How to apply for a Building Information Certificate

Applications for a Building Information Certificate must be submitted on the NSW Planning Portal. All documents are to be supplied and uploaded at the submission of the application in separate PDF files and named as per the Electronic Lodgement Requirements. Documents include the completed Building Information certificate application, accompanied by the supporting documents and a certified survey certificate of the building.

Council may require additional details to make a full and proper evaluation of the application. These may include works-as-executed architectural plans, building specifications, a registered survey, fire safety details, structural engineers certification of the building, report or certification from an accredited building certifier, other details of compliance with the Building Code of Australia and any details relating to building works at the premises.