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Building? Find all the information on the NSW Planning Portal, construction certificates, occupation certificates and the principal certifying authority. You can also book building inspections through Council here.
Any land between the property boundary and the road is identified by Council as a road reserve. Road reserves are Council land and any works that fall within it must be approved by Council before commencement.
Find out what areas are listed as being in a bushfire zone. You can access our online mapping portal to view bushfire prone land.
Looking at buying or selling in Port Stephens? Find out what you need to know in this process so it will be as smooth as possible.
Development Applications (DAs) need to be lodged for most developments in Port Stephens. Find out about the application process for different types of development and which projects are exempt.
Find out what specifications are required for planning, design and construction to meet engineering standards.
We are continually working on updating and improving our understanding of flood risk in Port Stephens. Find out what you can do to protect and understand our environment.
In Port Stephens we have homes of heritage significance, heritage conservation areas and archaeological sites. It's important to identify significant heritage and ensure that this is protected and managed to allow the environmental, social and economic benefits be realised into the future.
Our local area planning strategies apply to particular areas in Port Stephens and provide a plan to manage projected population and economic growth.
Explore local planning proposals in Port Stephens. Find information on current development initiatives, planning processes, and how to participate in shaping your community's future.
We're planning for the future of our places in a way that makes it easy for you to understand and get involved.
Standard drawings show construction layouts and details of infrastructure assets that are acceptable to Port Stephens Council. Technical documents are provided to assist designers, constructors, etc. in meeting Council requirements.
Our planning guides and strategies help to shape the future for the Port Stephens area. Find information on our Development Control Plan, Economic Strategy, Community Engagement Strategy, Liveability Index, Local Environmental Plan and Place Plans.
Trees are important to the landscape of Port Stephens and provide a range of benefits to the community. Find out how you can help us to look after trees in our environment.
