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Subdivision Works Certificate

A Subdivision Works Certificate (SWC) is required before commencing any subdivision works in connection with a development consent for the subdivision of land.

Subdivision works include civil works such as sewerage works, roadworks and earthworks in connection with appropriate conditions of consent. A SWC certifies that subdivision works carried out will be consistent with development consent, and that these works will meet all regulatory requirements.

SWCs are issued by either a local Council or a private certifier at the start of the construction process. SWCs do not apply to complying development certificates and some Crown developments.

When subdivision works are completed, a subdivision certificate can be applied for. A subdivision certificate authorises the registration of a plan of subdivision under Part 23 of the Conveyancing Act 1919.

Preparing a Subdivision Works Certificate application

An application for a Subdivision Certificate may only be made by the owner of the land or any other person with the consent (in writing) of the landowner.

Refer to Council's Subdivision Works Certificate Checklist for documentation required to be lodged with the Subdivision Works Certificate.

Apply online

An application for Subdivision Works Certificate is required to be lodged online via the NSW Planning Portal.

  • If you don’t already have an account, Register for a NSW Planning Portal account to start your application.
  • Log in to complete the online application form.

Support available

If you have difficulties logging in to the NSW Planning Portal or registering your NSW Planning Portal account, refer to the NSW Government’s Applicant Resources webpage and the FAQ webpage.