Which record applies

The required completion certificate, occupancy certificate or other completion process depends on authority, building category, approval date and applicable rules.

Match records

Compare the certificate or authority record to the planning permission, latest approved plan, building licence, address, survey numbers, use, floors and completed structure.

Utilities are not approval

Tax assessment, electricity, water, door number or occupation does not by itself prove planning compliance or occupancy authorisation.

Independent inspection

Use a competent architect or engineer to inspect the structure and deviations, and verify the certificate with the issuing authority.

Official primary sources

Listing evidence states

  • Unverified: no evidence has been checked directly.
  • Submitted: evidence was received but not yet matched with the issuing authority.
  • Officially checked: details were matched to the issuing authority record and the check date must be shown.