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Land, Environment and Heritage

Trees and Vegetation

Trees in Singleton are protected under the Singleton Local Environmental Plan 2013, and development consent may be required for removal of a tree on your property.

Heritage

Council has the responsibility for identifying the area's heritage assets and protecting them through environmental planning instruments.

On-site Sewage Management

An On-site Sewage Management System is any system that stores and/or treats wastewater and disposes of the treated effluent on the same property.

Flooding

Situated on the banks of the Hunter Rive on an extensive flood plain, Singleton has a well documented history of flooding.

Underground Petroleum Storage Systems

Underground petroleum storage systems are a widely used method for storing fuel beneath the ground surface at facilities like service stations, airports, car dealerships, work depots, golf courses and other places where fuel may be used or stored.