A permit is required for a number of activities in Kempsey Shire.
Council's Schedule of Fees and Charges(PDF, 2MB) lists permit fees for the current financial year.
Council-issued permits and approvals
Amusement rides and devices
Approval to operate an amusement device(PDF, 404KB)
Banner pole
Use of banner poles application(PDF, 220KB)
Beach driving permit (amateur)
Application for motor vehicle permit - amateur(PDF, 76KB)
Beach driving permit (professional)
Application for motor vehicle permit - professional(PDF, 52KB)
Beauty and skin penetration
Registration for Hairdresser and Skin Penetration(PDF, 66KB)
Busking
Busking application form(PDF, 425KB)
Consumption of alcohol on public reserve
Consumption of alcohol on public reserve application(PDF, 64KB)
Event on Council-managed land
Events management application form(PDF, 307KB)
Filming
Filming and photography application form(PDF, 447KB)
Outdoor dining
Use the NSW Planning Portal to apply for consent under section 125 of the Roads Act 1993.
Public gate permit
Approval, inspection and maintenance of public gates and bypass (grids)(PDF, 1MB)
Signboards
Approval to erect signboards on council property(PDF, 518KB)
Street stalls and raffles
Street stall and raffle ticket sales application(PDF, 79KB)
Surf schools
Surf school licence application form(PDF, 703KB)
Tree removal permit
Application for permission to clear vegetation
(PDF, 43KB)
Please contact us if you have any questions about permits and approvals.
Non-Council permits
Alcohol licensing
A liquor licence is required to sell alcohol. To see the different licence types and apply for your licence, go to Liquor and Gaming NSW.
Animal permit
A permit is required to keep:
- a cat over four months of age that is not desexed
- a declared dangerous dog
- a restricted dog by breed.
You can obtain a permit from the NSW Pet Registry.
Fire permit
Fire permits are available free of charge from the Rural Fire Service.