After you’ve obtained a DA, you'll need to obtain a Construction Certificate to commence building works.
A Construction Certificate must be obtained before any building work commences, it’s your approval to start construction, verifying that:
You can apply for a Construction Certificate at the same time as a Development Application, provided all supporting documentation for the application has been lodged as set out in the form. Generally this includes detailed construction and engineering drawings.
It’s important to understand that a Construction Certificates cannot be issued retrospective of the work and penalties may apply for unauthorised building works.
Once we've issued a Construction Certificate, we’ll need to undertake inspections of the works at stages detailed in your certificate.
You’ll need to let us know when you plan to commence building works at least 2 business days prior. Simply complete and return to us the Notice of Commencement of Building Work form issued with your Construction Certificate.
Once all inspections have taken place as outlined in your Construction Certificate, confirming the works have been completed as per the plans, you’ll need to obtain an Occupation Certificate to occupy the building (or other structure).