Application Forms — Planning, Construction and Plumbing

Lodging a planning application

The NSW Planning Portal is a digital platform used to lodge planning applications.

As of July 2021, planning applications may only be lodged using the portal. Hardcopy applications and documents emailed to Council are no longer accepted.


Where to find applications, certificates and forms

Some applications, certificates and forms are only available or generated through the NSW Planning Portal. These are indicated as such in the lists below.

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How to use these forms

The forms on this page are supporting documents that can be used as part of the lodgement of your application.

They must be uploaded to the portal as part of your online application. 

Forms provided on this page are in PDF format. Most forms can be completed using your computer, tablet or smartphone before being printed for signing.


Assistance requests

If you need help completing a form, first review our website for the relevant information.

If you are unable to find what you need, or if you have any other questions, please contact Council for assistance on 1300 345 345 or by email at council@smrc.nsw.gov.au.


Construction Forms

Before Construction
Generated through the NSW Planning Portal
  • Construction Certificate
  • Construction Certificate — Subdivision Works
  • Notice of Commencement and Appointment of Principle Certifying Authority
  • s138 Application for Works within Road Reserve or Traffic Management Control Plan Lodgement
Other pre-construction forms

During Construction

After Construction
Generated through the NSW Planning Portal
  • Subdivision Certificate or Strata Certificate Application
  • Application for Occupancy Certificate
  • Application for Building Information Certificate

Request for Information Forms

10.7 Certificates

Other Request for Information Forms

Other Forms

Other forms generated through the NSW Planning Portal 
  • Bushfire Attack Level Certificate
  • Ancillary Activity Application 
  • Tree Permit Application
  • Planning Proposal Application

Other forms available as PDFs