How to Apply

How to lodge a Construction Certificate

  1. Obtain Development Consent (DA)
    • Before applying for a CC, you must have an approved Development Consent. 
  2. Prepare the required documentation
    • Approved DA and stamped plans.
    • Detailed construction drawings.
    • Structural engineering plans and specifications.
    • Stormwater and drainage plans.
    • Fire safety documentation (where applicable).
    • Any other reports required by the development consent. 
  3. Lodge the application through the NSW Planning Portal
    • Log in to the NSW Planning Portal.
    • Select Apply for a Construction Certificate.
    • Upload the required plans, reports and supporting documents.
    • Pay the applicable fees. [service.nsw.gov.au]
  4. Choose Council as your Certifier
    • Download and complete the Council Principal Certifier agreement form.
    • Create a Principal Certifier case on the NSW Planning Portal
    • Upload the completed Principal Certifier agreement form and submit it.

5. Fee quote

  • Once received Council will issue a fee quote for all applicable fees
  • Once the fees have been paid the application will proceed to assessment

 

How to Lodge a Complying Development Certificate (CDC)

  1. Confirm your development is eligible for a CDC
    • Ensure your proposal meets the requirements of the relevant NSW complying development provisions.
  2. Prepare the required documentation
    • Site plan, architectural plans and other plans detailing compliance with the SEPP.
    • Structural engineering details (where applicable).
    • Stormwater and drainage plans.
    • BASIX certificate (for applicable residential development).
    • Any other supporting reports required for the development.
  3. Lodge your application through the NSW Planning Portal
    • Log in to the NSW Planning Portal.
    • Select Apply for a Complying Development Certificate.
    • Upload all required plans, certificates and supporting documents.
    • Submit the application.
  4. Choose Ballina Shire Council as your Certifier
    • Upload the required Council certifier agreement forms through the NSW Planning Portal.
    • Submit the application.
  5. Pay the applicable fees
    • Council will review the application and issue a fee quote.
    • Once all fees have been paid, the application will proceed to assessment.

 

How to Lodge an Occupation Certificate (OC)

  1. Complete all approved building work
    • Ensure all building work has been completed in accordance with the Development Consent, Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate.
  2. Obtain the required compliance documentation
    • Certificates from licensed trades and contractors.
    • Fire safety certificates (where applicable).
    • Survey certificates (where required).
    • Any other documentation required by the consent or certifier.
  3. Lodge the application through the NSW Planning Portal
    • Log in to the NSW Planning Portal.
    • Select Apply for an Occupation Certificate.
    • Upload all required certificates and supporting documents.
    • Submit the application.
  4. Choose Ballina Shire Council as your Certifier
    • Ensure the required certifier agreement form has been previously submitted.
  5. Fees
    • In most cases the Occupation Certificate fee would have been included in the Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate fee package.
    • Council will advise you if additional fees are required.
  6. Final inspection and determination

Once submitted, you may book your final inspection.

 

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