Swimming Pool Approvals

Consent for your Pool

If you are planning to construct, install or alter pools and spas capable of holding water more than 2000 litres and 300mm deep, you will require approval. By contacting Council's Environment and Planning team, or engaging a private certifier, you can receive advice and recommendations specific to your needs and ensure your pool or spa meets legislative requirements.

Once you have reviewed your application requirements, they can be lodged with Council or a registered private certifier.

To apply for a compliance certificate through Council, complete the form here (insert link). If  development consent or construction certificate is required please complete these forms via the NSW Planning Portal.

The Swimming Pools Act

A review of the Swimming Pools Act was finalised in 2012. This review included amendments designed to improve the safety of children under the age of five around private or backyard pools. The amendments to the Swimming Pools and Tenancy Acts introduced the following requirements for pool owners:

  • From October 2013 all pools must be identified on the NSW Swimming Pool Register, and
  • From 29 April 2016 all pools must have a compliance certificate or occupation certificate or non-compliance certificate before the sale or lease of the property.

Note: Recent changes to the Building Code of Australia have resulted in the need for all swimming pools to have Plumbing and Drainage Approval under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 prior to the issue of a Complying Development Certificate or a Construction Certificate. The changes relate to the disposal of waste water from swimming pools and Plumbing and Drainage approval is now required regardless of the type of filter provided to the pool. 

Plumbing Approvals 

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