Public domain works

Appoint the City of Sydney as principal certifier and notify start of public domain subdivision works

Advise that you intend to commence public domain subdivision works excluding building works and are appointing the City of Sydney as principal certifier.

Project Status: When you need to do this

Use this service when you intend to commence public domain subdivision works excluding building works and are appointing City of Sydney as principal certifier.

In accordance with Section 109E(1AA) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, we must be appointed as the principal certifying authority when a proposal includes subdivision of land or a requirement to dedicate land to us.

What you need to do

  1. Download and complete the form

    Ensure that all fields on the form have been filled correctly before lodging the application. Fields on the form marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

  2. Prepare accompanying documents and drawings

    These must be in digital form and comply with our digital requirements. Digital copies of applications must be supplied on a USB memory stick if lodging by mail or in person.

  3. Lodge your application

    The application will only be accepted if the correct fee is paid. Refer to the public domain charges section: public domain inspection – subdivision works and construction certificates.

Notice of public domain subdivision works excluding building works and appointment of Council as principal certifierPDF · 108.13 KB · Last modified

Before you start

This form is only to be used where the City of Sydney is to be the principal certifier for subdivision works. All building-related PC applications will need to complete the notice of commencement of building and appointment of Council as principal vertifier. 

Subdivision work means any physical activity authorised to be carried out in connection with a subdivision under the conditions of a development consent for the subdivision of land. For the purposes of this definition, a development consent includes an approval for state significant infrastructure if the regulations under part 5 apply this part of subdivision work.

After you finish

Once your appointment nomination form has been received, you will be notified in writing of our appointment as the principal certifier and any associated inspection fees.

We will also nominate the critical stage inspections that must be carried out.

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