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)

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.

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.

If you 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.

Narrabri Shire Council wishes to notify businesses and residents that geotechnical and environmental investigations works around the Wee Waa levee bank will commence Thursday, 30 January 2025.

Work will be carried out between 7.00am and 5.00pm from Monday to Friday and is expected to be completed in two (2) weeks, weather permitting.

Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions and follow the direction of traffic controllers and signage. Council thanks motorists for their patience during this time.

If you have any queries regarding this matter, please contact Council on (02) 6799 6866 or email council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au

Pursuant to Section 7.5 (1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Council hereby give public notice of the proposed Narrabri Underground Mine Stage 3 Extension Project Planning Agreement.

The Draft Planning Agreement and explanatory note is on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and can be viewed at the Narrabri Shire Council Administration Offices or online via this link(PDF, 217KB) until 5.00pm Monday, 24 February 2025.

Submissions may be made by emailing Council at council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au or by mail to the General Manager, Narrabri Shire Council, PO Box 261, Narrabri, NSW 2390.

The closing date for submissions is 5.00pm Monday, 24 February 2025.

Should you have any questions please contact Council’s Manager of Planning and Development Michelle Castles on 6799 6866.

Please be advised that any submissions may be made available or reproduced in Council reports where applicable.

Application for Appointment of Board Members(PDF, 437KB)

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 January 2025 to 31 January 2025:

Development Applications -January 2025(PDF, 144KB)

Advertisement - Yarrie Lake Flora And Fauna Reserve Land Manager(PDF, 437KB)