Making a submission

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Making a submission

Council encourages members of the public/community to take the opportunity to read, examine or make a submission on information that is placed on public exhibition.

Public comments and submissions allow Council to incorporate community opinion into final documents or decisions.

Submissions must be lodged with Council in writing within the specified advertised time period.

To lodge your comments / submissions please send them to:

by Post: General Manager, Bega Valley Shire Council, PO Box 492, Bega NSW 2550
by Email: council@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
Online: Development Application Submission Form

The advertised DAs have been notified and/or advertised in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Council’s policies.

Proposed developments that are advertised are displayed for public viewing at:

Council’s administration centre in Zingel Place, Bega - 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

Library sites are dependant on the area it is in.

Bermagui library: Bermagui Community Centre, Bunga Street - 9.30am to 5pm (closed Wednesday) and Saturday from 9am to noon
Eden library: Corner Mitchell and Imlay Streets - 9.30am to 5pm (closed Monday) and Saturday from 91m to noon
Merimbula library: 3 Market Street - 9.30am to 5pm (closed Tuesday) and Saturday from 9am to noon

Note: If you make a submission you are required to disclose information about any political donations or gifts. This includes:

All reportable political donations made to any local Councillor of Council
All gifts made to any local Councillor or employee of Council, within a period of two years before the application is made

If you have any disclosures, please fill out the Disclosure Form and return to council with your submission.