Planning Certificate Application

A Section 10.7 Certificate is a planning certificate issued under Section 10.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Planning certificates give information on the development potential of a parcel of land including the planning restrictions that apply to the land on the date the certificate is issued. There are 2 types of Planning Certificates, 10.7(2) and 10.7(5).

What is the difference between a 10.7(2) Certificate and a 10.7(5) Certificate?

A 10.7(2) Certificate provides you with information such as the zone, whether the land is affected by any Draft Local Environmental Plans and Development Control Plans, whether the land is affected by Mines Subsidence and Restrictions on development due to natural hazards such as landslip, flooding or bush fire.

A 10.7(2) & (5) Certificate provides you with all of the above information plus additional information relating to Tree Preservation Orders, Onsite Sewerage Management and previous Development Applications approved on the property.

Why do I need a 10.7 Certificate?

When land is bought or sold the Conveyancing Act 1919 requires a 10.7 Planning Certificate to be attached to the contract of sale. It may also help an existing owner to decide about the uses of their land.

Is there a fee involved?

Yes, a fee is payable at time of lodgement for a 10.7 Planning Certificate in accordance with Council's adopted Fees and Charges. 

How do I apply for a 10.7 Certificate?

You need to complete an application form which is available for downloading below. 

Payment can be made by contacting Council's Administration office between 8.45am and 4pm Monday-Friday. 

What if my application is urgent? Can I pay an urgency fee?

If your application is urgent an urgency fee will apply in addition to the basic fee. For urgent requests we endeavour to process the application within 1 working day.