Outstanding notice certificates

Outstanding notice certificates are commonly requested by conveyancing professionals because they are required to be attached to a sale contract when property is being sold to inform buyers of relevant planning matters.

An Outstanding notice certificate will inform a new buyer on the following matters:

• Whether or not council has issued a notice in relation to that property advising that an outstanding work or matter is required to be addressed
• Whether council has issued an order in relation to that property advising that a certain work or action is required to be undertaken
• Whether there are any other relevant outstanding matters in relation to that property which are required to be addressed to the satisfaction of council

Common reasons why council may issue a notice or an order

• Stormwater works
• Unauthorised building works
• Keeping of animals
• Unsafe or unhealthy conditions
• Inadequate operation of an on-site sewage management system
• Demolish or remove a building or structure
• Cease using a premise for a particular purpose
• Enforce a condition of development consent
• stop a building or construction work

Council may also advise on the following matters

• Pollution control
• Swimming pools

There are a number of ways that you can apply for an outstanding notice certificate, including

• In person at council's Administration Building, 141 East Street Narrandera
• Download and complete an application form and return it to council with the prescribed fee
• Ask your conveyancing solicitor to lodge the application on your behalf

Refer to council’s current Fees and Charges.