You must submit a filming and photography application form to us no less than:

  • 4 working days in advance for ultra-low impact filming
  • 7 working days in advance for low to medium-impact filming
  • 11 weeks in advance for high-impact filming, to ensure traffic management is in place.

Please attach a brief outline of the shoot details, the nature of your activity, details of parking and essential vehicles on-site, safety requirements, road closures and temporary structures.

Application requirements

Provide the following information within your brief where it is applicable:

  • Location map
  • Community notification letter
  • Authorised safety plan
  • Environmental management plan
  • Traffic management plan.

We will assess your application based on its impact, scope and location, inform the relevant Council departments and advise you of our decision.

T&C's

Before you apply for a Filming and Photography Permit please read our Terms and conditions:

Fees

We will discuss any fees and charges associated with the filming prior to approval. Depending on the impact, you may be required to pay a bond.

External approvals and notifications of authorities

We can only issue permission to film on Council-owned land. Production companies must notify - and seek approval from - other relevant authorities prior to filming.

To confirm who has jurisdiction over the location you wish to film

Contact us

Business and Community Team

filming@ssc.nsw.gov.au