After a Subdivision Works Certificate has been issued, you must appoint a Principal Certifier to oversee the development's construction works.
The Principal Certifier makes sure construction works match your development consent, approved construction certificate plans, Council’s policies and guidelines, and relevant legislative requirements.
For subdivision works Wollongong City Council must be appointed as your Principal Certifier before the start of works. The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 allows accredited certifiers (other than Council) to oversee subdivision construction works where the Local Environmental Plan has identified that accredited certifiers can be used. However, Wollongong Council’s Local Environmental Plan does not allow a private accredited certifier to be the Principal Certifier. An accredited certifier (private) can issue the subdivision works certificate only.
To appoint Council as your Principal Certifier, you will need to make a Principal Certifier Appointment Application through the NSW Planning Portal.
Use the button below to submit your application. You will be asked to log in or create an account to get started.
For help using the NSW Planning Portal, please see the Support Hub.
Fees
| Parent HierarchyArea | Fee NameFee Name | GSTGST | Current Fee (incl. GST)Current Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent HierarchyDevelopment Assessment | Principal Certifying Authority Fees - Subdivision Works (Including All Mandatory Inspections) | Fee NameMinimum Application Fee | GSTN | Fee incl. GST$2,235.00 |
| Parent HierarchyDevelopment Assessment | Principal Certifying Authority Fees - Subdivision Works (Including All Mandatory Inspections) | Fee NameApplication Fee per lot | GSTN | Fee incl. GST$560.00 |
| Parent HierarchyDevelopment Assessment | Principal Certifying Authority Fees - Subdivision Works (Including All Mandatory Inspections) | Fee NameAdditional Inspection Fee – This fee is payable on third inspection of failed mandatory holdpoint. Practical Completion Inspection will not be done until outstanding PCA fees paid | GSTN | Fee incl. GST$261.00 |