Access to Information
- Details
- Written by: Adam Gatt Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777 (02) 4732 7958 council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 601 High St Penrith NSW 2750 Australia
General information
The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) details the obligations of agencies such as Council to provide access to certain information. The Act provides for Council to release information publicly on its website (called open access information); in response to a Special Access Request, an informal request for access or in response to a formal application for access.
Find out more about your right to information and gaining access to information on the NSW Information and Privacy Commission website.
Copyright
Information in Council’s records subject to copyright.
If consent has been obtained from a copyright owner, or if it is a special access request, the information can be copied and released. Council will inform all applicants if information is subject to copyright. If an applicant still requires a hard copy of the information Council will then provide details of the copyright owner.
There may be certain circumstances where Council is not taken to have breached the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. For example, Council is not taken to have breached copyright in a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work by anything done for the purposes of a judicial proceeding.
Information contained on Council's website subject to copyright.
Council has a copyright disclaimer on its website where information about development applications is readily available to view. Please ensure that you read this disclaimer before accessing this information.
Access directions on Council records
There are some Council records that are subject to authorised access in accordance with Section 51 of the State Records Act 1998. These records include the following:
- Early Access: Records available under the GIPA Act 2009 which include publications, publicity and educational material in all formats.
- Closed to Public Access: This includes staff records (including registers and history cards closed 50 years), building and development plans (drawings) of current building and services. Applies only to plans of existing buildings, showing existing internal layouts and services.
- Open to Public Access: All records not covered by Early Access authorisations or Closed to Public Access directions.
Requests for access
Council is required to make certain information publicly available. Where information is not publicly available you can submit a request to access the information. Please have a read of our Access to Information Factsheet for more information.
1. Special access request
If you seek to access information which is closed to public access, you can apply for a Special Access Request. Applications for these requests should be lodged in writing on company letterhead providing specific details of the request. For more information about special access requests contact Council's Records Management Section on 4732 7777.
2. Development applications
Requests for information about development applications can be made by submitting an Informal Request for Access to Information Application Form. Please fill out this form and return it via email to
3. Informal request
There are different kinds of applications that you can make, depending on the information that you require. If you would like to request information that is not available on Council’s website you will need to complete and lodge an Informal Request for Access to Information Application Form. There is no fee to lodge an application and have it assessed, however there may be a fee associated with printing hard copies of documents not protected by copyright provisions.
4. Formal request
Council also holds a lot of information that is not listed as open access information. The release of this information is generally restricted due to considerations such as commercial confidence, legal privilege, security concerns and protection of privacy. You can apply for access to this information by submitting a Formal Request for Access to Information Application Form. There is an application fee of $30 to lodge a request.
5. Open access information
Council is required to make certain information publicly available. This information is called open access information or mandatory release information. Council will provide access to certain information on this website:
- Council maintains a delegations register that can be viewed by anyone by request.
- Documents tabled in Parliament (No documents have yet been tabled in Parliament by or on behalf of Penrith City Council. Should this occur, Council will provide links to these documents on this page).
- A Disclosure Log of access applications
- register of government contracts - sale of land
- Open Access Information not Disclosed
- Council's Policy Register
- Code of Conduct
- Code of Meeting Practice
- Annual Report and Annual Financial Statements
- Auditor's Report
- Operational Plan
- Public Land Register - Council is required to keep a register of all land vested in it or under its control (s53 of the Local Government Act 1993). Visit the Public Land Register page for more information.
- EEO management plan
- Policy concerning the payment of expenses incurred by, and the provision of facilities to, Councillors
- Annual reports of bodies exercising functions delegated by the Council
- Any codes referred to in the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).
- Council business papers and minutes (minutes of any meeting of the Council or any Committee of the Council, but not including Business Papers or minutes for matters considered when part of a meeting is closed to the public)
- Information in relation to Development Applications
- Statement of Business Ethics
- Information guide
6. Pecuniary Interest Register
Council as required maintains a Pecuniary Interest Register for councilors and designated persons.
- 2019-2020 Combined Staff First Pecuniary Interest Returns
- 2019-2020 Combined Councillor Pecuniary Interest Returns
- 2019-2020 Combined Staff Pecuniary Interest Returns
- 2020-2021 Combined Staff Pecuniary Interest Returns
- 2020-2021 Combined Councillor Pecuniary Interest Returns
- 2020-2021 Combined Staff First Pecuniary Interest Returns
- 2021-2022 Combined Councillor Pecuniary Interest Returns
- 2021-2022 Combined First Pecuniary Interest Return
- 2021-2022 Combined Staff Pecuniary Interest Returns
- 2024 - Combined First Returns Pecuniary Interest Returns
- 2022-2023 - Combined First Returns Pecuniary Interest Returns
- 2022-2023 - Combined Designated Persons Pecuniary Interest Returns
- 2022-2023 - Combined Councillor Pecuniary Interest Returns
Your right to review
You have 20 working days after the notice of a decision has been posted or emailed to you to ask for an internal review by the agency that made the decision - use our GIPA Internal Review application form. Find out more Information from the Privacy Commission NSW website. Find out more about your right to information and gaining access to NSW Government information at the NSW Information and Privacy Commission website.
Information Registers
- Government Contracts Register (GIPA)
- Previous Election Results and Application Form
- Tenders
- DA Tracker
- Contributions Plans
- Information on what the Land Register is
- Voluntary Planning Agreements
- IPC Audit Compliance Report - July 2021
- Pecuniary Interest Return - Procedure Document
- Privacy Management Plan
- Government Information (Public Access) GIPA Policy
- Register of Political Donations pursuant to s.328A of the Local Government Act
If you require these documents to be made accessible, please contact us 4732 7777
Disclosure Log
Penrith City Council’s Disclosure Log lists information provided by Council in response to Formal Access Applications under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. Penrith City Council’s Disclosure Log lists information provided by Council in response to Formal Access Applications under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
Applications that are likely to be of interest to members of the public are listed below. Only non-personal information is shown.
To request a copy of any information below, please email
Reference | Decision Date | Information Provided | Year |
8990750 | 13/02/2020 | All information relating to development applications relating to 1277-1283 Mamre Road, Kemps Creek | 2020 |
9005086 | 18/02/2020 | Injury – Kingsway Sporting FieldsInjury – Kingsway Sporting FieldsWork Orders, Risk Assessments, Run Sheets. | 2020 |
8999968 | 25/02/2020 | Injury - 12 Cox Avenue, PenrithInjury - 12 Cox Avenue, PenrithWork Orders, Initial Organise Repairs Email. | 2020 |
9034146 | 4/03/2020 | St Marys Town Centre Economic Development Strategy | 2020 |
9042704 | 1/04/2020 | All documents and correspondence in relation to DA14/1591 - 5 Lethbridge Street, Penrith | 2020 |
9096550 | 17/04/2020 | All information relating to development applications relating to 6 Forbes Street, Emu Plains. | 2020 |
9067182 | 17/04/2020 | Injury – Corner of Cosgrove Crescent and Morphett Street, Kingswood.Injury – Corner of Cosgrove Crescent and Morphett Street, Kingswood.Risk Assessments, Diary Entries, Injury Notification, Photos, Drainage Network Diagram. | 2020 |
9141991 | 10/06/2020 | All documents and correspondence in relation to Wallacia Hotel – 1590-1594 Mulgoa Road, Wallacia | 2020 |
9178856 | 30/06/2020 | All documents and correspondence in relation to Tattersalls Centre & Hotel – 510-536 High Street, Penrith | 2020 |
9190521 | 6/07/2020 | All correspondence between Council and Applicant in relation to DA19/0158 - 18 Morris Street, St Marys. | 2020 |
9183770 | 10/07/2020 | Injury – Mulgoa Road, Jamisontown between Blaikie Road and Glenbrook Street. Footpath Policy, Inspections and Maintenance reports. | 2020 |
9221388 | 11/08/2020 | Injury- 243 Banks Drive, St Clair. Risk Assessments, Diary Entries, Injury Notification, Photos, Drainage Network Diagram. | 2020 |
9247946 | 18/08/2020 | All approvals, plans and associated documents in relation to 8 Holly Crescent, Jordan Springs | 2020 |
9245604 | 19/08/2020 | Photo Proof of Dog Roaming Lethbridge Street, Penrith | 2020 |
9164269 | 25/08/2020 | All documents and statements in relation to a dog attack on Coonawarra Drive, St Clair | 2020 |
9254904 | 26/08/2020 | All documents and statements in relation to a dog attack on Penrose Crescent, South Penrith | 2020 |
9251547 | 28/08/2020 | All documents in relation to the roadworks on the 10th of January 2017 at Victoria Road, Werrington. | 2020 |
9254905 | 02/09/2020 | Injury - Cosgrove Crescent and Morphett Street, Kingswood. All documents in relation to Storm water and maintenance. | 2020 |
9249718 | 04/09/2020 | Injury – Sunflower Drive.Injury – Sunflower Drive.All Reports, Inspection Records and Complaints in relation to the Footpath. | 2020 |
9331616 | 27/10/2020 | Injury – Footpath Greygums Oval footpath All documents in relation to concrete path. | 2020 |
9358605 | 5/11/2020 | Injury – Kingsway Sporting Fields Documentation between 01 June 2018 - 12 June 2019 | 2020 |
9359289 | 9/11/2020 | All documents in relation to 20-28 MacPherson Road, Londonderry | 2020 |
9369431 | 12/11/2020 | Several Documents in relation to 1A Dharug Close, Mulgoa | 2020 |
9374114 | 16/11/2020 | All documents relating to 13-15 Park Road Wallacia DA12/1129 - Wallacia Golf Course | 2020 |
9379214 | 19/11/2020 | Document Pertaining to the easement at the property 4 Parroo Close St Clair | 2020 |
9381307 | 19/11/2020 | All documents relating to DA20/0551 - 41-63 Cranebrook Road, Cranebrook 2020 | 2020 |
9398845 | 16/12/2020 | All documents in relation to an injury at Ransley Street, Penrith | 2020 |
9453057 | 01/02/2021 | Documents In relation to Section 10.7 Certificate – Asbestos matter – 12 Carson Lane, St Marys | 2021 |
9431498 | 08/02/2021 | Associated records for the unsolicited bid of 10 Charles Hackett Drive, St Marys | 2021 |
9460916 | 22/02/2021 | Quotes, Incident reports, correspondence and slip test reports for floor surface at Ripples St Marys | 2021 |
9479344 | 2/03/2021 | Complaint DC20/1170 | 2021 |
9496312 | 18/03/2021 | Injury – Footpath Greygums Oval footpath Injury – Footpath Greygums Oval footpath All documents in relation to injury. | 2021 |
9531286 | 12/04/2021 | All documents in relation to property 57 Hume Crescent, Werrington County | 2021 |
9535504 | 4/05/2021 | All documents in relation to a fall at Penrith Westfield's | 2021 |
9580725 | 11/05/2021 | Complaint DC20/0941 | 2021 |
9561863 | 13/05/2021 | Satellite images and documents in relation to DC21/0087 | 2021 |
9565244 | 17/05/2021 | Documents in relation to drainage at 29 Carnation Avenue, Claremont Meadows | 2021 |
9586134 | 25/05/2021 | Documents in relation to a fall at Judges Place Carpark Stairwell. | 2021 |
9691402 | 1/09/2021 | Documents in relation to Ron Mulock Oval, Thornton | 2021 |
9590330 | 16/09/2021 | Complaints made against 48 Sydney Street, St Marys | 2021 |
9722563 | 28/09/2021 | All documents in relation to 21 York Street Emu Plains | 2021 |
9741196 | 11/10/2021 | All documents in relation to an Oztag Injury at The Kingsway, Werrington | 2021 |
9747623 | 11/10/2021 | All documents in relation to 79-81 Mandalong Close, Orchard Hills. | 2021 |
9765610 | 26/10/2021 | All documents in relation to Dog Attack AC21/0954 | 2021 |
9786086 | 3/11/2021 | Complaint DC21/0812 - 82 Park Road, Wallacia | 2021 |
9820056 | 22/12/2021 | Documents in relation to DA20/0767 - 28-32 Somerset Street, Kingswood | 2021 |
9900907 | 9/02/2022 | All File Notes and Information sent to the previous owner 1 Tanderra Street Colyton. DC21/0071 | 2022 |
9895040 | 15/02/2022 | Documents in relation to the maintenance of the Nepean River Walk | 2022 |
P-305441-X8Y3 | 03/05/2022 | All documents in relation to dog attack - AC21/0901 | 2022 |
9967682 | 11/05/2022 | All documents in relation to injury caused by pothole at Revolutions Gym St Marys | 2022 |
9531593 | 11/05/2022 | Contour Plan of Jordan Springs East | 2022 |
P-310214-K4Z7 | 23/05/2022 | All documents in relation to an injury caused by the footpath at Trinity Drive, Cambridge Gardens | 2022 |
9909399 | 4/07/2022 | All Correspondence in relation to any future development of 39-43 Orth Street, 38-40 Orth Street, 1-5 Hargrave Street, 26 Somerset Street & 28-32 Somerset Street, Kingswood. | 2022 |
P-332715-D7L8 | 5/07/2022 | Additional information in relation to DA21/0362 - 41 Great Western Highway Emu Plains | 2022 |
P-334578-J4M8 & P-344453-S3P9 | 26/07/2022 | Submission letters including all attachments and associated documents in relation to DA22/0326 - 28 Somerset Street, Kingswood | 2022 |
P-350498-L8P4 | 10/08/2022 | Plans, Permits, Approvals, Inspection Reports for 20 Barrallier Way & 30 Wills Glen, St Clair | 2022 |
P-374820-X2L9 | 13/10/2022 | Correspondence in relation to spillage, drainage and maintenance at Fitch Avenue | 2022 |
P-392931-Z8L0 | 2/11/2022 | All correspondence, file notes communication and documents between PCC and NSW Ombudsman and PCC and NSW Environment Protection Authority regarding 49 Luttrell Street Glenmore Park. | 2022 |
P-385289-R7V4 | 14/11/2022 | All documents in relation to fall on 16 August 2022 opposite Penrith Hotel located at 303 High Street Penrith. Requesting all documents in relation to the investigation and maintenance. | 2022 |
P-412773-N0X9 | 6/12/2022 | Incident 20 May 2020 at 34 Sunflower Drive Claremont Meadows. All Complaints, inspection reports, and works records, in relation to the footpath. | 2022 |
P-430309-H3N4 | 12/01/2023 | All documents in relation to installation of roundabout on Kings Hill Road, Orchard Hills commencing in approx 2020. | 2023 |
P-448004-N1H7 | 20/02/2023 | All compliance reports, and correspondence in respect to property Lot 6 DP 219851 86-112 Galvin Road Llandilo NSW. | 2023 |
P-449782-S5N0 | 22/02/2023 | All documents in relation to DC23/0115 | 2023 |
P-439827-L4M5 | 01/03/2023 | All documents in relation to an injury at Bringelly Road Kingswood | 2023 |
P-457284-Q5H0 | 22/03/2023 | All documents in relation to 1 Water Street, Wallacia | 2023 |
P-471796-F2R4 | 13/04/2023 | All complaints and concerns including images sent to Council regarding DC22/0547 | 2023 |
P-471438-D1N8 | 17/04/2023 | All Correspondence, file notes, communication and documents in relation to cases: P-449847-V8T9, P-436919-P9X6, P-414051-V4S7, SW23/0106 | 2023 |
P-489416-G2Q7 | 25/05/2023 | 27 - 29 John Street St Marys. All documents in relation to all Development applications | 2023 |
P-504276-D2D2 | 27/06/2023 | All documents in relation to 69a, 69 and 69-77 Homestead Road, Orchard Hills | 2023 |
P-513078-G7K8 | 12/07/2023 | All documents in relation to 1003 The Northern Road formerly known as R279 Richmond Road | 2023 |
P-526475-B8R0 | 14/08/2023 | Information on zoning for property 29 Heavey Street Werrington | 2023 |
P-540306-Y5W3 | 24/08/2023 | Information in relation to DC21/0874 - Tree Removal & Vegetation Clearing | 2023 |
P-536432-C7S5 | 30/08/2023 | All correspondence, file notes, communication and documents for 8 cases. P-500996-G0P2, P-533091-G5W0, P-526244-G9D0, P-519654-Q9G9, P-517167-K3X8, P-510190-J1W7, P-485672-Z6W4, P-453087-R8S8 | 2023 |
P-558259-S8K4 | 5/10/2023 | Whole building file in relation to 24 Hillview Avenue South Penrith | 2023 |
P-567257-N3P2 | 17/10/2023 | All documents in relation to an Injury outside Hertz Car Hire - Penrith | 2023 |
P-573543-M6D5 | 27/11/2023 | The following documents relating to the proposed shared path along Nepean Avenue, Penrith, linking to the Great River Walk (Shared Path): (a) All agendas, minutes or business papers for any Council meetings regarding the approval of the Shared Path between 1 January 2020 and 1 October 2023. (b) All approval documents including but not limited to any development consent or any Part 5 Determination relating to the Shared Path. (c) All assessment documents relating to the Shared Path including but not limited to any Statement of Environment Effects or Review of Environmental Factors. (d) All assessments relating to pedestrian and/or traffic risks on Nepean Avenue between 1 January 2020 and 1 October 2023. | 2023 |
P-579797-J6S7 | 29/11/2023 | All documents in relation to 366 Hinxman Road, Castlereagh | 2023 |
P-449782-S5N0 | 22/02/2023 | All documents in relation to DC23/0115 | 2023 |
P-439827-L4M5 | 01/03/2023 | All documents in relation to an injury at Bringelly Road Kingswood | 2023 |
P-457284-Q5H0 | 22/03/2023 | All documents in relation to 1 Water Street, Wallacia | 2023 |
P-471796-F2R4 | 13/04/2023 | All complaints and concerns including images sent to Council regarding DC22/0547 | 2023 |
P-471438-D1N8 | 17/04/2023 | All Correspondence, file notes, communication and documents in relation to cases: P-449847-V8T9, P-436919-P9X6, P-414051-V4S7, SW23/0106 | 2023 |
P-489416-G2Q7 | 25/05/2023 | 27 - 29 John Street St Marys. All documents in relation to all Development applications | 2023 |
P-504276-D2D2 | 27/06/2023 | All documents in relation to 69a, 69 and 69-77 Homestead Road, Orchard Hills | 2023 |
P-513078-G7K8 | 12/07/2023 | All documents in relation to 1003 The Northern Road formerly known as R279 Richmond Road | 2023 |
P-526475-B8R0 | 14/08/2023 | Information on zoning for property 29 Heavey Street Werrington | 2023 |
P-540306-Y5W3 | 24/08/2023 | Information in relation to DC21/0874 - Tree Removal & Vegetation Clearing | 2023 |
P-536432-C7S5 | 30/08/2023 | All correspondence, file notes, communication and documents for 8 cases. P-500996-G0P2, P-533091-G5W0, P-526244-G9D0, P-519654-Q9G9, P-517167-K3X8, P-510190-J1W7, P-485672-Z6W4, P-453087-R8S8 | 2023 |
P-558259-S8K4 | 5/10/2023 | Whole building file in relation to 24 Hillview Avenue South Penrith | 2023 |
P-567257-N3P2 | 17/10/202 | All documents in relation to an Injury outside Hertz Car Hire - Penrith | 2023 |
P-573543-M6D5 | 27/11/2023 | The following documents relating to the proposed shared path along Nepean Avenue, Penrith, linking to the Great River Walk (Shared Path): (a) All agendas, minutes or business papers for any Council meetings regarding the approval of the Shared Path between 1 January 2020 and 1 October 2023. (b) All approval documents including but not limited to any development consent or any Part 5 Determination relating to the Shared Path. (c) All assessment documents relating to the Shared Path including but not limited to any Statement of Environment Effects or Review of Environmental Factors. (d) All assessments relating to pedestrian and/or traffic risks on Nepean Avenue between 1 January 2020 and 1 October 2023. | 2023 |
P-579797-J6S7 | 29/11/2023 | All documents in relation to 366 Hinxman Road, Castlereagh | 2023 |
P-634403-H4C0 | 21/02/2024 | All information relating to the alleged findings of asbestos at River Road, Emu Plains, Regatta Park. Notification reports, Testing, photos, Site, CCTV Footage | 2024 |
P-639511-R5Q5 | 11/03/2024 | From 2019 to current regarding transport infrastructure towards Western Sydney Airport and Aerotropolis: 1.Report or study (or at least a list) of transport infrastructure options considered by Council; Report or study of potential transport infrastructure funding options considered by Council; Report or study of future employment movements in Western and Southwestern Sydney; List of Council meeting motions regarding transport infrastructure; Traffic study or report into impacts of Western Sydney Airport and Aerotropolis on the road network and/or impacts if public transport infrastructure was not available; Petitions received by Council regarding transport infrastructure; Submissions made by Council to the NSW Government and/or Commonwealth Government. | 2024 |
P-653848-L8T2 | 11/03/2024 | All documents provided to Councillors prior to or during the Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 25 September 2023 relating to the Shared Path, including but not limited to, agendas, business papers, audits, consultant reports, and assessment reports. Shared Path means the proposed shared path along Nepean Avenue, Penrith, linking to the Great River Walk. | 2024 |