Once you have development consent for building work, you will need to obtain a Construction Certificate.

 Construction Certificate (35kb)

Generally, you should lodge your construction certificate after you have received Development Consent. However, if your proposal is relatively simple, it is possible to lodge the application at the same time as your Development Application.

Council has produced a single application form that combines the Development Application, Construction Certificate Application and Appointment of a Principal Certifying Authority for these minor types of applications.

All forms are available on our DA forms page.

What is a construction certificate?

A Construction Certificate is required before the commencement of building work subject to a development consent (except when a Complying Development Certificate has been issued). A Construction Certificate certifies that:

1. The detailed construction plans and specifications will comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) including relevant associated structural standards and codes

2. The detailed construction plans and specifications are "not inconsistent" with the development consent

3. All outstanding conditions of the development consent such as the payment of section 94 contributions, security deposits, bonds, and conditions of consent must be finalised before a Construction Certificate is issued.

A construction certificate may be issued by Council or by a private accredited certifier.

How to apply for a construction certificate?

Fill out a  Construction Certificate Application Form and submit it with:

• Details of the building for the Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Four copies of detailed building plans and building specifications
• Four copies of structural engineering plans, or other technical details, such as mechanical ventilation details, stormwater drainage details, timber/metal framing and fire safety details
• Full details of compliance with the Building Code of Australia
• Details of compliance with the relevant BASIX and Building Code of Australia energy efficiency and water saving requirements
• Details of compliance with the Home Building Act 1989 insurance provisions for residential building work (ie certificate of insurance)
• Details of the licensed builder or owner builder (if known at lodgment stage)
• Specific details which are required to be submitted in accordance with the conditions of development consent
• Details about the payment of the Building Construction Industry Long Service Leave Levy for building work costing $25,000 or more
• Payment of any security deposits or monetary contributions required by the development consent
• A list of existing and proposed essential fire safety measures (except in relation to dwellings and associated structures such as garages, carports, storage sheds or other out-buildings). For example:
• • fire doors
  • hose reels
  • fire hydrants
  • fire extinguishers
  • sprinkler systems
  • fire and smoke detection systems
  • smoke hazard management systems
  • exit signs
  • emergency lighting
• Any relevant compliance certificates or other design certification and details
• Payment of the application and PCA fees.