Open access information
As part of our commitment to transparency and accessibility, the council provides open access to a range of information, including agendas and minutes of meetings, financial reports, and planning documents.
Under the Government Information (Public Access) Regulation 2018
Information contained in development applications (within the meaning of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) and any associated documents is prescribed as Open Access Information.
This does not apply to:
- the plans and specifications for any residential parts of a proposed building, other than plans that merely show its height and its external configuration in relation to the site on which it is proposed to be erected, or
- commercial information, if the information would be likely to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it or to reveal a trade secret, or
- development applications made before 1 July 2010 and any associated documents received (whether before, on or after that date) in relation to the application.
Enquiries concerning this matter can be addressed to our Public Officer.
Property Owner's Consent
The property owner’s consent is required to view plans and specifications for any residential parts of a proposed building, other than plans that merely show its height and external configuration.
Copyright Owner's Consent
A reproduction of material that is protected by copyright may be a copyright infringement. A reproduction that is authorised by the copyright owner will not constitute an infringement.
Copyright can apply to materials other than architectural plans and drawings. Specialist reports, surveys, landscape design plans and drawings are all likely to be protected by copyright. These records are for viewing purposes only.
Privacy and Personal Information Protection Notice
Please read our Internet Privacy Policy regarding the collection of information.
Processing fee
There is a processing fee of $31.20 per hour (at a minimum of one hour) for providing electronic access via email to open access documents.
Hard copy files, microfilm and electronic records will still be available to inspect for free at Lismore City Council Corporate Centre, 43 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah NSW 2480.
Please note we do not accept American Express or Diners Club.
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