Approval to Install, Construct or Alter an Onsite Sewage Management System - Council of the City of Sydney - New South Wales

Description

You will need this approval if you intend to install, construct or alter an onsite sewage management system. This approval is required to ensure building standards and minimum health and safety standards are met.

Onsite sewage management systems include portable toilets, septic tanks, aerobic treatment units, compost toilets or any other apparatus used for the treatment of sewage. It also includes any of the tanks, beds, sewers, drains, pipes, fittings, fixtures and land used in connection to this system.

Please note that:

  • plumbing and drainage work can only be carried out by individuals that hold the relevant professional licences
  • this approval will often be granted as part of a Development Application process.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this approval, you will be required to provide information regarding the location and environmental impacts of the facility.

Duration

As specified.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Fees will vary depending on your circumstances. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 1993 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Local Government (General) Regulations 2021 New South Wales

Administering agency

Council of the City of Sydney

Contact details

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