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Council or Certifier

Councils and Certifiers are required to check BASIX certificates

Councils are required to check the information on a BASIX certificate as part of their assessment of developments applications and applications for complying development certificates. Similarly, certifiers are required to check the information on a BASIX certificate prior to issuing a construction certificate or occupation certificate.

For further guidance about how to check BASIX certificates, councils and certifiers should refer to the  BASIX Guide: Checking thermal performance for the Simulation method

For further information about using the planning portal, councils and certifiers should refer to How to manage your organisation administration account.

Last updated: 28/05/2025