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)

 

Wee Waa Levee Design

At the August Ordinary Council Meeting, Council resolved to place the Wee Waa Levee Upgrade to be placed on public exhibition for a period of at least 28 days. 

Wee Waa Levee Upgrade presentation by Alluvium(PDF, 2MB)  

Members of the public are invited to make comments until 5.00pm Friday, 25 October 2024. 

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

Hard copies of the design and presentation are available for public viewing at the following locations:

  • Wee Waa Library (106 Rose Street, Wee Waa) 
  • Council's Administration Building (46-48 Maitland Street, Narrabri) 

Notice of Extraordinary Council Meeting, 9 October 2024

Narrabri Shire Council hereby notifies that an Extraordinary Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday 9 October 2024 at the Narrabri Shire Council Chambers, 46-48 Maitland Street, Narrabri. The meeting will commence at 1:30pm.

This will be the first meeting of the newly elected Council for the Narrabri Shire. There are eight (8) items listed on the Agenda for the Extraordinary Council Meeting, being:

  • The taking of the Oaths or Affirmation of Office by the Councillors
  • Election of the Office of Mayor;
  • Creation of the Office of Deputy Mayor (and following election);
  • Delegations of Authority to the Mayor;
  • Delegations of Authority to the General Manager;
  • Ordinary Council Meeting Schedule until October 2025;
  • Casual Vacancies in the Office of Councillors; and
  • Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy - For Exhibition.