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Subdivision Works Certificate

Before work starts, you need to apply for a Subdivision Works Certificate.

This application must be made by whoever has the benefit of the development consent. Usually this is the landowner.

You cannot start construction until the Subdivision Works Certificate has been issued by Council.

If your development consent does not say that a subdivision works certificate is required, you can go straight to the Subdivision Certificate application step - see our Subdivision page for details.

This usually only applies for subdivisions that don’t involve construction work. If you’re unsure whether this applies to you, check your development consent, or call us on (02) 4227 7111.

Your Subdivision Works Certificate application must include detailed construction plans and supplementary documents or reports that show how your work will meet the conditions of your development consent.

You will need to include the following details:

  • All plans in an easy to read format. For large development sites with significant detail, plans must be plotted on A1.
  • An index of drawing sheets in either list or table form. For each item, include the plan name, reference, sheet number, revision number, date and details of who prepared the plan.
  • A cover report that addresses your development application's conditions of consent. Your report should have:
    • A brief description of how you’ve addressed each condition of your development consent
    • If applicable, details of any general matters or conditions required by external bodies such as Transport for NSW or NSW Rural Fire Service
    • References that clearly explain which reports and plans are included, and which conditions of consent each plan or report addresses.

When you’re preparing an application for a Subdivision Works Certificate, you should check the documents below and reference them in your application:

We try to process your Subdivision Works Certificate application quickly to help you meet development timeframes.

Once your application has been assessed and found to be acceptable, we’ll send you the Subdivision Works Certificate and a stamped set of plans.

Current fees are shown below. Contact us if you would like a quote for the fees that apply to your specific site.

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Parent HierachyArea Fee NameFee Name GSTGST Current Fee (incl. GST)Current Fee (incl. GST)
Parent HierachyGovernance & Administration | Copying/scanning Documents | Amended Plans/additional Information For Development Application, Construction Certificate, Subdivision Works Certificates, Section 96 Modification Or Section 82a Review Fee NameOriginal estimated cost of development up to $250,000 GSTN Current Fee$46.00
Parent HierachyGovernance & Administration | Copying/scanning Documents | Amended Plans/additional Information For Development Application, Construction Certificate, Subdivision Works Certificates, Section 96 Modification Or Section 82a Review Fee NameOriginal estimated cost of development up to $250,000 to $1,000,000 GSTN Current Fee$124.00
Parent HierachyGovernance & Administration | Copying/scanning Documents | Amended Plans/additional Information For Development Application, Construction Certificate, Subdivision Works Certificates, Section 96 Modification Or Section 82a Review Fee NameOriginal estimated cost of development over $1,000,000 GSTN Current Fee$245.00
Parent HierachyDevelopment Assessment | Subdivision Works Certificate | Construction Certificates Fee NameApplication Fee GSTY Current Fee$2,150.00
Parent HierachyDevelopment Assessment | Subdivision Works Certificate | Construction Certificates Fee NameApplication Fee per additional lots plus above fee GSTY Current Fee$392.00
Parent HierachyDevelopment Assessment | Subdivision Works Certificate | Construction Certificates Fee NameSubmission of information where required by conditions of development consent and not lodged at the time of subdivision construction certificate application GSTY Current Fee$164.00
Parent HierachyDevelopment Assessment | Subdivision Works Certificate | Construction Certificates | Modification Of Subdivision Works Certificate Fee NameModification requiring minimal assessment GSTY Current Fee$159.00
Parent HierachyDevelopment Assessment | Subdivision Works Certificate | Construction Certificates | Modification Of Subdivision Works Certificate Fee NameModification GSTY Fee Description50% of the original fee or $645, whichever is lesser
Parent HierachyDevelopment Assessment | Subdivision Works Certificate | Construction Certificates | Special Inspections (remove Any Building And Relocate Within Wollongong Local Government Area) Fee NameFrom outside Wollongong Local Government Area GSTY Current Fee$1,035.00
Parent HierachyDevelopment Assessment | Subdivision Works Certificate | Construction Certificates | Special Inspections (remove Any Building And Relocate Within Wollongong Local Government Area) Fee NameFrom within Wollongong Local Government Area GSTY Current Fee$515.00
Parent HierachyDevelopment Assessment | Subdivision Certificates | Involving Subdivision Works Required By A Development Approval Fee NameApplication Fee (Torrens and Community Title Subdivision) GSTN Current Fee$590.00
Parent HierachyDevelopment Assessment | Subdivision Certificates | Involving Subdivision Works Required By A Development Approval Fee NameApplication Fee per additional lots above one plus above fee GSTN Current Fee$317.00
Parent HierachyDevelopment Assessment | Subdivision Certificates | Involving Subdivision Works Required By A Development Approval Fee NameBoundary Adjustment GSTN Current Fee$590.00

All applications for Subdivision Works Certificates must be made online via the NSW Planning Portal. Hard copy applications will no longer be accepted.

The button below will take you to the NSW Planning Portal to submit an application.

You will be asked to log in or create an account to get started.

Apply for a Subdivision Works Certificate
Apply for a Subdivision Works Certificate

For help using the NSW Planning Portal, please see the Applicant Resources page.