What is a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate?
A Planning Certificate provides information, current at the date of issue, about relevant state and local planning controls and other property restrictions relating to a parcel of land.
Planning Certificates are issued by Council in accordance with Section 10.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Planning Certificates are most commonly required when a property is to be sold. Under the Conveyancing Act 1919, a Planning Certificate is required to be attached to the contract of sale.
There are two types of Planning Certificates as described below:
Section 10.7 (2) Planning Certificate
A Section 10.7 (2) Planning Certificate provides information, as specified under Schedule 2 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021. Some of this information includes:
- The name/s of relevant planning control documents such as - State Environmental Planning Policies, Local Environmental Plans and Development Control Plans;
- Zoning and land uses that are permitted or prohibited within that zone;
- If any heritage listings apply;
- If land is reserved for acquisition such as road widening;
- Whether the land is affected by a policy that restricts development because of the likelihood of certain hazard risks;
- The name of each contributions plan applying to the land;
- Whether the land is subject to any site compatibility certificates, such as seniors or affordable housing;
- Matters arising under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997
Sections 10.7 (2) and (5) Planning Certificate
A Section 10.7 (2) and (5) Planning Certificate contains the above information, and additional advice on other relevant matters affecting the land.
Applying for a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate
Applications can be made by either downloading the Conveyance Certificate Application Form and returning to Wagga Wagga City Council, or via our online Planning Certificate form.
Conveyance Certificate Application Form 170.0 KB Download
Planning Certificate Online Form
Fees and Charges
The cost applying for a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate can be found under Council's Fees and Charges.
Urgent Planning Certificates incur an additional fee.