10.7 Planning Certificates

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Planning Certificates

A Planning Certificate provides information, current at the date of issue, about relevant state and local planning controls and other property restrictions relating to a parcel of land.

Planning Certificates are issued by Council in accordance with Section 10.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Once you apply, Council endeavours to issue Planning Certificates within 5 business or working days.

The fees for Planning Certificates are set under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021 and are adjusted for inflation on 1 July each year. Please refer to Council's Fees and Charges for the current fees for these certificates.

When do you need a Planning Certificate?

Planning Certificates are most commonly required when a property is to be sold. Under the Conveyancing Act 1919, a Planning Certificate is required to be attached to the contract of sale.

There are two types of Planning Certificates as described below:

Section 10.7 Planning Certificate (2)

A Section 10.7 (2) Planning Certificate provides information, as specified under Schedule 2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021. Some of this information includes: 

  • The name/s of relevant planning control documents such as - State  Environmental Planning Policies, Local Environmental Plans and Development Control Plans;
  • Zoning and land uses that are permitted or prohibited within that  zone;
  • If any heritage listings apply;
  • If land is reserved for acquisition such as road widening;
  • Whether the land is affected by a policy that restricts development because of the likelihood of certain hazard risks;
  • The name of each contributions plan applying to the land;
  • Whether the land is subject to any site compatibility certificates, such as seniors or affordable housing;
  • Matters arising under the Contaminated Land Management Act, 1997;

Sections 10.7 (2) and (5) Certificate

A Section 10.7(2) and (5) Planning Certificate contains the above information, and additional advice on other relevant matters affecting the land.