A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) is a combined planning and construction approval for certain developments that meet specific development standards. These applications are determined by Council or an accredited certifier through a fast-track assessment process.
CDCs are available for a range of development types including:
If your application does not satisfy all the requirements for approval as a CDC, you will need to either alter your proposal or submit a Development Application and Construction Certificate.
You must apply for a Complying Development Certificate via the NSW Planning Portal. You will need to register and log in using the link below. But first, read more about the application process below.
Register or log in
At a minimum, when applying for a Complying Development Certificate you'll need to submit:
Contact our Customer Service Centre on 02 4921 0333, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, to speak with a Duty Building Officer to find out what additional documentation you'll need to submit with your application.
Lodgement fees will be calculated by Council staff and provided to you in writing after we've received your application for a Complying Development Certificate.
Your Complying Development Certificate will not be issued until all outstanding fees have been paid.