City of Canterbury Bankstown

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Council's Fees and Charges are reviewed on an annual basis prior to the finalisation of Council's Annual Budget.

View Council's 2024/25 Fees and Charges

City planning and environment forms

Use this form where a Tree Management Order application is for more than five trees and space has run out on the application form. You can attach as many copies of this form as needed.

Please continue the numbering from the application form and any subsequent addition forms attached.

Numbering must match the site plan provided on the application.

Additional tree attachment sheet for Tree Management Order

Commemorate a loved one with a Memorial Tree.

Please complete the form below thoroughly

Tree Map form

Note: Are you proposing to remove a tree/s that is a Heritage Item, is located on a Heritage Item, in a Heritage Conservation Area, or is located on a Biodiversity Site? (You can find this information on your S.149 Certificate). If yes, do not use this form, you need to lodge a Development Application.

Application to Review a Private Property Tree Determination PDF

Tips before you start

Guidelines for establishing a Nature Strip Garden

Notification of a pollution incident to the relevant authority under Part 5.7 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act)

Leak notification form - Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS)

Notifications of asbestos work and emergency demolition provides risk-based information to SafeWork NSW.

NSW WorkCover fact sheet - Asbestos Policy

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*Note this form is not for use by Public Utility Authorities seeking temporary use of Council land.

There is a stormwater levy in place for the Planning, construction and maintenance of drainage systems, stormwater treatment measures and stormwater harvesting and use projects. It also helps with education programs, inspections, clean-ups and monitoring efforts. Of course, it also pays for staff to administer the stormwater management service charge as well.

Stormwater levy exemption application

Governance and administration forms

This form is to be used when requesting informal or open access information held by Council in accordance with Section 18 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 & Schedule 5 - Government Information (Public Access) Regulation 2009

If you would like to join the CBDVLC and mailing list, please complete the details below

Form for nomination of an elector by joint/several, corporate or trustee owners, occupiers or ratepaying lessees.

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Form for individual owners, occupiers and ratepaying lessees.

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Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009

You must lodge this form within 20 working days after notice of the decision was given to you.

NSW Government Communities and Justice Website

NSW statutory declaration form

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Form to request access to adjoining owner property information

Planning and building forms

Part 12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021

Annual/Supplementary Fire Safety Statement

Development application – recommended documentation checklist

Apartment design guide: appendix 3 checklist

On this page you can apply for pre-lodgement advice for developments including Regionally Significant Development and development subject to Clause 6.15 of Canterbury Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2023 regarding Design Excellence

Apply here

Contract agreement for the performance certification work (SWC, Compliance Certificate, SC, SSC)

Contract Agreement for the Performance Certification Work (CC, OC, PC)

Contract Agreement for the Performance Certification Work (CDC, OC, PC)

Critical operational information for change of use applications

Section 7.12 Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000

Development cost summary report <$500k

Section 7.12 Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000

Development cost summary report >$500k

Conveyancing Act 1919 & Real Property Act 1900

Land title dealing endorsement application Land title dealing endorsement information sheet

Section 6.6 or 6.12 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979

Notice of commencement of building and subdivision work & appointment of principal certifier

Section 104A Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979

Notice to Surrender Development Consent

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Owner's consent Owner’s consent – work permits

Plans and documents required to accompany a DA, modification, review or building information certificate.

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This guide explains how to prepare for a variety of Council applications related to development including development applications, construction certificates, complying development certificates and combined development and construction certificate applications.

Planning and building application lodgement guide and checklist

This form is to be used to make a political donations and gifts disclosure under section 147(4) and (5) of the Environmental Planning Assessment Act 1979 for planning or development applications or public submissions to these applications lodged with Canterbury-Bankstown Council.

Political donations and gifts disclosure statement

Section 6.5 Environmental Planning and Assessment ACT 1979

Principal Certifier Sign

Request for Review of Determination under Division 8.2 of the Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 enables an applicant to request a review of Council’s Determination on a Development Application.

Section 82A review information sheet

A Subdivision Certificate is the transaction that must occur between a developer and the Council, or a suitably qualified private certifier, which requires the Council, or private certifier, to endorse a subdivision document for registration at Land and Property Information (LPI), formerly known as the Land Titles Office (LTO), and now a division of the Department of Finance, Services and Innovation (DFSI).

Subdivision certificate information sheet

Demolition, construction and ongoing management.

Template waste management plan - Bankstown branch developments

Demolition, construction and ongoing management.

Template waste management plan - Canterbury branch developments

Download a warning sign for your building site

Warning sign on building sites

Enforcement and compliance applications forms

Part 12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Regulation 2021

Annual/Supplementary Fire Safety Statement

Council can provide FREE anti-theft number plate screws

Development application – recommended documentation checklist

Apartment design guide: appendix 3 checklist

Swimming Pools Act 1992 Section 22 (Clause 12 Swimming Pools Regulation 2008)

Pool Exemption Certificate Application PDF

Rented Parking Space PDF

Section 22D of the Swimming Pools Act 1992

Application for swimming pool certificate of compliance

All commercial use of Council-owned outdoor space requires approval

Commercial Use of Footways Licence Application - New/Amended PDF

Claiming for injury or damage

Contract agreement for the performance certification work (SWC, Compliance Certificate, SC, SSC)

Contract Agreement for the Performance Certification Work (CC, OC, PC)

Contract Agreement for the Performance Certification Work (CDC, OC, PC)

Critical operational information for change of use applications

Section 7.12 Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000

Development cost summary report <$500k

Section 7.12 Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000

Development cost summary report >$500k

Conveyancing Act 1919 & Real Property Act 1900

Land title dealing endorsement application Land title dealing endorsement information sheet

(Canterbury & Roselands Wards)

Mechanical Ventilation/Air Conditioning Design Certificate (Canterbury & Roselands Wards) PDF

The Food Act 2003 requires all mobile food and drink businesses operating within the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Government Area to be registered with Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Approval in accordance with Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 must be sought from Canterbury-Bankstown Council prior to operating a mobile food vending vehicle on public land

Section 6.6 or 6.12 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979

Notice of commencement of building and subdivision work & appointment of principal certifier

Section 104A Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979

Notice to Surrender Development Consent

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Owner's consent Owner’s consent – work permits

Planning and building application lodgement guide and checklist

Political donations and gifts disclosure statement

Section 6.5 Environmental Planning and Assessment ACT 1979

Principal Certifier Sign

The Public Health Regulation 2012 requires that all regulated systems including cooling towers and warm water systems installed in the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Government Area be registered with Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Registration of a Regulated System PDF

of Hairdressing, Beauty, Therapeutic Massage or Skin Penetration Premises

The Food Act 2003 requires all food premises operating within the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Government Area to be registered with Canterbury-Bankstown Council

(other than erecting of a building)

Section 68 Application for Approval of an Activity (other than erecting of a building) PDF

Section 82A review information sheet

Help us stamp out speeding

Subdivision certificate information sheet

Demolition, construction and ongoing management.

Template waste management plan - Bankstown branch developments

Demolition, construction and ongoing management.

Template waste management plan - Canterbury branch developments

Download a warning sign for your building site

Warning sign on building sites

Container is not to be installed without the prior approval and conditions of this application being obtained

Application for waste or shipping container on public street

Rates forms and applications

Change of Rating Category Application PDF

A Notice of Discontinuance (NOD) is filed by Council’s Legal Recovery Firm, Recoveries and Reconstruction (Aust.) Pty Ltd (R&R) to conclude legal proceedings, when the action has progressed to Judgment.

Once filed, the document prevents either party from taking any further action on the legal file with the Court and confirms the legal account is closed.

Strata lots aggregation application

Leisure, recreation and facilities forms

Application for a Special Event PDF

You can use this form to apply for approval to undertake filming or still photography activities in the outdoor areas such as footways, roads, passive parks, active sporting facilities and indoor areas such as Council offices, libraries, community halls and other Council owned buildings within Canterbury-Bankstown Council.

Application for filming Filming guide

Located at McClean Street, Bass Hill, NSW, 2197

For more information on parks and sport fields in Canterbury-Bankstown Council and their availability please contact Council’s Recreation Team on 9707 9699

For Schools only.

Casual application for street stall PDF

Campbell Athletic Field is an ideal sports setting to foster a focus on an active and healthy lifestyle. Enjoy taking part or spectating.

At no times shall a fitness groups and their patrons use a ground, unless a permit is issued.

Application for use of public open space for personal fitness trainers

Please note that this application is for the hire of the grounds between 2 September 2024-30 March 2025

Application for use of seasonal sporting grounds - Summer

Before completing a booking form, please call us on 91530441 to check current availability.

Once your booking form has been submitted a member of MIISC staff will be in contact with you for the next steps.

Casual passive park application PDF

Please note: all participants are required to complete a pre-exercise questionnaire prior to their first class.

CBfit pre-exercise questionnaire

Please fill out the below details to initiate the cancellation of your CBSwim School enrolment.

The survey will take approximately 4 minutes to complete.

Please fill out the below details to request a hold of your CBSwim School enrolment.

If you'd like information on our programs, have feedback or would like to make a booking, we'd love to hear from you!

Please submit an enquiry or call our Community Facilities Team on 9707 5770

Leisure & Aquatic membership suspension and cancellation form

Leisure & Aquatics membership & multi-visit pass form

Before completing a booking form, please call us on 91530441 to check current availability. Once your booking form has been submitted a member of MIISC staff will be in contact with you for the next steps.

This manual provides important information to schools that utilise the City of Canterbury Bankstown’s sports grounds and related facilities.

School sport manual

Nominations for new inductees is now open

Selection criteria available here

NO BOOKING IS CONFIRMED UNTIL A CONFIRMATION LETTER IS RECEIVED. Please make a booking request 2 business days in advance

(CARES Facility)

Infrastructure Services Forms

Use this application for approval to construct awnings over a public road reserve for DA or CDC development

Work Permit Information Sheet - Please read the Work Permit Information Sheet before submitting any Online applications Awnings

The Development Engineering Standards Guide supports the Canterbury-Bankstown Development Control Plan 2023 by providing additional requirements to protect the integrity of Council's infrastructure in situations where it is impacted upon by building and subdivision development.

Development engineering standards guide

Use this form to apply for the installation of lines on the road identifying the boundaries of your driveway

Driveway line marking form

Application Information: Use this form to apply for Work Permit – Work Permit – Roads Reserve Damage Inspections (FDI)

(required for all demolition and development works)

Work Permit Information Sheet - Please read the Work Permit Information Sheet before submitting any Online applications Footway Damage Inspections

Use this application for approval to construct frontage civil infrastructure works on Council’s roadway/footway reserve relating to DA or CDC development such as: landscaping work, paving work, kerbside island, traffic island, construct kerb & gutter, stormwater drainage work.

Please give full details to avoid delays in processing your application.

Work Permit Information Sheet - Please read the Work Permit Information Sheet before submitting any Online applications Frontage civil infrastructure works

Use this application for approval to install temporary ground anchors across Council's roadway/footway for construction site relating to DA or CDC development

Ground anchors Work Permit Information Sheet - Please read the Work Permit Information Sheet before submitting any Online applications

Use this application for approval to occupy a footpath on a public road to install hoarding type A–sheeted panels hoarding

Work Permit Information Sheet - Please read the Work Permit Information Sheet before submitting any Online applications Hoarding type A

Use this application for approval to occupy a footpath on a public road to install hoarding/scaffolding type B – overhead protective structure and Type C- full face scaffolding

Work Permit Information Sheet - Please read the Work Permit Information Sheet before submitting any Online applications Hoarding type B & C

The City of Canterbury Bankstown relies on the community spirit of its residents to help maintain the environmental amenity of the area

Nature Strip Mowing Service Application Form PDF

Use this application for approval to construct civil works on Council’s roadway/footway reserve for residential site relating to non-DA or CDC development such as: construct new footpath, new concrete access path, retaining walls and other miscellaneous civil works.

Please give full details to avoid delays in processing your application.

Work Permit Information Sheet - Please read the Work Permit Information Sheet before submitting any Online applications Other civil works

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Owner’s consent – work permits Owner's consent

Use this form to apply for Work Permit – Public Domain Activities (Standing Plant, Concrete Pump, Crane Permit)

Work Permit Information Sheet - Please read the Work Permit Information Sheet before submitting any Online applications Partial Roadway/Footpath Closures

Contact Dial Before You Dig Service on 1100 before any works begin.

This service provides applicants with plans of underground services that may be damaged as a result of an excavation.

Road Opening Permit Applicants can only be Licensed Plumbers, Builders or Contractors

Road opening permit - non development application - general works

Use this form to apply for to hire use of the road.

Lodge with council at least 7 days prior to commencement of hire.

Road reserve hire

This specification details the procedure and minimum standard of construction for vehicular crossings, concrete foot pavement and associated works constructed on the public footway by private contractors under the supervision of Council.

Specification for the construction of vehicle footway crossings and associated works

Use this form to apply for Work Permit – Public Domain Activities (Standing Plant, Concrete Pump, Crane Permit)

Work Permit Information Sheet - Please read the Work Permit Information Sheet before submitting any Online applications Standing plant/concrete pump trucks/mobile crane

Use this form to apply for Work Permit – Stormwater Outlet Connection Approval (SWCP) to Council Drainage System.

Do not use this form for combined vehicular footway crossings (VFC) & Stormwater Outlet Connections. Use the above VFC application above.

Please Note: Owner's Consent is required to submit this application

Work Permit Information Sheet - Please read the Work Permit Information Sheet before submitting any Online applications Stormwater connections

Stormwater Information Application: Use this form to apply for Flooding Information for the property.

Stormwater information application

Council will only consider granting temporary access over Council land if there is a formed road or at a minimum, a fire trail leading to the applicant's property and there is no alternative access for the site. Please refer to attached information sheet before proceeding.

Temporary access over Council land form

Use this application for approval to swing or hoist goods within a worksite or across over any part of a public road relating to DA or CDC development

Work Permit Information Sheet - Please read the Work Permit Information Sheet before submitting any Online applications Tower cranes

Use this form to apply for traffic tube counts to be installed on a road for week to measure statistics such as speed and volume.

Please note: Only companies are able to lodge this application for proposed location of traffic counts.

Traffic Count

This application is to be used for the approval to construct external driveway (outside the lot) and any associated works, including stormwater connections to Council’s stormwater system.

Please Note: Owner's Consent is required to submit this application.

Work Permit Information Sheet - Please read the Work Permit Information Sheet before submitting any Online applications Vehicular footway crossings (VFC)

You can now request work permit and damage inspection using the form on this page

Under the NSW Road Rules 2014, Roads Act 1993 and Local Government Act 1993

Work permit application (For SYDNEY METRO Project)

Use this form to apply for a Work Zone to reserve an area of roadway for the parking of vehicles associated with a construction site.

Work Zones