Council issues certificates under Section 149 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, which state the zoning of land and relevant planning controls. These certificates are issued for a fee.

A Section 149 (2) planning certificate will include details of:

• The names of relevant Local Environmental Plans, Regional Environmental Plans, State Environmental Planning Policies and Development Control Plans
• The zoning and land uses that are permitted or prohibited within that zone
• Any development that has been declared state significant in relation to the land
• Whether the land is affected by section 38 or 39 of the Coastal Protection Act, 1979 
• Whether the land is in a mine subsidence district
• Whether the land is affected by any road widening or road realignment proposals
• Whether the land is affected by a policy that restricts development because of the likelihood of land slip, bush fire, flooding, tidal inundation, subsidence, acid sulphate soils, or any other risk
• Whether the land is reserved for acquisition by a public authority
• The name of each contributions plan applying to the land.

A Section 149 (5) planning certificate permits council to include advice on any matter affecting the land of which it may be aware. Please note Section 149(2) is $40 and Section 149(2 & 5) is $100.

• Property Information Enquiry Form