Approval for Filming - Wollongong City Council - New South Wales

Description

You may need this approval to direct, produce or conduct filming activities in a public area. Filming is the recording of images (whether on film, video tape, electronically or by other means) for exhibition, broadcast (such as by cinema, television, the internet or other means) or sale.

Filming projects can involve a range of activities that require approval from the council (e.g. use of public land, closing a road, erecting temporary structures). You may lodge a filming proposal with the council seeking approval for the activities involved in the filming project.

Not all public areas are under council jurisdiction. Other authorities may have to be contacted before any filming can take place, such as the police and state government departments.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To gain approval to film you need to provide proof of your acceptance of the Council's filming guidelines.

 

This approval may require details such as the location, type of activity, parking, road closures, access, traffic control, proof of notification of residents and other interested parties.

 

When you submit your approval to Council, you must provide a copy of a relevant public liability insurance certificate of currency.

 

Not all public areas are under the jurisdiction of the Council. Other authorities may have to be contacted before any filming can take place in these areas. Police or other government departments will also need to be notified of any filming activities.

 

Depending on the exact nature of your activities you may need other approvals. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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Approval for filming:

  • ultra low impact has no fee
  • low impact - $150.00
  • medium impact - $300.00
  • high impact - $500.00.

Fees for 2024-25

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Filming reassessment:

  • low impact - $114.00
  • medium impact - $225.00
  • high impact - $375.00.

Fees for 2024-25

Apply Miscellaneous All

Bond fees range between $600.00 and $1195.00, please consult the responsible council for information on the correct fees to be submitted with your application. Fees for 2024-25

Forms

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 1993 New South Wales

Administering agency

Wollongong City Council

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.