Notice of Commencement of Building or Subdivison work

Notify Council of your intention to commence building or subdivision works in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Section 6.6 and 6.12.

Online

Step 1.Gather your documents

The person having the benefit of a Complying Development Certificate, Post Consent Certificate or approval to undertake public domain works must provide written notice not less than 2 days prior to the commencement of works.

The Notice of Commencement work must be accompanied by the following documents, if applicable:

  • A copy of the Home Building Compensation Insurance, Builder's License or Owner Builders permit
  • Evidence that all conditions of the consent required to be satisfied prior to commencing work have been complied with and provide satisfactory details of how the conditions have been complied with
  • Details of when the work/s are scheduled to commence

Step 2.Advise of notice of commencement

Once you have gathered your documents, submit your Notice of Commencement of Building or Subdivision work online. You'll need to upload electronic versions of the required documentation in order to complete your application.

How to lodge your notice of commencement online
  1. If you have lodged a 'PC Appointment' (a type of 'Post Consent Certificate') for these works on the NSW Planning Portal, please return to this application in the NSW Planning Portal and select 'Actions - Intention to Commence Work' to advise your expected commencement date and attach the above listed documentation.
  2. For older applications that were not lodged via the NSW Planning Portal, please use our form to advise your expected commencement date and attach the above listed documentation.

 

In person

Step 1.Gather your documents

The person having the benefit of a Complying Development Certificate, Post Consent Certificate or approval to undertake public domain works must be given written notice not less than 2 days prior to the commencement of works.

The Notice of Commencement work must be accompanied by the following documents, if applicable:

  • A copy of the Home Building Compensation Insurance, Builder's License or Owner Builders permit
  • Evidence that all conditions of the consent required to be satisfied prior to commencing work have been complied with and provide satisfactory details of how the conditions have been complied with
  • Details of when the work/s are scheduled to commence

Step 2.Visit us

Once you have gathered your documents, visit our Customer Service Centre and we can help you submit your Notice of Commencement of Building and Subdivision. You'll need to upload electronic versions of the required documentation in order to complete your application.