Apply: Certificates & Permits

The State Government has guidelines to speed up the development application process. Click here to view them: https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-07/epaa-statement-of-expectations-order-2024.pdf.

Here’s what you need to know:

Make sure your development application is complete when you submit it via the NSW Planning Portal. If any documents are missing, the development application is technically incomplete and Council Staff may return the development application to you. The Building & Planning information sheets will assist you.
Pay the fee schedule (invoice) within three (3) calendar days of receiving it. The most efficient way to pay is in person or via credit card over the phone. Call 03 5888 5100 and give Council staff the “PAN” reference (from the NSW Planning Portal).

By following this advice, you can help streamline the processing of your development application.

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Apply for a Building Information Certificate

A Building Information Certificate indicates whether a building has been constructed in accordance with the required approvals.

Apply for a Complying Development Certificate

A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) is a combined planning and construction approval for certain developments that meet specific development standards through a fast-track assessment process.

Apply for a Construction Certificate

Before you start any building or construction work, you’ll need to apply for a construction certificate.

Apply for a Development Application (DA)

Many forms of development require approval from council, technically known as development consent. You apply for development consent by lodging a development application (DA).

Apply for a Subdivision Certificate

A Subdivision Certificate authorises the registration of the 'plan of subdivision' for lodgement with NSW Land and Property Information.

Apply for a Subdivision Works Certificate

A Subdivision Works Certificate (SWC) is required before you can carry out subdivision work in accordance with a development consent.

Apply for a Swimming Pool Certificate of Compliance

This certificate is used to verify that a swimming pool meets the relevant safety requirements.

Apply for an Occupation Certificate

An Occupation Certificate is required for any new building work, or change of use of a building, that is subject to development consent or a Complying Development Certificate.

Apply for Section 138 – Construct a Driveway Crossover / road opening

If you are constructing a driveway / crossover or require a road opening permit for works on a Council road reserve, you must obtain approval from Council before commencing any works.

Apply to Install a Septic System

A Section 68 approval is required if you are planning to connect a septic system (onsite wastewater) at your property.

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