Application to Operate a System of Sewage Management

A recent change now means that Operator Details on a current Approval to Operate – License for a System of Sewerage management cannot be updated. The approval to operate - License for a System of Sewerage Management are not transferable to the new property owner in the event of property sale.

If a property is sold, the new owner must apply for a new approval to Operate a System of Sewage Management, under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993  via the NSW Planning Portal. This applies even if the previous approval is still within it's validity period.

New property owners will have 3 months to apply for their Approval to Operate.

Submission Requirements

You can find information about lodging Section 68 on the NSW Planning Portal here.

Please proceed to the NSW Planning Portal to submit your application.

NSW Planning Portal

Once submitted, Council will check for completeness and provide a fee quote.

After payment, the application will proceed to lodgement.

Additional Documents Required
  • Site Plan

A site plan is to be provided that depicts the location of the existing on-site sewage system including septic tank/treatment tank and effluent disposal/absorption areas, with distance to property boundaries and buildings. 

Below is an example of a site plan.

C6 annexure site plan

  • Owners Consent Authorisation

A copy of an owners consent authorisation form can be found here: Owners Consent Authorisation

Service Details

If your system requires quarterly servicing (Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems only), you must attach a copy of the last service report from your service agent contractor. 

Further Information

Further information in regards to the type of information required to be submitted with your application can be obtained by contacting Environmental Health Officer (OSSM).

 

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