Section 138 Applications

While conducting works in Road Corridor/Public reserve.

The Section 138 permit authorises various works, including:

• Driveway construction.
• Stormwater connection.
• Footpath construction/restoration.
• Pavement works, including kerb and gutter restoration.
• Utility services running under the nature strip/footpath, road (including road-footpath openings permits).
• Digging up or disturbing the surface of a public road.
• Connecting a road (whether public or private) to a classified road.

This is what is generally is required for lodging a Section 138 application:

1. DA or CDC number.
2. Details of the works including construction plans.
   Note: construction work must comply with Council Development Control Plan (DCP) Link to DCP as follows.
   Campbelltown (Sustainable City) Development Control Plan 2015 - Campbelltown City Council
3. Public Liability Insurance – minimum cover of $20 million.

Once the application is received and reviewed by the Engineering team, an invoice will be sent to the applicant. Refer Council’s fees and charges on page 21  in  adopted-2024-25-fees-and-charges.pdf(PDF, 2MB).

1. After submitting your application via the NSW Planning Portal, the status will display as "Pending Lodgement."
2. Initial Assessment : Within two weeks.
3. Invoice: After satisfactory assessment applicant will receive invoice covering application and inspection fees via the NSW Planning Portal.
4. Once fees are paid, the Portal status will be “Under Assessment”.
5. Approval: If no inconsistencies or errors are identified, applicant will be advised via the NSW Planning Portal