The NSW Planning Portal can be founded at: www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au
To use the NSW Planning Portal, you are required to create your own unique NSW Planning Portal Account. How to guide for registering for the NSW Planning Portal can be found at: www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/applicant-resources this will provide a step-by-step guide.
When lodging your application please select Focus Building Certifiers ABN: 59 622 980 394
We will be notified via email that your application has been lodge to Focus Building Certifiers for assessment.Once the Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate has been approved all documentation associated with the development will be uploaded NSW Planning Portal. You will be notified via email that your approval has been uploaded, this will also be sent to the Local Council for registration.
Principal Certifier Appointments must also be completed via the NSW Planning Portal, in addition to the Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate lodgement, you can do this at the same time you lodge your Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate.
There are lodgement fees associated with the Planning Portal Applications. These fees are separate to the Certification Fees by Focus Building Certifiers. The fees can be found at www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/nsw-planning-portal-service-fees
The Notice of Commencement of Works will also be required to be lodged via the NSW Planning Portal. The Certifier and the Council must be notified at least two days prior to building works commencing, this also done via the NSW Planning Portal.
At any stage you can lodge the application for the Occupation Certificate which also is required to lodged through the NSW Planning Portal.
If you require assistance using the Planning Portal there is the NSW Planning Portal Help Line Phone: 1300 305 695.