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Development Applications

Current Development Applications in progress at Council are available to view. 

To commence the lodgement process please read the Development Application Guide and  the Development Application Form

Application Lodgement

If you are seeking development approval eg: to subdivide, build or renovate, the following applications can be submitted anytime through the NSW Planning Portal.

  • Development Applications;
  • Construction Certificates;
  • Complying Development Certificates;
  • Occupation Certificates;
  • Subdivision Certificates;
  • Appointment of Principal Certifiers.
From 1 July 2021 Council is no longer able to accept the lodgement of applications via traditional methods such as in person, via post or via email; it is mandatory for applications to be lodged via the NSW Planning Portal (the Portal), provided by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE).
 
To apply online:
1.  Register for a NSW Planning Portal account to start your application.
2.  Log in to complete the online application form and submit all of the relevant documents and plans.
 
If you need assistance using the online development application service, please view DPIE’s Quick Reference Guides or contact Service NSW on 1300 305 695 or info@service.nsw.gov.au for additional support.
 
The application will be submitted to Council via the Portal for pre-lodgement review to ensure that all necessary plans and documents have been provided.  Once Council has accepted the application, we will contact you through the Portal to pay the relevant application fees, please note the application will only progress to lodgement when all relevant fees are paid.

Clr Gregory Schaefer

Ward A

First Elected to Council on 04 December 2021.

Clr Schaefer has been elected as Walcha Council’s Delegate to the following Committees:

  • New England Bush Fire Management Committee
  • Walcha Local Liquor Accord Committee

Clr Aurora Reilly

Ward D

First Elected to Council on 04 December 2021.

Clr Reilly is a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Beautification Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Youth Advisory Council
  • Walcha Council Audit Risk & Improvement Committee

And has also been elected to be Council’s Delegate on the following organisations:

  • NSW Public Libraries New England Zone Committee
  • Central Northern Regional Library Committee
  • Walcha Community Consultative Committee

Clr Anne-Marie Pointing

Ward B

First Elected to Council on 04 December 2021.

Clr Pointing is a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Beautification Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Preschool Advisory Committee

Clr Eric Noakes

Ward B

First Elected to Council on 10 September 2016.

Elected as Mayor on 28 September 2016. Re-elected unopposed on 22 December 2021.

Councillor Noakes is Council’s Delelgate on the following Committees:

  • Namoi Councils Joint Organisation
  • Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA)
  • Mid North Weight of Loads Group
  • Walcha Local Health Committee

And is also a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Arts Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Aboriginal Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Capital Advisory Committee

Clr Scott Kermode

Ward C

First Elected to Council on 10 September 2016

Elected as Deputy Mayor on 22 December 2021

Councillor Kermode is Council’s Delegate on the following Committees:

  • New England Weeds Authority

And is also a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Capital Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Aboriginal Advisory Committee

Clr Nena Hicks

Ward C

First Elected to Council on 04 December 2021.

Clr Hicks is a member of the following Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council’s Art Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council’s Audit Risk & Improvement Committee
  • Walcha Council’s General Manager’s Performance Review Committee

 

Clr Hicks is Council’s Delegate on the following organisation:

  • Arts North West

Clr Kevin Ferrier

Ward A

First elected to Council in 1991.

Was elected as Deputy Mayor from 2000 – 2012.

Councillor Ferrier is a Member of the following Walcha Council Committees:

  • Walcha Council Community Care Advisory Committee
  • Walcha Council Motorcycle Rally Advisory Committee

Contact Details

Walcha Council
Phone: 02 6774 2500
Fax: 02 6777 1181
E – council@walcha.nsw.gov.au

Clr Mark Berry

Ward A

First elected to Council on 04 December 2021.

Clr Berry has been elected to the following Council Committees: