Development Services
The Development and Environmental Services Department is primarily based at Council’s Kempton Office, located at 85 Main Street, Kempton. The Department plays an important role in supporting sustainable development, protecting community health and wellbeing, and ensuring compliance with relevant planning, building, environmental and regulatory requirements across the municipality.
Key responsibilities include land use planning and development assessment, environmental health, building and plumbing regulatory control, and animal management. These functions support the responsible development and management of the Southern Midlands while helping to protect the health, safety, amenity and quality of life of the community.
The Kempton Office also provides a range of accessible administrative and customer services, including the payment of rates and charges, dog registrations and general assistance with Council services, information and enquiries. These services provide an important point of contact for residents, businesses and visitors and support effective engagement between Council and the community.
Through its regulatory, planning, environmental and customer service functions, the Department contributes to the sustainable growth and development of the Southern Midlands and supports the delivery of a safe, healthy and well-managed municipality.
