Apply for permits

Beach driving permits

Apply for a permit to take your vehicle onto an approved driving beach and find out the rules you'll need to follow as a permit holder.

Fire permits

Find out when and how to get a fire permit to conduct a burn on your property.

A permit is required for a number of activities in Kempsey Shire.

Council's Schedule of Fees and Charges lists permit fees for the current financial year.

Council-issued permits and approvals

Outdoor dining

Use the NSW Planning Portal to apply for consent under section 125 of the Roads Act 1993.

Public gate permit

Approval, inspection and maintenance of public gates and bypass (grids)(PDF, 1MB)

Signboards

Approval to erect signboards on council property(PDF, 518KB)

Street stalls and raffles

Street stall and raffle ticket sales application(PDF, 79KB)

Surf schools

Surf school licence application form(PDF, 703KB)

Tree removal permit

Application for permission to clear vegetation

(PDF, 43KB)

Please contact us if you have any questions about permits and approvals.

Non-Council permits

Alcohol licensing

A liquor licence is required to sell alcohol. To see the different licence types and apply for your licence, go to Liquor and Gaming NSW.

Animal permit

A permit is required to keep:

a cat over four months of age that is not desexed
a declared dangerous dog
a restricted dog by breed.

You can obtain a permit from the NSW Pet Registry.

Fire permit

Fire permits are available free of charge from the Rural Fire Service.

Apply for permits

Beach driving permits

Fire permits

Council-issued permits and approvals

Amusement rides and devices

Banner pole

Beach driving permit (amateur)

Beach driving permit (professional)

Beauty and skin penetration

Busking

Consumption of alcohol on public reserve

Event on Council-managed land

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