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APIs for Online Services

The department uses APIs to facilitate the flow of data between the NSW Planning Portal and the IT systems of its stakeholders.


APIs, or application programming interfaces, are vital for the flow of data between the NSW Planning Portal and external IT systems, such as council and certifier IT systems.


APIs require a unique subscription key to be accessed. These unique keys enable users to access the functions of APIs for each service. To request a subscription key, please email [email protected], making sure you include your organisation’s name and contact person’s details.


Each tile below examines a different API and contains respective overviews, API specifications, release notes and outlines any upcoming releases.

Online DA Service API

The department has developed inbound and outbound APIs to facilitate the flow of data between the Online DA Service and a council's IT systems.

Online Certificate Registration API

These APIs will facilitate the flow of registration data between the Online Certificate Registration Service and the IT systems of certifiers and councils.

Online Post-Consent Certificate API

These APIs facilitate the flow of certificate data between the Online Post-Consent Certificate Service and the IT systems of certifiers and councils.

Online CDC Service API

These inbound and outbound APIs will facilitate the flow of data between the Online CDC Service and the IT systems of councils and private certifiers.

Online Section 10.7 Service API

These inbound and outbound APIs will facilitate the flow of data between the Online Service and the IT systems of councils and private certifiers.

Online Section 68 Service API

The department has developed inbound and outbound APIs to facilitate the flow of data between the Online Section 68 Service and a council's IT systems.

Concurrence and Referral Service API

These inbound and outbound APIs will facilitate the flow of data between the Online Service and the IT systems of councils and agencies.

STRA Register API

These APIs facilitate the flow of data between the IT systems of booking providers and the STRA Register on the NSW Planning Portal.

Online State DA service APIs

The department has developed inbound and outbound APIs to facilitate the flow of State DA data between the online service and an Agency’s IT systems.

Online BIC Service API

The department has developed inbound and outbound APIs to facilitate the flow of data between the Online BIC Service and a council's IT systems.

Common APIs

These APIs include administrative functions and reusable APIs that apply to multiple digital services.

API Reference Documents

Please consult the documents for reference. 

View API Reference Documents

How to obtain an API Subscription Key

Please click below to request a subscription key. In the email request please provide your organisation's name and a contact person's details.

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FAQs

See all frequently asked questions for the APIs for Online Digital Services.

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