Property and land use

Planning certificate application (section 10.7 and 5)

This certificate is required when land is bought or sold or existing owners can use to decide the uses of their land. Click here to lodge a Planning Certificate Application via Councils Online Service Portal. If you haven’t registered yet, please do so to proceed to request an Online Certificate.
Rating certificate application (section 603)

This certificate states the amount (if any) due or payable to Council by way of rates, charges or otherwise for a parcel of land. Click here to lodge a Rating Certificate Application (Section 603) via Councils Online Service Portal. If you haven’t registered yet, please do so to proceed to request an Online Certificate.
Outstanding notices certificate (section 735A)

This certificate lists any outstanding notices and orders issued by Council in relation to a particular property. Click here to lodge an Outstanding Notices (Section 735A) Certificate via Councils Online Service Portal. If you haven’t registered yet, please do so to proceed to request an Online Certificate.
Property development enquiry form

This form is used to access and/or disclose property information including development approvals, final inspections, occupation and building certificates.
Plan request form

This form is used to access and/or disclose property plans/documents held by council including floor, site, survey, elevation(s) and engineering.
Driveway application

Use this form to apply for approval to construct, reconstruct, or remove a residential, commercial or industrial driveway.
Works on Council owned land request

This form can be used by sports clubs, halls and community facility volunteers/groups to request works on council land including electrical, lighting, plumbing, natural environment, concreting, signage, fences, buildings, structures and seating.
Commercial operators licence application

This form is used to for businesses in Port Stephens who want to lease Council managed land for commercial purposes including parks, foreshores, beaches and bushland reserves can be leased to businesses for recreational activities, tourism and educational purposes.
Roads opening and access application

Use this form to apply for approval to Bore/excavate under roads or footpaths. Click here to apply for approval to bore/excavate under roads or footpaths for connection/maintenance of services including electrical, gas, sewerage or water connections and telecommunications.