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Planning & Building

Burwood North Precinct Masterplan

Burwood Council is preparing a masterplan for the Burwood North Precinct.

Building and Health Compliance

Laws and regulations relating to building and health.

Burwood Design Review Panel

The Burwood Design Review Panel supports design excellence outcomes for new major developments.

Burwood Local Planning Panel (BLPP) Information

The BLPP is panel of independent experts that determine development applications on behalf of Council, and provide other advice to Council on planning matters.

Commercial Noise

Businesses are responsible for ensuring noise levels are kept within appropriate limits.

Development Certificates

A range of development certificates may be required for works taking place in the local government area

Development Codes and Policies

Includes state government planning codes, policies,guidelines, Fire Safety Statement and Burwood Stormwater Management and Landscaping codes

Development Contributions Voluntary Planning Agreements

Development contributions are payments for the provision of works by developers for community facilities and services.

Guide to Complying Development

It is possible to carry out a range of building projects without having to
lodge a development application (DA) using the state wide exempt and complying development codes.

Heritage in Burwood

Burwood has a rich and diverse history and heritage, in the form of heritage items and heritage conservation areas.

Lodge a Development Application Online

Submit through the NSW Planning Portal. Paper-based applications are no longer accepted.

Out of Hours Construction Application

Use this form to apply for an approval to carry out development works outside standard permitted hours.

Permits for Occupying, Closing or Working on or over Council Property

You need to apply for specific Permits to occupy, close or carry out any works on the road, footpath or nature strip outside your property or within Council easements.