Section 10.7 Planning Certificate Application

A Section 10.7 (s10.7) Planning Certificate is a certificate issued by Council under the provisions of Section 10.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

This certificate provides information on how the land may be used and restrictions on its development.

A s10.7 Certificate can only be issued on a lot that has been registered and is only legally correct as of the day of processing.

A Section 10.7 Certificate has two (2) parts

You can request a part Certificate - s10.7(2), or a full Certificate - s10.7(2) & (5).

It is highly recommended that a full certificate (part (2) and part (5)) be obtained when purchasing land. 

A S10.7(2) Certificate provides information as required in the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000. A s10.7(2) Certificate must legally be attached to a contract for the sale of the land.

A S10.7(5) Certificate provides a broader range of information relevant to the land and additional advice including:

  • Exhibited draft Development Control Plan’s (DCPs)
  • Whether it is potentially contaminated land
  • Other planning matters considered relevant

Apply for a s10.7 Certificate

Please note that if you are applying for a same day service, this service can take up to 8 business hours and is available for collection over the counter or via email.  A Same Day Service fee is payable in addition to the application fee. 

Online

Step 1.Complete the application details

Complete the required details in the online application form.  

Step 2.Pay the fee

A fee is payable with this application. Customer Services will contact you over the phone to obtain payment by credit card. A 1% surcharge will apply. 

Step 3.Processing time

Please allow 5 business days for your application to be processed. A Fast Track Same Day Service is available for an additional fee.