Filming and photography permit

Commercial filming and photography

To film or photograph on land owned or managed by Murray River Council for commercial reasons, you will need to get permission by lodging an application.

This applies to all filming-related activity (including filming, parking, catering, unit sites, etc) at locations including:

  • Outdoor areas such as parks, boardwalks/wharfs, road, footpaths, car parks and other open spaces.
  • Indoor spaces such as libraries or community centres.

If your filming activity will occur in Murray River Council, but not on land owned or managed by Council, you will need to notify us but no application is needed. See the 'Filming on private property' section at the bottom of this page.

Recreational filming and photography

You do not need to get approval from, or notify, Council for recreational filming and photography shoots. This applies to:

  • Videography and photography as a hobby (including drone use)
  • Student videography and photography
  • Wedding videography and photography 

 

Submit an application

Step 1.Login to the MRC Customer Portal

Head to our Customer Portal: login or create an account.

Step 2.Commence your application

  • Once your account is set up, you can commence your application via the portal.
  • Head to the ‘Applications’ section on your home page, then ‘Permits, Licences and Approvals’.
  • Select the ‘Filming and Photography’ option from the drop-down menu to commence the application.

Step 3.Submit for review

Once the application is submitted through the Portal, an initial review will be carried out to check the information provided is sufficient for Council to accept. If we need more information before the application can be accepted, an officer will contact you to request this information or for further clarification.

Step 4.Assessment

Our officers will assess the application and notify you of the outcome.  

 

Filming on private property

If you’re filming private property, you don’t need to apply for a permit, but you will need to notify Council if your shoot is for commercial purposes.

Please email us the following information to admin@murrayriver.nsw.gov.au:

  • Company details
  • A description of the filming to take place
  • The proposed location/s for your shoot
  • Start and end dates / times
  • Number of Cast, Crew and vehicles involved
  • Drone information (if applicable)
  • Details of expected disruption to the surrounding area such as noise, vibrations, release of smells and the use of lighting or special effects.
  • Copies of resident notification letters / plan.
  • Copies of approvals that you need from other public authorities such as the Police.

You must also follow the NSW Government’s planning restrictions that relate to the property.

 

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