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  • Development applications
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  • Planning proposals
  • Development in South West Rocks
  • Real estate signage
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  • Fact Sheets

Fact Sheets

Below are fact sheets to help guide you through planning and building, making it easier to understand requirements and support your next project:

  • When can I start subdivision work?(PDF, 253KB)
  • When can I start building work?(PDF, 183KB)
  • Unauthorised development (PDF, 211KB)
  • DA Process(PDF, 347KB)
  • Guidelines on keeping pigeons(PDF, 137KB)
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Phone (Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm): 02 6566 3200

Email: ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

In person (Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm):
22 Tozer St, West Kempsey

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Kempsey Shire Council acknowledges the land of the Thunggutti/Dunghutti Nation. We pay respect to Elders past and present. We acknowledge the role of emerging leaders to continue to guide us in the future. We acknowledge the Stolen Generations and the need to change practices to be inclusive. This land always was and always will be Thunggutti/Dunghutti land.

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