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 November 2024 to 30 November 2024:

Development Applications - November 2024(PDF, 151KB)

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.

In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Narrabri Shire Council hereby notifies that the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday 18 December 2024, commencing 5.30pm, at the Narrabri Shire Council Chambers (46-48 Maitland Street, Narrabri) will include the presentation of the Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the year ending 30 June 2024.

In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), any person may make a submission regarding Council’s Audited Financial Statements or the Auditor’s Reports, which will be considered by Council’s auditor: Submissions must be:

• made in writing to the General Manager of Narrabri Shire Council (via post: PO Box 261, Narrabri, NSW, 2390; or via email: council@narrabri.nsw.gov.au); and
• made before 5:00pm Wednesday, 25 December 2024.

A copy of the Audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the year ending 30 June 2024 can be inspected at Council’s Administration Building (located at 46-48 Maitland Street, Narrabri) or online: 2023/2024 Financial Statements.