Subdivision Certificates

A Subdivision Certificate certifies that the plan of subdivision has been completed in accordance with relevant development consent conditions or Complying Development Certificate.

A plan of subdivision divides a parcel of land into parts for separate use. It can only be prepared by a Registered Surveyor. The land to which the plan refers assumes the lot and plan number as its new title.

NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) is the key provider of land information services in New South Wales.

A plan of subdivision generally cannot be registered by LRS unless it has a subdivision certificate

Use the NSW Planning Portal to apply for a Subdivision Certificate.

A Subdivision Certificate certifies that a plan of subdivision has been completed in accordance with the relevant development consent conditions or complying development certificate in the case of complying development. It also authorises the registration of the plan of subdivision with NSW Land Registry Services.

Application Checklist

Please provide a copy of the following documents when submitting the application.

How to apply for a Subdivision Certificate

Step 1.Create an account

Prior to completing the application form, if you don’t already have an account please create an account on the NSW Planning Portal.

Step 2.Apply using the NSW Planning Portal

Go to the NSW Planning Portal and complete the online application for a Subdivision Certificate. For a stand-alone application select New then ‘Post Consent Certificate’, if connected to an existing DA/CDC start process by selecting ‘Request related application’

Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for assistance.

Step 3.Upload required documentation

Certain required documents will be defined based on the information entered on your application, however this may not include all of the documentation you must provide as part of your submission.

Step 4.Lodged for review

Once the application is submitted through the Portal, an initial review will be carried out to check the information provided is sufficient for Council to accept.

Where it is identified that further information is required before the application can be accepted, an officer will contact the applicant to request the further information or clarification. Once adequate information is provided, the application can be accepted.

Step 5.Application is sufficient and ready to be accepted for assessing

When the application has been reviewed and considered ready for lodgement, and associated fees have been paid, Council can commence assessment.

Officers will contact the applicant if further clarification is needed.

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