Public Exhibitions

Public Exhibitions include notifications about development consents and certificates, proposed developments, changes to Council meetings, release and/or sale of abandoned vehicles, intention to grant licence, and public exhibitions and consultations.

Listed below are the current items on public exhibition:

Public Exhibition

Document(s)

Subject

Information

November 2024 Business Paper (see item 19.4)

Proposed new Fees: Indoor Pool

In accordance with s.610F of the Local Government Act 1993, Council places on public exhibition proposed amendments to its Schedule of Fees and Charges, being:

a) New Fee: Business Use Membership Fee (per annum) of $1,500;

b) New Fee: Business Activity Participant - Pro rata Family Membership Fee for participants of programs conducted by commercial businesses at the Indoor Pool. This membership entitles the member to access the pool during operating hours for the duration of the membership period.

Submissions may be made in writing to The General Manager, PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871, by email to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au or delivered to 2 Court Street Forbes by 5pm 13 January 2025.

Draft Local Approvals Policy: Installation of Temporary Housing Following a Disaster Declaration (PDF 331.3KB)

Draft Local Approvals Policy: Installation of Temporary Housing Following a Disaster Declaration

In accordance with s. 160 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council places on public exhibition a draft Local Approvals Policy for Temporary Housing following Disaster Declaration. Submissions may be made in writing to The General Manager, PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871, by email to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au or delivered to 2 Court Street Forbes by 5pm 6 January 2025. For more information, Contact Council's Town Planner.

Draft Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Expenses and Facilities Policy (PDF 320.5KB)

Draft Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Expenses and Facilities Policy

In accordance with s.252 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council places on public exhibition a draft Expenses and Facilities Policy for its Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. Submissions may be made in writing to The General Manager, PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871, by email to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au or delivered to 2 Court Street Forbes by 5pm 6 January 2025. For more information, Contact Council's Governance Officer - Risk and Procurement.

FORM - Nomination for appointment to committee (DOCX 53.3KB)

Aerodrome Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 764.3KB)

Events and Tourism Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 467.6KB)

Indoor Pool Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 248.3KB)

Olympic Pool Advisory Terms of Reference (PDF 388KB)

Saleyards Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 607.9KB)

Tree Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 576KB)

Community Representative Positions on Council's Committees

Council is calling for nominations from suitably interested community representatives on all its Section 355 Advisory committees:

Committee	Position
Aerodrome Advisory Committee	3 x airport user representatives
Events and Tourism Committee	1 x food house representative (plus alternate), 1 x hotel representative (plus alternate), 1 x motel representative (plus alternate), 1 x caravan park representative (plus alternate),
Indoor Pool Advisory Committee	3 x members of the Forbes Indoor Pool
Olympic Pool Advisory Committee	2 x community user representatives
Saleyards Advisory Committee	2 x agent representatives 1 x vendor representatives 1 x transport representative 1 x regional transport representative
Tree Committee	2 x community representatives 1 x special expert

To lodge a nomination, please complete the nomination form on the left. For further information, please contact Council’s Governance Officer on 6850 2300.

Planning Proposal - Forbes View Rezoning

Exhibition documents

Proposed Rezoning

Council has received a Planning Proposal to change the planning provisions for land to the north-west of Forbes Town Centre. The Planning Proposal proposes to amend the Forbes Local Environmental Plan 2013 (LEP) by changing the zoning, minimum lot size, height of buildings restriction on the subject land and land reserved for acquisition that apply to land situated between School Road, Edward Street and Morton Street, Forbes. The Planning Proposal has received Gateway approval from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure requiring a public exhibition of at least 20 working days. As such, the exhibition period is between 10 June and 5 July 2024, during which time the documentation will be available for viewing on Council’s website, or on request at Council Offices. The documents can also be viewed at https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ppr/under%20exhibition.

The Forbes community is encouraged to have their say in regard to this Planning Proposal. Any submissions must be made in writing, addressed to the General Manager and detail clearly why you either support or oppose the proposal. Your submission must be received by Council by close of business on 5 July 2024, and must include your full name, address and phone number. To make a submission you can either:

1. Email forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au;

2. Post to Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871; or

3. Deliver your submission to Council’s administration office at 2 Court Street, Forbes NSW 2871.

Further information and documentation can be sought by contacting Council’s Town Planner, Lewis Wilde.

Notification of Development Determinations

Section 4.59 Report - Development Approvals

Notice is given under the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act that Forbes Shire Council has determined the following development applications, applications for modification of development consents and complying development certificate applications.

2024-0111

Carport, Awning & Extension to Shed

41 Thomson St

Council wishes to advise that a Development Application has been placed on public exhibition for a period of 10 days from 22 November 2024 to 5 December 2024. Notification Period Ends: 5 December 2024. The Planning Proposal can be viewed on Council’s website. All submissions must be received in writing by Council, addressed to the General Manager, by 5:00pm on 5 December 2024. Either by email to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au, via post: PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871 or at Council’s Administration Office. For more information, please contact Forbes Shire Council’s Manager of Development and Planning on 6850 2300.

2024-0099

New Dwelling

438 Limestone Road

Council wishes to advise that a Development Application has been placed on public exhibition for a period of 10 days from 4 December 2024 to 17 December 2024. Notification Period Ends: 17 December 2024. The Planning Proposal can be viewed on Council’s website. All submissions must be received in writing by Council, addressed to the General Manager, by 5:00pm on 17 December 2024. Either by email to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au, via post: PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871 or at Council’s Administration Office. For more information, please contact Forbes Shire Council’s Manager of Development and Planning on 6850 2300.

2024-0115

New Shed

10 Federation Blvd

Council wishes to advise that a Development Application has been placed on public exhibition for a period of 10 days from 5 December 2024 to 18 December 2024. Notification Period Ends: 18 December 2024. The Planning Proposal can be viewed on Council’s website. All submissions must be received in writing by Council, addressed to the General Manager, by 5:00pm on 18 December 2024. Either by email to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au, via post: PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871 or at Council’s Administration Office. For more information, please contact Forbes Shire Council’s Manager of Development and Planning on 6850 2300.

2024-0116

Alterations and Additions to Residential - New Shed

7 College Road

2024-0116 DA Conflict of Interest Management Statement

2024-00116 DA Conflict of Interest Management Statement

2024-0117

New Dwelling

20A Reymond St

2024-0118

New Dwelling

42 Bogan Gate Road

2024-0119

Change of Use - Firearms Retail Sales Premise

71-73 Lachlan St Forbes

2024-0121

Demolition & New Dwelling

42 Johnson St

Council wishes to advise that a Development Application has been placed on public exhibition for a period of 10 days from 9 December 2024 to 20 December 2024. Notification Period Ends: 20 December 2024. The Planning Proposal can be viewed on Council’s website. All submissions must be received in writing by Council, addressed to the General Manager, by 5:00pm on 20 December 2024. Either by email to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au, via post: PO Box 333, Forbes NSW 2871 or at Council’s Administration Office. For more information, please contact Forbes Shire Council’s Manager of Development and Planning on 6850 2300.