Planning Certificates

Section 10.7(2) Planning Certificates are commonly requested by conveyancing professionals because they are required to be attached to a Sale Contract when property is being purchased or sold. This is because a Section 10.7(2) Planning Certificate will inform a new buyer on relevant planning matters.

There are two types of Section 10.7 Planning Certificates. The types of information contained in each type of certificate is explained below:

Section 10.7(2) Planning Certificates

Section 10.7(2) Planning Certificates are the most commonly sought after certificate.

A summary of the main types of information contained in a Section 10.7(2) Planning Certificate is contained below:

• Names of relevant state, regional and local planning policies that apply to the land.
• Zoning of the land including a description of permissible and prohibited land-use activities.
• Identification of any development standards affecting the erection of a dwelling-house.
• Whether the land contains critical habitat, conservation areas or items of environmental heritage.
• Whether complying development is able to be carried out on the land.
• Whether the land is located within a mine subsidence district.
• Whether the land is subject to road widening or reserved for acquisition.
• Whether the land is subject to any hazard risk restrictions.
• Whether the land is flood liable and / or bushfire prone.
• Whether the land is subject to a property vegetation plan or biobanking agreement.
• Whether the land is contaminated.     

Section 10.7(5) Planning Certificates

Section 10.7(5) Planning Certificates are an additional certificate.

A summary of the information that is contained in a Section 10.7(5) Planning Certificate is contained below:

• Whether any buildings or structures have been approved on the land in previous 2 years.
• Whether or not local planning rules would allow Council to consider a development application for the erection of a dwelling-house on the land.

There are a number of ways that you can apply for a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate, including:

• In person at Cowra Council's Customer Service Centre, 116 Kendal St Cowra, or
• Download an application form. Fill out the application form and return it to Council with the prescribed fee, or
• Ask your conveyancing solicitor to lodge the application on your behalf.

• Section 10.7(2) Planning Certificates cost $53.00
• Section 10.7(5) Planning Certificates cost $80.00

Council has a guarantee of service that all Section 10.7 Planning Certificates will be processed within 10 working days of receipt of the application. This is subject to the application being made complete with all required information, including the property description (Lot and DP numbers).