The links on this page will guide to local councils and selected government agencies. The council links generally include DCP’s, engineering design and construction guidelines and specifications, and other useful council information. The government agency links will provide general information for Controlled Activities, Approvals, weather forecasts, and rainfall information.
Lake Macquarie Council
Building and Development
You need to establish what you may build on your land, and if you need Council consent to do so.
Development Control Plan
Lake Macquarie Council’s DCP provides information on the requirements for all Development within the Lake Macquarie LGA.
Engineering Guidelines
Engineering guidelines including, Design Specification, Construction, Stormwater Quality Improvement Devices, Handbook of Drainage Design, Batter Slope Treatments and Fencing, and Standard Drawings.
Track Development Applications
Application tracking allows you to track the progress of applications and certificates.