Apply for access to a Council wharf or boat ramp in order to conduct offshore operations (Scotland Island and Western Foreshores). Examples include transporting heavy machinery for private works or the removal of goods / delivery of supplies to residents.
Requests to address Council on items on the Agenda must be submitted by 12pm on the day of the meeting
The Public Forum is to address a Council meeting in relation to any one matter related to general business of Council but not the subject of a report on the meeting agenda - to be submitted by 12pm on the day of the meeting:
Building owners experiencing difficulties with lodging an annual fire safety statement within the specified due date for a building premises may submit this application to apply for extra time, with supporting reasons and avoid being issued with an penalty notice for the late submission of a fire safety statement.
For contractors to apply to be authorised and accredited concrete contractors for the construction of vehicle crossings (driveways)
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
A Beach Wheelchair is a wheelchair with soft balloon tyres that roll easily over sand and even into low waves. It can be borrowed for use by a support person for a person aged 5 years and up with a disability for a great day at the beach with family and friends – and they’re free of charge!
Beach Wheelchairs are available at Manly, Collaroy, Newport and Bilgola beaches. It's best to book a Beach Wheelchair well in advance to ensure it is available. You will receive confirmation of your booking and notification of the availability of a Beach Wheelchair.
To book for Manly and Collaroy beaches, fill out the PDF form below and email to OpenSpaceBookings@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au.
To book for Newport and Bilgola beaches, contact the relevant surf clubs directly:
- Newport Beach Surf Club: https://newportsurfclub.com.au/contact
- Bilgola Beach Surf Club: https://bilgolaslsc.org.au/contact
There are no Lifeguards in attendance from May to September at all beaches except for Manly, where Lifeguards are stationed all year round. The Beach Wheelchair at Manly is available 365 days a year.
For more information, contact the Open Space Bookings Team on 02 8495 5009 or OpenSpaceBookings@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au.
For customers that would like to apply for an access card to the Bicycle Parking Stations at:
- Whistler Street Carpark, Manly.
- PCYC, Dee Why
Please note - this needs to be paid by direct debit - use the form below.
Security bond to be paid prior to trap hire, working and construction etc on Council land.
For booking any of the facilities at Brookvale Park including the sportsfield or the Presidents Lounge.
This form is to be used if you wish to request a copy of a Building Information Certificate approval.
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
Book the Coastal Environment Centre for your next event, training seminar or conference.
Change your name, address or other contact information recorded on the Cemetery Register.
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
Submit a form to apply for an additional coupon if you already hold a Church Point Reserved Parking Space permit. Reserved space holders can apply for up to three additional coupons per space.
Use this form to seek compensation directly from Council for injury, loss or damage (property, personal injury, motor vehicle) arising from an incident.
The NSW Pet Registry is for pet owners and breeders can create an online owner profile, update your details, notify if your dog or cat is missing, register ownership changes and pay registration fees online.
Alternatively use these forms and submit to Council. Find out more about registering your pet.
- Permanent Identification Form - P1A
- Lifetime Registration Form - R2
- Change of Address / Owner Details Form - C3A
Annual permits for non-desexed cats and restricted and dangerous dogs
In addition to their lifetime pet registration fee, annual permits will be required by owners of:
- Cats not desexed by four months of age are required to pay an $81 annual permit fee
- Dogs of a restricted breed or formally declared to be dangerous are required to pay a $197 annual permit fee.
Pay for annual permits using the NSW Pet Registry website or in person at local Council offices. Find out more about annual permits.
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.
Customer credit card payment form - authorisation for Council to charge specified charges to credit card details provided. Visa and Mastercard debit cards accepted.
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.
Council has developed a Lodgement Requirements guide to assist applicants in preparing their Development Application for lodgement. The guide includes lodgement instructions, as well as the mandatory documentation Council require. Documentation required will depend on the nature of the development proposal, the location of the site, and any site constraints. Applicants may contact Council’s Development Advisory Service on 1300 434 434 should they need assistance in confirming what documentation is required.
Refer to our Development Application & Modification Application Lodgement Requirements for electronic lodgement instructions and further information on supporting documentation. Refer to our Lodge your Application page for Planning Portal registration and lodgement instructions and Frequently Asked Questions.
- Building Waste (Waste Management Plan)
- Fee Estimator
- Development Application & Modification Lodgement Requirements 22/23
- Owners Consent Form Development Application 22/23
- Cost summary report/ quantity surveyors report form
- Checklist of Requirements For Geotechnical Risk Management Report for Developme…
- GEOTECHNICAL RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY FOR PITTWATER FORM NO. 1
- Bushfire Risk Assessment Certificate
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.
Apply for a permit to add an inscription to an existing monument, upgrade a monument or construct a new monument or landscaped garden bed at the Mona Vale or Manly Cemetery.
All public events and functions held on Council property and public open space need to follow our Event Waste Management Guidelines. These guidelines include an Event Waste Management Plan that needs be attached to your application.
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.
This application is to be used for filming on Council managed open space such as sports grounds, beaches, parks, footpaths and roads.
A new standard form has been implemented by NSW Planning and Environment (from 1 December 2017).
A fire safety statement is a document issued by or on behalf of the owner(s) of an existing building.
The statement confirms that a competent fire safety practitioner has assessed, inspected and verified the performance of each fire safety measure that applies to the building.
An annual fire safety statement must be issued each year and include all the essential fire safety measures that apply to a building. The statement also verifies that a competent fire safety practitioner has inspected and confirmed that the exit systems in the building are in compliance with the Regulation.
All fitness trainers must use this form to apply for a permit to operate on Northern Beaches Council public open space. Please note restrictions do apply to some locations.
To request flood information (flood levels, maps) for the purpose of a DA and general information.
Use this form to apply for registration of an event which will include temporary food stalls / mobile food premises.
This form can be completed to request an inspection, prior to sale or purchase of a business, prior to occupation, or for the purpose of a fit-out consultation.
Where this inspection is being requested to provide sign off for a final inspection prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate, you are required to complete all the fields of this form to verify that critical works have been completed prior to booking the inspection.
Note: A new food business must submit a Food Business Owner Details Form to Council’s Environmental Health Team and obtain a registration number prior to submitting this form.
For approval to display A-Frames on the footpath in order to encourage customers to enter the premises (North Narrabeen to Palm Beach)
For approval to display goods on the footpath in order to encourage customers to enter the premises, not to carry out business or financial transactions on the footpath. View the policy
This form should be used if you wish to apply for internal review of a decision made under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act). You must lodge this form within 20 working days after notice of the decision was given to you.
Northern Beaches Council maintains hardship provisions for ratepayers experiencing genuine financial hardship in accordance with Council’s Rates and Annual Charges Hardship Policy.
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.
Apply for a house renumbering when you need to change your existing street number and address, when your current address is not suitable (not to be used for the allocation of numbers to newly constructed dwellings).
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.
Application for construction of kerb & gutter, footpath, pavement and any other encroachment works on council’s road reserve.
The Local Heritage Fund encourages maintenance & conservation of privately owned heritage properties.
Applications for the Local Heritage Grant are open from 1 January and close 5pm 20 March each year. You must have completed the works and have the supporting documentation. Find out more
Give your permission for Northern Beaches Council Libraries to include your object in the Local Studies Collection
Give your permission for Northern Beaches Council Libraries to copy your photograph for inclusion in the Local Studies Collection
To change your bank account details, complete this form with at least 7 days notice.
Need to cancel your membership? We're sorry to see you go. 14 days notice is required.
Take advantage of our unlimited suspension option for your Fitness Centre membership if you are having time away. 14 days notice is required.
This form is required to be completed before you get started in our gym or group fitness classes.
Apply for a Swim Multi Visit Pass (lap swimming only, access to other areas will require additional payment prior to use).
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
Car share permits are available to operators to provide shared vehicles where existing schemes are operating. Find out more
A multi-use parking permit may be used for visitors, tradespeople and carers of a rateable residential property.
Use for replacement of Manly residential, multi-use, business, car share, support worker, or special issue parking permits only.
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.
Third Manly residential parking permit applications must be submitted using the form below. Find out more
Council recognises the value that charities, schools, volunteer and not-for-profit services provide to the local community. Provision is made for special issue parking permits to exempt these organisations from time limits in existing Manly parking permit scheme areas sign posted ‘permit holders excepted’. Find out more
Support worker parking permits exempts the vehicle of a support worker or service provider from time limits while they are providing in-home support. Find out more
Submit an application to carry out works on assets owned by Northern Beaches Council.
This form is to be used to request the modification of the terms of a Fire Safety Order.
This form can be used to propose to name or rename a council owned reserve, road or facility (a facility can include but not limited to buildings, gardens, pools and grandstands).
Please refer to the Naming our Reserves, Facilities and Roads Policy for further details on this process.
For new moveable dwellings, inc modifications & associated structures. Please read this form and the Sydney Lakeside Narrabeen Long Term Site Information Sheet carefully before filling in the application (available at Sydney Lakeside Reception).
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.
Give your permission for Northern Beaches Council Library to use all or part of your interview for research, publication, broadcasting or public borrowing and for all copies in all formats to be kept in the Local Studies Collection.
Burial instructions and booking confirmation for Funeral Directors. For Manly and Mona Vale Cemeteries
Conditions of consent restrict the hours of construction. On occasions there may be a need to work outside these set times. Council provides a process to assess and permit out of hours work. An urgency fee applies for any permits that require processing within 48 hours. Urgent applications must be made no later than 3pm in order to be processed the same working day.
A Section 735A & 121ZP Outstanding Notices certificate lists any outstanding notices and orders issued by Council in respect of a parcel of land.
Request a refund of parking fees from a pay and display carpark, Manly Parking stations or the PCYC carpark
Application for access card to enable passage through the public carpark to enter or exit the residents’ carpark.
For businesses that meet the eligibility criteria to apply for a parking access card for their operational commercial vehicle to access Manly Parking Stations (Saturdays and Sundays only)
For residents of Coasters Retreat and Great Mackerel Beach to apply for the allocation of a Western Foreshore Permit.
View frequently asked questions or read the terms and conditions.
A $5.50 flat fee is available every day to late night workers in Manly. A pass card will be issued to permit holders. Entry must be after 5pm and exit after 9pm.
Ratepayers experiencing genuine financial hardship may apply for concessions in accordance with Council’s Rates and Annual Charges Hardship Policy
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.
Pre-lodgement meetings are an avenue for proponents to receive preliminary advice on proposals. The types of applications that may be considered at these meetings include, but are not limited to concept plans, a change in zoning & proposals for site specific Development Control Plans. Find out more
A Planning Proposal and amendment to a Development Control Plan is a formal planning process which, when complete, alters the range of activities permissible on a site. This may increase or decrease the range of permissible uses or controls.
Council disclosures
This form may be used to make a political donations and gifts disclosure under section 147(4) and (5) of the Environmental Planning Assessment Act 1979 for applications or public submissions to Northern Beaches Council.
- Political Donation and Gift Disclosures Form - Form #3001
NSW Government Election disclosures
NSW electoral funding laws have changed. Find out who is responsible for complying with electoral funding requirements, what disclosure requirements are required (and when), and requirements for accepting and using political donations.
For customers that would like to apply for pre-paid parking in Manly Parking Stations.
Appoint Northern Beaches Council as the Principal Certifier (PC) for a new building development OR for the appointment of Council to replace a Private Certifier (ie transfer of the PC role to Council). Note: The owner(s) and not the builder, must sign and complete this form.
Please note that the completed form must be submitted with the rest of your application documents via the NSW Planning Portal
Principal Certifying Authority Agreement and Notice of Commencement for Moveable Dwellings and Associated Structures
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.
This form can be completed to request an inspection, prior to sale or purchase of a business, prior to occupation or for the purpose of a fit-out consultation.
This form is for the registration of a Public Swimming Pool, Public Spa or Pool, or change of existing details.
For purchase of a new grave or memorial position in the Mona Vale or Manly cemetery.
Complete this Direct Debit Request to authorise Northern Beaches Council to arrange for funds to be debited from your account on the due date as stated on the Rates and Charges notice.
This form is to be used for the registration of a new Regulated System(s) or the change of business details to an existing premises with regulated system(s).
Application to remove cremated ash remains from a burial site, garden memorial or columbarium wall position
Permission is required to operate a business on Council open spaces - beaches, parks, reserves. Please complete the small event form and allow 8 weeks for assessment of your application.
Road openings include any excavation of road pavement, road shoulder, footpath, kerb & gutter, nature strip or other Council infrastructure. Find out more
Request for Northern Beaches Council to consider the closure of the following road reserve and sale of the road reserve land adjoining the applicants property
A food business proprietor can request a Scores on Doors rating review by submitting this form and paying the associated fee.
Application for owners and tenants of Scotland Island to apply for a Scotland Island Access Permit for resident vehicles and service vehicles.
Read our frequently asked questions and the Scotland Island Traffic Management Plan
On-site permit issue and vehicle inspection days
Council staff and authorised inspectors regularly visit Scotland Island to issue permits, and preliminary check buggies and unregistered light utility vehicles (Note - if your vehicle is already registered inspection is not required).
An inspection fee of $80 will apply (note this is a third party inspection fee, not a Council fee).
The next inspection day appointments will be announced soon (required for logistical purposes and to meet the Covid-safe requirements).
Should you require any further information please call 02 8495 6808.
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.
This form is to be used for the registration of a new skin penetration business or the change of business details to an existing skin penetration business.
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.
The Stormwater Management Services Charge (SMSC) is an annual rates notice charge to eligible properties, authorised by Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulations 2005. Income raised through this charge supports improvements to the drainage system to protect people and properties from flooding, the health of our waterways and provides opportunities for the harvesting and reuse of stormwater.
The SMSC is generally levied on privately owned urban land that is categorised for rating purposes as residential or business, excluding vacant land.
From the information available to us, we assess if your land meets the exemption criteria before we levy the charge.
If we have charged you the SMSC, but your property meets at least one exemption criterion, you can apply for an exemption.
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.
Request an exemption from swimming pool barrier requirements of the Swimming Pools Act 1992 that are impracticable or unreasonable or alternative provision for restricting access to the swimming pool.
A swimming pool owner must obtain a valid swimming pool barrier Compliance Certificate before they can sell or lease their property.
Individual stall holders should complete this form to apply for Temporary Food Premises in Northern Beaches Council area.
Eligible food businesses (with a current outdoor dining approval) can apply for additional approval to vend from outside of their business within the existing outdoor dining area.
The temporary approval is to vend pre-packaged non potentially hazardous foods from within the existing outdoor dining area or to simply use the outdoor area as a point of sale to encourage more business.
Note: Successful business will need to update their Covid safety plan to include the outdoor area into its scope.
For the installation of temporary ground anchors under Council’s footway/road reserve. Council does not approve temporary ground anchors under private properties.
Apply for a temporary licence to tie-up at Church Point Commuter, Cargo Scotland Island, Bell, Carols and Careel Bay
Extension of time can be granted for any Orders, Directions, Improvement Notices on Properties
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
Transfer of interment rights from an existing Holder or deceased Estate to a new party
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
This form is to be completed and relevant documentation submitted to Council, in accordance with the relevant Development Application condition. For Residential, Commercial & Industrial Multi-Unit Developments
Simply create an account in our online customer service portal and check that the details we have for you are up-to-date.
Change your personal details (eg. contact phone number, email address, postal address) via the forms below.
Enquire about a super fun inflatable party for your child without having to worry about the mess.
Apply to install an On-Site Sewage Management System, or make changes to the tank or Land Application Area
Apply to operate an Onsite Wastewater Management System under section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993
This is the initial application form to be used by Scotland Island residents applying for a wharf tie up permit at Bell or Carols Wharfs.
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.
This application is to be used for minor works carried out by Principal Contractors working on Council reserves without direct Council supervision.
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