How do I obtain a Construction Certificate (CC) before ground break?

In NSW a Construction Certificate is the building approval, issued by council or a private certifier, after development consent is in place. For complying development, the CDC combines the planning and construction approval. Other states use different names, for example a building approval or building permit, and the certifier or building surveyor issues it. The certifier will give you a checklist, commonly including plans, structural engineering, a soil report, an energy assessment, and any bushfire assessment. Do not start excavation until the approval is in hand and conditions have been read.

In MyBuildHub: use Tasks to track each document the certifier requires, and upload the approved plans and certificate to your project documents.

Check yourself: NSW Planning Portal, your state building regulator and your certifier.

General information only. It is not legal advice and may not apply to your project. Rules differ by state and change over time, so confirm with your regulator, certifier or a lawyer before acting.