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Driveways - Residential

Application to construct driveway access within the public footpath verge (nature strip) from the road carriage way to the property boundary.

The Hills Shire Council allows Private Certifiers to issue a Complying Development Certificate for a property before a vehicle crossing application is lodged with Council, however a vehicle crossing application must be made and the driveway must be constructed before the Occupation Certificate is issued.

NOTE: Contractors details are required to proceed with this application.
Driveways – Medium/ High Density Residential, Commercial or Industrial 
Public Land Access

Application to allow customers access to public land reserves.
Example: For residents to access the back of their property through a park/reserve.
Rates Notice - Request Copy
Prior Year Notice
Available from 1 July


Statement of Account (today’s balance)
Available from 15 July


Original Rate Notice this Financial Year
 Available from 15 July
No fee will apply between 15 July to 31 August


Please allow 2 business days for processing.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Dharug people as the original custodians of the land on which The Hills Shire is located and where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.

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