BIC – Building Information Certificate

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At Green Design Sydney, we assist property owners in preparing and managing Building Information Certificate (BIC) applications across Sydney.

A BIC is commonly used when existing building works were completed without approval, differ from approved plans, or require council review before future renovation, sale, leasing, or occupation.

We help simplify the process by coordinating the required documentation, consultants, council communication, and submission management.

A Building Information Certificate is issued by council to confirm that council will generally not take action regarding the existing building works for a specified period.

BIC applications are often used for:

• Unapproved alterations or additions 
• Existing granny flats 
• Converted garages 
• Enclosed balconies or patios 
• Internal layout changes 
• Commercial fit-outs 
• Building works completed by previous owners 
• Property sale preparation 
• Resolving council notices 

Each property and council requirement is different, so proper assessment is important before proceeding.

We can assist with:

• Existing condition inspections 
• Architectural drawings 
• As-built plans 
• Council submission management 
• NSW Planning Portal lodgement 
• Consultant coordination 
• Structural adequacy certificates 
• BCA/NCC compliance reports 
• Fire safety advice 
• Waste Management Plans 
• Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) 
• Council negotiation and responses 

• Granny flats 
• Garage conversions 
• Pergolas and patios 
• Internal renovations 
• Balcony modifications 
• Secondary dwellings 

• Shop fit-outs 
• Restaurants and cafés 
• Warehouses 
• Office alterations 
• Change of use applications

Not all unapproved works can be resolved through a BIC alone.
Some projects may also require:

• Development Application (DA) 
• Construction Certificate (CC) 
• Fire upgrades 
• Additional consultant reports 
• Building modifications 

We assess the best pathway before proceeding