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:

This form can be used by schools, nippers, swimming lessons, annual swim club events and other small events. For any larger events such as SLSA events, surfing competitions, beach awareness programs or other major events please complete a major event application.

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 Form #4104

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. Use this form to obtain a copy

Busking Permit Application for all town and village centres within the Northern Beaches.

Book the Coastal Environment Centre for your next event, training seminar or conference.

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

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 - P2
• Change of Address / Owner Details Form - C3A

This form is applicable where a Development Application has been approved with deferred commencement conditions.  Information to satisfy these conditions must be submitted to Council, along with the processing fee, in order for the consent to become operational.

The Development Application (DA) form is to be used for new development proposals, demolition works, modifications and review of determinations. View the lodgement requirements for additional information (Cost Summary Report, Shadow Diagrams) about what is needed to lodge your application. All applications for development which include demolition or construction, must be accompanied by a Waste Management Plan. 

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. 

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.

A new standard form has been implemented by NSW Planning and Environment (from 1 December 2017).

Application to use Council’s hydrologic model

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 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 guidelines

Northern Beaches Council will maintain existing hardship provisions for ratepayers experiencing genuine financial hardship in accordance with Council’s Rates and Annual Charges Hardship Policy.

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.

For placement of ashes in Memorial Gardens, Columbaria or other memorials

Burial Instructions and Booking Confirmation for Funeral Directors. For Manly and Mona Vale Cemeteries

Signing and extinguishment of positive covenants and restrictions as per user including on‐site stormwater detention system required under Section 88 of the Conveyancing Act 1919 

 The Local Heritage Fund encourages maintenance & conservation of privately owned heritage properties. You can apply all year round, provided you have completed the works and have the supporting documentation.

Give your permission for Northern Beaches Council Libraries to include your object in the Local Studies Collection

Express your interest in organising a "Meet Your Street" event.

This form is to be used to request the modification of the terms of a Fire Safety Order.

These certificates can also be applied for when development has occurred without appropriate approvals. Additional fees apply when involving unauthorised works.

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.

Permits are valid from 1 September to 31 August each year.

Request a replacement Manly Resident Card.

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)

Permits are valid from 1 September to 31 August each year.

For residents of Coasters Retreat and Great Mackerel Beach to apply for the allocation of a Western Foreshore Permit.

This legal document provides you with the zoning of your property which assists in identifying all applicable rules. Planning certificate 10.7 is also known as zoning certificate (formerly section 149).

A Planning Proposal 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.

Request pre-paid parking payments via direct debit (all parking stations)

For customers that would like to apply for pre-paid parking at the PCYC Parking Station, Dee Why.

Principal Certifying Authority Agreement and Notice of Commencement for Moveable Dwellings and Associated Structures

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.

Sale of a section of public road to the public.

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

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 Section 603 Certificate identifies if any monies are due or payable to the council, by way of rates, charges or otherwise, in respect of a parcel of land.

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

Please complete a separate booking form for each reserve/sportsground

To request approval to commence civil works on a subdivision

A swimming pool owner must obtain a valid swimming pool barrier Compliance Certificate before they can sell or lease their property.

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 Mackerel Beach Wharf

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

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 what details we have for you and update your contact phone number or email address.

Change your postal address via the forms below.

Applicants may lodge their intention together with a Development Application or Planning Proposal.

Apply to operate an Onsite Wastewater Management System under section 68  of the Local Government Act 1993

Request a booking to hold a Wedding or Commitment Ceremony in a Council reserve. Before submitting this form, please contact the Reserves Booking Office on 9942 2640 to discuss your Wedding or Commitment Ceremony requirements and to confirm venue availability. Please note restrictions may apply to certain venues.

Ferry operators may apply to dock for a maximum of 15 minutes at each wharf.