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Form - Planning Certificates 10.7 2024-25.pdf(PDF, 239KB)

What is an Outstanding Notice Certificate?

• Section 735A Certificate – Outstanding Notices & Orders issued under Section 735A of the Local Government Act 1993.

• Schedule 5(41) – Development Control Orders issued under Schedule 5(41) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

An outstanding Notice Certificate outlines whether any outstanding notices or orders have been issued by Council for a property for a number of things like orders to demolish a structure that is dangerous or unapproved, or to clean up a site.

There are two different types of Outstanding Notice Certificates

• Section 735A Certificate – issued under Section 735A of the Local Government Act 1993
• Section 121ZP Certificate – issued under Section 121ZP of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979

What is the fee for an Outback Notice Certificate?

Please refer to Council’s fees and charges

Note: Outstanding notices identified requiring an inspection is subject to additional fees as per the current fees and charges.

How long does it take to process an Outstanding Notice Certificate?

Outstanding Notice Certificates are emailed to the Applicant within ten (10) days after receipt of an application.

Who can apply for an Outstanding Notice Certificate?

Any person may apply for an Outstanding Notice Certificate regarding any land within the Gunnedah Shire Council area.

How do I apply for an Outstanding Notice Certificate?

Applications can be applied for at Councils administration office, 63 Elgin Street Gunnedah, or completed and returned via email to council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

How do I get further information relating to Outstanding Notice Certificates?

For further information regarding Outstanding Notice Certificates, please email council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

Form - Planning Certificates 10.7 2024-25.pdf(PDF, 239KB)

A drainage diagram shows the internal plumbing on the property, it shows the location of a house’s underfloor internal and external service lines.

What is the fee for a Drainage Diagram?

The fee for each Drainage Diagram is listed in the Fees and Charges.

How long does it take to process a Drainage Diagram?

Drainage Diagrams are emailed to the Applicant within ten (10) days after receipt of the application.

Who can apply for a Drainage Diagram?

Any person may apply for a Drainage Diagram regarding any land within the Gunnedah Shire Council area.

Please note that not all properties have a Drainage Diagram recorded on file, there is no guarantee that this will be available. In this case, you will be advised as such and no payment will be taken for the Drainage Diagram application.

How do I apply for a Drainage Diagram?

Applications can be applied for at Councils administration office, 63 Elgin Street Gunnedah, or completed and returned via email to council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

How do I get further information relating to Drainage Diagrams?

For further information regarding Drainage Diagrams, please email council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au contact Council. 

Form - Planning Certificates 10.7 2024-25.pdf(PDF, 239KB)

What is a Sewer Services Diagram?

A sewer services diagram shows where Councils sewer infrastructure runs in relation to the property and indicates where the property connects to Council’s sewer line.

What is the fee for a Sewer Services Diagram?

The fee for each Sewer Services Diagram is listed in the Fees and Charges.

How long does it take to process a Sewer Services Diagram?

Sewer Services Diagrams are emailed to the Applicant within ten (10) days after receipt of the application.

Who can apply for a Sewer Services Diagram?

Any person may apply for a Sewer Services Diagram regarding any land within the Gunnedah Shire Council area.

Please note that Sewer Services Diagram can only be provided to properties that are connected to Council sewer infrastructure. If in the case that the lot is not connected to Council sewer infrastructure, you will be advised as such and no payment will be taken for the Sewer Services Diagram application.

How do I apply for a Sewer Services Diagram?

Applications can be applied for at Councils administration office, 63 Elgin Street Gunnedah, or completed and returned via email to council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

How do I get further information relating to Sewer Services Diagrams?

For further information regarding Sewer Services Diagrams, please email council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

Swimming Pool Inspection Program

The New South Wales (NSW) Office of Local Government has recognised swimming pool safety as an important issue and in doing so has made significant amendments to the Swimming Pools Act 1992 (the Act). These amendments include Inspection fees and penalties, pool registration and certification and a requirement for local councils to develop a Swimming Pool Barrier Inspection Program. The aim of these changes is to reduce drowning and near drowning instances of children under the age of five.

The Council will perform all work necessary to comply with relevant statutory requirements, including:

• Inspecting the swimming pool
• Assessing whether the swimming pool complies with the requirements for the issue of a certificate of compliance under s.22D of the SP Act.
• Issuing a certificate of compliance to the Owner if the swimming pool complies.
• Issuing the following if the swimming pool is non-compliant:
  • Written Notice under section 22E of the SP Act; and
  • A certificate of non-compliance within seven days of the date of inspection.
• If necessary, re-inspecting the swimming pool, and issuing certificate and/or written notices, as appropriate.
• Updating the property record on the NSW Swimming Pool Register, as required. 

Swimming Pool Certificate of Compliance

These amendments also require homeowners with a swimming pool to obtain a Certificate of Compliance before renting or selling the property.

In NSW, the owners of properties with a swimming pool and/or a spa pool are required to register their pools and spas on the NSW Swimming Pool Register.

Additionally, before erecting or installing a new swimming pool homeowners must obtain either Development Consent and a Construction Certificateor a Complying Development Certificate.

Visit our Types of Approval page for more information on requirements before undertaking any development or building works.

What is an Informal Request to View Property File

Form - Informal Request to View Property File 2025-26.pdf(PDF, 259KB)

An Informal Request to View Property File enables someone to access Council records and review the approved consents issued in relation to a property. The information contained within each property file varies and there is no guarantee the information required is contained within the file. A property file might include:

• Development Application/Consents
• Approved Development Plans
• Construction Certificates

• Occupation Certificates

You will be required to specify the information required and have owners’ consent (owner/s consent is required to view a property file if required by Prospective Purchaser or Real Estate).

What is the fee for an Informal Request to View Property File?

The fee for an Informal Request to View Property File is listed in the Fees and Charges.

How long does it take to process an Informal Request to View Property File?

It can take up to ten (10) working days from receipt of the application for the requested plans and documents to be supplied to the nominated email address. To obtain a printed copy, an additional printing fee may apply.

Who can apply for an Informal Request to View Property File?

Any person may apply for an Informal Request to View Property File regarding any land within the Gunnedah Shire Council area.

Please note that Owner’s consent is required in order to access a property file.

How do I apply for an Informal Request to View Property File?

Applications can be applied for at Councils administration office, 63 Elgin Street Gunnedah, or completed and returned via email to council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

How do I get further information relating to an Informal Request to View Property File?

For further information regarding Informal Requests to View Property Files, please email council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au

Customers who would like to discuss the contents on receipt of the requested documents can make an appointment to speak with a Duty Planner (available between 9.00am and 1.30pm), by phoning our Customer Service Team on (02) 6740 2100.

Form - Planning Certificates 10.7 2024-25.pdf(PDF, 239KB)

What is a Planning Certificate

A Planning Certificate 10.7 (2) Provides information such as the zoning of the land, permissible and prohibited land uses, details of exempt and complying development and controls for development or hazards e.g., flooding/bushfire.

A Planning Certificate 10.7 (2) & (5) Provides all information included in 10.7 (2) as well as other additional information Council chooses to provide.

A 10.7 (2) Certificate is one of the documents required to be attached to a contract of sale as stated on the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2017.