Land use control and planning within Snowy River Shire Council is administered by both Snowy River Shire Council and the State Government.

How is the Shire Planned by Council?

Land use within Snowy River Shire Council is principally guided by the Snowy River Shire Council Local Environmental Plan 1997 (LEP)and Snowy River Rural Local Environmental Plan 2007. These LEP's cover all areas of the Shire, and sets out the type of future development allowed in each location.

The DCPs contain more detailed controls for development and provide explanations of the relevant controls in the Snowy River Shire Local Environmental Plans.

Snowy River Shire Council is currently working toward a Principle Plan within the next four years.

Availability of Health, Building & Planning Staff

If you would like to meet with Council's environmental health officer or one of our town planners or building inspectors, then we have several options available, including:

• Town planners and/or building inspectors over the counter (without an appointment) in the Razorback office Jindabyne between 8.30am - 10.30am weekdays
• Environmental health officer over the counter (without an appointment) in the Berridale office between 8.30am - 10.30am weekdays
• By prior appointment in the Berridale and Razorback offices between 11.00am - 3.00pm weekdays
• By prior appointment on-site anywhere in the Shire between 11.30am - 3.00pm weekdays

To book an appointment with one of our Environmental Services staff, please do not hesitate to contact us on 6451-1550.

Please note that meetings may be subject to a charge in accordance with Council's adopted fees & charges.

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