Forms
Council has a number of forms for day to day dealings with Council. To find the form you require, select the topic from the drop down list below.
Over the coming months, the Southern Downs Regional Council is reviewing forms. Should the form you require not be listed below, please contact customer service on 07 4661 0300
Accommodation Permits
Local Laws Permit Application Form
Application for Environmentally Relevant Activities (ERA)
Application for Environmentally Relevant Activities ERA
Application for Road Naming
Application for minor works within a reserve
Application For Approval To Burn Off Council Roads Or Other Reserve
Application for Water or Sewer Service
Boating Permit - Storm King Dam
For the use of boats (sailing & power) on Storm King Dam, a permit is required.
Complaints Form
Dog and Cat Registration
Important Information: Registration of your dog and cat - Every dog and cat from the age of three (3) months, (with the exception of bona fide working dogs) kept within the Southern Downs Regional Council area is to be registered in accordance with the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008. This is done by lodging a dog & cat registration form along with correct payment at one of our Council offices.
Until 10 December 2010, registration of all cats and dogs in the rural area of the former Warwick Shire Council area is free.
Fact Sheets
Food Licenses
All premises (including Mobile Food Vendors) where food is prepared, packaged, stored, handled, served, supplied or conveyed for sale are required, under the provisions of the Food Hygiene Regulations, to have a licence.
Food Business License Application Food Safety Supervisor Fact Sheet Food Safety Supervisor Notification Form Food Safety Program Accreditation Form
Higher Risk Personal Appearance Service Permits (Tattooing, body piercing etc)
Notice of Objection to Categorisation
Notice of Objection to Categorisation Form
Park Usage Application Form
Planning & Development Applications
Forms for planning applications can be downloaded from the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning. Guidelines for planning can also be downloaded here.
As part of the amalgamation process, a new planning scheme was created.
Southern Downs Planning Scheme
For advice and assistance on completing these forms, please contact Council's Customer Service Office, on 07 4661 0300.
Property Searches
To request a Property Search, download the Search Application form and post with the applicable fees to:
- Southern Downs Regional Council
PO Box 26
WARWICK QLD 4370
Application for Roadside Memorial
Rate Forms
Application Form - Rates Exemption
Application for Partial Relief from the Payment of Water Consumption Charges
Right to Information & Privacy Information Request (replaces FOI)
As of 1 July 2009, the Freedom of Information Act 1994 is being replaced by the Right to Information Act 2009, and Privacy Information Act 2009. Freedom of Information applications will therefore be replaced with Right to Information, and Information Privacy Access application.
Rural Addressing Application
Street Banner Application
The Council banner is available for loan for the promotion or recognition of functions and events taking place within the Stanthorpe area.
The banner is free of charge however a bond of $100 is required at the time of booking. The (Velcro attached) lettering must be organised prior to the booking to ensure sufficient letters and numerals are available.
The erection and pull down of the banner is the responsibility of the borrower. It is a requirement of the loan that the organisation/individuals erecting and pulling down this banner follow road safety and police regulations. These will need to be clarified with police prior to erection.
Upon return of the banner all letters and numbers will be checked for completeness. Any missing figures will be invoiced at $6.60 each and deducted from the bond. The banner must be returned to Council within 24 hours of the registered final date of use. A late fee of $10.00 per day will be invoiced and deducted from the bond for every day past the due return date.
Complete the application form and please present with your bond deposit to Council’s Stanthorpe office where it will be registered and processed.
For further information contact our Marketing Office on 07 4681 5527.
Watering of New Turf
If you are laying new turf and need to water outside your designated water restriction hours, you will need to complete and submit an application for permission to water your new turf.
Works Near Water Supply or Sewerage Infrastructure
Building & Plumbing Applications
For full list of the latest building application forms, please visit the Department of Infrastructure & Planning Website.
Change of Address Notification
Council needs to keep an accurate record of mailing addresses for all rate payers in the Region. If you have moved, or some part of your address has changed, please download and return a completed change of address form to:
Southern Downs Regional Council
PO Box 26
WARWICK QLD 4370
AUSTRALIA
Use of Roads/Footpaths
Council controls the use of SDRC footpaths under Warwick Shire Local Law No. 12 (Roadside Vending and the Use of Roads and Footways) and Stanthorpe Shire Council Local Law No. 16 (Commercial Use of Roads). These include permits for street stalls, busking, footpath advertising, footpath dining, goods on footpath, planter boxes, roadside vending, and mobile food vending. Anyone wishing to apply for a Permit must complete an application form, which can be obtained by clicking on the link below.
