Online Planning Approvals - ELECTRONIC HOUSING CODE (EHC)

 

Use this Electronic Housing Code to:

  • Investigate your development options for an individual site
  • Generate an exempt development report
  • Prepare your complying development application electronically
  • Lodge your application electronically
  • Monitor the progress of your application

 

Use the EHC What is the Electronic Housing Code?

The Electronic Housing Code (EHC) is an online system for the electronic lodgement of complying development applications under the NSW Housing Code for lots 200m2 and above.

This system will also allow the user to determine if they are able to proceed with their development without further approvals, as an exempt development.

The EHC was developed as a result of $5.92 million of Commonwealth funding through the Housing Affordability Fund (HAF), and is a partnership between the Department of Planning & Infrastructure and the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW.

The Hills Shire Council is one of the eleven local government areas involved in this pilot project. Council became involved in this initiative as it aligns with our organisational values of continuous improvement and excellence in customer service. The service extends the convenience of our existing one stop shop customer service centre to provide a 24 hour means of doing business in the Hills Shire.

For more information on this project, please view the dedicated project website at www.ehc.nsw.gov.au

 

What you need to know before using the system

Prior to using the Electronic Housing Code you may find it helpful to have the following information ready:

  • As each development is different it is difficult to provide an exhaustive listing of required documentation for each scenario. However we have compiled a list of some of the possible documentation you may need to provide, click here to view.
  • You will require an electronic copy of the associated site plan in order to complete your application.
  • If you are doing this application on behalf of others, you will need a signed owners consent form. Visit Councils Hills Certifiers webpage to see our application form for a complying development certificate.
  • Council will provide you with a checklist of documents required, once you have submitted your application for submission.
 

You may also find it helpful to view the User Guide. This has been divided into sections. 

Please note that you are only able to select a Council or Private Certifier involved in the pilot project - Click here to find out who these are. 

 

Would you like to provide feedback on the system? Or do you need help using it?

For those that are unsure how to use the system or complete an action, please access the online help system . You are also able to use this system to leave your thoughts and feedback on the Electronic Housing Code.