Online forms
Many applications can be lodged online for your convenience. Please select the application you wish to lodge from the list below.
Please ensure that details (i.e. certificate type, property and contact details) are correct before placing an application. Council is unable to issue refunds for incorrectly entered information, duplicate applications, or for change of mind.
Digital Forms
Book online to hold a small or medium event on a beach or at a rockpool such as Surf Life Saving events, swimming lessons, annual swim clubs and surfing competitions. For any larger events requiring multiple venues over many days please complete a major event application.
Apply for a Beach Parking Permit which allows free parking in designated beach permit parking areas.
- Permits expire on 31 August each year and are valid only if used in accordance with the instructions on the back of the permit.
- Permits can only be purchased by Northern Beaches Residents
- A maximum of 2 additional permits may be purchased per property by Northern Beaches Residents only. Proof of residency MUST be provided.
- Permits are NOT VALID at Rowland Reserve, Church Point Parking Precinct or Woorak Reserve Car Parking Areas - find out more.
- Council takes no responsibility for permits not received via post.
Please refer to the Policy for details
Building Information Certificates can be obtained from Council to indicate existing structures are consistent with the Building Code of Australia and have the appropriate approvals.
Step 1 – Obtain a fee quote
Complete the online fee quote request form (to determine the fees applicable for your application)
Step 2 – Application checklist
To prevent unnecessary delays processing your application, please ensure:
- All property owners have signed the Owners’ Consent
- All supporting plans and documentation in relation to your application
Step 3 – Lodge application
Lodge application via the NSW Planning Portal.
Busking is permitted adhering to NSW Health Restrictions.
Please email places@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au if you have any queries.
Apply online
Submit an application for a car parking space located on the upper level of the Church Point Carpark. For more information, please review the Application Process and Guidelines
Use this form to seek compensation directly from Council for injury, loss or damage (property, personal injury, motor vehicle) arising from an incident.
Compliments and complaints help us to understand what we’re doing well, and where we can improve our service to our community, so making it easy for you to have your voice heard is important to us.
We value your feedback and are committed to understanding any concerns you may have and dealing with them promptly and without prejudice.
All homeowners on the Northern Beaches are now required to lodge their Complying Development Certificate Applications via the NSW Planning Portal.
Prior to lodging your CDC application, please follow these steps to ensure you lodge an assessment ready application.
Prior to the placement of any type of crane on private land that will be operating in the air space of a public road or footpath.
Development Application (DA) Pre-Lodgement meetings provide the applicant an opportunity to obtain preliminary advice on development proposals prior to lodgement of a formal DA. Meetings are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays remotely.
A DSAP meeting is required for major development proposals including boarding houses, multi-unit housing, SEPP 65, or large commercial or industrial development. The application fee includes a DSAP meeting followed by a Pre-Lodgement meeting.
DSAP meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month and Pre-Lodgement meetings are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
To install two L-shape delineation lines on either side of the driveway to assist vehicular access to the private property
Before constructing a driveway an application form must be completed to attain a permit to undertake construction. Approval for these structures is required under Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993. Northern Beaches Council has an approved list of authorised concrete vehicular contractors who can build your driveway.
Book online to hold a small or medium event on an open space venue (e.g park, reserve or beach). Please note restrictions may apply to certain venues.
To request flood information (flood levels, maps) for the purpose of a DA and general information.
To seek exemption under s.5.10(3) of the LEP from the requirement for development consent for works of a minor nature or for the maintenance of a heritage item, Aboriginal object, Aboriginal place of heritage significance, archaeological site, or within a heritage conservation area.
You’ll need this permit if you plan to erect hoardings or other construction facilities on Council property. This includes overhead hoardings, scaffolding, site fencing and site offices.
Approval for these structures is required under Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993.
Under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA), you’re entitled to see a lot of the information we hold in Council records.
Online application
As part of the online application you will need to upload a completed Online Application form with details of your request. Note: changes should only be made to the document once it's been saved or printed.
Paper application
Alternatively, you may complete a paper application and submit to Customer Service
Fees and Charges
There is an application fee of $30.
In certain circumstances, additional charges for processing may also apply.
Under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA), you’re entitled to see a lot of the information we hold in Council records.
Manly Dam has four picnic areas around the lake with over 30 picnic tables.
You can now book picnic tables online.
A business parking permit exempts a business vehicle from time limits in spaces signposted ‘permit holders excepted’. Find out more
A multi-use parking permit may be used for visitors, tradespeople and carers of a rateable residential property.
Resident parking permits enable residents to park on-street and avoid time limits in their scheme area.
Please ensure you have reviewed the eligibility and information about the permit before applying.
Before a building can be occupied, an Occupation Certificate must be obtained.
All homeowners on the Northern Beaches are now required to lodge their Occupation Certificate Applications via the NSW Planning Portal.
Prior to lodging your SC application, please follow these steps to ensure you lodge an assessment ready application.
A Section 735A & 121ZP Outstanding Notices certificate lists any outstanding notices and orders issued by Council in respect of a parcel of land.
This legal document provides you with the zoning of your property which assists in identifying all applicable rules. Planning certificate S10.7 is also known as zoning certificate (formerly section 149).
Please ensure that details (i.e. certificate type, property and contact details) are correct before lodging an application. Council is unable to issue refunds for incorrectly entered information, duplicate applications, or for change of mind.
For customers that would like to apply for pre-paid parking in Manly Parking Stations.
As of 1 July 2021 all Complying Development Certificates, Construction Certificates, Occupation Certificates, Notice of Commencement and Appointment of Principal Certifiers issued by a Private Certifier are required to be lodged via the NSW Planning Portal.
Northern Beaches Council will no longer accept lodgement of any Private Certifiers Certificates after this date.
Road openings include any excavation of road pavement, road shoulder, footpath, kerb & gutter, nature strip or other Council infrastructure. Find out more
A Section 603 Certificate (Local Government Act 1993) advises the amount (if any) due or payable to Council by way of rates, charges or otherwise outstanding on a property.
To place any skip bin/building waste container (not exceeding 1.5m height or 2.0m width or 6.0m length) on a nature strip or road carriage way
To place a crane/concrete pump or any other type of plant including excavator, scissor lift, boom or cherry picker on Council road carriageway
You’ll need this permit if you’re going to temporarily store building material (bricks, sand, pipes, etc) on a Council road or footpath.
All Strata Subdivision Certificate (SC) applications on the Northern Beaches are now required to be lodged via the NSW Planning Portal.
Prior to lodging your SC application, please follow these steps to ensure you lodge an assessment ready application.
To Implement a Traffic Control Plan/Traffic Management Plan including Construction Traffic Management Plan, whenever traffic is being managed on the road pavement or footpath area but where an application to stand plant is not required
Online application
As part of the online application you will need to upload a completed Tree Removal Site Plan (PDF template), with details and owner's consent. Note: changes should only be made to the document once it's been saved or printed.
- Only to be used together with the online form
Paper application
Alternatively, you may complete a paper application and submit to Customer Service
Enquire about a super fun inflatable party for your child without having to worry about the mess.
Book online to hold a Wedding or Commitment Ceremony on a Council open space venue (e.g park, reserve or beach). Please note restrictions may apply to certain venues.
A Works Zone is a signposted parking restriction allowing construction vehicles engaged in construction work in or near the Work Zone to stand at the kerb