Building and Developments

Information Sheets

• Advertising and Signage as Exempt Development
• Aerials, Antennae & Communication Dishes as Exempt Development
• Balconies, Decks, Patios, Pergolas and Terraces as Exempt Development
• Carports as Exempt Development
• Change of Use as Exempt Development
• Convert Shed to a Dwelling
• Demolition of Buildings as Exempt Development
• Driveways, Hardstands, Pathways and Paving as Exempt Development
• Earthworks and Retaining Walls as Exempt Development
• Garden Sheds as Exempt Development
• Home-based Enterprises
• Home-based Food Business
• Hot Water & Solar Energy Systems as Exempt Development
• Privacy Screens as Exempt Development
• Rainwater Tanks as Exempt Development
• Shade Structures as Exempt Development
• Temporary Accommodation
• Temporary Uses and Structures as Exempt Development
• Waterways Structures as Exempt Development

If your development requires approval, please visit:

Policies

• Building Line Policy
• Fencing Policy
• Notification & Advertising of a Development Application Policy
• Sheds & Shipping Containers in Residential Areas Policy
• Contaminated Land Management Policy
• Development Servicing Plan for Water Supply and Sewerage
• Conflict of Interest Policy for Council-Related Development Applications
• Hay Shire Council Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2025
• Planning Agreement Policy - August 2025

For more information or to discuss any developments, please contact the Planning Department at the Administration Office during normal business hours.