A Development Application (DA) is an official request to Council for permission to carry out development. This permission is called 'Development Consent.'
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When is a Development Application required?
A Development Application is required to be lodged with Liverpool City Council if you intend to do any of the following:
There are some cases where a DA is not required within the Liverpool local government area. These types of applications are referred to in 'Exempt Development.' You can download a copy of DCP 32 - Exempt Development for more information.
Should you have any questions about the information above, or if you are contemplating carrying out any development, including development that may possibly not require a development application, please contact Liverpool City Council's Customer Contact Centre on 1300 36 2170 and ask to speak to a Duty Officer.
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Constructing a swimming pool
The Swimming Pools Act, 1992 and the Swimming Pools Regulation, 1998 apply to all swimming pools. Council is responsible for administering the Swimming Pools Act, 1992 and regulations in this area. Residents must notify Council of all swimming pools in the Liverpool local government area. Residents must check with Council that their pool complies with the requirements of both Acts.
What is classified as a swimming pool?
The Swimming Pools Act, 1992 defines a pool as following:
"swimming pool" means an excavation, structure or vessel:
(a) that is capable of being filled with water to a depth of 300 millimetres or more, and
(b) that is solely or principally used, or that is designed, manufactured or adapted to be solely or principally used, for the purpose of swimming, wading, paddling or any other human aquatic activity, and includes a spa pool, but does not include a spa bath, anything that is situated within a bathroom or anything declared by the regulations not to be a swimming pool for the purposes of this Act.
Development Applications
A Development Application (DA) must be lodged with Liverpool City Council if you intend to erect a swimming pool. A DA is an official request to Council for permission to carry out development. This permission is called "Development Consent." To arrange for a DA to erect a pool, contact Liverpool City Council's Customer Contact Centre on 1300 36 2170.
Swimming Pool Water Permits
A permit from Sydney Water is required to fill a new or renovated pool that holds more than 10,000 Litres. This includes the filling of pools by residential customers, pool builders/renovators and non-residential pool owners. Phone Sydney Water on 13 20 92 to apply for this permit or visit the following link Sydney Water. A Sydney Water Swimming Pool Permit and Fact Sheet can be downloaded from under 'Further Information' below.
Swimming Pool Safety and Compliance
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Establishing a child care centre
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A licence is required to operate a child care centre. The State Government is responsible for licensing child care centres under the Children (Care and Protection) Act, 1987. The NSW Department of Community Services (DOCS) also has separate regulations that you must satisfy before establishing a child care centre. Before contacting Council, you must contact DOCS to obtain a licence. For a step by step guide to establishing a child care centre in NSW please visit the link to DOCS website under 'Other Websites' to the right of your screen. -
Once you have obtained a licence and satisfied the criteria established by DOCS, to build/establish a child care centre, you will need to follow specific guidelines in the Child Care Centre Development Control Plan (DCP), please refer to DCP 16. You can download a copy of DCP 16 - Child Care Centres.
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Places of Public Entertainment
Places of public entertainment include drive - in / open air / and other theatres, public halls, premises licensed under either the Liquor Act, 1982 or the Registered Clubs Act, 1976 , 1976 amusement provided by means of a ride or device, amusement provided by other means such as pinball machines / video games / exhibitions / sporting events / contests, or public meeting places. They also include entertainment at private functions on licensed premises such as reception venues, karaoke at licensed restaurants and entertainment at hotels or clubs.
Entertainment can include soloists, bands and live performances.
An admission fee does not necessarily have to be charged for the use to be considered as a place of public entertainment.
There are exclusions for amusement machines where they are poker machines on licensed premises, or two or less amusement machines of other types on other premises.
Some entertainment uses of a limited nature may not require approval - contact Liverpool City Council on 1300 36 2170 if you need more information.
(This is a guide only to the relevant legislation, which should be consulted in the event of any required detailed interpretation. The Legislation includes Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and Regulation thereunder, including the Building Code of Australia.)
Should you require further information in relation to Public Entertainment please contact Council's Fire Safety officers on 1300 36 2170.
Development consent for place of public entertainment
The use of a property as a Place of Public Entertainment must have Development Consent.
For some existing uses the actual entertainment aspect of the use may be considered ancillary to the main use and not need a further development consent.
Further advice on the existing use of a building and related consents or the need for a new Development Consent may be obtained by contacting Council's Duty Officer or our Fire Safety Officers.
To obtain approval you will need to complete a Place of Public Entertainment Application Form. The form will assist you in giving Council the information required to consider your request. You can download a copy of the form.
For a new building or when you are altering an existing building you will also need Development Consent and a Construction Certificate.
The Fire Safety of the building is taken into account and where improvements are considered necessary by Council. These must be approved by Council and completed before an approval is issued.
Essential Fire Safety Measure Certificates must be submitted to Council.
Place of public entertainment approvals and conditions
The Place of Public Entertainment Approval may be subject to conditions and it will describe the location and area(s) approved, as well as the maximum number of persons permitted to be in the area. This approval must be displayed conspicuously within the premises.
Inspection by Council's officers are carried out before the application is approved and from time to time after the formal approval has been issued. Inspection fees may be charged for routine inspections in accordance with the Legislation.
For further information:
Contact Council's Duty Officer or Fire Safety Officers by calling our Customer Contact Centre on 1300 36 2170 or by email to lcc@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.
You can download a copy of the Passive Parks and Reserves Development Applications for events, festivals and functions Fact Sheet.
This is a guide only to the relevant legislation, which should be consulted in the event of any required detailed interpretation. The Legislation includes the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and Regulation thereunder, including the Building Code of Australia.
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Telstra - Register your development online
Telstra have now developed a facility on their website for 'registration of developments.' This facility will automatically generate a standard letter for developers which should satisfy Council conditions of consent.
Please click on the following link to Register Your Development Online.
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Advertised Development Applications
The following applications have been made to Council seeking approval to the developments listed below. Before Council makes any decision on the applications, comments are invited from the public. The development applications and plans may be inspected at Council’s Administration Centre and Customer Service Centre until 4 September 2008.
Proposal: Land Display Office and Associated Car Parking
Applicant: Facilities Project Management
Property: Lot 1001 DP 1112240, Sarah Holland Drive, Hoxton Park
Assessing Officer: Simon Truong 9821 7131
Council Reference: DA 159/2009
Proposal: Project Homes Display Village (usage)
Applicant: Facilities Project Management
Property: Lot 1001 DP 1112240, Sarah Holland Drive, Hoxton Park
Assessing Officer: Simon Truong 9821 7131
Council Reference: DA 158/2009
Proposal: Amended Application: Residential Flat Building: Demolition of existing structures and erection of a two storey building with attic and basement, car parking comprising thirteen (13) units
Applicant: ES Engineering and Drafting
Property: Lot 500 DP 238127, Lot 499 DP 238127, 17-19 Lawrence Hargrave Road, Warwick Farm
Assessing Officer: Natalie Stewart 9821 7267
Council Reference: DA 665/2008
If you have any enquiries regarding the above applications, please contact Adam Coburn on 9821 9347.
The following applications have been made to Council seeking approval to the developments listed below. Before Council makes any decision on the applications, comments are invited from the public. The development applications and plans may be inspected at Council’s Administration Centre and Customer Service Centre until 28 August 2008.
Proposal: Alterations and additions to existing educational establishment comprising minor demolition works, refurbishment of existing blocks A, B and C, erection of a two-storey classroom block, and associated landscape and site works
Owner: The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Archdiocese of Sydney
Applicant: Glanville Architects Pty Ltd
Property: Lot B DP 409597, Lot 2 Sec 40 DP 758620, Lot 4 Sec 40 DP 758620, Lot 5 Sec 40 DP 758620, Lot 6 Sec 40 DP 758620, Lot 7 Sec 40 DP 758620, Lot 8 Sec 40 DP 758620, Cnr Lot 1 DP782355, Lot 2 DP 782355, Cnr Lot 3 DP 782355, 53 Bigge Street, Liverpool
Assessing Officer: Amy Watson 9821 7748
Council Reference: DA 126/2009
Proposal: Demolition of existing structures and erection of a medium density development comprising five townhouses
Owner: RMM Properties Pty Ltd
Applicant: ACA Design Consultants
Property: Lot 1 DP 121335, 83 Webster Road, Lurnea
Assessing Officer: Amy Watson 9821 7748
Council Reference: DA 124/2009
If you have any enquiries regarding the above applications, please contact Adam Coburn on 9821 9347.
The following applications have been made to Council seeking approval to the developments listed below. Before Council makes any decision on the applications, comments are invited from the public. The development applications and plans may be inspected at Council’s Administration Centre and Customer Service Centre until 21 August 2008.
Proposal: Alterations and additions to Moorebank Sports Club (re-advertising of amended)
Applicant: Merlot Constructions Aust Pty Ltd
Property: Lot 1 DP 747513, Heathcote Road, Hammondville
Assessing Officer: Natalie Stewart 9821 9267
Council Reference: DA 644/2008
Proposal: Construction of three (3) attached townhouses, and associated strata subdivision
Applicant: Residential Lifestyles Pty Ltd
Property: Lot 16, DP 35110, 29 Lachlan Street, Liverpool
Assessing Officer: Ilyas Karaman 9821 9359
Council Reference: DA 65/2009
Proposal: Integrated Development (Rural Fires Act 1997 S100B): Staged development of an educational establishment consisting of a primary school (360 students) and high school (240 students), with associated facilities including car parking, library, multi-purpose hall and sporting fields ( re-advertising of amended plans)
Applicant: ASFA Ltd
Property: Lots 90 and 91 DP 1050385, 83-87 Gurners Avenue, Austral
Assessing Officer: Natalie Stewart 9821 9267
Council Reference: DA 492/2008
The following application is on exhibition until 8 September 2008.
Proposal: Nominated Integrated Development : (Rural Fires Act 1997, and Water Management Act 2000) Community title subdivision, to occur in 2 stages, including new road and earthworks, as follows: Stage 2A – 33 residential lots, 2 reserve lots, 1 development lot (in 11 parts for future development) and new roads; and Stage 2 B – 16 residential lots and 1 development lot (in 9 parts for further development)
Applicant: Mirval Homes (NSW) C/- JMP
Property: Lot 214 DP 1111381, Lot 214 McIver Avenue, Middleton Grange
Assessing Officer: Anthony Pizzolato 9821 9246
Council Reference: DA 72/2009
The following applications have been made to Council seeking approval to the developments listed below. Before Council makes any decision on the applications, comments are invited from the public. The development applications and plans may be inspected at Council’s Administration Centre and Customer Service Centre until 17 July 2008.
Proposal: Integrated Development (Rural Fires Act, 1997) Erection of a pre-fabricated classroom
Owner: The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Archdiocese of Sydney
Applicant: De Angelis Taylor & Associates Pty Ltd
Property: Lot 2 DP 510863 Twentieth Ave, Hoxton Park
Assessing Officer: Kelly Coyne 9821 9386
Council Reference: DA 1048/2008
Proposal: Fitout and use of existing premises as a function centre (hours of operation: 8am – 3am, 7 days a week), and installation of associated signage
Owner: Cremona Bros Pty Ltd
Applicant: Kalim Mohammed and Firoz Khan
Property: Lot 13 SP 53267, 13/493 Hume Highway, Casula
Assessing Officer: Simon Truong 9821 9131
Council Reference: DA 1341/2008
Proposal: Fitout and use of existing dwelling as a community food market, and erection of associated signage
Owner: Department of Housing NSW
Applicant: The Salvation Army
Property: Lot 132 DP 200705, 75 Lawrence Hargrave Road, Warwick Farm
Assessing Officer: Kelly Coyne 9821 9386
Council Reference: DA 1322/2008
The following applications have been made to Council seeking approval to the developments listed below. Before Council makes any decision on the application, comments are invited from the public.The following development applications and plans may be inspected at Council's Administration Centre and Customer Service Centre until 10 July 2008.
Proposal: Erection of a new school hall for use in conjunction with Lurnea Public School
Applicant: Department of Education and Training
Property: Lot 311 DP 752060, Lot 1 DP 539884, 1 West Street, Lurnea
Assessing Officer: Kelly Coyne 9821 9386
Council Reference: DA 1290/2008
Proposal: Extension of trading hours of existing McDonalds Restaurant from: Sunday to Wednesday 6am to 11pm, and Thursday to Saturday 6am – midnight, to: 5am - midnight, 7 days a week
Applicant: McDonalds Australia Pty Ltd
Property: Lot 2 DP 1027589, 277 Newbridge Road, Chipping Norton
Assessing Officer: Kelly Coyne 9821 9386
Council Reference: DA 1300/2008
Proposal: Use of existing premises as a health consulting room
Applicant: Development Approvals Management Pty Ltd
Property: Lot 6 DP 1008284, 261-263 Green Valley Road, Green Valley
Assessing Officer: Kelly Coyne 9821 9386
Council Reference: DA 1301/2008
The following application has been made to Council seeking approval to the development listed below. Before Council makes any decision on the application, comments are invited from the public. The development application and plans may be inspected at Councils’ Administration Centre and Customer Service Centre until 3 July 2008.
Proposal: Integrated Development (Rural Fires Act 1997): Alterations and additions to existing building and use as a childcare centre for 67 children
Owner: Liverpool Christian Life Centre
Applicant: Gat & Associates
Property: Lot 10 DP 1070164, Illaroo Road, Hoxton Park
Assessing Officer: Matt Loader 9821 9841
Council Reference: DA 985/2008
The following applications have been made to Council seeking approval to the developments listed below. Before Council makes any decision o the applications, comments are invited from the public.The development applications and plans may be inspected at Councils’ Administration Centre and Customer Service Centre until 26 June 2008.
Proposal: Use of existing car park for the purpose of a community event-‘Deepawali Festival’ on 19 October 2008
Applicant: Shiree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Shaba of Australia
Property: Lots 3 DP 504760, Lot 1 DP 219987, Pt Lot 1 DP 852641, Lot 1 DP 659554, Lot 10 DP 840313, Lot 2 DP 200052, Pt Lot B DP 23218, Lot 1 DP 501173, Car Park Arcade, Northumberland Street, Liverpool
Assessing Officer: Thomas Cook 9821 8353
Council Reference: DA 985/2008
Proposal: Operation of a temporary circus, including the erection of a big top tent between 21 July 2008 and 10 August 2008
Applicant: Webers Circus P/L
Property: Lot 1 DP 1077341, 424 - 458 Hoxton Park Road, Prestons
Assessing Officer: Thomas Cook 9821 8353
Council Reference: DA 1017/2008
Proposal: Construction of a new hall, canteen, covered outdoor area, new entry canopy, covered walkways and toilet block to be used in conjunction with existing school
Applicant: Department of Education and Training
Property: Lot 1 DP396969, Lot C DP 402026, Lot A DP 440905, 43 Marsden Road, Liverpool
Assessing Officer: Kelly Coyne 9821 8386
Council Reference: DA 1244/2008
The following applications have been made to Council seeking approval to the developments listed below. Before Council makes any decision o the applications, comments are invited from the public.The development applications and plans may be inspected at Councils’ Administration Centre and Customer Service Centre until 19 June 2008.
Proposal: Integrated Development (Rural Fires Act 1997): Consolidation of two Torrens title lots into one lot and erection of a single storey child care centre with basement car parking (51 students)
Applicant: Daou Designs and Developments
Property: Lot 6 and 7, DP 1008038, 17 and 19 Cnr Kendall Ave and Leacocks Lane, Casula
Assessing Officer: Simond Truong 9821 8131
Council Reference: DA 1161/2008
Proposal: S.96 (2) Application to modify development consent 1130/2007. Application seeks to increase the number of rooms by 2, brining the total number of rooms to 102. Add viewing decks/terrace and minor reconfiguration of traffic and access arrangements.
Applicant: Green-Gate Property Group
Property: Lot 1 DP 1077341, 424-458 Hoxton Park Road, Prestons
Assessing Officer: Natalie Stewart 9821 8267
Council Reference: DA 1130/2008-2
Proposal: Erection of a two-storey boarding house containing 9 bedrooms/living areas, 2 common rooms, 2 laundries, 1 kitchen and associated parking area.
Owner: Mr M Salameh, Mrs A Salameh and Mr K Salameh
Applicant: Do Cao Nguyen
Property: Lot 1 DP 45653, Lot 5 sec 10 DP 758620, 4 Bull Street, Warwick Farm
Assessing Officer: Simon Truong 9821 8131
Council Reference: DA 1225/2008
To make comments on the proposed development/s, write to Council before the exhibition closing date quoting Council’s reference. If your comments are an objection then the reasons for the objection should be stated. The lodging of a submission is voluntary, however if you choose not to lodge a submission your views will not be taken into account in relation to the matter. Any information you provide will be used by Council or its agents to process the application. Once lodged the information you provide can be accessed by you and may also be available to third parties in accordance with Council’s Access to Documents Policy.
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