Plan for Tomorrow Complying Development Certificate Report (CDC)

Complying Development Certificate Report (CDC)

A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) report helps streamline the approval process by assessing whether your proposed development meets all the relevant planning standards under specific Complying Development NSW legislation.

At Plan for Tomorrow, we prepare clear, certifier-ready CDC reports for a range of residential, commercial and industrial projects. Whether you’re working on a new dwelling, dual occupancy, terrace or change of use, our reports give certifiers the information they need to make faster, better-informed decisions.

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A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) is a fast-tracked approval pathway for straightforward developments that meet specific criteria under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008. It combines planning and construction approvals into one process, allowing eligible projects to bypass a full Development Application (DA) through council.

Our CDC reports support certifiers by clearly demonstrating whether your development complies with the relevant planning controls and development standards. This includes checking compliance with:

  • State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) codes
  • Local Environmental Plans (LEPs)
  • Development Control Plans (DCPs), where relevant

The report outlines:

  • Whether the proposed development qualifies as complying development
  • Whether it meets all applicable development standards

We prepare CDC reports for the following types of residential development in NSW:

  • Alterations and additions (Residential, Commercial or Industrial)
  • New single dwellings
  • Secondary dwellings (granny flats)
  • Dual occupancies
  • Multi-dwelling housing (terrace)
  • Change of use (Commercial and Industrial)
  • Commercial and Industrial

Please note: A CDC report is not a legal requirement but is increasingly requested by certifiers to support their assessment. While it does not guarantee approval, it helps reduce the risk of delays by providing a detailed, independent compliance review.

To prepare your report, we’ll need architectural plans, a 10.7 Planning Certificate, Certificate of Title, and any site-specific reports relating to constraints like bushfire or flooding.

A CDC offers a faster approval process for developments that meet specific criteria. Unlike a DA, it doesn’t require full council assessment and can often be approved by a private certifier if it complies with all standards.

A CDC report is not mandatory, but many certifiers now request one as part of their documentation. It helps confirm that the proposed development meets all planning and compliance requirements.

Most reports are completed within 7 working days, depending on the project’s complexity and the availability of documentation.

We’ll need your architectural plans, 10.7 Planning Certificate, Certificate of Title, and details of any site-specific constraints such as bushfire or flood reports.

No, the report does not override the certifier’s decision. It provides a detailed compliance assessment to support the approval process and reduce the chance of delays or rework.

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