Public Exhibition & Notifications

After-Hours Patrols to be conducted in response to increased complaints regarding irresponsible pet ownership.

Council wishes to advise that due to an increase in complaints regarding irresponsible pet ownership, Council's Compliance Officers will be conducting after hours patrolling across the shire.

Pet owners are reminded of their responsibilities under the Companion Animals Act, whereby the following applies:

• An owner of a dog must take all reasonable precautions to prevent a dog from escaping the property where it is being kept.

• A dog that is in a public place must be on a lead and under the effective control by some competent person by means of an adequate chain, cord or leash.

• Dogs are prohibited in some public places including children's play areas, food preparation/consumption areas, recreational areas, public bathing areas, school grounds, child care centres, shopping centres, and wildlife protection areas, unless otherwise permitted. 

The NSW Planning Portal is a digital space where community, industry and government can work together to better understand and meet their obligations under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The ePlanning Program is an initiative of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. Its primary purpose is to drive the digital transformation of the NSW planning system. 

From 1 October 2022, all applications under the Roads Act 1993 must be submitted online through the NSW Planning Portal.

This applies to:

• Section 138 Applications
• Driveway Inspection Applications

Instructions on how to register can be found using Applicant Resources. If you already have an account, you will simply login.

Council will be notified when you have submitted your application via the Portal, and Council staff will review your application to determine if it is complete. You will receive a notification from the Portal if further action is required.

When all requirements have been met, you will receive a notification generated from the Portal requesting fees to be paid for your application. Fees are payable directly to Council via cash, EFTPOS or cheque.

Your application will then be formally lodged with Council and progressed through the assessment process. You will be able to monitor progress of the application via the portal.

Should you require assistance submitting an application via the Portal, it is recommended that you utilise the Quick Reference Guides created by Service NSW and available on a variety of topics including:

• Registering for an Account
• Navigating the Portal
• Submitting applications
• Providing additional information

Service NSW is available to provide technical support for the NSW Planning Portal. All enquiries can be referred to Service NSW via email to eplanning@planning.nsw.gov.au or phone 1300 305 695.

For further information on this transition, please contact Council’s Customer Service team on 6799 6866.

Voluntary Planning Agreements are legal documents created under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 between developers and government agencies (including councils) for the provision of funds or works by the developer for infrastructure, services or other public amenities. The following is a list of Narrabri Shire Council's VPAs.

Voluntary Planning Agreements as at 30 June 2022(PDF, 100KB)

Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 of consents granted by Council under the Act.

Details of the Development Applications and Complying Development Certificates assessed from 1 December 2024 to 31 December 2024:

Development Applications - December 2024(PDF, 139KB)

Saunders CivilBuild were awarded the contract for Design and Construction of Tullamullen Bridge in July 2024.

With the design nearing completion, works are scheduled to commence 4/11/24.

There will be a speed reduction in place for the duration of the works, but the bridge is being constructed on a new alignment. The existing bridge will remain operational until the new bridge is completed.

Council was successful in receiving funding from the Fixing Country Bridges program for $2.3m

Works are expected to be completed in June 2025.

Maintenance repair works on the Wee Waa Levee bank are scheduled to commence next week (Monday, 24 November 2024). These works include repairs to a damaged stormwater pipe and the surrounding bank on the lagoon side of the levee bank behind the Wee Waa Aquatic Centre.

It is anticipated that works will take approximately two weeks to complete. There will be no access to the levee during this time, including to pedestrians.

These works are being completed by a Council contractor. Any enquiries regarding the works should be directed to Council.

Council appreciates residents’ patience while these works take place and is committed to providing updates on Council’s website and Facebook page.

At the Extraordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, Council endorsed the draft Sporting Wall of Fame Policy(PDF, 158KB) to be placed on Public Exhibition for a period of 28 days (Minute 272/2024).

Members of the public are invited to make comments until 5.00pm Friday, 7 February 2025.

Submissions must be made in writing to the General Manager via:

• Post: Narrabri Shire Council, PO Box 261 Narrabri NSW 2390
• Email: council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au

Submissions will be considered by Council at the February 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 commencing at 5:30pm.

Members of the public who wish to speak on their submission are invited to do so (via the Public Forum prior to the Council Meeting). 

At the December 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council approved the design for the Wee Waa Community and Business Centre and proceed to Development Application. (Minute 252/2024).

View the detailed plans.

Upcoming community event

Want to see these plans and receive more information? You are welcome to come along to the pop-up event:

Date: Wednesday, 23 January
Time: 3.00pm-6.00pm
Where: Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre, 22 George Street Wee Waa.

If you can't make it to the event and are seeking further information, please reach out via:

Post: Narrabri Shire Council, PO Box 261, Narrabri NSW 2390
Email: council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au
In person: 46-48 Maitland Street, Narrabri
Phone: (02) 6799 6866

Culgoora Road will be closed from Monday, 13 January 2025 to allow for essential infrastructure improvements at Nuable Creek.

Key details of the closure:

• Start Date: 13 January 2025
• Duration: Approximately two months (subject to weather conditions)
• Scope of Work: Replacement of the concrete floodway and associated road approaches

During this period, a detour will be in place via Yarrie Lake Road. Please note that side roads along the route, including SR035 CSIRO Road, SR252 Gurleigh Lane, and SR038 Kiandool Road, will remain open to local traffic.

Please follow all road signage in place and drive with care.

PUBLIC NOTICE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO: DA2025/0052
PLANNING PORTAL REFERENCE NO: PAN-495710
APPLICANT: Mark Baade
c/- NBN Co Ltd
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Construction of a telecommunications facility
LAND DESCRIPTION: 757 Old Gunnedah Road NARRABRI NSW 2390
Lot 19 DP 754949

The above development information is provided for public information as per section 4.13 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The DA and accompanying documentation are available for inspection during the public exhibition period on the Planning Portal https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/daexhibitions

Further any person may make a submission in respect to the notified application before close of business 10 February 2025. If the submission is by way of an objection, the objection must clearly be stated. Any submissions made during the exhibition period will be considered in the assessment of the application by Council.

Any submissions in relation to the proposal must include disclosure of any reportable political contribution or gift made in the previous two years in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Copies of the disclosure statement can be found on Council's website www.narrabri.nsw.gov.au.

For further information on political disclosure requirements please visit; https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/

For further information on the development or to review the proposal please contact Council's Planning and Strategy Department on 02 6799 6866.

Biosecurity officers from Narrabri Shire Council and Gunnedah Shire Council will be inspecting the Namoi River from Narrabri to Pilliga this Thursday, 23 January 2025 from 8.00am (weather permitting).