July 2021 Portal Updates

The second phase of the move toward digital lodgement of applications will commence on 1 July 2021. Phase 2 will include mandatory lodgement of occupation certificate applications, certifier appointments, subdivision certificates, subdivision works certificates (previously known as Civil Works Construction Certificates) and building certificates.

The occupation certificate applications and certifier appointment can be made via the Portal anytime after CC or CDC is submitted and prior to the occupation certificate inspection.

What will it mean for me?

From 1 July 2021, these additional application types are required to be lodged via the NSW Planning Portal. For this to occur, applicants will need to register for an account with the NSW Planning Portal. Council will continue to have staff available to discuss proposals with customers and to provide assistance with the lodgement of applications.

Will I have to change how I do business?

The lodgement of applications through the Planning Portal is not expected to be a significant change to your normal business practices. The greatest changes are likely to be:

• Lodging applications digitally via the Planning Portal at any time,

• No paper copies of documents or plans required for lodgement,

• Naming the files and allocating them to a category within the Planning Portal, and

• A greater number of documents to be lodged with your application.

How do I pay fees?

Council will provide you with a Fee Estimate and this can be paid either in person, or by phone. Details are on the Fee Estimate.