to be attached to the Busking Application Form on lodgement

• Application fees are payable on lodgement

Cockle Bay Towns Sewerage Project Decommissioning Statement is required for people who have elected to connect to the Cockle Bay Towns Sewerage system. Once connected, you will need to decommission your existing on-site sewage management system and return this decommissioning statement.

Cockle Bay Towns Sewerage Project Payment Election Form is for people who have elected for an Early Connection to the Cockle Bay Towns Sewerage system and will soon need to pay or commence paying the Contribution Charge. This form allows you to elect how you are going to pay the contribution charge. You have the choice of either paying up front just prior to connection, or by instalments over a period of up to 20 years.

The estimated costs to property owners associated with connecting to the Cockle Bay Towns Sewerage Scheme.

Cockle Bay Towns Sewerage Project connection agreement required to be completed and signed when requesting to connect to the sewer.

Liquid trade waste (LTW) is any discharge to a sewerage system other than domestic waste from a hand wash basin, shower, bath or toilet.

Activities that do not generate greasy/oilytypes of waste are premises that serve only fresh and toasted sandwiches, wraps, or import pies, sausage rolls and other pastry products and heat these for take-away consumption do not fall under greasy/oily type of waste. Requirements for this type of premises are outlined in a separate fact sheet.

Liquid trade waste (LTW) is any discharge to a sewerage system other than domestic waste from a hand wash basin, shower, bath or toilet.

Greasy/oily types of wastes can be generated by:

• cooking food on site, with the cookingprocess generating a grease or oily residue

• preparing food on site, with thepreparation process resulting in greasy/oilyor fatty waste residuals on utensils andequipment (this includes the making ofcreams and custards for topping or fillingcakes, pies and pastries)

• serving cooked food for consumption onsite that has been prepared or cookedeither on site or elsewhere, with the servedfood generating a grease or oily residue

In certain circumstances Council requires consent from the document’s copyright owner before providing you with a copy of the requested document. This is because of copyright restrictions imposed upon Council by the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)

Estimating cost of works is a guide Council applies to development applications, construction certificates, and complying development certificates. This guide explains how Council determines the ‘estimated cost of works’ and the application fees payable. 

Court Bookings for Niagara Park Stadium

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) - This checklist is designed to assist the Developer to introduce these CPTED measures into a final Safer By Design Report.

Council MATRIX lists information required to be supplied with all types if Development Applications lodged and copies required.

This form may be used to make a political donations and gifts disclosure under section 147(4) and (5) of the Environmental Planning Assessment Act 1979 for applications or public submissions to Council.

This form is for the Southern area customers.

If you do choose to involve council, on receipt of your initial complaint you will need to provide Central Coast Council with the address of the barking dog. Council will then write to the dog owner to inform them of the barking issues and provide them with information to help rectify the problem. Before council can determine the appropriate action, the level of the nuisance must be determined and documented. To facilitate this process you will be required to compile a Barking Dog Diary for a period of 14 days.

Am Environmental Risk Assessment is required to be completed when lodging a application for an Event at Central Coast Regional Sporting & Recreation Complex.

The following application is to be completed by Event Organisers (including Sporting Associations and Organisations) wishing to apply for the use of one or more of the sports fields and/or amenities situated at the CCRSRC, 20 Lake Road, Tuggerah. Events may include, but are not limited to:

• Carnivals

• Community Celebrations

• Circuses

• Concerts

• Festivals

• Gala Days

• Markets

• Tournaments

This application outlines the required information and documentation that pertains to any scheduled event taking place at CCRSRC. There may be some questions in the application that are not applicable to your event. If so, please insert the words ‘Not Applicable’ rather than leaving the space blank.

CCRSRC - Event application online form

Central Coast Council is the consent authority for all events within The Entrance Town Centre area. You should seek Council approval a minimum of 12 weeks prior to your event commencement date. All sections of the event application form must be completed to enable assessment of your application.

Use this form to apply for a bin at your event and return to Council via email wastetasks@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or take to your nearest Customer Service Centre.

You will be contacted to discuss bin arrangements such as delivery, service and removal.

Please provide a minimum of five working days notice to allow sufficient time for bins to be delivered.

This form is used to request formal access to information held by Central Coast Council.

This community exhibition space can be hired for a fee at Gosford Regional Gallery. It is designed to showcase regionally and community based art. Exhibitions range from one weekend to three weeks long. Applications for exhibitions in the Community Gallery are assessed twice yearly.

Application to Volunteer at Gosford Regional Gallery.

Being a Supporter is a great way of becoming more involved with the gallery and staying up to date with our vibrant program. You will also be actively supporting the gallery to develop stronger exhibitions and cultural events, with 100% of money raised, going back into the gallery.
Benefits

• Invites to exhibition openings and events

• Inclusion on the gallery mailing list and regular email updates

• 10% discount in the Gallery Shop

• Discount on gallery art classes

• Discount on gallery ticketed events

Council is providing FREE Graffiti Removal Kits to residents and businesses of the Central Coast.

The kits are available from the Wyong and Gosford service centres as well as our Library branches.

The kit contains Soy Safe graffiti removal, protective eyewear, gloves and a scrubbing brush. You'll need to fill in a short application form when you pick up your kit to confirm your address and details. 
 

This form is used to request informal access to information in files held by Central Coast Council.

Liquid trade waste (LTW) is any discharge to a sewerage system other than domestic waste from a hand wash basin, shower, bath or toilet. Central Coast Council is referred to as Council. Introduction This Fact Sheet is provided to assist you to treat and dispose of liquid trade waste in an efficient and approved manner. 

Category 3 comprises high risk and large liquid trade waste dischargers where concurrence must be sought by the Council from the Director-General of the NSW Department of Industry Water.
High risk, large or industrial dischargers are those conducting an activity that:

• is of an industrial nature, and/or

• discharges volumes that exceed 20 kL/d

Local Environmental Plan (LEP) Amendement Request is required when wishing to apply for an amendement to the LEP.

Expression of Interest for a Surf School Licence Application.

Council requires operators to provide documentation, including accreditation, public liability insurance, risk management plans and environmental hazard assessments. Council requires this information to ensure that the operators that are approved are undertaking safe, environmentally responsible operations on open space reserves.

Expression of Interest for a Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboat Operators Licence Application.

Council requires operators to provide documentation, including accreditation, public liability insurance, risk management plans and environmental hazard assessments. Council requires this information to ensure that the operators that are approved are undertaking safe, environmentally responsible operations on open space reserves.

Expression of Interest for a Corporate Group Training/ Coaching & Clinics Licence Application.

Council requires operators to provide documentation, including accreditation, public liability insurance, risk management plans and environmental hazard assessments. Council requires this information to ensure that the operators that are approved are undertaking safe, environmentally responsible operations on open space reserves.

Expression of Interest for a Personal Trainer, Fitness Group or Bootcamp Operator Licence Application.

Council requires operators to provide documentation, including accreditation, public liability insurance, risk management plans and environmental hazard assessments. Council requires this information to ensure that the operators that are approved are undertaking safe, environmentally responsible operations on open space reserves.

Expression of Interest for a Stand Up Paddle board Licence Application.

Council requires operators to provide documentation, including accreditation, public liability insurance, risk management plans and environmental hazard assessments. Council requires this information to ensure that the operators that are approved are undertaking safe, environmentally responsible operations on open space reserves.

Membership and Direct Debit form for Peninsula Leisure Centre.

Application form for a Varitation to Membership at Toukley Aquatic Centre, Lake Haven Recreation Centre and Wyong Olympic Pool

The following information must be provided where a progress inspection has been unavoidably missed prior to further works being undertaken and/or prior to an Occupation Certificate being issued.

Apply via online form

Definition Liquid trade waste (LTW) is any discharge to a sewerage system other than domestic waste from a hand wash basin, shower, bath or toilet. Central Coast Council is referred to as Council. Introduction This Fact Sheet is provided to assist you to treat and dispose of liquid trade waste in an efficient and approved manner. 

Mechanical repair activities include the following facilities:

• A stand-alone garage

• A stand-alone mechanical workshop

• A service station workshop

• Lawnmower repairers that conductmechanical repairs only and no otherprocesses

• Motor boat repairers that conductmechanical repairs only and no otherprocesses

• Pre-treatment

• A collection well and non-emulsifyingpump must be provided to collect:

• Water used for washing of mechanicalequipment or parts

• Floor wash down

Application form for Party Bookings at Niagra Park Stadium.

When applicant is ready to commence building works a  'Notice of Commencement of Building Work' is required at least 2 days prior to commencing works.
 

Once works have been complete, applicant is required to fill in 'Notice of Completion of the Installation of a Relocatable Home or an Associated Structure within Pacific Lakes Manufactured Home Estate' and lodge this with council. No correspondence is issued by Council once this is received.

This form is for the Northern area customers.

Notice of Completion of the Installation of a Relocatable Home, Associated Structure or a Rigid Annexe within a Caravan Park' is required within 7 days of the completion of any structure. 

Fees are applicable on lodgement.

Notice of Intention to Commence Subdivision, Roads Act and Stormwater Works form and supporting documents are to be completed and submitted to Council a minimum of 5 working days prior to the proposed commencement works. This form is only to be used for works being carried out in relation to Subdivision Works Certificate or Construction Certificate for Subdivision Works, Works in the road reserve approved under a Roads Act Approval and Stormwater drainage works approved under the Local Government Act. 

Application form is reqired to be completed by applicants who wish to voluntarily surrender a development consent.

Change of address form required for NSW residents with animals registered under the NSW Comapion Animals Register. This notice must be received within 14 days of your change of address.

Owners of puppies and kittens must microchip their pet by 12 weeks of age or when they are first sold (whatever comes first), and register and pay the registration fee by the time their pet reaches six months of age. This is to ensure pets can be reunited with owners should they become lost. 

Permanent Identification form is required to be completed by 'Authorised Identifiers' which confirms the microchip of the animal.

This form is to be used by owners of dogs and cats when the animal is sold or given to a new owner.

NSW Government - Fair Trading form required for Plumbing and Drainage Works.

NSW Department Fair Tarding Notice of Work for Plumbing and Drainage Work.

Notice of works is requried to be provided before the plumber can book the initial inspection.

Plumber is requried to submit a Sewer Service Diagram prior to the final inspection. 

Objection to a Development Standard lodged under the State Environmental Planning Policy.

This is for the Southern area customers.

Use this form for objection to a development standard contained within a gazetted environmental planning instrument under the provisions of a Standard Instrument Local Environmental Plan. An objection statement is required if your development does not comply with a particular development standard applicable to the proposal. There is no automatic right to a variation and the onus is on the applicant to justify the departure from the development standard. It is only in justified circumstances that Council may vary a development standard. 

A completed Part B - Application Detail and Owner(s) Consent form is to be submitted with this application.

Onsite Sewage Management System Application for Plumbing and Drainage Inspection. All plumbing and drainage works must be in accordance with the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011. This includes provision of a Notice of Work, Certificate of Compliance and a Sewer Service Diagram by the licensed plumber within the required time periods. Plumbing works are required to be inspected by Council. Principle Certifiers are not authorised to inspect plumbing works.

Part B – Application Detail and Owner(s) consent is to accompany all applications submitted via the NSW Planning Portal, including Development Applications, Complying Development Certificate, Construction Certificate and Subdivision Certificate applications. This form must be completed and signed by all owners of the land on which the application for development is proposed. 

Written consent of the owner of land if a development application is made by a person other than the owner is required pursuant to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021. Further details on landowner consent requirements are provided below: 

1. Company

If the owner is a company, the owner’s consent must be signed by one company director and one company secretary, or 2 company directors. Where the company has one director or secretary, only one signature is required. The applicant must provide the names and positions of those signing the consent and a current company extract from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission  (asic.gov.au) dated the day of lodgement or the day before.

2. Strata title

If the property is a unit under strata title, then in addition to the consent of the owner(s) of the unit, owner’s consent from the owners corporation must be provided if any works or proposed use will affect common property. The owner’s consent from the owners corporation must be signed in line with section 273 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) by way of the seal of the owners corporation being affixed in the presence of: 

• where the owners corporation has only one owner, that owner or the strata managing agent  
• where the owners corporation has only two owners, both those owners or the strata managing agent
• where the owners corporation has more than two owners, either of the following:
• two owners as determined by the owners corporation
• the secretary of the owners corporation and any other member of the strata committee
• the strata managing agent.

The owners corporation must also provide a copy of the minutes of the general meeting showing the special resolution that authorises the change to common property has been passed, or a letter on strata management letterhead stating the requirements of section 108 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) have been met.

3. Signing on owner’s behalf

If you’re signing on the owner's behalf as the owner's representative, you must state the nature of your legal authority and attach documentary evidence of your authority – a full copy is required. Depending on the nature of your authority, the following evidence may be accepted:

• power of attorney
• trust deed
• probate
• letters of administration
• delegation schedule
• letter on company owner’s letterhead confirming your authority.

4. New owners

If the property has recently been sold, evidence of the new owner being the registered owner must be provided with a copy of the certificate of title.

This form may be used to make a political donations and gifts disclosure under section 147(4) and (5) of the Environmental Planning Assessment Act 1979 for applications or public submissions to Council.

This form is for the Northern area customers.

Private pumping stations are installed by property owners in a non-residential site, in properties where Council’s reticulated sewerage system does not service the property and/or the sewage from the property cannot gravity flow to Council’s sewerage system. An application to install a private pumping station is required under section 68, Part C6 of the Local Government Act 1993. Council’s approval of the installation will provide conditions that include, but are not limited to the following:

• odour control, to minimise septicity of the discharge

• maximum volume discharged

• construction details

Council will routinely inspect the private pumping station to ensure compliance with the approval in the following areas:

• instantaneous flow rate to the seweragesystem (Litres/second)

• acceptance limits in relation to hydrogensulphide gas generation

• detection of offensive odours

• the condition of the installation

Use this form to submit an application to prune or remove a tree on private land (up to 5 trees). Please ensure you follow the Pre Tree Works Application Check List before proceeding with this application. 

A fee applies to this application. For further details, refer to the Fees & Charges page.  Refunds are not generally provided where tree removal applications are received and the checks have not been made.

APPLY ONLINE VIA ESERVICES

Request for Property Ownership information. Property ownership information is released in limited circumstances. Only the name and mailing address of a property owner will be supplied if the request is approved.

Direct Debit request form for Peninsula Leisure Centre.

Payment of rates and water accounts via direct debit from your savings or cheque account. Your future rate instalments and water accounts will be automatically deducted from your nominated account as they fall due or on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis as requested on the form.

A Risk Assessment and Management Plan is required to be completed when lodging a application for an Event at Central Coast Regional Sporting & Recreation Complex.

Security deposit form required to be completed when a deposit is required for a booking of the following council services:

• DA/W&S security deposits/maintenance bonds
• Halls, parks and reserves secuirty deposits
• Contracts
• Car Park card deposits
• Tipp account
• Miscellaneous

This form is for the Southern area customers.

Special Event Environmental Risk Assessment form is to be completed and returned along with the Special Event Booking Form & Site Specific Risk Management Plan.

Special Event Site Specific Management Plan is to be completed and returned along with the Special Event Booking Form & Environmental Risk Assessment form.

Application for the issue and use of a metered standpipe for water carters, construction and other purposes.

Prior to lodging a request for investigation into stormwater issues on private property, please visit Council’s website and/or read the Fact Sheet titled ‘Stormwater Drainage Issues on Private Property’.
If lodging a request, please complete this form with all the required details.

Objection to a Development Application lodged. Please ensure you are maing your submission by the closing date for public exhibition. Your comments will be considered in conjunction with council's legal responsibilities, the interests of the community and the reasonable expectations and rights of the applicant. In making a decision, council has to balance these competing interests.

Your submission, whether online or in writing, must be received by Council by the closing date for public exhibition of the DA. Any late submissions may not be considered.

Complete your submission online via the below button or complete the PDF and email to ask@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Make a submission online via e-services

Request for Direct Debit: Central Coast Council - Leisure and Pools (Peninsula Leisure Centre, Gosford Olympic Pool, Toukley Aquatic Centre and Wyong Olympic Pool)

Any temporary or mobile food business must notify Central Coast Council if it intends to conduct business at any event within the Central Coast local government area. A notification fee is not charged, however, where an inspection is conducted, an inspection fee may be invoiced following the event.

You are required to:

1. Submit the Notification Form. Note, no fee is required until you have been inspected.
2. Comply with the requirements of the NSW Food Act 2003, NSW Food Regulation 2015, Australian New Zealand Food Standards Code and relevant guidelines,
3. Display the Council Approval to Operate in your stall at the event, and
4. Pay any inspection fees that may be invoiced after the event.

Please note, if your food business is resident in a Council area other than Central Coast, a copy of an inspection report, i.e. the FPAR report dated within the past 12 months is required to be submitted with the notification form. Not-for-profit fundraising organisations are still required to submit a Notification Form.

APPLY ONLINE VIA ESERVICES

Temporary Road Closure Application Form Short term (less than 24 hours). This form is required to be submitted at least 12 weeks prior to the required date. Fees payable on lodgement.

This form is for the Northern area customers.

A Waste Management Plan is required to accompany all construction certificate applications. A Waste Management Plan needs be prepared in accordance with the Waste Control Guidelines It should include, type and amount of waste / recyclable materials which will be generated, how waste / recyclable materials will be stored and treated on site, how disposal of waste / management or resale of recyclable materials will take place, and how ongoing waste management will be accommodated in the design of the building or use. The Waste Management Plan is required to cover the following stages of a development: Clearing, Demolition, Site preparation, subdivision.

This form is for the Northern area customers.

An important way town water can be protected is to prevent the backflow of water from premises considered to be a potential risk of cross contaminating town water with polluted water. Town water in these circumstances can be protected by installing a backflow prevention device. Council require a backflow prevention device be installed by an accredited licensed plumber at the property boundary and registered with Council. Lodgement for all new water supply require a backflow prevention Application and payable fee is required.

Bookings can be made for a maximum period of one and a half hours; this includes allocated time for set up and photography. Bookings are made in two hour time slots to avoid events clashing. Events concluding after 4.30pm will require additional staffing and may incur an additional fee.

Application to obtain the minimum floor level / flood level for a property.

APPLY ONLINE VIA ESERVICES

Request to enter into a payment arrangement for overdue Rates / Water Billing Accounts

These forms are currently not available online. To access a form, please lodge a query via the online Customer Service Centre.

Register Online

Use this form to register your public pools, cooling towers and warm water systems.

APPLY ONLINE

Temporary road closure application for Events such as Street Parties or Fairs to be held on a Council Road or Footpath (not for rolling closures like fun runs which are administered by Police.

Apply online

Requests for pruning or removal of a tree on Council land can be lodged via our Customer Service Centre.

Use this form to book a Council Park or Reserve for a Special Event (based on numbers, structures required etc). This form is not to be used for a wedding event or minor event.

You must read the following Conditions of hire prior to proceeding with your application.

Special event application online form

Privacy Notification

Some of the information you provide on this form is your personal information, including for example your name and contact information. This information is being collected by Council for the purpose of assessing your application to use one of Council’s Open Space areas and for ongoing contact with you in relation to your application and if approved, use of Council’s Open Space areas. The information will be accessible by Council staff. It is voluntary for you to provide your personal information on this form, however if you do not provide the information, Council will not accept your application. You may apply to access or amend the personal information provided on this form at any time.

Conditions of hire

1. A booking confirmation will be provided if the booking is approved by Council. Until a confirmation is received, no activities/ usage of the area is permitted to occur. The fees will be invoiced as per Council’s Fees & Charges (some fees are non-refundable).
2. A Public Liability Insurance cover for a minimum of $20,000,000 is to be supplied by the following applicants: sporting codes, incorporated bodies, users occupying a facility more than ten times a year or hirers gaining a financial benefit from the event.
3. Liabilities: The Public Liability policy must either note Council as owner and the hirer as occupier of the site for the date(s) of hire and contain a cross liability clause or contain a general condition that these types of activities are specifically covered by the policy.
4. The hirer agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Central Coast Council from and against any and all claims, demands, actions and proceedings whatsoever in relation to personal injury or property damage caused by or occasioned during the hirers use of the facility and shall indemnify the Council for any and all fees, costs and expenses incurred in respect thereof.
5. Note 1: This indemnity does not operate where the said personal injury or property damage is sustained as a result of a negligent act or omission on the part of Council or its servants.
6. Note 2: The hirer will be responsible to have this indemnity noted and accepted by its insurer.
7. Personal Accident/Workers Compensation/Public Liability: The organiser is responsible to ensure that all parties involved in the organisation of the event have suitable insurance cover. Council will not be responsible for any personal injury to event personnel and requires indemnification from the event organiser should any claims be made against Council.
8. Council will not be responsible for any equipment brought on site.
9. Sports ground closure information is accessible through Council’s website. Contingency arrangements should be made in case of such an occurrence.
10. The cost to restore any damage to the recreation area as a result of the activities will be borne by the hirer. The decision to use the recreation area is the responsibility of the hirer in periods of inclement weather or when damage is considered likely to be caused to turfed surfaces. As the hirer, you will be invoiced for any damage.
11. Fees and bonds must be paid in full within 30 days of invoice date AND/OR is paid BEFORE commencement of the booking. The bond is refundable in full or in part after deducting the sum required for cleaning, damages and any other costs incurred. Council will inspect the site, a refund will be issued, subject to any damage.
12. The hirer must take their own photos of the hired space prior to commencement for proof of condition of the area prior to access. These photos may be requested should Council believe that damage has occurred as a result of your booking.
13. Council reserves the right to cancel the approval (or any part thereof) if you or anyone associated with your booking breaches any of its duties or obligations under this approval.
14. Monetary compensation cannot be claimed for the inability to utilise the location/s stipulated in the approval for reason including but not limited to Council restoration or construction works, lack of use by the hirer, inclement weather or any other unforeseen circumstances.
15. No alterations or modifications are to be made to existing facilities without the approval of the Manager Open Space & Recreation or representative.
16. The key is to be returned at a time suitable to both parties – either same day or next business day. A key bond is applicable and not refunded until the key is returned. The loss of a key may result in the hirer invoiced to re-key a whole facility. If you contact Council’s after-hours service to collect keys, you are responsible for the call out costs associated (minimum 4 hours).
17. The amenities and area must be left in a clean and tidy condition at the conclusion of use devoid of all rubbish and debris, if not a service fee for cleaning may apply.
18. 16. It is the hirers’ responsibility to ensure all relevant risk assessments are conducted and risk mitigation is undertaken.
19. The hirer is required to inspect all surfaces prior to the commencement of the use to ensure the surface is in a safe condition for use. This applies to each day of access. Surfaces deemed unsafe must not be used until repaired. If the grounds are found to be unsafe, please ensure Council is notified.
20. If there has been inclement weather prior to your event, please undertake a thorough inspection of the area to determine suitability for vehicle access and site set up. Whilst undertaking your inspection on foot, if there is any sinking into the surface and it does not bounce back and/or water rises to the surface this means that the ground has reached saturation point and damage will occur quickly, and your event is not to proceed. Contingency arrangements should be made in case of such an occurrence.
21. The hirer is responsible for waste management during an activity, cleaning the area and ensuring that it is left in a clean and tidy condition at the conclusion of the activity. Details of waste and garbage disposal systems can be obtained from Councils Waste Services. The hirer is responsible for waste management and arranging for the provision, emptying, removal and payment for adequate litter bins for the event. If additional bins at the site are required, this must be arranged directly with Council’s Waste Management Officer who can be contacted on P: 02 4306 7900 or email waste.management@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au . Any costs incurred by Council in cleaning the booked area will be borne by the hirer.
22. The hirer must take suitable precautions to ensure the safety and orderly behaviour of the spectators and must always endeavour not to disturb or inconvenience the general public.
23. A First Aid Officer must be present during any event. It is the hirers responsibility to have a designated first aid officer and sight relevant first aid qualifications.
24. Smoking is prohibited in any Council facility, or Open Space area. As the hirer it is your responsibility to ensure you take all necessary steps to advise guests and ensure that smoking is NOT permitted.
25. Council’s Open Space Areas are alcohol free zones. The consumption of alcohol is only permitted subject to the issuance of a Functions Licence from the Licensing Police (to be obtained by the hirer).
26. The hirer is responsible for hire set up in such a way that it prevents damage to people or property by providing adequate precaution i.e. temporary netting or fencing. Approval must be sought from Council prior to any temporary fencing, barriers etc are erected.
27. Any star pickets are to be capped, flagged bunting is the preferred method of connecting star pickets. Roping off areas must only occur shortly before the commencement of the event and must be taken down immediately. Rope must be adequately highlighted by brightly coloured ribbon and long enough to be highly visible, tied at no less than one (1) meter along the full length of the rope.
28. When car parks gates or reserve sliprails are locked on arrival, please ensure they are LOCKED and secured when you leave the facility. This must be done even if there are vehicles still located within the car park when you are leaving. This is a measure Council have had to take due to repeated attacks of vandalism and damage to facilities by vehicles.
29. Parking other than vehicles specifically approved for the activities, will not be permitted on Council oval/park/beach/reserve. Other than those vehicles specifically approved are permitted on these areas. Loading and unloading must otherwise be undertaken with the vehicles in a marked parking bay. Infringement notices may be issued to any unauthorised vehicle parked on the oval/park/beach/reserve area.
30. The protection and safety of persons attending the activity or within the immediate vicinity is extremely important. Council's Rangers will patrol the locality during the hire as resources permit. Penalty notices are likely to be issued for vehicles being parked contrary to sign posted restrictions, approved traffic management plans or Australian Road Rules. Proactive patrols of parking by the event organiser should also be instigated and regular announcements broadcast to attendees encouraging observance of parking restrictions and warning attendees of the potential for Ranger patrols.
31. Note 1: Emergency vehicle accesses are always to be kept clear.
32. Noise levels are to be kept within the limits set by the Environment Protection Authority. The hirer is required to comply with the relevant environmental protection laws in relation to all activities.
33. Structures utilising scaffolding or staging must be certified structurally stable by a practising structural engineer.
34. Amusement devices - Approval for placement of Amusement devices must be made through Central Coast Council by submitting an Event Application form. It is the hirers responsibility to sight a current certificate of currency for public liability insurance from the provider of the amusements.
35. Pegs are not permitted to secure any structure. Structures must be weighted with sandbags.
36. The location of all structures including stage, portable toilets, temporary fences are to be erected to the satisfaction of the Manager Open Space & Recreation or representative and must reflect the site map provided as part of your application. Any changes to the site map must be approved by Council prior to the commencement of your booking.
37. Signs are not permitted in Central Coast Council’s Open Space unless authorised by Council’s Open Space & Recreation section. Banners/signs can only be hung for the duration of the event. The organiser is responsible for the safe erection of the signs; they are not to block public access to and from the area. The organiser is responsible for dismantling banners/signs in adverse weather conditions should they pose a danger to the public and removal from site at the close of the event. It is also the event organiser’s responsibility to ensure all signage is erected in a secure manner so as not to cause harm to the public.
38. Glass is not permitted at any Council’s open space. Please ensure all necessary steps are taken to ensure no glass is taken onto the reserve.
39. Shade structures must be weighed down and not pegged into the grounds surface. No guy ropes are to be placed in the public thoroughfare due to the potential trip hazards that will be created.
40. Fireworks are not permitted in Central Coast Council’s Open Space unless authorised by Council’s Open Space & Recreation Manager.
41. Compliance with the relevant environmental protection laws in relation to the activity is required.
42. It is the hirer's responsibility to contact the NSW Rural Fire Service on 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737) prior to (and on the day of) their event to determine whether a Fire Weather Warning (indicating Very High to Extreme Fire Danger) has been issued for the Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area.
43. Council does not permit activities to be conducted on or within the turf wicket area. Please ensure this area remains inaccessible to all participants and spectators.
44. Council’s Rangers and staff may inspect the area during the event to ensure that Council’s By-Laws and Regulations are being observed. The hirer shall promptly rectify any non-compliance brought to their attention by Council’s Rangers and staff. Council reserves the right to issue fines for non-compliance.
45. The hirer does not have exclusive use of the open space area.
46. No goal posts are available. Portable goal posts need to be in accordance with the Australian Standards recommendations.
47. Adequate security and safety resources should always be in place during the hired period.
48. A current working with children protection card is required for worker and volunteers who will be actively participating/instructing in the stated activity with person under the age of 18.
49. Filming and Photography is permitted on the condition that the hirer ensures appropriate photography consent and image release forms are sought from attendees or participants of the activity. The use of drones over Council’s Open Space areas is prohibited.
50. Where the number of people attending the activity exceeds 250, a minimum of 6 toilets must be provided. Thereafter 1 additional toilet for every 250 people must be provided. Toilets must be located a minimum of 20 metres from the nearest waterway and or stormwater pit.
51. The hirer is responsible to ensure safe vehicle movements within the open space area i.e. one person in front and one person behind vehicle whilst in motion. Traffic controllers are required when travelling over a shared pathway to manage pedestrian access. Vehicles are not permitted to proceed faster than a walking pace. Vehicle movements within the Open Space area must be kept to a minimum.
52. Access to shared pathways and public thoroughfares are always to be maintained. Structures are not to be set up within five (5) meters of a shared pathway.
53. Stallholders and hirers must use sustainable, green and biodegradable packaging where possible. The use of balloons is prohibited.
54. Council and any persons authorised by Council must have access to the site at all reasonable times to enter upon and examine the condition of the area and the site set up in accordance with the condition of hire.
55. This approval covers land activities only. A separate approval from RMS may be required.
56. It is the hirers responsibility to obtain approval for Authority to Fundraise for Charitable Purposes issued by NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing.
57. All temporary food premises (stalls) are to comply with Council’s Code for Temporary Food Premises, the Food Act 1989 and Food Regulations 2001.

Note 1: Any vans used for the preparation and sale of food should be constructed in accordance with Council’s “Code for Food Stalls and Food Vans” as well as the above-mentioned legislation. They are to be inspected and approved by Council Environmental Health Officer please call 02 4306 7900 at least 4 weeks prior to the event.

• All on site vans must be provided with sullage tanks for the collection of waste water and be approved by Council Environmental Health Officer.
• Drop sheets/cardboard must be placed under BBQs to catch any grease and prevent waste on the site.

All electrical installation shall comply with AS-3002

If accessing Council power, the hirer is responsible for engaging a licenced electrician to be on site during bump in. The electrician is responsible for ensuring that the electrical equipment is set up safely as per relevant industry guidelines. The hirer is required to obtain an electrical report and must be provided to Council upon request by Council staff. Council takes no responsibility for the incorrect use of power outlets.

Note 1: Where flexible extension cords are used to provide power, a core balance earth leakage circuit breaker having a rated tripping current not exceeding 30m, shall be installed at the first point of supply to protect the equipment and the user.
Note 2: Double adaptors and 3 pin adaptors (piggyback) are NOT to be used.
Note 3: Flexible extension cords shall be supported above the ground, at a height of not less than 2.5 meters or covered underground This does not apply within a distance of 2 meters from where the power is to be used. The cost to supply power and any upgrading of power outlets is to be met by the organiser.
Note 4: All electrical equipment used must have been tested and tagged as per Work Cover code of Practice within 6 months of use.

Compliance with all conditions laid down by the NSW Police Service, NSW Fire Service, RTA and any other Departments/ Authorities.

Use this form to book a Council Park or Reserve for a Wedding Ceremony.

You must read the following Conditions of hire prior to proceeding with your application.

Wedding event application online form

Privacy Notification

Some of the information you provide on this form is your personal information, including for example your name and contact information. This information is being collected by Council for the purpose of assessing your application to use one of Council’s Open Space areas and for ongoing contact with you in relation to your application and if approved, use of Council’s Open Space areas. The information will be accessible by Council staff. It is voluntary for you to provide your personal information on this form, however if you do not provide the information, Council will not accept your application. You may apply to access or amend the personal information provided on this form at any time.

Conditions of hire

1. A booking confirmation will be provided if the booking is approved by Council. Until a confirmation is received, no activities/ usage of the area is permitted to occur. The fees will be invoiced as per Council’s Fees & Charges (some fees are non-refundable).
2. A Public Liability Insurance cover for a minimum of $20,000,000 is to be supplied by the following applicants: sporting codes, incorporated bodies, users occupying a facility more than ten times a year or hirers gaining a financial benefit from the event.
3. Liabilities: The Public Liability policy must either note Council as owner and the hirer as occupier of the site for the date(s) of hire and contain a cross liability clause or contain a general condition that these types of activities are specifically covered by the policy.
4. The hirer agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the Central Coast Council from and against any and all claims, demands, actions and proceedings whatsoever in relation to personal injury or property damage caused by or occasioned during the hirers use of the facility and shall indemnify the Council for any and all fees, costs and expenses incurred in respect thereof.
5. Note 1: This indemnity does not operate where the said personal injury or property damage is sustained as a result of a negligent act or omission on the part of Council or its servants.
6. Note 2: The hirer will be responsible to have this indemnity noted and accepted by its insurer.
7. Personal Accident/Workers Compensation/Public Liability: The organiser is responsible to ensure that all parties involved in the organisation of the event have suitable insurance cover. Council will not be responsible for any personal injury to event personnel and requires indemnification from the event organiser should any claims be made against Council.
8. Council will not be responsible for any equipment brought on site.
9. Sports ground closure information is accessible through Council’s website. Contingency arrangements should be made in case of such an occurrence.
10. The cost to restore any damage to the recreation area as a result of the activities will be borne by the hirer. The decision to use the recreation area is the responsibility of the hirer in periods of inclement weather or when damage is considered likely to be caused to turfed surfaces. As the hirer, you will be invoiced for any damage.
11. Fees and bonds must be paid in full within 30 days of invoice date AND/OR is paid BEFORE commencement of the booking. The bond is refundable in full or in part after deducting the sum required for cleaning, damages and any other costs incurred. Council will inspect the site, a refund will be issued, subject to any damage.
12. The hirer must take their own photos of the hired space prior to commencement for proof of condition of the area prior to access. These photos may be requested should Council believe that damage has occurred as a result of your booking.
13. Council reserves the right to cancel the approval (or any part thereof) if you or anyone associated with your booking breaches any of its duties or obligations under this approval.
14. Monetary compensation cannot be claimed for the inability to utilise the location/s stipulated in the approval for reason including but not limited to Council restoration or construction works, lack of use by the hirer, inclement weather or any other unforeseen circumstances.
15. No alterations or modifications are to be made to existing facilities without the approval of the Manager Open Space & Recreation or representative.
16. The key is to be returned at a time suitable to both parties – either same day or next business day. A key bond is applicable and not refunded until the key is returned. The loss of a key may result in the hirer invoiced to re-key a whole facility. If you contact Council’s after-hours service to collect keys, you are responsible for the call out costs associated (minimum 4 hours).
17. The amenities and area must be left in a clean and tidy condition at the conclusion of use devoid of all rubbish and debris, if not a service fee for cleaning may apply.
18. 16. It is the hirers’ responsibility to ensure all relevant risk assessments are conducted and risk mitigation is undertaken.
19. The hirer is required to inspect all surfaces prior to the commencement of the use to ensure the surface is in a safe condition for use. This applies to each day of access. Surfaces deemed unsafe must not be used until repaired. If the grounds are found to be unsafe, please ensure Council is notified.
20. If there has been inclement weather prior to your event, please undertake a thorough inspection of the area to determine suitability for vehicle access and site set up. Whilst undertaking your inspection on foot, if there is any sinking into the surface and it does not bounce back and/or water rises to the surface this means that the ground has reached saturation point and damage will occur quickly, and your event is not to proceed. Contingency arrangements should be made in case of such an occurrence.
21. The hirer is responsible for waste management during an activity, cleaning the area and ensuring that it is left in a clean and tidy condition at the conclusion of the activity. Details of waste and garbage disposal systems can be obtained from Councils Waste Services. The hirer is responsible for waste management and arranging for the provision, emptying, removal and payment for adequate litter bins for the event. If additional bins at the site are required, this must be arranged directly with Council’s Waste Management Officer who can be contacted on P: 02 4306 7900 or email waste.management@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au . Any costs incurred by Council in cleaning the booked area will be borne by the hirer.
22. The hirer must take suitable precautions to ensure the safety and orderly behaviour of the spectators and must always endeavour not to disturb or inconvenience the general public.
23. A First Aid Officer must be present during any event. It is the hirers responsibility to have a designated first aid officer and sight relevant first aid qualifications.
24. Smoking is prohibited in any Council facility, or Open Space area. As the hirer it is your responsibility to ensure you take all necessary steps to advise guests and ensure that smoking is NOT permitted.
25. Council’s Open Space Areas are alcohol free zones. The consumption of alcohol is only permitted subject to the issuance of a Functions Licence from the Licensing Police (to be obtained by the hirer).
26. The hirer is responsible for hire set up in such a way that it prevents damage to people or property by providing adequate precaution i.e. temporary netting or fencing. Approval must be sought from Council prior to any temporary fencing, barriers etc are erected.
27. Any star pickets are to be capped, flagged bunting is the preferred method of connecting star pickets. Roping off areas must only occur shortly before the commencement of the event and must be taken down immediately. Rope must be adequately highlighted by brightly coloured ribbon and long enough to be highly visible, tied at no less than one (1) meter along the full length of the rope.
28. When car parks gates or reserve sliprails are locked on arrival, please ensure they are LOCKED and secured when you leave the facility. This must be done even if there are vehicles still located within the car park when you are leaving. This is a measure Council have had to take due to repeated attacks of vandalism and damage to facilities by vehicles.
29. Parking other than vehicles specifically approved for the activities, will not be permitted on Council oval/park/beach/reserve. Other than those vehicles specifically approved are permitted on these areas. Loading and unloading must otherwise be undertaken with the vehicles in a marked parking bay. Infringement notices may be issued to any unauthorised vehicle parked on the oval/park/beach/reserve area.
30. The protection and safety of persons attending the activity or within the immediate vicinity is extremely important. Council's Rangers will patrol the locality during the hire as resources permit. Penalty notices are likely to be issued for vehicles being parked contrary to sign posted restrictions, approved traffic management plans or Australian Road Rules. Proactive patrols of parking by the event organiser should also be instigated and regular announcements broadcast to attendees encouraging observance of parking restrictions and warning attendees of the potential for Ranger patrols.
31. Note 1: Emergency vehicle accesses are always to be kept clear.
32. Noise levels are to be kept within the limits set by the Environment Protection Authority. The hirer is required to comply with the relevant environmental protection laws in relation to all activities.
33. Structures utilising scaffolding or staging must be certified structurally stable by a practising structural engineer.
34. Amusement devices - Approval for placement of Amusement devices must be made through Central Coast Council by submitting an Event Application form. It is the hirers responsibility to sight a current certificate of currency for public liability insurance from the provider of the amusements.
35. Pegs are not permitted to secure any structure. Structures must be weighted with sandbags.
36. The location of all structures including stage, portable toilets, temporary fences are to be erected to the satisfaction of the Manager Open Space & Recreation or representative and must reflect the site map provided as part of your application. Any changes to the site map must be approved by Council prior to the commencement of your booking.
37. Signs are not permitted in Central Coast Council’s Open Space unless authorised by Council’s Open Space & Recreation section. Banners/signs can only be hung for the duration of the event. The organiser is responsible for the safe erection of the signs; they are not to block public access to and from the area. The organiser is responsible for dismantling banners/signs in adverse weather conditions should they pose a danger to the public and removal from site at the close of the event. It is also the event organiser’s responsibility to ensure all signage is erected in a secure manner so as not to cause harm to the public.
38. Glass is not permitted at any Council’s open space. Please ensure all necessary steps are taken to ensure no glass is taken onto the reserve.
39. Shade structures must be weighed down and not pegged into the grounds surface. No guy ropes are to be placed in the public thoroughfare due to the potential trip hazards that will be created.
40. Fireworks are not permitted in Central Coast Council’s Open Space unless authorised by Council’s Open Space & Recreation Manager.
41. Compliance with the relevant environmental protection laws in relation to the activity is required.
42. It is the hirer's responsibility to contact the NSW Rural Fire Service on 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737) prior to (and on the day of) their event to determine whether a Fire Weather Warning (indicating Very High to Extreme Fire Danger) has been issued for the Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area.
43. Council does not permit activities to be conducted on or within the turf wicket area. Please ensure this area remains inaccessible to all participants and spectators.
44. Council’s Rangers and staff may inspect the area during the event to ensure that Council’s By-Laws and Regulations are being observed. The hirer shall promptly rectify any non-compliance brought to their attention by Council’s Rangers and staff. Council reserves the right to issue fines for non-compliance.
45. The hirer does not have exclusive use of the open space area.
46. No goal posts are available. Portable goal posts need to be in accordance with the Australian Standards recommendations.
47. Adequate security and safety resources should always be in place during the hired period.
48. A current working with children protection card is required for worker and volunteers who will be actively participating/instructing in the stated activity with person under the age of 18.
49. Filming and Photography is permitted on the condition that the hirer ensures appropriate photography consent and image release forms are sought from attendees or participants of the activity. The use of drones over Council’s Open Space areas is prohibited.
50. Where the number of people attending the activity exceeds 250, a minimum of 6 toilets must be provided. Thereafter 1 additional toilet for every 250 people must be provided. Toilets must be located a minimum of 20 metres from the nearest waterway and or stormwater pit.
51. The hirer is responsible to ensure safe vehicle movements within the open space area i.e. one person in front and one person behind vehicle whilst in motion. Traffic controllers are required when travelling over a shared pathway to manage pedestrian access. Vehicles are not permitted to proceed faster than a walking pace. Vehicle movements within the Open Space area must be kept to a minimum.
52. Access to shared pathways and public thoroughfares are always to be maintained. Structures are not to be set up within five (5) meters of a shared pathway.
53. Stallholders and hirers must use sustainable, green and biodegradable packaging where possible. The use of balloons is prohibited.
54. Council and any persons authorised by Council must have access to the site at all reasonable times to enter upon and examine the condition of the area and the site set up in accordance with the condition of hire.
55. This approval covers land activities only. A separate approval from RMS may be required.
56. It is the hirers responsibility to obtain approval for Authority to Fundraise for Charitable Purposes issued by NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming & Racing.
57. All temporary food premises (stalls) are to comply with Council’s Code for Temporary Food Premises, the Food Act 1989 and Food Regulations 2001.

Note 1: Any vans used for the preparation and sale of food should be constructed in accordance with Council’s “Code for Food Stalls and Food Vans” as well as the above-mentioned legislation. They are to be inspected and approved by Council Environmental Health Officer please call 02 4306 7900 at least 4 weeks prior to the event.

• All on site vans must be provided with sullage tanks for the collection of waste water and be approved by Council Environmental Health Officer.
• Drop sheets/cardboard must be placed under BBQs to catch any grease and prevent waste on the site.

All electrical installation shall comply with AS-3002

If accessing Council power, the hirer is responsible for engaging a licenced electrician to be on site during bump in. The electrician is responsible for ensuring that the electrical equipment is set up safely as per relevant industry guidelines. The hirer is required to obtain an electrical report and must be provided to Council upon request by Council staff. Council takes no responsibility for the incorrect use of power outlets.

Note 1: Where flexible extension cords are used to provide power, a core balance earth leakage circuit breaker having a rated tripping current not exceeding 30m, shall be installed at the first point of supply to protect the equipment and the user.
Note 2: Double adaptors and 3 pin adaptors (piggyback) are NOT to be used.
Note 3: Flexible extension cords shall be supported above the ground, at a height of not less than 2.5 meters or covered underground This does not apply within a distance of 2 meters from where the power is to be used. The cost to supply power and any upgrading of power outlets is to be met by the organiser.
Note 4: All electrical equipment used must have been tested and tagged as per Work Cover code of Practice within 6 months of use.

Compliance with all conditions laid down by the NSW Police Service, NSW Fire Service, RTA and any other Departments/ Authorities.

Use this form to apply for access to alternative water supply by tankers for purposes other than drinking (dust supression, mains flushing, irrigation, road construction etc).

Apply online

At certain stages of construction, mandatory building inspections are required to ensure building standards are being met and the development complies with the approval. 

Inspections are mandatory, and if they are not passed as satisfactory, an occupation certificate might not be able to be issued.

At Central Coast Council we are committed to delivering quality customer service.

We realise that sometimes - despite our best efforts, you may not be happy with a service we have provided you. In other instance, we may have provided you with exemplary customer service that you would like to be recognised. In either case, we encourage your feedback as it allows us to review and make continuous improvements.

Central Coast Council operates eight child care centres across the Central Coast. Our Education and Care team is focused on providing young children with opportunities to maximise their potential and develop a foundation for future success in learning. 

Use this form to make an enquiry.

Central Coast Council can prepare a quote for the issue of a Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate, inclusive of building inspections.

Public Forums are held before Council Meetings commencing at 5:00pm. You can request to address Council at a Public Forum and this request must be lodged by no later than 10am on the day of the Council Meeting. The Request to Speak form outlines the guidelines for speaking on a meeting agenda item, including how long you can speak.

The erection of temporary hoarding, scaffolding, fencing or overhead structures on public land may be required to separate and protect persons and property from building construction, building maintenance or other construction activities. These activities within a site often require utilisation of a property adjacent to the site in order to carry out the required works.

This application form is to be used to submit design drawings for water supply and sewage works required by the Water Management Act section 306 letter requirements. 

APPLY ONLINE VIA ESERVICES