Occupation Certificate - Penrith City Council - New South Wales

Description

You will require this certificate if you intend to occupy or use a new building or change the use of an existing building.

There are two types of occupation certificates:

  • A final occupation certificate allows commencement of either the occupation or use of a new building (including alternations/extensions) or the new use of an existing building resulting from a change in its use; and
  • An interim occupation certificate allows commencement of either the occupation or use of a partially completed building, or of a new use of part of an existing building resulting from a change of use of the building.

It is rare that an interim certificate is issued, but if one has been, a final occupation certificate is still required when all building work or the change of use is complete. A final occupation certificate revokes any occupation certificates issued earlier.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this certificate you must provide a copy of:

  • the relevant Development Consent or Complying Development Certificate
  • any relevant Construction Certificate
  • any relevant Fire Safety Certificate
  • any relevant Compliance Certificate.

A Building Sustainability Index Certificate (BASIX) may also be required on request.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All -

Fees will vary depending on your circumstances. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Apply Lodgement All $40.00

Fee for use of NSW planning portal to lodge application. Fees for 2022-23

Apply Lodgement All $5.00

Fee for registration of certificate. Fees for 2022-23

Forms

Act(s) name

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 New South Wales

Lodgement process

Apply

All Development Applications and other planning related applications must be lodged electronically via the NSW Planning Portal.

To apply for an Occupation Certificate you must:

  • register for the NSW Planning Portal
  • complete the online application form
  • pay the prescribed fee.

Administering agency

Penrith City Council

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.