Application Fee
In accordance with the Local Government film protocol (p.24) the four Application Categories (table below) may apply.
The application fee must be paid with your application (though additional fees may apply).
Additional Fees
Additional fees are charged on a cost recovery basis, please refer to this permit for a list of fees:
Filming and Photography - permit (282KB)
Council will advise of any additional fees on application.
Bonds
In some instances North Sydney Council will impose a bond. The amount of security bond is assessed on a case by case basis. Council will advise on application.
Payment Methods
Full payment must be made prior to filming commencing. A tax invoice will be issued on receipt of payment.
Payment options include:
Credit Card Service Fee
Council charges a 0.75% service fee, inclusive of GST on transactions using Visa & MasterCard (credit, debit and prepaid).
Ultra Low |
Low |
Medium |
High |
No more than 10 people at the location
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11-25 people at the location
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26-50 people at the location
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> 50 people at the location
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Drone Not Permitted
(under this category)
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Drone Permitted
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Drone Permitted
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Drone Permitted
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No disruption is caused to the Council's stakeholders, retailers or motorists or other events in the vicinity of the activities
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No more than 4 vehicles
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No more than 10 vehicles
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> 10 vehicles
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Activities are contained to footways or public open space areas only
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No construction
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Some construction
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Significant construction
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Public safety is maintained at the location at all times during the conduct of the activities
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Minimal equipment and lighting
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Equipment used e.g. dolly, trucks, medium-sized cranes, jibs
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Extensive equipment
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Vehicles associated with the conduct of the activities are legally parked at all times and are not driven onto footways, parks or plaza areas
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Small or no unit base required
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Unit base required
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Large unit base required
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Excludes:
Wendy Whiteley Garden
Parking Permits*
*ie. Permission to park vehicles longer than the street signage permits and/or barricading
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1-2 locations
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No more than 4 locations
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Greater than 4 locations
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$0.00
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$150.00
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$300.00
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$500.00
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