Pittwater Council Website

Pittwater Council Vision - To be a vibrant sustainable community of connected villages inspired by bush, beach and water.

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Main Content

Building & Development

Our aim is to conserve, protect and enhance the natural and built environment of Pittwater and to improve the quality of life for our community and future generations. Pittwater Council has primary responsibility for ensuring that the sensitive Pittwater environment is retained and, where possible, enhanced through the application of appropriate building and development controls for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.


Vacant_LandDevelopment Application Guide
The DA process from beginning to end, useful for first time applicants and to arrange a pre-lodgement meeting ...

Application_ToolsDevelopment Application Tool - MasterPlan Enquirer
Essential to establish the permissibility, applicable controls, information required and to produce the DA form ...

Application_TrackingApplication Tracking
Track the progress and view the associated documents of DA's and CC's Planning Proposals (Rezoning Applications) from beginning to end...

Controls and PoliciesControls & Policies
View the controls and policies that apply to the DA process ...

Construction Buiding Site Building & Construction Information
Development consent granted - now what? The Construction Certificate process explained ...

Dividing FenceFences
Requirements for dividing fences, swimming pool fences and building sites ...

For_SaleProperty Information
Flood and Estuarine levels; Geotechnical Risk Zones; Zoning and Planning controls; Buying and Selling; Certificate Applications ...

waste_mapMapping
View Council's Zoning; Heritage; Hazards; Bushfire; Waste Collection & Warriewood Valley Sector maps ...

Barrenjoey_Lighthouse_-_miniHeritage in Pittwater
Find out what being heritage listed means...

RatesLand Release Projects
What's happening in the Warriewood Valley and Ingleside? ...

RezoningRezoning & LEP Amendments (Planning Proposals)
To rezone land or to amend the Pittwater Local Environmental Plan 1993 ...

Sustainability Strategic Planning
The current and future direction of land use and development in Pittwater...

infoGlossary of Terms
Explanation of terms used throughout this section...

Buiding SiteBuilders Information Night
For Tradesman, Builders and Developers...

Register of SEPP1 VariationsRegister of SEPP 1 Variations
Lists development applications where a variation to standards has been applied...

 

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Environmental Health
Asbestos, Lead Safety, Environmental Information for Small Businesses ...

PoolSwimming Pool Regulations
Check if your swimming pool complies