Approval for Filming - Port Stephens Council - New South Wales

Description

You will require this approval if you are planning to direct, produce or conduct any filming activities. 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, etc). 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 the jurisdiction of the Council. Other authorities may have to be contacted before any filming can take place in these areas. Police and/or other government departments may also need to be notified of any filming activities.

Please note the following:

  • State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 contains parameters that, if followed, mean that certain activities (land use, erecting temporary structures, etc) carried out as part of a filming project are considered exempt development and therefore do not require approval from the Council.
  • Screen Hunter is the administering agency for filming applications in the Port Stephens Council area.

Please consult the Council or Screen Hunter for further information.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

When you submit your filming proposal, you must provide:

  • details such as the location, type of activity, parking, road closures, access, traffic control, proof of notification of residents and other interested parties
  • applications for any other approvals that may be required as part of the filming project
  • proof of your acceptance of the Screen Hunter's filming guidelines
  • proof of public liability insurance.

Please consult Screen Hunter for further details.

Duration

As specified on the approval.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please contact the council for more information.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Film Applications Process (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 1993 New South Wales

Application process

Apply

All applications are to be processed by Screen Hunter.

Approval time

Please allow a minimum of five business days for approval.

Administering agency

Port Stephens Council

Contact details

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

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