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Plan & build

Planning considers the way land is used and developed and how a development could impact an area. Building considers safe construction practices, and whether the works comply with building regulations.

Development applications

Information on how we can assist you with the development application process.

Online certificates

Order Property and Rates Certificates online using Council’s eServices portal.

Planning

Access the strategic documents and legislation guiding the planning of our region.

Building certifiers

Council’s building certifiers provide building approval advisory, certification and inspection services.

Septic & plumbing

Understand the requirements for plumbing and drainage works and find information on installing, operating and maintaining septic systems.

Surplus clean fill

Council has surplus clean fill material available resulting from road and drainage works throughout the Cessnock LGA. Register your interest here.

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62-78 Vincent Street 
Cessnock NSW 2325, Australia

PO Box 152, Cessnock NSW 2325

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02 4993 4100

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council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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