For everyone's safety GET VACCINATED

Find out if you are eligible and where you can get the vaccine using the Federal Government Vaccine Tracker. For local private clinics go to https://bit.ly/covidvaccineburwood

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COVID-19 Stay at Home Order

With Stay at Home restrictions in effect until 12.01am 28 August the Customer Service Centre, Library and Community Hub and the Enfield Aquatic Centre are closed. Contactless Customer Collection Service is available. Please call 9911 9911 or email council@burwood.nsw.gov.au to arrange.

Stay at Home information

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COVID-19 testing in Meryla St Car Park

Drive-through/Walk-in open 8am-4pm or find other sites near you.

COVID-19 Testing Clinics

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Planning & Building

Planning for Growth

Plans and reviews for future growth such as LEP review, State Government plans, Planning Proposals, LSPS.

Lodge a Development Application Online

Submit through the NSW Planning Portal. Paper-based applications are no longer accepted.

Track a Development Application

Find out where a Development Application is in the approval process.

Development Certificates

A range of development certificates may be required for works taking place in the local government area

Development Codes and Policies

Includes state government planning codes, policies,guidelines, Fire Safety Statement and Burwood Stormwater Management and Landscaping codes

Planning Controls

Planning and development in the Burwood local government area is guided by a number of local and state planning instruments.

Building and Health Compliance

Laws and regulations relating to building and health.

Commercial Noise

Businesses are responsible for ensuring noise levels are kept within appropriate limits.

Burwood Local Planning Panel (BLPP) Information

The BLPP is panel of independent experts that determine development applications on behalf of Council, and provide other advice to Council on planning matters.

Burwood Council acknowledges the Wangal Clan of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the area. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and ongoing relationship with the land.