Construction Certificates The next step after obtaining a Development Application approval. A Construction Certificate must be applied for and issued prior to commencing any building works.
Complying Development Certificates A fast-tracked combined planning and construction approval process alternative to a Development Application approval. Must strictly meet pre-determined standards and be applied for and issued prior to commencing any building works.
Appointment of a Principal Certifier A Principal Certifier must be appointed prior to commencing any building works approved under a Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate.
Critical Stage Inspections and Occupation Certificates Are required to be undertaken prior, during and at the completion of a building project approved under a Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate to enable the issue of an Occupation Certificate.
Building Information Certificates Provide cover that Council will not issue an order to demolish or rectify a structure for a period of seven years. Usually obtained at the point of sale of a dwelling or to regularise unauthorised work.
Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Certificates Verifies the level of bush fire threat in accordance with "Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2019". Must be obtained to accompany a Complying Development Application where the project is located on bush fire prone land.
Swimming Pool Compliance Certificates Verifies that a swimming pool isolation barrier meets the Swimming Pools Act, 1992. Must be obtained prior to selling or leasing a property with a swimming pool or spa.
Installation of domestic solid fuel heating appliances Must be applied for and issued prior to the installation of a domestic solid fuel heating appliance.