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You will need a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate when selling your property.
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Ageing and Disability referral Intake form for services.
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Please use this form to pay for an annual permit, as required under the Companion Animals Act 1998, for a cat over four months of age that is not desexed, a declared dangerous dog, and/or a restricted dog by breed. Please note, if you are the owner of a restricted dog and it is declared dangerous, you will need to pay for two permits. Annual permits apply in addition to the one-off lifetime registration fee.
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Please read these guidelines to assist in completing the application form for: Development, Construction Certificate; and Complying Development.
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Use this form to apply for a modification to development consent, and/or Construction Certificate or to modify a Complying Development Certificate. If the changes you propose mean the development will not be substantially the same as originally approved, you need to submit a new development application.
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Because of the dangers associated with the handling of asbestos, its safe removal and disposal is very important.
Apply online
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This form allows for Council to undertake the Bushfire Attack Level for a customer’s property for lodging a Development application.
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This form is for builders or owner/builders to fill out and send back in to Council stating that they have complied with all the Basix requirements set out in their Basix Certificate.
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As a friend of the Bega Valley Regional Gallery you support the gallery and in addition receive: Invitations to gallery exhibitions and events; Discounts on public programs and gala events; and Local business discounts.
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If your bins have been lost, stolen or damaged please complete either our online form or download a paper copy to have them replaced.
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Please submit this form if you are requesting the release of a bond which you have provided previously to council to meet a requirement of a condition of a development consent.
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A bond is retained by Council and is released to Developers following the satisfactory completion of Development works.
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This is a certificate that indicates to a prospective purchaser any issues affecting the building. The certificate, once issued, stands for 7 years.
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If you need specific advice on building information prior to submitting your development application for a new dwelling or dwelling additions, you can request that one of our Building Inspectors meet you on site to discuss your queries. Please Note: Our Building Inspectors do not offer design advice – you should contact an architect or draughtsperson in this regard.
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If you are buying a property, a building records search can provide a helpful summary of the building and development approvals that Council holds for that property.
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In order to establish a grave on a private property, consent must be applied for from Council.
Visit Burials on Private Land page for more information.
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You may require this approval if you intend to burn vegetation or other types of waste in the open or using an incinerator.
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This form is for the regulation of Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds. You may use this form to register new premises or to make changes to registration for existing premises which fall into these categories.
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Registration form for hiring of a cat trap from the Bega Valley Shire. Terms and Conditions do apply and are available at the bottom of the form.
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Any person can use this form to seek a copy of an entry in Council's cemetery register. This application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee as set in Council’s adopted Fees & Charges.
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Any person can use this form to seek a copy of an entry in Council's cemetery register. This application must be accompanied by the
appropriate fee as set in Council's adopted Fees & Charges.
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Burial/interment plots are allocated once Council receives an Application for a Perpetual Interment Right or Perpetual Interment Right Application (formerly known as a Burial Licence). A Perpetual Interment Right provides the right of interment in a specified site with the interment to be left undisturbed forever (in perpetuity). Council offers reservation services for people to choose their place of rest. This can be arranged by purchasing a 'perpetual interment right certificate'. Purchasing a perpetual interment right certificate is highly recommended as the most effective way of securing a preferred burial place.
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Burial/interment plots are allocated once Council receives an Application for a Perpetual Interment Right or Perpetual Interment Right Application (formerly known as a Burial Licence). A Perpetual Interment Right provides the right of interment in a specified site with the interment to be left undisturbed forever (in perpetuity). Council offers reservation services for people to choose their place of rest. This can be arranged by purchasing a 'perpetual interment right certificate'. Purchasing a perpetual interment right certificate is highly recommended as the most effective way of securing a preferred burial place.
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All ash interments and plaques require approval by Council and must be undertaken by an authorised person. The application fee will be calculated after submission. The applicant will be invoiced once the interment has occurred. All applications must comply with the guidelines laid out in the Bega Valley Shire Council Cemetery Procedures.
Please note: One application is required for each ash interment and memorial plaque placement.
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All ash interments and plaques require approval by Council and must be undertaken by an authorised person. The application fee will be calculated after submission. The applicant will be invoiced once the interment has occurred. All applications must comply with the guidelines laid out in the Bega Valley Shire Council Cemetery Procedures.
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Holders of a perpetual interment right that has been revoked may seek compensation from the cemetery operator.
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Holders of a perpetual interment right that has been revoked may seek compensation from the cemetery operator.
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In order to undertake work in a Council cemetery, funeral directors are required to obtain a 'permit to undertake works' and provide the documents listed below. This permit will remain valid until the following July. Funeral directors are required to liaise with Council on relevant matters pertaining to funeral arrangements at Council cemeteries. Document required: Details of the registered Company or ABN for sole traders; Public Liability Insurance of $20 million; Workers Compensation Insurance (companies) or Accident/Income Protection Insurance (ABN holders); Relevant Safe Work Method Statements; Compliance with the necessary company, business and/or employee registrations, licences, permits to operate and accreditation.
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In order to undertake work in a Council cemetery, funeral directors are required to obtain a 'permit to undertake works' and provide the documents listed below. This permit will remain valid until the following July. Funeral directors are required to liaise with Council on relevant matters pertaining to funeral arrangements at Council cemeteries.
Document required: Details of the registered Company or ABN for sole traders; Public Liability Insurance of $20 million; Workers Compensation Insurance (companies) or Accident/Income Protection Insurance (ABN holders); Relevant Safe Work Method Statements; Compliance with the necessary company, business and/or employee registrations, licences, permits to operate and accreditation
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This application is for an annual permit to undertake work in a cemetery, a permit to undertake work does not authorise any interment or exhumation at any burial site, erection of any monument or works in any part of a cemetery. This authorisation will be provided separately upon receipt of relevant application forms.
Work must comply with the Bega Valley Shire Council Cemetery Procedures and Bega Valley Shire Council's WHS Policy.
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Application form for researching your family history burials in Bega Valley Shire cemeteries.
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This application is for all work to be performed in a cemetery. Work must comply with the Bega Valley Shire Council Cemetery Procedures, Bega Valley Shire Council's OHS Policy and AS4204 'Headstones & Cemetery Monuments'.
Work subject to the Heritage Act: Graves and monuments older than 50 years are subject to the Heritage Act. It is the responsibility of the applicant or applicant's agent to ensure that the proposed work is consistent with the requirements of the Act.
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This application form should be completed by a beneficiary that seeks to transfer an interment right from the holder to themselves as the new holder. Council as the cemetery operator may transfer an interment right from one person or two or more persons as joint holders to one person or two or more persons as joint holders. A person to whom an interment right devolves does not become the holder of the interment right until the cemetery operator’s register is amended.
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This application form should be completed by a beneficiary that seeks to transfer an interment right from the holder to themselves as the new holder. Council as the cemetery operator may transfer an interment right from one person or two or more persons as joint holders to one person or two or more persons as joint holders. A person to whom an interment right devolves does not become the holder of the interment right until the cemetery operator’s register is amended.
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This application form should be completed by an executor or other authorised person (for example the beneficiary) that seeks to transfer an interment right from the holder (deceased) to a new holder.
Council, as the cemetery operator, may transfer an interment right from one person or two or more persons as joint holders to one person or two or more persons as joint holders. A person to whom an interment right devolves does not become the holder of the interment right until the cemetery operator’s register is amended.
This application form is not required for transferring rights between joint holders. On the death of a joint holder of an interment right, the remaining joint holder(s) is/are entitled to the interment right. The surviving joint holder(s) should advise the cemetery operator of the death of one joint holder so the cemetery operator’s register can be updated.
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This application form should be completed by an executor or other authorised person (for example the beneficiary) that seeks to transfer an interment right from the holder (deceased) to a new holder.
Council, as the cemetery operator, may transfer an interment right from one person or two or more persons as joint holders to one person or two or more persons as joint holders. A person to whom an interment right devolves does not become the holder of the interment right until the cemetery operator’s register is amended.
This application form is not required for transferring rights between joint holders. On the death of a joint holder of an interment right, the remaining joint holder(s) is/are entitled to the interment right. The surviving joint holder(s) should advise the cemetery operator of the death of one joint holder so the cemetery operator’s register can be updated.
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This application form should be completed by a rights holder that seeks to transfer an interment right to a new holder.
This application form is not required for transferring rights between joint holders. On the death of a joint holder of an interment right, the remaining joint holder(s) is/are entitled to the interment right. Surviving joint holder(s) should advise the cemetery operator of the death of one joint holder so the cemetery operator’s register can be updated.
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This application form should be completed by a rights holder that seeks to transfer an interment right to a new holder.
This application form is not required for transferring rights between joint holders. On the death of a joint holder of an interment right, the remaining joint holder(s) is/are entitled to the interment right. Surviving joint holder(s) should advise the cemetery operator of the death of one joint holder so the cemetery operator’s register can be updated.
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Update your postal address details across Council by either using our online form or downloading a paper copy.
Apply online
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Note: Council will provide a quotation for the cost of works to be undertaken, if the change in meter size is approved.
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You will need to complete an Application to Enroll only at this stage and submit the form to the relevant Children's Service Administration Officer.
The relevant Children's Service Administration Officer will ask you to complete Enrollment Questionnaire when you have a placement confirmed.
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This form is only required once you have a placement confirmed at a Children's service.
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Waiting listing application form for Council operated Children Service facilities.
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To apply for a position on the casual pool with the Children's Services.
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Application form for ClubGrants.
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Guidelines for applying for the Community Environmental Grant.
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This document is to be completed in order to submit any community project proposal
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This form is for the payment of fees associated with the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998 and Impounding Act 1993. You may use this form to pay fees associated with: Companion animals, Impounding of articles vehicles or stock, Purchase or hire of equipment.
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This form is mostly used by electricians for the installation of smoke alarms.
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Section 94 development contribution plan register
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A Cost Summary Report is to accompany a development application or application for a complying development certificate, which is prepared at the applicant's cost, setting out an estimate of the proposed cost of carrying out the development.
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Please supply your creditor details if you require payment from council.
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A development application is a request for permission to carry out proposed development. Also use this form to apply for a Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate.
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This forms sets up a direct debit from your account for regular payments of your Council bills.
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Complete this form to report a dog that has attacked or is threatening.
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Use the diary to record the barking habits before you report it to Council.
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Registration form for hiring of a dog trap from the Bega Valley Shire. Terms and Conditions do apply and are available at the bottom of the form.
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Please use this form to apply for exemption to pay rates, sewer and / or water access fees if you are a Not-for-Profit organisation or Public Charity, including Aged Care facilities under the Bega Valley Shire Council exemption policy.
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Application to change the Rating Classification of my property to Farmland.
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Application needs to be made for filming and still photography on Council owned or managed property, in open spaces and outdoor areas such as parks, roads and footpaths within the Bega Valley Shire.
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You may use this form to apply for a permit to operate a mobile food vending vehicle within the Bega Valley Shire Local Government area.
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This form is for the notification of food premises. You may use this form to notify a new premises or to update details (e.g. address, ABN, trading name) that have changed.
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Use this form to apply for a pre-purchase inspection of a food premises.
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This form is for a Temporary Food Premises approval to operate within the Bega Valley Shire Council area. This form is to be submitted by individual stall holders. Note: Approval of a food stall is subject to compliance with Council's requirements for temporary food stalls.
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Bookings may be made for all council owned/run halls within the Bega Valley Shire. This form is a Hall booking/hire agreement form.
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Apply for payment assistance with your Rates, Water Bill or Sundry debtors account.
Apply online
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Report illegal dumping of rubbish.
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Please complete this form to apply for an internal review of an access application for government information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act). This form must be lodged within 20 working days after the notice of decision was given to you.
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This form needs to be completed by tenants requesting return of a security bond on completion of a lease agreement on a Council owned building or property.
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This form needs to be completed by tenants entering into a lease agreement on Council owned buildings or property, to process a security bond deposit.
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Bega Valley Shire Council Standard Licence or Lease Application Form for Council Owned Land or Building or Crown Land, Reserve or Building. Council will assess your request and provide a written response within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of request.
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Declaration stating that there will be No liquid trade waste discharged to the sewer system. If you are unsure or if you have any questions, please contact Council on 6499 222.
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Class C: Industrial dischargers or dischargers with volumes greater than 20kL/day.
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Class A: low risk dischargers with volumes of less than 16kL/day for commercial food premises or 5kL/day for other types of business activity.
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Class B: medium risk dischargers with volumes less than 20kL/day.
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Class S: transport and/or discharge of septic tank, pan waste, etc.
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Use this form to apply for funding under our Local Heritage Fund Program.
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Application to waive aircraft daily parking fees when an aircraft is in maintenance at Merimbula Airport.
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Application under Clause 5.10(3) of the Bega Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013 for an exemption to obtain development consent for minor works to a heritage item or a place within a conservation area.
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This form can be used to register or renew registration of a mortuary and/or apply for or renew licence to carry out business as an undertaker.
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You can use this form to notify Council that you intend to commence subdivision work. Please notify Council of the intended commencement of work at least two days prior to the start of any work.
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Installation of relocatable home or associated structure on approved caravan parks and camping grounds.
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You can use this form to notify Council that you intend to commence building work. Please notify Council of the intended commencement of work at least two days prior to the start of any work.
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A Certificate of Compliance is a legal requirement. It confirms that a licensed plumber/drainer has undertaken work, which complies with current legislation and the relevant industry Codes and Standards. A Certificate of Compliance must be filled out for all completed plumbing and drainage work.
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An Occupation Certificate is issued under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and verifies that the Principal Certifying Authority is satisfied the building is suitable to occupy.
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Prior to installing a domestic oil or solid fuel heating appliance an approval is required from Bega Valley Shire Council. Before you purchase a heater apply for an approval from Bega Valley Shire Council first as oil or wood fired heaters may not be suitable in all situations.
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This inspection is to assess the performance of the on-site sewage management system in accordance with the Department of Local Government’s Guidelines and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. Council will issue an approval to operate the system under section 68 of the Local Government Act. This approval may operate for a period up to 10 years.
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Application to install, construct or alter and operate a system of onsite sewage management (OSM).
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Pre-purchase inspection application for on-site sewage management.
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Outstanding Notice Certificates are also referred to as Section 735A or 121ZP Certificates. This is because they are issued under Section 735A of the Local Government Act 1993 and / or Section 121ZP of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
Outstanding Notice Certificates identify whether there are any outstanding notices or orders issued by the Council in relation to a particular property.
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Application to report overgrown property
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Did you know that if you own a property and you have a current pension concession card issued from Centrelink, or a gold card from Department of Veterans Affairs and you reside at the property being your sole or principle residence you may be eligible for a pension rebate on your Rates and Water?
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This is an Agreement between Bega Valley Shire Council and the Client.
The Certifier is an accredited certifier and is authorised to carry out the certification work which is the subject of this Agreement. The Client seeks to engage the Certifier to perform certification work.
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Petition cover letter to be used when lodging a petition with the Bega Valley Shire Council.
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A place of public entertainment is a building or place used or intended to be used for conducting public entertainment or a public meeting.
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If you have previously made application for a Place of Public Entertainment license you may renew it with this form.
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The disclosure of a reportable political donation or gift under section 147 of the Act is to be made: (a) in, or in a statement accompanying, the relevant planning application or submission if the donation or gift is made before the application or submission is made, or (b) if the donation or gift is made afterwards, in a statement of the person to whom the relevant planning application or submission was made within 7 days after the donation or gift is made.
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Please use this form to apply for postponement to pay rates.
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Property addressing is a simple and permanent means of identifying, locating and addressing properties. Proper addressing can help when emergency services need to find your property.
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Request form to amalgamate properties that I own/lease into one rates notice.
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The purchaser, solicitor or real estate agent can apply for a Section 603 Certificate when purchasing a property. The certificate states the amount (if any) due or payable to Council, by way of rates, water, charges or otherwise, in respect of a parcel of land.
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Request form to view property, building or development application files held by Council.
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You can use this form to apply for specific property or land information.
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There are two ways you can seek to arrange to address to Councillors:
• A request to speak at a Public Forum about a matter that has been included in the Agenda for a Council Meeting OR
• A request to make a Presentation to Councillors about activities or items of community interest
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Use this form to renew your use of public land annually.
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This form can be used for general use of public land.
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You may use this form to make an application to hold an event. This application cannot be approved until the public liability insurance Certificate of Currency is supplied as mentioned in Item 2. Please do not send payment with this application.
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Once Council's property section have assessed your application, a formal offer will be submitted to you for consideration and if accepted by your organisation, a report will be presented to Council for formal resolution. It may take up to 21 days for Council to assess and respond to your request.
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This form can be completed by a property owner to request a refund where credit is available on a rates or water account.
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Application for naming of new roads and the renaming of existing roads including both public and private within the Bega Valley Shire.
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You may use this form to apply for any works carried out within a Council Road Reserve. This is not part of a Development Application as works are outside private property boundaries.
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Application and guidelines for Seniors Week Grants.
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Application to connection sewer or alter private plumbing.
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Application form to apply for a sewer junction cut in.
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Skin penetration survey - procedures, knowledge and skills,
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This form is for the regulation of Food Premises, Beauty Salons, Swimming and Spa Pools, Hairdressers, Skin Penetration premises (piercing, tatooing, acupuncture) and Places of Shared Accommodation. You may use this form to register new premises or to make changes to registration for existing premises which fall into these categories.
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Application form for the Southern Phone Grants Scheme.
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NSW Roads and Maritime Services template to be completed when applying to the Local Traffic Committee for a road closure or special event affecting a road or road related area. Applications should be lodged 3-6 months in advance to allow sufficient time to complete the Local Traffic Committee, Council and NSW Police approvals process.
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This form is to be used when booking a sportsgrounds for casual use. Please note that applications must be made at least 21 days prior to planned use.
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Please use this form to book a sportsground for the season. Seasonal bookings need to made by March 31 for the Winter season and September 30 for the Summer season. Applications must have a copy of fixtures attached.
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This is for single dwelling house, alterations, additions or ancillary development.
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A statutory declaration is a written statement which a person swears, affirms or declares to be true in the presence of an authorised witness – usually a JP, a lawyer or a notary public.
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This is a certificate issued by Council that authorises the registration of a plan of subdivision / strata.
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This form is for the regulation of Public Swimming and Spa Pools under the Public Health Act 2010 and Public Health Regulation 2012. You may use this form to register new premises or to make changes
to registration for existing premises.
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This is a certificate issued by Council to certify that a swimming pool complies with the requirements of the Swimming Pools Act 1992..
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A Template for carrying out a petition.
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Note: A development application is required in cases involving trees or vegetation that are heritage listed, on a heritage listed property or within a heritage conservation area.
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During periods of Water Restrictions commercial and community properties that wish to use additional water must apply for a Special Variation to Water Restrictions by submitting an application to the Bega Valley Shire Council.
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Nominate to be a volunteer on one of Council's Committees.
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Apply for additional bins or to change the size of your current bin for the red, yellow or FOGO bin for commercial properties.
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Apply to remove or add red, yellow or green bins in various sizes for domestic waste including bin bank requests.
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Apply for variation of waste services for Multi Unit Dwellings Holiday Accommodation.
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Application for setting up a waste account at Bega Valley Shire Waste/Transfer Stations.
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Property Owners can apply to have their existing red lid bin serviced weekly with the certification of a registered medical practitioner. This form essentially provides a request for weekly waste collection service based on special medical needs.
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A special water meter read provides the current status of a water account.
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Application for service connection to water from Council’s reticulation main to my property.
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The Bega Valley Water Fill Stations are sites where the community and visitors to the area may access quality drinking water.
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We offer a pressure and flow rate test on water mains. These are the tests required for water connections or extensions for new development including design of fire protection systems (hydrants).
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Certificate of Compliance under Chapter 6 Part 2 Division 5 of the Water Management Act 2000 relating to Developer contributions.
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Application to have your water meter disconnected.
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Application to apply to reconnect the water meter on your property.
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Application to apply for relocation of the water meter on my property.
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Application to have my water meter tested at an independent laboratory. I understand that if a fault is found with the meter, then the fee I have paid will be refunded, together with a pro-rata refund of water usage charges already paid.
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We provide different diagrams to help you locate our pipes, the private sewer pipes on your property and your point of connection to our wastewater system.
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Please complete this form to withdraw or amend a formal access to information application to government information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
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