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The Shire of Northam is currently in a RESTRICTED BURNING PERIOD. All burning activities require a permit and applications will only be accepted from primary producers (Agricultural) only. No single cubic meter burns accepted. For more information and to apply for a permit, click HERE.
Posted: 06/08/2017 05:00 PM Closing Date: 13/08/2017 05:00 PM
Notice is hereby given that the local government of the Shire of Northam has prepared the above-mentioned Local Planning Scheme Amendment.
The purpose of the proposed Amendment is to recode part of Lot 23 (#9) Jessup Terrace, Northam from “Residential R15” to “Residential R15/30”.
Plans and documents setting out and explaining the Local Planning Scheme Amendment have been deposited at the Council Administration Office, 395 Fitzgerald Street, Northam and will be open for inspection during office hours up to and including Wednesday 13th September 2017. Details of the proposal can be viewed by clicking on the following links:
Scheme Amendment
Submission Form
Submissions on the Local Planning Scheme Amendment No. 11 may be made in writing and lodged on or before Wednesday 13th September 2017.
For further information, please contact Council’s Manager Planning Services, Kobus Nieuwoudt, on 9622 6134.