Public Exhibition & Notifications

The Public Exhibition of documents presents an excellent platform for you to express your opinions on crucial Council-generated documents such as strategies, policies, development plans, and planning information. It offers a welcoming and professional environment to voice your thoughts, so take advantage of this opportunity and make your voice heard.

 

After-Hours Patrols

After-Hours Patrols to be conducted in response to increased complaints regarding irresponsible pet ownership.

Council wishes to advise that due to an increase in complaints regarding irresponsible pet ownership, Council's Compliance Officers will be conducting after hours patrolling across the shire.

Pet owners are reminded of their responsibilities under the Companion Animals Act, whereby the following applies:

  • An owner of a dog must take all reasonable precautions to prevent a dog from escaping the property where it is being kept.
  • A dog that is in a public place must be on a lead and under the effective control by some competent person by means of an adequate chain, cord or leash.
  • Dogs are prohibited in some public places including children's play areas, food preparation/consumption areas, recreational areas, public bathing areas, school grounds, child care centres, shopping centres, and wildlife protection areas, unless otherwise permitted. 

 

Changes to Section 138 and Driveway Inspection Applications

The NSW Planning Portal is a digital space where community, industry and government can work together to better understand and meet their obligations under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The ePlanning Program is an initiative of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. Its primary purpose is to drive the digital transformation of the NSW planning system. 

From 1 October 2022, all applications under the Roads Act 1993 must be submitted online through the NSW Planning Portal.

This applies to:

  • Section 138 Applications
  • Driveway Inspection Applications

Instructions on how to register can be found using Applicant Resources. If you already have an account, you will simply login.

Council will be notified when you have submitted your application via the Portal, and Council staff will review your application to determine if it is complete. You will receive a notification from the Portal if further action is required.

When all requirements have been met, you will receive a notification generated from the Portal requesting fees to be paid for your application. Fees are payable directly to Council via cash, EFTPOS or cheque.

Your application will then be formally lodged with Council and progressed through the assessment process. You will be able to monitor progress of the application via the portal.

Should you require assistance submitting an application via the Portal, it is recommended that you utilise the Quick Reference Guides created by Service NSW and available on a variety of topics including:

  • Registering for an Account
  • Navigating the Portal
  • Submitting applications
  • Providing additional information

Service NSW is available to provide technical support for the NSW Planning Portal. All enquiries can be referred to Service NSW via email to eplanning@planning.nsw.gov.au or phone 1300 305 695.

For further information on this transition, please contact Council’s Customer Service team on 6799 6866.

Voluntary Planning Agreements

Voluntary Planning Agreements are legal documents created under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 between developers and government agencies (including councils) for the provision of funds or works by the developer for infrastructure, services or other public amenities. The following is a list of Narrabri Shire Council's VPAs.

Voluntary Planning Agreements as at 30 June 2022(PDF, 100KB)

40km/hr Zone Narrabri CBD - High Pedestrian Activity Area

At the July Ordinary Council Meeting, Council resolved to place the establishment of a High Pedestrian Activity Area in Narrabri CBD, as per zone detailed in report, to be placed on Public Exhibition.

Members of the public are invited to make comments until 5.00pm Friday, 29 November 2024.

Submissions must be made in writing to the General Manager via:

  • Post: Narrabri Shire Council, PO Box 261 Narrabri NSW 2390
  • Email: council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au
  • In person: 46-48 Maitland Street, Narrabri
  • Online via https://yoursay.narrabri.nsw.gov.au/

     

Hard copies of the strategy are available for public viewing at the following locations:

  • Council's Administration Building (46-48 Maitland Street, Narrabri)

 

Development Applications - October 2024

Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 of consents granted by Council under the Act.

Details of the Development Applications and Complying Development Certificates assessed from 1 October 2024 to 31 October 2024:

Development Applications - October 2024(PDF, 146KB)

Draft 2024/2028 Community Engagement Strategy

At the October Ordinary Council Meeting, Council resolved to place the Draft 2024/2028 Community Engagement Strategy(PDF, 2MB) (including the Community Participation Plan(PDF, 2MB) and Community Engagement Policy(PDF, 757KB)) on public exhibition for a period of at least 28 days.

Members of the public are invited to make comments until 5.00pm Friday, 6 December 2024.

Submissions must be made in writing to the General Manager via:

Hard copies of the documents are available for public viewing at the following locations:

  • Council's Administration Building (46-48 Maitland Street, Narrabri)
  • Boggabri, Narrabri and Wee Waa libraries

Submissions will be considered by Council at the December 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, 18 December 2024 commencing at 5:30pm.

Members of the public who wish to speak on their submission are invited to do so (via the Public Forum prior to the Council Meeting).

Development Proposal (DA2025/0033)

PUBLIC NOTICE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

 

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO: DA2025/0033

PLANNING PORTAL REFERENCE NO: PAN-476544

APPLICANT: Mark Baade

c/- NBN Co Limited

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Construction of a telecommunications facility

LAND DESCRIPTION: 57 Guest Street NARRABRI NSW 2390

Lot 399 DP 754944

 

The above development information is provided for public information as per section 4.13 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The DA and accompanying documentation are available for inspection during the public exhibition period on the Planning Portal https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/daexhibitions. 

Further any person may make a submission in respect to the notified application before close of business 19 November 2024. If the submission is by way of an objection, the objection must clearly be stated. Any submissions made during the exhibition period will be considered in the assessment of the application by Council.

Any submissions in relation to the proposal must include disclosure of any reportable political contribution or gift made in the previous two years in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Copies of the disclosure statement can be found on Council's website www.narrabri.nsw.gov.au

For further information on political disclosure requirements please visit; http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/

For further information on the development or to review the proposal please contact Council's Planning and Strategy Department on 02 6799 6866.

 

Development Proposal (DA2025/0015)

PUBLIC NOTICE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

 

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO: DA2025/0015

PLANNING PORTAL REFERENCE NO: PAN-459830

APPLICANT: Graham Richardson

c/- Narrabri Shire Council

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Asbestos removal and demolition of two (2) existing

buildings and two (2) outdoor toilets.

LAND DESCRIPTION: 91 Merton Street BOGGABRI NSW 2382

Lot 1 Sec 1 DP 758128

 

The above development information is provided for public information as per section 4.13 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The DA and accompanying documentation are available for inspection during the public exhibition period on the Planning Portal https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/daexhibitions

 Further any person may make a submission in respect to the notified application before close of business 19 November 2024. If the submission is by way of an objection, the objection must clearly be stated. Any submissions made during the exhibition period will be considered in the assessment of the application by Council.

Any submissions in relation to the proposal must include disclosure of any reportable political contribution or gift made in the previous two years in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. 

 Copies of the disclosure statement can be found on Council's website www.narrabri.nsw.gov.au

For further information on political disclosure requirements please visit; http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/

For further information on the development or to review the proposal please contact Council's Planning and Strategy Department on 02 6799 6866.

 

 

Tullamullen Creek Bridge Construction

Saunders CivilBuild were awarded the contract for Design and Construction of Tullamullen Bridge in July 2024.

With the design nearing completion, works are scheduled to commence 4/11/24.

There will be a speed reduction in place for the duration of the works, but the bridge is being constructed on a new alignment. The existing bridge will remain operational until the new bridge is completed.

Council was successful in receiving funding from the Fixing Country Bridges program for $2.3m

Works are expected to be completed in June 2025.

 

Intermittent Water Supply Outages in Pilliga

6/11/2024, 11.30am – Council is continuing investigations into the causes behind the intermittent water outage issues in Pilliga. The next step in these investigations is two planned emergency works water outages for today. These outages will take place at:

  • 12.00pm – 30 minute outage
  • 2.00pm – 30 minute outage

If further planned outages are required Council will notify residents and businesses as soon as possible.

 

5/11/2024, 1.30pm – Investigations into the cause of the intermittent water outages in Pilliga are ongoing. Staff will remain on site and continue to monitor the situation.

Residents and businesses can be reassured that Council does not intend to isolate any water to the town. If this position changes, Council will update those impacted as soon as possible.

Next update:

  • Updates moving forward will only be provided as changes occur. 

 

11:00am - Tuesday, 5 November

Council is aware that there have been intermittent water supply outages across the Pilliga township over the last four days.

What has been done:

  • Resources were deployed following reports of water supply outages.
  • Corrective action was taken to restore the water supply network to full capacity.

Despite a short period of consistent supply, further intermittent outages have occurred.

What we are doing:

  • Further resources have been deployed to Pilliga to undertake an extensive review of the network supply to town and investigate the bore supply to the towns network.
  • Council will remain onsite until it is confident that the supply issue is fully resolved.

We thank residents and businesses for their patience and understanding at this time. Ensuring a consistent water supply for the Pilliga township is a priority for Council and we will endeavour to keep the community as up to date as possible on our progress.

Where to find information:

Next update:

  • Council will issue an update on the situation at 1:30pm, Tuesday 5 November.

 

Wee Waa Community and Business Centre - Demolition Update

Demolition of 75 Rose Street, Wee Waa (old NAB building) will commence on Monday, 18 November 2024.

  • Stage one: Monday, 18 November - site setup
  • Stage two: Tuesday, 19 November and Wednesday, 20 November - deconstruction in preparation for demolition.
  • Stage three: Thursday, 21 November; Friday, 22 November and Saturday, 23 November – demolition.

Church Street will be closed from Rose Street lane to Rose Street on the old NAB side only from Thursday, 21 November to Saturday, 23 November 2024.

Council advises there will be minor noise from machinery and power tools and waste removal.

Please follow the signage and DO NOT enter the construction site.

We apologise for the impact of works on adjoining businesses and residents.

The new design for the Wee Waa Community and Business Centre will be available to the public in early 2025.