A Drainage Diagram shows the location of the house’s internal and external service lines and the location of the Council’s sewer mains. If Council does not have a drainage diagram showing these details, a diagram will be issued showing the location of Council’s sewer main and the junction to the property.

For properties not connected to Council’s sewer infrastructure, a drainage diagram will be issued indicating whether or not an on-site sewage management system services it.

To apply, complete a Property Enquiry Form.

An Outstanding Notice Certificate outlines whether Council has issued any outstanding notices and orders concerning a property. An outstanding notice or order can be for several reasons, including an overgrown block, or unauthorised building works.

To apply, complete a Property Enquiry Form.

Council can issue a Planning Certificate, providing information about planning controls and relevant development matters (zoning, biodiversity etc.) relating to a property at the time of issue. There are two types of Planning Certificates:

• A 10.7(2) Certificate provides information about the property’s zoning, the relevant state, regional and local planning controls and other property issues such as land contamination and road widening.
• A 10.7(2) and (5) Certificate provides both the information available in a Section 10.7(2) certificate and additional information, such as advice from other authorities, development approvals and refusals and easements that may apply to the land.

To apply, complete a Property Enquiry Form.

A Section 603 (rates) Certificate provides information to buyers and legal representatives to determine rating information at the time of settlement of a property sale. Section 603 Certificates are only valid for the issue date and the individual property number.

To apply, complete a Property Enquiry Form.

Council provides a Water Meter Reading Certificate to buyers and legal representatives to determine water billing information at the time of settlement of a property sale. Council will read the meter and present an estimate of the water charges due at that time.

To apply, complete a Property Enquiry Form.

Properties sold with a swimming pool must have either:

• A certificate of compliance; or
• A relevant occupation certificate and a certificate of registration; or
• A certificate of non-compliance.

A Certificate of Compliance will be issued following an inspection. To arrange an inspection, complete a Swimming Pool Barrier Inspection Application.