FILMING in WOLLONDILLY
Wollondilly is a popular destination featuring a mix of picturesque towns and villages, rolling hills, bushland and steep gorges that offer a wide range of scenic backdrops.
Council is proud to support the screen industry and the opportunities it brings to our community, while working with productions to minimise disruption and maintain the amenity of local residents and businesses.
Producers must apply for an Application of Filming and acknowledge our filming protocol.
Further information
FILMING APPLICATION
All commercial filming activities are required to apply for permission for the use of public spaces. This ensures the activity is in accordance with the regulations of Wollondilly Shire Council and the NSW Filming Permits and Protocols
Processing time for applications may depends on what your filming requires:
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Traffic control or a structure in the road reserve: approx. 10 working days
You’ll also need to complete a Road design approval application as consent from Council is required for works to be undertaken within the road reserve, under S138 of the Roads Act. -
No traffic control and no other authority approvals needed: approx. 5 working days
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Approvals needed from another statutory authority: timeframe varies
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Major impact on roads or residents (including temporary road closures): minimum 8 weeks
FILMING ON PRIVATE LAND
No specific approvals are required to film on privately owned land however, the Council, Police and adjoining owners must be notified of the filming activity, even if filming approval is not required.
STUDENT FILMING
NON-PROFIT FILMS
If you are making a film for a not for profit entity, you are still required to apply for a filming permit. You will not be charged for the permit, however you will be requested to submit a completed application form and supply all requested information to assist with a formal assessment.
FEES AND CHARGES
- Low Impact Film Shoot - $246.50
- High Impact Film Shoot - $1,545
- Road Management Approval - $342
- Hire of Council Owned Facility - See page 31 of 2025 -2026 Fees and Charges
HIGH AND LOW IMPACT FILMING
Filming activity is assessed as high or low impact based on how much it affects public amenity, nearby residents, and the use of public spaces.
High Impact Filming
- Equipment including tripods, dollies, generators and lighting
- Tents and/or marquees
- Production trucks and cars
- Reserved parking
- A traffic management plan
Low Impact Filming
- Approximately 6 people
- No more than 1 camera, 1 tripod and handheld sound recording equipment
- Public safety maintained at all times
- Public footpaths, roads and pathways must not be blocked
- A permit is required for filming activities, including low impact filming.
Wollondilly Shire Council acknowledges the Dharawal and Gundungurra peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, honouring their enduring cultural and spiritual connection to Country and recognising their ongoing contribution to the Shire.
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