Flood Prone Land

Prior to lodging your Development Application (DA) you will need to find out if your proposed development is likely to be flood affected.

This can be done by viewing Council’s LEP Flood Mapping here

New development on flood prone land must be built from flood-compatible materials and must not restrict the flow of floodwaters. There are conditions that must be met relating to the floor levels in the building and providing safe shelter for people during times of flood. All these conditions are for your safety and the safety of others in the floodplain. Forbes Local Environment Plan (LEP) 2013 and Development Control Plan (DCP) set conditions which development in flood-prone areas must comply with. Relevant clauses are Chapter 4 of the DCP and Section 7.2 of LEP 2013.

You may have to provide additional information so Council can be sure that the flood risk is acceptable. Your proposal will be assessed on its site specific merits. If you answer ‘yes’ to any of the following questions you may have to provide additional information so we can be sure that the flooding risk is acceptable.

Is the property located in a Flood Affected Area as determined by Council?

Information that may be required:

• Flood Risk Assessment Report
• Flood Height Survey

Links:

LEP Flood Maps

Forbes Shire Council Local Environmental Plan 2013

Forbes Shire Council Development Control Plan