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Step-by-step guide
How to review and determine a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate
This step-by-step guide provides councils with instructions on how to review and issue a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate on the NSW Planning Portal.
Step-by-step guide
How to submit a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate
This step-by-step guide provides applicants with instructions on how to create and submit a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate on the NSW Planning Portal.
Training sessions
How to submit a modification to a development application
This course provides applicants with a step-by-step overview of how to prepare and submit a modification to a development application using the NSW Planning Portal.
Training sessions
How to submit a development application
This training course provides applicants with a step-by-step overview of how to prepare and submit a development application using the NSW Planning Portal.
Step-by-step guide
How to notify an applicant of critical stage inspections
Step-by step guide to assist councils and private certifiers with notifying an applicant of critical stage inspections.
Step-by-step guide
How to upload documents after determining a development application
Step-by-step guide to assist councils with uploading a Land and Environment Court decision or adding an approved or replace an incorrectly uploaded document or plan on a determined application.
Video
How to start a post-consent application from the related development consent on the NSW Planning Portal
This video outlines the step-by-step process for starting a post-consent certificate application form from the related development consent on the NSW Planning Portal.
Video
How to create a council user account on the NSW Planning Portal
This video outlines the step-by-step process for creating a NSW Planning Portal council user account.
Video
How to create a state agency account on the NSW Planning Portal
This video outlines the step-by-step process for creating a NSW Planning Portal state agency account.
Frequently asked questions
Can applicants see the changes I make to their application?
Can applicants see the changes I make to their application?
Yes. Changes made by council users are visible in the system-generated PDFs. These documents show the previous and updated values, with changes highlighted.
It is best practice to notify applicants of any significant edits, and to ensure that you have their consent prior to amending any application details.