Construction Certificates

Once you have obtained development consent from Hurstville City Council to undertake a development, you must still obtain a Construction Certificate before you commence work.

A Construction Certificate confirms that the proposed works satisfy requirements under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 1994, including:

  • alignment of construction plans and specifications with Council’s development consent
  • compliance of construction plans and specifications with development standards, such as the Building Code of Australia.

Until a Construction Certificate has been issued, no works, including excavation, tree removal, or alterations and additions can occur.

A Construction Certificate can be obtained from Council, or an accredited certifier.

 pdf icon Checklist No.03 Construction Certificate Application (23.77kB)

More information

To find out more about Council's Construction Certificate service, telephone 02 9330 6222.

Checklist - before you commence building works

Before you commence building works there are a number of things you must do, including:

  • meet all pre-commencement development consent conditions
  • pay the long service levy
  • pay all applicable contributions and fees
  • obtain a Construction Certificate
  • appoint a builder
  • put in place site safety and environmental controls
  • carry out delapidation surveys and forward reports to Council
  • obtain relevant insurance
  • provide Council with a Notice of Commencement. 

The following flow chart illustrates the stages you must still pass through to commence building works:

Post Consent

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