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
Proposed Policy - Local Orders Policy  (PDF 528.5KB) Proposed Policy

In accordance with s. 160(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, Council places on public exhibition proposed Local Orders Policy. 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 Council’s Administration Office at 2 Court Street. Submissions will be accepted until 5:00pm 26 July 2024. For further information, please contact Council’s Governance Officer on 6850 2300 (Option 4).

Proposed New Fees - Interment Services Levy (JPG 24.1KB)

Interment Services Levy FAQ (PDF 197KB)

Proposed Amendment - Fees and Charges 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 to collect the Interment Services Levy imposed by the NSW Government to fund Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW (the regulatory body of interment services in NSW).

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 Council’s Administration Office at 2 Court Street. Submissions will be accepted until 5:00pm 26 July 2024. 
For further information, please contact Council’s Governance Officer on 6850 2300 (Option 4)

Proposed Vendor Finance (s.356(2) Local Government Act) Proposed Vendor Finance

In accordance with s. 356(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, Council places on public exhibition proposed resolution: "That Council enter into a vendor finance agreement for the purchase of lots 201, 223, 209, 212 and 215 at Goldridge Estate in accordance with the terms noted in the report". 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 Council’s Administration Office at 2 Court Street. Submissions will be accepted until 5:00pm 26 July 2024.

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.
    Forbes Development Control Plan - Agritourism (PDF 368.4KB)   Forbes Development Control Plan - Agritourism    

Public Exhibition Description Agri-Tourism DCP Chapter (PDF 368.4KB)   Forbes Shire Council Development Control Plan Public Hearing Report (PDF 891.5KB)   In accordance with Clause 47G of the Local Government Act 1993, Council wishes to advise it is in receipt of the Public Hearing Report regarding the reclassification of the following public lands:

Lot 79 DP 251269 known as Lot 79 Kent Street Forbes,

Lot 31 DP 791180 known as Eloora Place Park

Lot 38 DP 215546 known as Gale Street Park; and

Lot 28 DP 835295 known as Hettie Place Park

Should you have any enquiries regarding the report please contact Eliza Noakes, Manager of Development & Planning, on (02) 6850 2300 (Option 1). 


 2024-0058  2024-0058

New Carport

101 Ferry St

Council wishes to advise that a Development Application has been placed on public exhibition for a period of 10 days from 9 July 2024 to 23 July 2024.  Notification Period Ends: 23 July 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 23 July 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.

 

2024-0064  2024-0064

New Shed

29-31 Browne St

Council wishes to advise that a Development Application has been placed on public exhibition for a period of 10 days from 5 July 2024 to 18 July 2024.  Notification Period Ends: 18 July 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 July 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.

2024-0066  2024-0066

Alterations and Additions to Residential

11 Ellison Bridge Lane

Council wishes to advise that a Development Application has been placed on public exhibition for a period of 10 days from 8 July 2024 to 19 July 2024.  Notification Period Ends: 19 July 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 19 July 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.

2024-0070 2024-0070

New Shed

8 Federation Blvd

Council wishes to advise that a Development Application has been placed on public exhibition for a period of 10 days from 17 July 2024 to 30 July 2024.  Notification Period Ends: 30 July 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 30 July 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.

2024-0071 2024-0071

New Garage

20 Young St

Council wishes to advise that a Development Application has been placed on public exhibition for a period of 10 days from 16 July 2024 to 30 July 2024.  Notification Period Ends: 30 July 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 30 July 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.