Complying Development Certificate

Step 1.Create an account

Create an account on the NSW Planning Portal. 

Step 2.Apply using the NSW Planning Portal

Go to the NSW Planning Portal and complete the online application for a Complying Development Certificate (CDC).

Refer to:

• Quick Reference Guide for Submitting a Complying Development Application or
• Quick Reference Guide for Submitting a Complying Development Application for a subdivision.

Step 3.Upload required documentation

Depending on the type of works or use, there will be certain documentation that you will be required to lodge with your application. Refer to the Checklist for information required.

The format, file size and documentation naming conventions used when uploading documents must meet Council's Electronic Document Requirements.

Step 4.Lodged for review

Once the application is submitted through the Portal, an initial review will be carried out to check the information provided is sufficient for Council to accept. 

Where it is identified that further information is required before the application can be accepted, an officer will contact the applicant to request the further information or clarification. Once adequate information is provided, the application can be accepted.

Step 5.Application is sufficient and ready to be accepted

When the application has been reviewed and considered ready for lodgement, an invoice will be forwarded to the payee as nominated by the applicant for payment of the associated fees.

Assessment of your application will not commence until the fees have been received by Council.

Step 6.Assessment of the application

Once fees have been paid, the application will be registered. A site inspection will then be organised.

Officers will contact the applicant if further clarification is needed.