Approval to Install, Construct or Alter an Onsite Sewage Management System - North Sydney Council - 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 to conduct the work approved under this approval you must hold a plumber and/or drainer's licence.

 

Please consult directly with the Council for information on any eligibility requirements specific to your approval.

Duration

As specified.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $389.00

Residential premises. Fees for 2023-24

Apply Application All $778.00

Non-residential premises. Fees for 2023-24

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 1993 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Local Government (General) Regulations 2021 New South Wales

Administering agency

North Sydney Council

Contact details

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