Cessnock Waste Management Centre has reopened and is accepting green waste from residents affected by recent storms, free of charge. The site is operating with reduced network services. Anticipate some delays.
Building or renovating? Council can assist you in determining if you need approval for your project and in gathering the right information to obtain your development consent.
Duty planners are available between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Duty building surveyors are available between 1pm and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Visit Planning Matters to see the list of approved development consents this month.
View the status of a development application using our DA tracker.
Find out if your development is considered Exempt or Complying or if you need to submit a DA.
Determine what category your project falls under.
Prepare a quality application, track its status and know what to expect following its lodgement.
Members of the public may support or object to a development on public exhibition.
Frequently asked questions related to lodging development applications with Council.