A Section 10.7 Planning Certificate is a local council information document. It provides information on a specific piece of land, based on the unique address. This includes any zoning, the planning controls and other property restrictions such as land contamination, whether it’s flood or bushfire prone land and more.
Having this piece of information will provide all the information required to understand the council requirements that may affect your block and allow for an accurate total project cost. You can purchase this certificate from your local council. It is good to have a current certificate (no more than 6 months old as new information is discovered all the time) so if you have a certificate previously purchased you would need to check and make sure it had the most up to date environmental and planning information.
Here is some detailed information on the Section 10.7 certificate and how you can use it for your granny flat or home extension.
What is a Section 10.7 certificate?
A Section 10.7 certificate consists of two different types of certificates, and these are known as 2 and 5. The 10.7(2) Certificate relates to information about the zoning of a property as well as local planning controls and the relevant state. A certificate that falls under 10.7(2) and (5) will provide relevant information that relates to Legislation that forms part of 10.7(2) along with additional information that impacts the land that the council is aware of.
Why do I need a section 10.7 certificate?
A new 10.7(2) certificate is required to understand how land can be used, any restrictions or on a specific plot of land, and it will set the guidelines for an appropriate approval process through for your granny flat or home extension build through local council.
What information will I get on a Section 10.7 certificate?
A 10.7 Certificate will include information that relates to the land zone and environmental factors like whether there is a risk of bushfires, flooding, mine subsidence, or acid sulphate soils. Furthermore, it will cover the likelihood of road changes and whether the land is positioned in a Local Heritage Conservation or Biodiversity Areas. In addition to this, it will also include any tree preservation orders as well as the minimum size for homes built on the land and which State Government policies are applicable to the site.
Can I proceed without a section 10.7 certificate?
Having a section 10.7 certificate will make the early part of your project planning much smoother – no matter who you build with down the track. Armed with the information in the certificate you are much better equipped for conversations with your builder and planning for total project costs. When you build with Aplus we ask you to get a section 10.7 early on in the design consultation process so we can provide an upfront quote that includes your total project before you sign any contracts. That means no hidden fees or unexpected costs along the way.
How do I get a Section 10.7 certificate?
To obtain a Section 10.7 Certificate, you will need to apply to your local council where you can request a part certificate which is known as a Section 10.7(2) or a full certificate known as a Section 10.7(2) or (5). You can search for this online or when you start your conversations with your Design Consultant at Aplus we will send you the link to purchase it from your local council.
How much does a section 10.7 certificate cost?
The cost of a Section 10.7 Certificate can vary between councils but the majority of them will charge less than $150.
How long does it take to get a section 10.7 certificate?
On average, the time it takes for you to obtain your Section 10.7 Certificate is around 2 days. However, this can vary depending on the council you are submitting the application to and could take as long as a week.
How long does a section 10.7 certificate last?
The certificate is valid from the date that it is issued but planning legislation and environmental information can alter regularly that’s why we ask for a certificate that has been requested within 6 months.
NSW Council Section 10.7 Links:
BAYSIDE
BLACKTOWN
BLUE MOUNTAINS
- Access video for Blue Mountains Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Blue Mountains Section 10.7 here
BURWOOD
CAMDEN
CAMPBELLTOWN
- Access the video for Campbelltown Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Campbelltown Section 10.7 here
CANADA BAY
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN
- Access the video for Canterbury Bankstown Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Canterbury Bankstown Section 10.7 here
CENTRAL COAST
- Access the video for Central Coast Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Central Coast Section 10.7 here
CESSNOCK
- Access the video for Cessnock Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Cessnock Council Section 10.7 here
CITY OF RYDE
- Access the video for City of Ryde Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Ryde Council Section 10.7 here
CUMBERLAND
FAIRFIELD
GEORGES RIVER
- Access the video for Georges River Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Georges River Section 10.7 here
GOULBURN
HAWKESBURY
HILLS SHIRE
HORNSBY
HUNTERS HILL
- Access the video for Hunters Hill Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Hunters Hill Section 10.7 here
INNER WEST
KIAMA
KU RING GAI
LAKE MACQUARIE
- Access the video for Lake Macquarie Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Lake Macquarie Section 10.7 here
LANE COVE
LITHGOW
MAITLAND
MOSMAN
MUSWELLBROOK
- Access the video for Muswellbrook Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Muswellbrook Council Section 10.7 here
NEWCASTLE
NORTH SYDNEY
- Access the video for North Sydney Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your North Sydney Section 10.7 here
NORTHERN BEACHES
- Access the video for Northern Beaches Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Northern Beaches Section 10.7 here
PARRAMATTA
PENRITH
PORT STEPHENS
- Access the video for Port Stephens Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Port Stephens Section 10.7 here
QUEANBEYAN
RANDWICK
SINGLETON
SHELLHARBOUR
- Access the video for Shellharbour Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Shellharbour Section 10.7 here
SHOALHAVEN
STRATHFIELD
SUTHERLAND
SYDNEY CITY
WAVERLY
WILLOUGHBY
WINGECARRIBEE
- Access the video for Wingecarribee Council Section 10.7 here
- Order your Wingecarribee Section 10.7 here
WOLLONDILLY
WOLLONGONG
WOOLLAHRA
YASS