A Construction Certificate must be granted before any building works commence. The Construction Certificate is compliant with both the conditions of development consent and the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and therefore cannot be issued without firstly receiving development approval. Construction packages have been created to streamline the lodgement process for applicants, speed up the assessment process and save on fees. When Council is elected as Principle Certifying Authority (PCA) then only a single application lodgement is required and for a flat fee the package includes:
A footpath hoarding is a barrier which is required when construction encroach sites owned or managed by Council, to provide safety for the general public and the workers on site. Prior to the erection of any temporary fence or hoarding over property, approval must be obtained. All applications must be accompanied by plans indicating the type and layout of the hoarding. Approvals for hoardings are usually granted in association with approved building works.
The attached checklist and policy is designed to assist you with the information to be submitted, which relates to the type of hoarding required. Hoarding Application fees are dependant on the type of hoarding required (as per 12.28 of the 2008/09 Fees & Charges Schedule)
Hoarding application form including checklist 
Hoarding Policy
This is required under Section 149D of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 to verify that Council has inspected a previously built development and has checked the building works against the Building Code of Australia. It is usually requested for properties that are for sale or when unauthorised works have been already undertaken.
Obtaining a Building Certificate gives means that Council will not issue an order to repair, demolish or rebuild for 7 years after determination under the condition that the premises are in a satisfactory state and have not deteriorated. Council may still issue orders to ensure adequate fire safety in a building, even if a Building Certificate exists already.
A building certificate is useful when you are purchasing or have purchased a property and would like to check if Council has approved works carried out on the property. Council will inspect the property to determine compliance. An original or certified copy of the Survey Report for the building must be included with this application. Original survey reports will be returned.
Applications are processed within 2 weeks and the fees for a Building Certificate are as follows:
After receiving your Development Consent and Construction Certificate you need to elect a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) prior to the commencement of works on you development site.
The role of the PCA is to inspect the progress of building works and subsequently issue an Occupation Certificate once works have been completed. You can nominate Council as your PCA and you must advise Council of whom you have elected as your PCA by lodging a PCA Form.
The same form is used for advising of the commencement of works on site. This form must be lodged with Council more than 2 days prior to commencement.
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