Proposed Subdivisions in Un-sewered Areas of Camden

All proposed subdivisions within the un-sewered allotments of the Camden Council Local Government Area will be required to demonstrate compliance with section 21.7 (c & d) of Camden Council's Sewage Management Strategy.

Section 21.7

"(c) for a proposed subdivision where the Sydney Water Corporation sewer is not available, the minimum area permitted for the land application of effluent from a proposed on-site sewage management facility is to comply with the sustainable effluent application areas provided by Council, and shall be designed to cater for a minimum of a 4 bedroom dwelling".

"(d) where a proposed subdivision includes an existing dwelling, the assessment will need to demonstrate that, the subdivision will not impact on the dwellings existing wastewater management system, or a suitable provision for satisfactory wastewater disposal has been made."

Prior to submitting the application to Council for the proposed subdivision the owner or applicant shall complete the Request for a Sustainable Effluent Application Area - Proposed Subdivision form. This form can be obtained by downloading the Application forms below:

Application Forms (proposed subdivisions)

Please Note: Unless requested by Council, Wastewater reports will not be accepted for proposed subdivisions.

For further information or advise please contact Camden Council's Environmental Health Branch on 02 4654 7777.