Apply for a construction certificate

Introduction

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

This certificate confirms that the construction plans and development specifications are consistent with the development consent, and comply with the Building Code and any other council requirements.

You can apply online for a construction certificate via the NSW Planning Portal.

Eligibility

For a certificate to be issued, you must:

• hold an approved development consent issued by your local council
• have met all the requirements council placed on your development consent
• provide details of the work, such as construction plans and specifications for the development.

What you need

• a MyServiceNSW Account or your NSW Planning Portal login details
• copies of documents for uploading, which may include but are not limited to:
  • development consent 
  • detailed building plans/engineering details and specifications
• your payment for NSW Planning Portal service fees.

How to apply

1. Select the ‘Apply online’ button.
2. Select ‘Log in with a Service NSW account’ or enter your NSW Planning Portal login details.
3. Follow the prompts to complete your application, either:

• as a standalone application, or
• by connecting to an existing development application.

Note: If you’d like a step-by-step guide, download Submitting an application for a construction certificate – PDF.

More information

• Any changes to construction plans need to be assessed and you may have to submit an application to modify the development consent.
• Developers/builders of class 2 buildings will need to provide a set of declared regulated designs before construction work starts.