Access to community land Council may permit a vehicle to cross community land in order to access a privately owned property upon approval of an Access to Community Land application.
Access to information All government agencies are required to proactively release a range of information on their websites and in other formats that are accessible for the public.
Access to information - Building and Development Apply for access to information relating to building and development
Additional commercial waste services Council offers additional garbage, recycling and green waste services to businesses, providing the flexibility to tailor waste services to best suit their business needs
Additional waste services for the maintenance of Council land Apply for financial assistance for additional waste services when the maintenance of council land
Application for a temporary structure or occupation of road reserve Apply for a temporary structure or occupation of road reserve
Application for Classification of Land - Local Government Act 1993 Apply for Land Classification Certificate or Land Register Extract.
Application Information Information to help plan your development and where you can turn to for advice
Application to operate an amusement device If you're planning to operate an amusement device, and your device is registered under NSW Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001, you'll need approval from Council
Apply for a Building Information Certificate A Building Information Certificate certifies that a building and its land can remain as is for a period of up to seven years.
Apply for a Construction Certificate A Construction Certificate certifies that your chosen design and construction materials comply with the Building Code of Australia, and associated standards and codes, and the development is consistent with your Development Application
Apply for a free MLAK key Eligible Lake Macquarie residents can apply for a Master Locksmith Access Key (MLAK), free of charge
Apply for a Heritage Exemption Maintenance or minor works that do not have an impact on the significance of a heritage item or conservation area may be granted an exemption, subject to an assessment by Council's Development Planner Heritage
Apply for a Planning Certificate A Planning Certificate is needed to purchase a property. It details the development potential of a parcel of land including the planning restrictions that apply.
Apply for a Strata Certificate A Strata Certificate allows you to subdivide land into separate lots and common property
Apply for a Subdivision Works Certificate A Subdivision Works Certificate (SWC) is required when works will be undertaken to facilitate a subdivision in accordance with a development consent
Apply for a swimming pool barrier exemption Apply for an exemption to the general requirements regarding the location of pool barriers and fencing
Apply for a Swimming Pool Certificate of Compliance If you're selling or renting a property with a swimming pool, you are required to have a valid Swimming Pool Certificate of Compliance, unless you have an approved exemption
Apply for an Occupation Certificate A Occupation Certificate is required when the construction is completed and considered compliant. The building should not be occupied prior to an Occupation Certificate being issued.
Apply for an Outstanding Notices and Orders Certificate An Outstanding Notices and Orders Certificate lists any outstanding notices and orders issued by Council in relation to a particular property. Notices issued might include unauthorised building works, stormwater works or unsafe or unhealthy conditions.
Apply for Complying Development Certificate These applications are determined by Council or an accredited certifier through a fast-track assessment process.
Apply for Telecommunication Infrastructure on Council land Apply for a lease or licence to install a telecommunication facility on Council land
Approval to occupy a moveable dwelling on a building site If you are planning to install and occupy a moveable dwelling on your property during the construction of your dwelling, you'll need approval from Council
Book a pool party Our pool parties are a fun and exciting way for children to celebrate their birthday!
Changing name or address on rates notice Change the name or address that appears on your rates notice
Community Environment Grants The Lake Mac Community Environment Grants Program, formerly known as Environmental Sustainability Grants Program, is designed to support community-initiated projects that improve our local environment and inspire environmentally sustainable behaviour in Lake Macquarie City.
Creative Grants Our creative grants program supports projects and initiatives that provide opportunities for creative participation, stimulate high quality, diverse creative activity and strengthen and expand the City’s cultural and creative industries.
Donations and financial assistance Not-for-profit groups and organisations that have significant local membership or participation, and/or are undertaking a project that shows significant local benefits, may be eligible for a donation or financial assistance from Council.
Eco Angel Get a group together, pick a spot in Lake Macquarie that could do with a clean up and register your site to host an Eco Angel clean-up event
Enquire about a property Property Enquiry is our tool for viewing information on conditions that apply to land and property, including permitted development and maps.
Enquire about an application Using our Application Enquiry tool, you can submit your support or objection to a Development Application during the notification process, track the progress of Development Applications that are under assessment, and access records of determined applications and certificates submitted since 1980
Environmental Research Grants The Lake Macquarie Environmental Research Grants Program is designed to support projects that will assist Council and other environmental managers to develop appropriate land-use practices, plan remedial and preventative works and adjust management strategies.
Event and festival funding Council supports event organisers and community groups to deliver events, festivals, sporting celebrations and conferences across the City, which benefit the community and support the outcomes of Council's Event and Festival Strategy and Action Plan 2019-2024.
Financial assistance for medical waste disposal Apply for financial assistance for additional waste services to manage medical waste
Financial Hardship Assistance Application Apply for financial hardship assistance in relation to your rates.
Fireworks notification If you're planning to use fireworks, you must notify Council and SafeWork NSW seven days prior to your fireworks display
Flood Report Tool Access information about flooding and the flood hazard of a property with our Flood Report Tool
Flood-liable caravan park and manufactured estate installations Apply for a caravan park or manufactured estate on flood-liable land.
Get approval for a manufactured home of more than one storey Get approval for a multi-storey manufactured home
Get approval for a manufactured home on flood-liable land Get approval for a manufactured home on flood-liable land
Government Information Public Access (GIPA) application You can apply for formal access to government information online
Host a Super Street Sale Find new homes for your unwanted items by hosting a Super Street Sale with your neighbours
Install, alter or operate an onsite sewage management system Installation, alteration or operation of waste treatment devices requires approval by Council.
Join a Sustainable Neighbourhoods Group The Sustainable Neighbourhoods program empowers community members to act on local environmental, sustainability and community initiatives
Join Backyard Habitat for Wildlife By joining our free Backyard Habitat for Wildlife program, you can play a role in helping to ensure the survival of local wildlife
Lake Macquarie Family Day Care We're an approved high-quality education and care service provider, operating under the National Quality Framework, catering for children from birth to 13 years
Lead Mitigation Grants The Lead Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to eligible North Lake Macquarie residents who have been adversely impacted by lead contamination resulting from the former Pasminco Cockle Creek Smelter
Livestock registration Register your livestock so we can easily return them if they’re picked up by our Rangers.
Local Heritage Places Fund Owners of heritage-listed properties in Lake Macquarie are invited to apply for annual small grants, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist with the maintenance of their properties.
Lodge a Public Works Certificate If your development has a public works component, you'll need to lodge a Public Works Certificate with Council
NAIDOC Week events funding Not-for-profit organisations and schools may be eligible to apply for funds to implement a hands-on cultural project or event to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
Notice of Commencement of Building or Subdivison work Submitting a Notice of Commencement of Building or Subdivision Works, also known as a Notice of Work (NoW) lets us know that work is starting on your proposed development
Other types of food vending There are other types of food vending such as vending of private land at approved community events and street stalls
Political donations and gifts disclosure If you're lodging a planning application or making a public submission to Council, you'll need to disclosure any political donations or gift given in the last two years
Receive invoices and statements via email Sundry debtors can sign up to receive invoices and statements via email
Refund by electronic funds transfer (EFT) Complete this form if you require a refund by electronic funds transfer (EFT) into your bank account.
Register a food business Tell us where you're proposed to operate a food business within the City or let us know if your existing food business registration details have changed.
Register with the Early Warning Network Register for emergency alerts for your area with Lake Mac's Early Warning Network
Regulated water systems and public pools Guidelines on opening businesses that involves regulated water systems and public pools
Report an issue Complete this form to report an issue, provide general feedback, report issues relating to fraud and corruption, or submit a compliment or complaint to Council.
Request a Bush Fire Attack Level (BAL) Assessment A Bush Fire Attack Level (BAL) Assessment is required before Council will issue a BAL Certificate
Request a Pre-lodgement or Concept Meeting Pre-lodgement and Concept Meetings will help ensure your Development Application is well-prepared
Review of determination of Development Application Apply for a review of determination for a Development Application or Modification Application.
School tours We offer tours of our Council Chambers, Lake Mac Libraries, Museum of Art and Culture, and Organics Resource Recovery Facility for interested school groups
Section 603 Certificate Apply for a Section 603 Certificate to see outstanding rates, charges and debts payable to Council in relation to a property
Special needs waste collection service Apply for a special needs waste collection service, also known as a Blue Dot service
Start, join or find a community garden Community gardens not only provide a space to grow fresh organic produce, they also support local food production, healthy living and improve social wellbeing in the local community
Subdivision Certificate A Subdivision Certificate certifies that a plan of subdivision has been completed in accordance with the relevant development consent conditions or complying development certificate in the case of complying development
Sustainable Schools workshops We can visit your primary or secondary school to deliver workshops to students on a range of topics including waste education, composting tours, our natural environment and cycling skills
Swim Squad Training Lake Mac Swim Centres offer affordable, quality squad programs to help your child achieve their personal swimming goals.
Youth Advisory Council The Lake Macquarie Youth Advisory Council (LMYAC) provides an important opportunity for young people to have input into Council decisions
Youth Week 2020 POSTPONED In line with state and federal government directives, Youth Week 2020 will not be going ahead during the scheduled week of 1-9 April 2020.