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The NSW Planning Portal has been updated to make managing and lodging regulated building designs much easier.
These changes, which started on May 15, 2023, were implemented to simplify document management for staged developments. The major benefit for NSW builders will be a smoother and more seamless experience for their construction projects.
Changes are applicable to developments that have obtained development approval and hold either a construction certificate or a complying development certificate for projects with a class 2 component.
The remediation case types will remain unaffected by these changes.
The changes include:
A Consolidated 'My Development Sites' Dashboard
With the new changes, a 'My Development Sites' dashboard will be introduced, bringing all construction certificates attached to a development approval or complying development certificate. This feature will be accessible to users with a developer account, providing an overview of projects in one place.
Central Document Repository - 'Building Work Case'
The NSW Planning Portal will introduce a centralised document repository, known as the 'building work case’. This repository will serve as the storage space for all regulated designs and declarations related to the development projects.
Separation of 'Intention to Seek Occupation Certificate' (ITSOC)
The changes will separate the 'intention to seek occupation certificate' (ITSOC) from other processes, specifically, the upload and lodgement of regulated designs. They will also separate the ITSOC from informing NSW Fair Trading about registered building and design practitioners, as well as building work commencement dates.
Free Training
The Department of Planning and Environment is offering free training sessions to familiarise users with the new functionalities. Registration for the training can be found HERE.
Key Takeaways
- The changes to the NSW Planning Portal aim to enhance document management for builders and improve the way they manage and lodge regulated building designs.
- The changes will impact developments that have obtained development approval and hold either a construction certificate or a complying development certificate for projects with a class 2 component. However, remediation case types will not be affected.
- A consolidated 'My Development Sites' dashboard will provide an overview of projects in one place.
- The NSW Planning Portal will feature a centralised document repository known as the 'building work case.' This repository serves as a storage space for all regulated designs and declarations related to the development projects.
- The separation of the 'intention to seek occupation certificate' (ITSOC) includes the upload and lodgement of regulated designs, as well as informing NSW Fair Trading about registered building and design practitioners, along with building work commencement dates.
- The Department of Planning and Environment is offering free training sessions.
Summary
The changes to the NSW Planning Portal are tailored to benefit builders by enhancing document management, streamlining processes, and providing user-friendly features.
With the introduction of the 'My Development Sites' dashboard and the centralised 'building work case' repository, managing development projects becomes more efficient. Separate handling of the 'intention to seek occupation certificate' simplifies key processes, while free training sessions help in adapting to the updated portal.