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
Busking Permit
Busking is permitted adhering to NSW Health Restrictions.
Please email places@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au if you have any queries.
Apply online
Claim for Compensation
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 Complaint Forms
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.
Complying Development Certificate – Council Certifier
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.
Construction Certificate - Council Certifier
You will require this certificate in order to perform building or construction work that is approved by a Development Consent. This certificate must be obtained before the work can commence.
All homeowners on the Northern Beaches are now required to lodge their Construction Certificate Applications via the NSW Planning Portal.
Prior to lodging your CC application, please follow these steps to ensure you lodge an assessment ready application.
Driveway Delineation Application
To install two L-shape delineation lines on either side of the driveway to assist vehicular access to the private property
Flood Information Report Application
To request flood information (flood levels, maps) for the purpose of a DA and general information.
Heritage Exemption Application
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.
Hoarding Permit Application Form
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.
Manly Dam Booking Application Form
Manly Dam has four picnic areas around the lake with over 30 picnic tables.
You can now book picnic tables online.
Manly Parking Permit Scheme - Business permit
A business parking permit exempts a business vehicle from time limits in spaces signposted ‘permit holders excepted’. Find out more
Manly Parking Permit Scheme - Multi-use permit
A multi-use parking permit may be used for visitors, tradespeople and carers of a rateable residential property.
Manly Parking Permit Scheme - Residential - 1st and 2nd permit application
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.
Occupation Certificate – Council Certifier
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.
Outstanding Notices Application Form
A Section 735A & 121ZP Outstanding Notices certificate lists any outstanding notices and orders issued by Council in respect of a parcel of land.
Planning Certificate (Section 10.7 or S10.7)
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.
Private Certifier Certificates
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 Opening - Approval to Excavate Council Roads and Footpaths
Road openings include any excavation of road pavement, road shoulder, footpath, kerb & gutter, nature strip or other Council infrastructure. Find out more
Section 603 certificate
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.
Site-based Operation of a Crane over a Public Road Form
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.
Skip Bin / Building Waste Application
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
Stand Plant Application
To place a crane/concrete pump or any other type of plant including excavator, scissor lift, boom or cherry picker on Council road carriageway
Strata Subdivision Certificate and Termination of Strata Plans
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.
Traffic Control 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
Tree Removal and Pruning Application
Online application
As part of the online application you will need to upload a completed Online Application 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.
Paper application
Alternatively, you may complete a paper application and submit to Customer Service
WAC Pool Party Enquiry Form
Enquire about a super fun inflatable party for your child without having to worry about the mess. For children between the ages of 6 and 13.
Works Zone Application
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
