A water main break has occurred on Armidale Road, Yarravel. Residents on Armidale Road from 9 to 60 Armidale Road, Yarravel will experience water services interruptions for approximately 5 hours. Emergency works are now being carried out and services are now expected to be restored by 4:30pm.
Flooding from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has impacted many parts of the Kempsey Shire. Click to find updates on recovery information, safety advice and important resources to help those affected by the weather and flooding event.
A development application (DA) is a formal application to carry out development that requires consent under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW).
A DA consists of standard application forms and supporting technical reports and plans.
Find out whether you need approval before you make changes to a property.
Learn about the codes, policies and guidelines that determine what you can do with your property and search for information.
A range of codes and policies apply to different development types and locations. These determine how you can use land and what you can build in Kempsey Shire.
See the steps involved in preparing a DA and how Council can help.
Find out about development application lodgement and fees.
Read about Council’s role in advertising of development proposals and notifying neighbours who may be affected by a development.
Learn about the assessment process for your development application and the possible outcomes.
Find out about the types of certificates and inspections for building or subdivision works at your property.