| Cast and crew |
6 or less total |
7 to 25 total |
26 to 50 total |
More than 50 total |
| Vehicles |
No disruption to community stakeholders, retailers, motorists or events |
No more than 4 trucks/vans |
No more than 10 trucks |
More than 10 trucks |
| Vehicle parking |
Vehicles legally parked at all times |
Small or no unit base required |
Unit base required |
Large unit base required |
| Locations |
Not applicable |
Usually 1 or 2 locations |
No more than 4 locations |
More than 4 locations |
| Equipment, public safety & WHS |
Public safety maintained at all times.
Filmmaker responsible for risk assessment and insurance advice. |
Minimal equipment and lighting |
Equipment used (e.g. dollies, trucks, medium cranes, jibs) |
Extensive equipment |
| Construction |
No construction – activities restricted to footways or public open space |
No construction |
Some construction |
Significant construction |
| Application and notification |
No application or permit required (unless Crown or certain community land) |
Notification recommended
Application required
Public liability insurance required |
Application required
Public liability insurance required
Police, council and NSW Government notification required |
Application required
Public liability insurance required
Police, council and NSW Government notification required |
| Approval timeframes |
Not applicable |
5 business days |
7 business days |
15 business days |
| Application assessment fee |
No fee |
$100 (non-refundable) |
$100 (non-refundable) |
$100 (non-refundable) |
| Number of locations per application |
Unlimited |
Up to 2 locations |
Up to 2 locations |
Up to 2 locations |
| Additional application processing fees (on approval) |
Not applicable |
$180 |
$385 |
$670 |
| Late application fee |
Not applicable |
$450 |
$963 |
$1,675 |